Tag: Caraga region
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Caraga Region Braces for Impact of Tropical Depression Querubin
As Tropical Depression Querubin intensified on Tuesday, local government units across the Caraga region ramped up their preparations. The weather bureau confirmed the development of the low-pressure area into a tropical depression, prompting immediate action from local authorities. In Surigao del Norte, the towns of San Francisco and Placer took the precautionary measure of suspending…
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House Speaker Romualdez Aids Siargao with Generators and Solar Panels Amid Power Crisis
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has stepped in to support the residents of Siargao Island, dispatching 30 generator sets and 300 solar panels to alleviate the impact of ongoing power outages. The equipment, crucial for restoring electricity, arrived at Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, on a C-130 aircraft operated by the Philippine Air…
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DPWH-13 Proposes P4 Billion for Daang Maharlika Road Upgrade in 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Caraga Region (DPWH-13) has put forward a budget request of PHP4 billion for the year 2025 to further the rehabilitation efforts on the Daang Maharlika Road. This vital project, which aims to enhance connectivity between Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, is expected to be completed by December…
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Caraga’s Youth Leaders Rally for Agriculture at Butuan Summit
In a significant move to bolster agricultural engagement, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Caraga region convened over 90 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) federation leaders at the Agri Youth Summit in Butuan City. Held on November 22, 2024, the summit was a platform for these young leaders to delve into the DA’s priority programs and explore…
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Over 7,400 Grade 4 Girls in Caraga Region Vaccinated Against HPV
In a significant health initiative, the Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) announced that 7,459 Grade 4 girls across the region have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is known to be the leading cause of cervical cancer, a prevalent cancer among women. The vaccinations were part of a school-based immunization drive…
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24 Local Government Units in Caraga Region Honored with 2024 Seal of Good Governance
In a significant recognition of exemplary governance, 24 local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region have been awarded the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). The announcement was made by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in a recent press release from Butuan City. The prestigious award celebrates the commitment…
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112 Police Officers in Caraga Region Trained to Enforce Animal Welfare Laws
In a significant move to bolster animal rights enforcement, 112 police officers from the Caraga Region are currently participating in a comprehensive five-day training program. Organized by the Department of Agriculture-Caraga (DA-13) in collaboration with the Police Regional Office-13, the training, which runs from November 11 to 15, 2024, focuses on the enforcement of Republic…
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Caraga Region’s Pag-IBIG Members Amass PHP2.6 Billion in Savings
In a recent forum held in Butuan City, Maria Olive Seron, head of the Pag-IBIG Fund’s Butuan branch, announced that members in the Caraga Region have saved a total of PHP2.6 billion from July 2022 to September 2024. This impressive sum breaks down into PHP1.66 billion from regular savings and PHP940 million from the voluntary…
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