8.03.2011

Wreath-laying ceremony in the tomb of the late Marcos M. Calo, Congressman of Agusan Province from 1946-1953

Photo shows 1st District Congressman Jose Aquino II with Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., Vice-Mayor Lawrence Fortun, and city councilors during the wreath-laying ceremony in the tomb of the late Marcos M. Calo, Congressman of Agusan Province from 1946-1953. He also authored Republic Act 523, which created the City of Butuan. Consequently, he is known as the Father of Butuan City. The activity is one of the highlights of the 61st "Adlaw Hong Butuan" celebration on August 2, 2011. (PIA-Caraga/PIO-Butuan)