Tag: Caraga

  • Caraga Police Detain 40 Suspects, Including NPA Rebel

    In a recent crackdown in the Caraga Region, authorities have apprehended 40 individuals sought by the law, among them a member of the New People’s Army (NPA). The arrests, which took place between January 1 and January 15, were announced by the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) on Friday. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, the…

  • Caraga Region Welcomes 12 New Doctors to Serve Underserved Areas

    In a significant boost to healthcare in the Caraga region, 12 new doctors have been sworn in as part of the ‘Doctors to the Barrios’ program. The ceremony, led by Cesar Cassion, the Regional Director of the Department of Health Caraga (DOH-13), took place in Butuan City on January 13, 2025. These doctors are set…

  • 175 DA-Caraga Employees Vaccinated Against Flu to Boost Agricultural Service Delivery

    In a significant health initiative, 175 employees from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga region were administered free influenza vaccines on January 14, 2025. The vaccination drive, held in Butuan City, was a collaborative effort between the Department of Health 13 and the local city health office, focusing on safeguarding the health of DA-13…

  • Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano Takes Helm as Caraga’s New Police Director

    BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga region welcomes Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano as its new police chief, succeeding Brig. Gen. Alan Nazarro who stepped down upon retirement in December. Abrahano, a distinguished alumnus of the Philippine National Police Academy’s ‘Kaagapay’ Class of 1996, assumed his role on January 9, 2025, at the Police Regional Office in…

  • Philippine Army Heightens Vigilance in Northern Mindanao and Caraga for CPP Anniversary

    In anticipation of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on December 26, the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has ramped up its surveillance and troop preparedness in the regions of Northern Mindanao and Caraga. Lt. Col. Francisco Garello Jr., the public affairs chief of 4ID, announced that despite…

  • DSWD Prepares Relief as Tropical Depression Querubin Approaches Caraga

    In anticipation of Tropical Depression Querubin’s impact, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has strategically placed relief supplies in warehouses starting Tuesday afternoon. The agency is on high alert, continuously monitoring the situation and maintaining close coordination with local government units (LGUs) to manage the threat effectively. DSWD-13 has…

  • Over 10,000 TESDA Scholars in Caraga Complete Vocational Training in 2024

    In a significant achievement for vocational education in the Caraga Region, 10,319 scholars successfully completed their Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in 2024, according to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-13). The announcement was made by TESDA-Caraga Regional Director Florencio Sunico Jr. during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in…

  • Caraga Region Approves Wage Increase for Minimum and Domestic Workers

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that minimum wage workers in the Caraga region will see their daily earnings rise by PHP50 starting next month. The decision, made by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) on December 13, will be implemented in two phases. The first phase, effective from January 2,…

  • Caraga’s Cooperatives Thrive with PHP12.6 Billion Business Volume in 2023

    In a significant showcase of economic vitality, the cooperatives of the Caraga region have amassed a business volume exceeding PHP12.6 billion in 2023, as reported by the Cooperative Development Authority 13 (CDA-13) during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum in Butuan City. Anecita Unson, Assistant Director of CDA-13, emphasized the robust performance of the region’s…

  • Caraga Region Sees 185 New HIV Cases, Total Reaches 1,718

    In a recent update from the Department of Health-Caraga (DOH-13), it was revealed that 185 new cases of HIV have been identified in the Caraga region, pushing the total number of cases to 1,718 since monitoring started in 1995. This information was disclosed by Necson Gamotin, a health-education program officer at DOH-13, during a press…