Tag: Caraga
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Caraga Region Sees Major Crackdown: 212 Firearms and 9 Explosives Seized in Month-Long Operations
In a significant law enforcement effort spanning from October 24 to November 20, the Police Regional Office 13 in Caraga, Philippines, successfully retrieved 212 loose firearms and nine explosives. The operations, detailed by the Philippine National Police, showcased a robust response to regional security concerns. Out of the firearms collected, 66 were obtained through search…
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Agricultural Development Program Expands to Benefit More Farmers in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program is planning to broaden its reach to include 10 more regions in Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte by the fiscal years 2026-2028. Currently, the initiative supports 28 farmers’ associations and has reached over 700 farmers in 14 key municipalities within…
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Caraga Region Achieves 96% WiFi Coverage with 791 Access Points
In a significant boost to digital connectivity, the Caraga region has reached a 96% WiFi penetration rate through the installation of 791 access points across its five provinces. This achievement was highlighted by Lawrence Salang, the chief of the technical operations division at DICT-13, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Butuan City…
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Dengue Cases in Caraga Region Surge by 194% This Year
The Caraga region has experienced a dramatic 194% increase in dengue cases from January to mid-November this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to the regional health office in Butuan City. The Department of Health 13 (Caraga) disclosed that the region has seen 13,319 cases of dengue this year, a sharp rise…
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Caraga Region to Distribute Over 2,600 Land Titles to Farmers
In a significant move to bolster agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform in Caraga (DAR-13) is preparing to distribute 2,696 certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to farmers in the region. The event, scheduled for November 12, will see the allocation of approximately 4,092.4756 hectares of farmland to the beneficiaries. The ceremony will be…
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Local Farmers’ Groups in Caraga Forge Marketing Pact with School
In a significant move to bolster local agriculture, two farmers’ cooperatives and an irrigators’ association in Butuan City have entered into a marketing agreement with a local school. The deal, which was brokered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Caraga’s Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty program, will see the Lower Agusan River Pump…
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