Tag: Caraga region
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Persistent Rains Lead to Class Suspensions Across Caraga Region
In response to ongoing heavy rainfall caused by easterly winds, local government units throughout the Caraga Region have taken the step to suspend classes. This decision was made to ensure the safety of students amidst the adverse weather conditions. In Surigao del Sur, Governor Alexander Pimentel, who also serves as the chairperson of the Provincial…
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Surigao del Norte Residents Benefit from ‘Walang Gutom’ Food Distribution
In a significant effort to combat hunger, the ‘Walang Gutom’ or Zero Hunger initiative has provided food assistance to 1,356 residents of Surigao del Norte. The distribution took place from January 9 to 13, 2025, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13). Each beneficiary was given food packages valued…
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Firecracker Injuries Surge to 12 in Caraga Region
The Department of Health in Caraga reported a rise in firecracker-related injuries, reaching a total of 12 cases by Thursday afternoon, up from the previous count of seven. The latest figures show that four out of the five new incidents occurred in Agusan del Norte, specifically in the towns of Carmen, Nasipit, Magallanes, and Cabadbaran…
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New Year Fireworks Mishaps Leave Three Injured in Caraga Region
In the Caraga Region, the Department of Health (DOH-13) reported a total of seven injuries related to firecrackers between December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Among these, three incidents occurred during the New Year’s festivities spanning from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025. According to the DOH-13, five of the injured were minors,…
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Caraga Region Launches Business One-Stop Shop for 2025 Transactions
In a move to enhance the ease of doing business, various cities and towns across the Caraga Region have initiated the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) for the year 2025. The launch, which took place on Thursday, January 2, 2025, aims to facilitate smoother business renewals and registrations for local entrepreneurs. In Butuan City, the City…
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Collaborative Efforts in Caraga Region Yield Significant Gains in Environmental Protection
In a concerted effort to safeguard the natural resources of the Caraga Region, the Police Regional Office (PRO-13), alongside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units, and community members, have made substantial strides in 2024. Their joint initiatives have focused on combating illegal fishing and logging, which have been detrimental to…
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Caraga Region Sees Minimal Fireworks Injuries and Peaceful Christmas Celebrations
In the Caraga Region, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a single fireworks-related injury during the Christmas festivities on December 25. The incident took place in Surigao del Norte, marking the only such case in the region from December 1 to 24. Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 praised the region’s residents for contributing…
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DSWD-13 Dispatches Over 7,500 Food Packs to Aid Kanlaon Volcano Evacuees
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has sent a total of 7,592 family food packs to support those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. The relief goods, which were gathered from various warehouses across the Caraga Region, are currently being transported to Bacolod…
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Philippine Government Cancels P289 Million Debt for Over 7,000 Caraga Farmers
In a significant move to support agrarian reform beneficiaries, the Department of Agrarian Reform in the Caraga Region (DAR-13) has forgiven debts amounting to PHP289 million for 7,225 farmers across Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. The debt relief was formalized through the distribution of Certificates of Condonation with Release of…
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