Wheels of Relief: Drivers Cash In on a Game-Changing Boost!

COURTESY: Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10 in Northern Mindanao.

Hey folks, exciting news just dropped in Cagayan de Oro! DSWD Field Office X started the payout of Cash Relief Assistance for TNVS and Service Delivery Drivers today here at SM CDO Uptown. Drivers streamed in with big smiles, ready to grab support after tough times on the road. 

Moreover, this initiative feels like a fresh start for many. 

Why This Matters Right Now

The movement aims to provide 2,055 beneficiaries with a P5,000 loan to support their livelihood and daily needs. Families can now breathe easier and keep those engines running. 

Furthermore, the payout is being held to ensure timely delivery of aid to qualified beneficiaries. Helpers moved quickly, making sure everyone received help smoothly and without hassle. What a fantastic way to lift up our hardworking drivers! 

Digging In: Higala Group's Epic Leap Toward Tomorrow!

COURTESY: Ricardo's by Cucina Higala

Building for the Future

feels electric right now. The Higala Group, home of Cucina Higala, Ricardo's by Cucina Higala, and Ricardo's Catering, officially breaks ground on its shiny new commissary facility. We cheer this bold move because it sparks fresh energy across the board.

Moreover, this milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter. Teams strengthen their ability to deliver more meaningful dining experiences while they celebrate the abundance of Mindanao. They also gear up for exciting restaurant expansions that will wow guests everywhere. 

Laying the Foundation Together 

Together with the YSU Group of Companies, we lay the foundation for growth, opportunity, and the continued sharing of Mindanaoan hospitality through food. Everyone rolls up their sleeves and builds something special. Here's to the future! 

Irrigation Revolution: Digital Twins Storm the Fields!

COURTESY: National Irrigation Administration - Regional Office X

The Spark of Collaboration

The National Irrigation Administration - Regional Office X (NIA-X) confers with Central Mindanao University (CMU) and University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) colleges for a potential collaboration on advanced water management and climate resilient research program.  

Funded through the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), "Agri-Nexus Twin" is a physics-informed digital twin that eyes to address the challenges in the Pulangi River Irrigation System and other irrigation systems with the integration of modern hydraulic engineering and Artificial Intelligence.  

Meet the Visionaries

Nathalie Joy G. Casildo, CISC research coordinator, emphasized that the initiative aligns with NIA-X’s commitment to digitizing irrigation infrastructure and optimizing water distribution to the farmers.  

NIA-X Acting Regional Manager Engr. Benitez K. Derogongan thanked the academe for their essential collaboration in the region's irrigation systems breakthrough. He also referred the researchers to Bukidnon Irrigation Management Office for further discussion and for the implementation of the said project. Joining Professor Casildo were associate professors Kent Levi A. Bonifacio and Jinky G. Marcelo; Instructor Ferdinand B. Bascones; and Professor May Marie P. Talandron-Felipe, Ph.D.