Bites & Vibes: Your New Favorite Dining Spot!

IMAGE CREDITS: CAGAYAN DE ORO TODAY 

Hey, food lovers! If you're cruising down Damilag Road in Manolo Fortich, you've gotta check out this new gem—Farmside Bistro! It’s not just a place to eat; it’s the cozy farm feel you didn’t know you needed, and it’s perfect before hitting up Dahilayan Adventure Park or Camp Phillips. Their menu is stacked with deli goodness, pasta, loaded sandwiches, fresh salads, and breakfast dishes that’ll make you want to linger. Don’t miss the Chili Con Carne Nachos, Farmside Breakfast, or the tasty Chorizo Pasta!

Plus, they're throwing an epic opening bash from June 12-14 with a local bazaar and live music vibes every night. So, who’s been to Farmside Bistro? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tag your crew who can't resist a countryside dining experience!

CDRRMD Update

COURTESY: CDRRMD

10:35 AM 03APRIL2026

Based on the advisory of PAGASA at 10:00 in the morning, Northern Mindanao has a BIG possibility of experiencing rain, lightning and thunderstorms within 12 hours.

There is no rain in CDO this time.

No rain in Libona; Mampayag, Dahilayan and Lindaban, Manolo Fortich.

No rain again in Talakag and Baungon.

The water level of the rivers of Cagayan and Iponan is NORMAL.

CDRRMD stay on monitoring.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION VERBENA UPDATES

COURTESY: CDRRMD

[TD VERBENA UPDATES] 

5:40 AM 24NOVEMBER2025

Based on the Heavy Rainfall Warning of PAGASA as of 05:00 in the morning, other parts of Bukidnon (ManoloFortich, Cabanglasan, CityOfMalaybalay, Sumilao, Malitbog, ImpasugOng); Misamis Oriental (Villanueva, Jasaan, Balingasag, Lagonglong, Claveria, GingoogCity, Binuangan, Medina, Balingoan, Talisayan, Magsaysay, Tagoloan, Salay, Kinoguitan, Sugbongcogon) and Camiguin were issued with Yellow Rainfall Warning g, because of tropical depression (TD) Verbena.

Yellow Warning means rainfall is moderate (moderate) to heavy (heavy) - 7.5mm to 15mm per hour.

While other parts of Misamis Oriental (CagayanDeOroCity, Lugait, Naawan, Gitagum, Laguindingan, Initao, Libertad, Alubijid, CityOfElSalvador, Opol, Manticao); Bukidnon (Talakag, Baungon, Libona, Damulog, Kibawe, Kadingilan, Dangcagan, Kitaotao, DonCarlos, Quezon, Maramag, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, SanFernando, CityOfValencia, Lantapan); Lanao Del Norte; Misamis Occidental experienced closure from (moderate) to (heavy) pressure rain due to Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena.

CDO is experiencing slow (light) rainfall right now.

Libona experienced slow (light) rainfall; Mampayag, Dahilayan and Lindaban, Manolo Fortich.

Talakag and Baungon are also experiencing slow (light) rainfall.

The water level of the rivers of Cagayan and Iponan is NORMAL.

CDRRMD stay on monitoring.

Harvesting Stability: How a New Postharvest Hub Reinforces Bukidnon’s Agricultural Resilience

COURTESY: JSA/PIA-10/Bukidnon

Strategic Investment and Local Impact

The timely turnover of a P1.68-million postharvest storage hub to the Gango-Kinawe farmers’ cooperative in Libona marks a strategic investment in rural agricultural infrastructure. Moreover, this facility, funded under the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA), directly addresses the vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate risks and market volatility. Consequently, farmers now possess a safeguarded space to store maize and cassava, which will reduce spoilage and enable more calculated market participation.

Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao emphasized practical benefits. For example, by enabling bulk sales at optimal times, the cooperative can secure improved market prices. Therefore, this intervention not only mitigates postharvest losses but also enhances income stability for households dependent on agriculture.

Governance, Coordination, and Community Benefits

Effective coordination remains essential, and Pacamalan urged crop registration and collaboration with Municipal Agriculture Officers (MAOs) to balance supply and demand. Additionally, past episodes of discarded produce due to poor market prices illustrate the cost of insufficient planning; thus, registration during planting will help prevent oversupply and expand market access. Consequently, the storage hub represents both relief and a catalyst for better agricultural governance.

Furthermore, community leaders articulated profound gratitude and commitment to collective advancement. Chairperson Angelito Atillo of the Gango-Kinawe Community-based Participatory Action Research Producers Cooperative (GKCPAR) highlighted how the new facility will reduce spoilage, raise incomes, and sustain livelihoods. On the same day, DA-10 also turned over another warehouse to the Bliss Lingion Multipurpose Cooperative in Manolo Fortich, thereby extending similar support across Bukidnon and reinforcing the province’s role as Northern Mindanao’s food basket.

CDRRMD - Oro Rescue Weather Update

COURTESY: CDRRMD - Oro Rescue

4:25 PM 18MAY2025

Based on the Rainfall Advisory in PAGASA as of 4:00 pm, other parts of Bukidnon (ManoloFortich, Impasug-Ong, City Of Malaybalay, Malitbog, Sumilao, San Fernando, Cabanglasan); Misamis Oriental (Balingasag, Jasaan, Gingoog City, Claveria, Lagonglong, Medina, Talisayan); Misamis Occidental (Ozamis City, Tangub City, Bonifacio, Don Victoriano Chiongbian) and Lanao del Norte (Sapad, Nunungan will possibly experience slow (light) to moderate (moderate) rainfall, due to ITCZ within 2 - 3 hours.

While other parts of Lanao del Norte (Lala, Kapatagan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo) experienced moderate to heavy rainfall.

Other parts of CDO remains cloudy at this time.

Other parties in Libona remain cloudy; Mampayag, Dahilayan and Lindaban, Manolo Fortich.

Still cloudy in Talakag and Baungon.

The water level of the rivers of Cagayan and Iponan is NORMAL.

CDRRMD stay on monitoring.