PIA - Caraga Regional Office: 2023-02-12

(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 13 June 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 115 km North of Virac, Catanduanes or 285 km East of Infanta, Quezon (14.6°N, 124.3°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting the western section of the country. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Light to moderate winds coming from Southwest to West will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).

Thursday, February 16, 2023

LGU-Hinatuan celebrates 19th National Dental Health Month

HINATUAN, Surigao del Sur -- The Local Government Unit of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur through the Municipal Health Office (MHO) – Dental Section celebrated the 19th National Dental Health Month with the theme, “Ibigin ang Bibig! Sa bibig na malusog at alaga, masustansyang pagkain enjoy hanggang pagtanda."

The event kicked off on February 16 with a motorcade around the thoroughfare of Hinatuan town and ended at the Municipal Gymnasium for the formal launching and opening program. Thereafter, free oral care services such as fluoride varnish, tooth-brushing, Atraumatic Restorative Treatment, dental education through giving of information, education and communication materials, and distribution of Dental Kits to the residents of the LGU.

Local dentists with their dental assistants led by Dr. Eleonora G. Rosales facilitated the activities. They were also joined by other dentists from the province through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) headed by Dental Coordinator, Dr. Merla T. Cubero.

Municipal Mayor Shem “TiTing” Galano Garay graced the activity and encouraged the parents and guardians to teach and guide their children on how to take good care of their teeth.

"It is important that parents should teach their children to properly brush their teeth and to have regular check up with the dentist," Mayor Garay said.

Meanwhile, National Dental Health Month is celebrated every month of February, pursuant to Proclamation No. 559 issued in 2004. It aims to strengthen public awareness on the importance of good oral hygiene and health. (NGPB/Gemma S. Millan, IO LGU-Hinatuan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Barangay Tanods in Agsur receive protective gears from PGAS

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) distributed a total of 1,882 protective gears to barangay tanods provincewide to help them perform their duties safe and secure even during bad weather condition.

Dubbed as Team Eddiebong, the group of provincial officials led by Gov. Santiago Cane Jr., hopped from one municipality to another for three days in order to safely deliver the protective gears to the recipients through their respective local chief executives.

Each set of the protective gear iincludes a raincoat, reflectorized vest, flashlight, handcuff and whistle.

“Being trusted to perform as barangay police and at the same time responder during calamities, these barangay tanods work unconditionally even in bad weather. It is just fitted that they are provided with protective gears so they can also protect themselves from bad weather and most especially from harm if ever they will be attacked by some unscrupulous individuals in the performance of their duty,” Gov. Cane said.

Led by Gov. Cane, the team was composed of Vice Gov. Samuel Tortor, SP members Avalota Cejes, Joseph Plaza, Gina Ceballos, Edwin Elorde, Cesar Alonde, Allan Lim, Glen Plaza, Edgar Ga and Pablo Plaza.

During the first day of distrribution on February 8, 2023, the team covered the far flung municipalities of La Paz, Loreto Veruela, Sta. Josefa and Trento. On February 9, they were at the municipalities of Sibagat, Esperanza, San Luis Talacogon Prosperidad and the city of Bayugan. On the last round of the team’s route were the municipalities of Bunawan, Rosario and San Francisco.

Agusan del Sur has a total of 5,182 barangay tanods and many failed to receive their protective gears. But while the items cost the provincial government some amount of money, Gov. Cane said they will find ways and means so that every barangay tanod will have his own protective gear. (David M. Suyao, PPIO-Agusan del Sur with report from Arfyll Goloran, DXGP FM/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

DTI AgNor spearheads skills enhancement training

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Norte through its Shared Service Facility program, and in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Carmen, Agusan del Norrte through its Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) recently conducted a skills enhancement training for San Agustin Fisherfolk Association and Gosoon Fisherfolk Association at Brgy. San Agustin, Carmen, Agusan del Norte.

The training is a continuation of the collaborative efforts of the agency and the LGU to create jobs for men and women, boost value-added initiatives, and ultimately contribute to the community's development.

It aims to provide participants with enhanced skills in milkfish “Bangus” deboning as well as aptitude in understanding and adhering to current good manufacturing practices, proper food preparation, proper fish handling, and skill in developing and implementing corrective actions to reduce the risk of producing low-quality products.

Being one of the most popularly cultured fishes in the country, Bangus can be raised through brackish water, marine, and freshwater culture environments. Deboned Bangus can be bought for P320.00 per kg, as opposed to fresh bangus, which costs between P150 and P180 per kilo.

With sustained capacity building, DTI is committed to assist MSMEs in providing locally produced and processed quality food. (DTI Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Last Mile Pilot Elementary Schools sa Butuan City, nakatanggap ng supplies at logistics

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Pitong elementary schools sa Butuan City na kabilang sa Pilot Last Mile Elementary Schools kung saan umabot sa halos isang daang supplies at logistics kasama na ang laptop, laminating machine, multimedia projector at marami pang iba ang kanilang natanggap mula sa Department of Health (DOH) para sa implementasyon ng Healthy Learning Institutions o Health Iskwela.

Isa ang Masago Elementary School sa barangay Maguinda, tatlumpong (30) kilometro ang layo mula sa lungsod ng Butuan sa pitong pilot last mile elementary school.

Ayon kay Masago Elementary School head Crisanto Cajes, masaya sila dahil sa napakaraming supplies na kanilang magagamit, napakalaking tulong ito sa kanilang mga learners at pati na rin sa kanila na mga guro. “Maraming salamat sa DOH, sa Department of education (DepEd) at sa local government ng Butuan at napili kaming bigyan ng ganitong klase ng tulong, masaya kami dahil sobrang laking tulong ito sa amin,” tugon ni Cajes.

Dagdag pa ni Cajes, gagamitin at aalagaan nila ito ng maayos upang mas mapakinabangan ng matagal at makakatulong upang mapanatili ang kalusugan ng kanilang mga mag-aaral.

Ang pitong last mile pilot elementary schools ay bibigyan din ng mga interventions at emomonitor ng DOH, DepEd at ng local government unit upang maseguro ang tulong sa kanila. Sila ay prayoridad na matulongan dahil na rin sa rekomendasyon ng DepEd at ng local government unit.

Ang programa ayon kay DOH Caraga regional director dr. Cesar Cassion ay parte ng Oplan Kalusugan (OK) ng DepEd.

Kabilang din sa pitong last mile pilot elementary schools ang Tagkiling Tribal Indigenous Elementary School; Datu Ecleo Elementary School; Datu Man-oloy Tribal Elementary School; Mahayag Elementary School; San Juan Elementary School; at Tud-ol Elementary School. (NCLM/PIA Caraga)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Coastal barangays sa Agusan del Norte, nakinabang sa Agus Serbisyo

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Mga residente sa apat na coastal barangays ng Tubay, Agusan del Norte ang binisita at nakinabang sa iba’t ibang serbiyong hatid ng probinsya at mga partner na ahensya nito sa pamamagitan ng Agus Serbisyo Caravan.

Malaking tulong ito para sa kanila na mabibigyan ng kaukulang pansin ang kanilang pangangailan sa medical, dental at maging basic social services.

Kabilang sa nabigyan ng tulong ay ang mga residente ng barangay Lawigan, Binuangan, Tagpangahoy at Tiningbasan na maagang dumating sa multi-purpose hall, masaya at abalang nakapila upang makapag-avail sa mga serbisyong nakalaan sa kanila.

Ito ang unang pagkakataun na mabisita at mabigyan ng ganitong klase ng serbisyo at tulong sa pamamagitan ng Agus Serbisyo ang mga taga coastal barangays, kaya’t masayang ipinaabot ng kanilang punong barangay na si Dante Mandam ang pasasalamat sa provincial government sa pagdala sa kanila ng ganitong klase ng programa.

Si tatay Francisco Roloos, 86 anyos na taga barangay Tagpangahoy ay nagpahayag din ng malaking pasasalamat, anya maliban sa benepisyong kanyang natatanggap bilang isang senior citizen, ito ang unang panahon na nakatanggap siya ng libreng reading glasses, bitamina at gamot na maging malaking tulong sa kanya.

Todo suporta naman ang ibinigay ng provincial government sa Agus Serbisyo nito at buwan-buwan itong isinasagawa sa ibat’ ibang lugar ng probinsya na bihirang marating ng tulong at serbisyo.

Isiniguro naman ni governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante na lahat ng mga residenteng nangangailan ng medical at dental na tulong sa apat na coastal barangays ay matatanggap ito. Sila ay bibisitahin sa kani-kanilang mga barangays sa buong buwan ng Marso.

Ipinaalam din ni Tubay mayor Jimmy Beray na marami pang suportang nakalaan sa mga residente ng Tubay, kaya’t hinikayat nya na dapat mag-avail sa mga serbisyong ito. Lahat ng mga barangays ay makikinabang sa mga serbisyong inilaan sa kanila, dagdag pa ni mayor Beray.

Ang Agus Serbisyo ay programang pakikinabangan ng mga Agusanons lalo na sa malalayong lugar. Bibigyan ng kaukulang pansin ang kanilang pangangailan sa medical, dental at maging basic social services. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Agrarian orgs receive P4.8M worth of farm machineries from DAR

Two agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations from the province of Surigao del Norte received farm equipment and machineries from the Department of Agrarian Reform - Surigao del Norte (DAR-SDN) during the distribution activity held on February 1, 2023 in the Municipality of RTR, Agusan del Norte.

“Dili matupngan ang kalipay nga among gibati karon tungod sa mga farm machineries nga among nadawat karon. Arang namo gayud kaswerte. (We cannot fathom the joy that we felt right now because of the farm machineries we just received from DAR. We are just very lucky),” exclaimed Dionesia Gonzales, chairperson of San Pedro Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (SPARBECO) of Brgy. San Pedro, municipality of Alegria in Surigao del Norte.

The distribution of said machineries is through the DAR’s Sustainable and Resilient Agrarian Reform Community (SuRe-ARC) Project under the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Program.

“Dako gyud ang mahitabang niini sa amo mga miyembro nga mag-uuma kay makadaginot na kami sa amo mga gasto sa pag-ani og sa pagbalhin sa mga humay gikan sa basakan ngadto sa dalan. (The machineries are of really big help to us in terms of harvesting our fam produce and hauling of the same),” said Gonzales.

SPARBECO received one unit of rice combine harvester in 60 horsepower and one unit hauling truck, a 6-wheeler 14-footer drop side, with a combined cost of P2,942,880.

Meanwhile, Matin-ao Agra Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative (MAFAMCO) of Brgy. Matin-ao, Mainit, Surigao del Norte also received one unit of four-wheel drive tractor in 35 horsepower that costs P1,866,000.

“Magamit gyud namo og dako sa among pagpanguma ang gihatag sa amo karon nga tractor kay dili na kami magdaro sa among mga basakan. Dako gyud kini og tabang sa amoa. (We can really utilize the tractor in our land preparation because we don’t have to do manual labor anymore. It really is indeed a very big help),” said Janito Salar, chairperson of MAFAMCO.

Salar assured that they will take good care of the tractor so that it will be sustainably efficient and effective.

“The provision and extension of these agricultural machineries is our commitment to our beloved agrarian reform beneficiaries and our assisted ARB organizations that DAR will be with them in every step of the way to help them achieve sustainable livelihood, increased household income, and improved quality of life,” quipped Maria Elizabeth de Guzman, the Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II of DAR-SDN. (Daryll M. Tumbaga-PIO/DAR Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Ani at kita ng ARBs sa AgSur inaasahang tataas dahil sa tulong ng DAR

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Walang paglagyan ang kasiyahang nadama ng mga magsasaka o Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) mula sa iba't-ibang bayan sa probinsya ng Agusan del Sur nang tanggapin nila ang kani-kanilang Certificate of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) mula sa Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

May 563 na mga bagong benepisyaryo ang tumanggap ng CLOA matapos ang ilang taong paghihintay.

Inabot mismo ng mga opisyal ng DAR Central Office, Caraga Regional, at Agusan del Sur Provincial Office ang CLOA sa mga ARBs.

“Napakasaya ko at sa wakas ay naibigay na ang titulo ng lupa na mula pa sa yumaon kong ama. Mas palalaguin ko pa ang aming lupain at pupunuin ang taniman para mas kumite,” ani Gilbert Plaza, ARB ng Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur.

“Maraming salamat kay President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. sa malasakit niya sa amin at sa pagbigay ng titulong ito. Nagpapasalamat din ako sa DAR sa kanilang pagsisikap na matulungan ang mga farmers,” pahayag din ni Maria Fe Montilla, ARB ng Rosario, Agusan del Sur.

Mas mapapadali na rin ang pag-harvest at pagbenta ng bigas ng mga Agrarian Reform Beneficiary-Organizations (ARBOs) dahil mayroon ng farm-to-market road sa Barangay Poblacion ng Trento, Agusan del Sur, kung saan ang lokasyon ng Vetrebuns Arc Cluster Rice Processing Complex.

Maliban dito, tumanggap din sila ng forklift na malaking tulong sa kanilang operasyon.

"Ang proyektong ito sa sa ilalim ng programang ConVERGE o Project Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment at funded ng International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Mas tataas pa ang aming produksyon ng ani at kita dahil dito,” sabi ni Maximo Gegato, Jr., Manager ng Vetrebuns Arc Cluster Rice Processing Complex.

Binigyang-diin ni Atty. Kazel Celeste, Undersecretary for Field Operations Office ng DAR na magpapatuloy ang ahensya sa pagtulong at paggabay sa mga ARBs lalong lalo na at ito ay mahigpit na direktiba ni Pangulong Marcos, Jr.

“Mahalagang maipatupad natin ang mga batas na nagproprotekta sa ating mga ARBs at maibigay sa kanila ang suporta at iba pang pangangailangan nila maliban sa pagbigay ng CLOA,” pahayag ni Usec. Celeste.

Pinahalagahan din ni Dir. Jamil amatonding, Jr., Regional Director ng DAR-Agusan del Sur ang mga magsasaka dahil na rin sa kanilang kontribusyon sa food security. Aniya “Kung wala ang ating mga farmers, wala rin tayong makakain sa pang araw-araw. Kaya dapat lang na bigyan natin sila ng importansya at ibigay sa kanila ang kanilang pangangailangan.” (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

DILG Caraga, PNU conduct CSIS Utilization Conference in AgSur town

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga in partnership with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) conducted the Utilization Conference in the implementation of the Citizen Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) at the Municipality of Trento, Agusan del Sur on February 7, 2023 at the SB Session Hall, Legislative Building, Trento, Agusan del Sur.

The Municipality of Trento, Agusan del Sur is the lone LGU recipient of CSIS in CY 2022 in Region XIII – Caraga with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) as the Local Resource Institute (LRI) to conduct the survey and prepare the Citizen Satisfaction Report.

In his message during the Utilization Conference, Asst. Regional Director Donald A. Seronay, Officer-In-Charge of DILG-Caraga told the LGU that the Utilization Conference is the part where they will be informed on the level of appreciation and satisfaction of the community on the performance delivery of the Municipality and hear their needs based on the quality of services they received as a resident of Trento.

Seronay further added that aside of using the results to improve local service delivery and address these gaps in all governance areas, such as Health, Support to Education, Social Welfare Services, Governance and Response, Public Works and Infrastructure, Environmental Management, and Economic and Investment Promotion, the result will also be utilized in the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) which is now a law.

Dr. Bert J. Tuga, President of the PNU – Mindanao was represented by Dr. Elvira Chua, PNU Executive Director and Provost who expressed her warm congratulations to the municipality for getting a High Satisfaction rate for all the Service Areas.

In the presentation of the Citizen Satisfaction Report, Dr. Randy Robles, the Program Manager of PNU for CSIS highlighted that only three (3) out of the seven (7) service areas are in High Need for Action. These are Social Welfare Services, Governance and Response, and Public Works and Infrastructure.

The CS Report, containing the CSIS survey results and its findings and recommendation, was formally turned-over by PNU to Municipality of Trento, Agusan del Sur and DILG Region XIII – Caraga on the same event.

Mayor William E. Calvez of Trento, Agusan del Sur expressed his assurance that the LGU through its local functionaries and officials to address and properly respond to the needs of their constituents, particularly on the services areas that were reported for a High Need for Action.

The CSIS Utilization Conference culminated with the signing of the Pledge of Commitment by the Mayor, Local Officials and functionaries, DILG Field Officer and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

CSIS implementation is in consonance with the Department’s sustained commitment towards widening the spaces for participation in local governance where citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) are made capable of exacting accountability from local authorities on service delivery performance through a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methods through face-to-face interviews with residents randomly sampled from the barangays of the target LGUs on their awareness, availment, satisfaction, and gauge on the need-for-action of services across various areas.

It is a citizen-centered performance management tool where citizens are given the voice to measure and assess LGU performance and service delivery. (Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa, LGOO VI, DILG-Caraga/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

ICRC may sub-delegation office na sa Butuan City

Ni Jennifer P. Gaitano

LUNGSOD NG BUTUAN -- Kaagapay ng Philippine Red Cross (PRC) ang International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sa pagresponde at pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan saan mang lugar.

At ngayong opisyal ng may sub-delegation office ang ICRC sa lungsod ng Butuan, mas accessible at mapapadali na rin ang koordinasyon nito sa iba't-ibang ahensya ng gobyerno at partner stakeholders.

Ayon kay Boris Michel, Head ng Philippine Delegation ng ICRC, napakahalaga ang bawat ginagawang hakbang ng ICRC lalo na pagdating sa koordinasyon ng kanilang mga partners para mas maging maayos at organisado ang kanilang operasyon lalo na sa mga conflict-affected areas.

"Without strong ties with the authorities and government agencies at the national level, there is difficulty in collaboration with the same entities down to the regional level. That's why it's necessary to closely coordinate properly with the concerned agencies as we deliver our humanitarian mission," ani Michel.

Binigyang-diin din ni Michel ang kahalagahan ng International Humanitarian Law (IHL). "With the International Humanitarian Law, everyone's rights should be respected and protected. We help those in the government and those on the other side. We see to it that we are able to protect their lives,” dagdag ni Michel.

Umaasa naman si Elvis Dzanic, Head ng Butuan Sub-Delegation Office, na mas makikilala pa ng publiko ang misyon at hangarin ng icrc lalo na sa pagtulong nito sa mga komunidad.

"If you see us roaming around your community, we are bringing help to people and we look forward to having good working relationships as well with our partners,” banggit ni Dzanic.

Samantala, kompleto ang kanilang team mula sa admin, communications, health, livelihood at marami pang iba, na handang tumogon at rumesponde sa komunidad. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

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