DENR-Caraga Regional Task Force: Inventory of the undocumented freshly-cut lumber and flitches of Lauan species

Members of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Regional Task Force take an inventory of the undocumented freshly-cut lumber and flitches of Lauan species on one of the two forward trucks at the police station in Butuan City on Tuesday (March 29) after intercepting the "hot logs" at the highway in a continuing intensive drive against timber smuggling and poaching in Caraga Region. (DENR-13/PIA-Caraga)

Media Night with 4ID Phil. Army Commanding Officer MGEN Victor Felix

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga OIC-Regional Director Abner Caga acknowledges all the media personalities present during a gathering on Monday (March 28) dubbed as “Media Night” together with the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army held recently at the Camp Bancasi, Butuan City. He also encourages all to “strengthen the oneness or unity” of the group. (PIA-Caraga)

MGEN Victor Felix, Commanding Officer of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army emphasizes the significance of media in information dissemination and in molding the society with its just and neutral news everyday, during a gathering on Monday (March 28) dubbed as “Media Night” held recently at Camp Bancasi, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

Photo shows media personalities from different outfits in Butuan City during a gathering on Monday (March 28) dubbed as “Media Night” spearheaded by the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army headed by MGEN Victor Felix, held recently at Camp Bancasi, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

Media personalities from different outfits in Butuan City are shown here enjoying the party through dancing and singing, during a gathering on Monday (March 28) dubbed as “Media Night” spearheaded by the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army headed by Commanding Officer MGEN Victor Felix, held recently at Camp Bancasi, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

RDC-GADCC Caraga: Lumad Visitation in Brgy. Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

Photo shows some members of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga re-packing the donated goods from various concerned agencies for the Lumad tribe in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, held recently during the Lumad visitation featuring a medical/dental mission and mass feeding at the said area. The activity is in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (PIA-Caraga)

A crowd of 400 residents which includes the Lumad tribe avails of the free medical, dental, pap-smear services by various concerned agencies, during the Lumad visitation by the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga in line with the Women’s Month celebration, held recently in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Residents of Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte which includes the Lumad tribe are shown here actively participating in the free medical, dental, pap-smear services by various concerned agencies, during the Lumad visitation of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga co-chairperson Edna Hontiveros acknowledges the joined efforts of various agencies for the conduct of the free medical, dental mission and distribution of relief goods for the Lumad tribe in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Medical team from the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) are shown here facilitating the dental mission spearheaded by the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga, during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Focal persons of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga distribute the packed lunch for the Lumad tribe in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, held recently during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Medical teams and members of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga are shown here distributing free medicines to the Lumad tribe and residents of Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, held recently during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Photo shows children of the Lumad tribe receiving the packed lunch from the members of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Lumad tribe in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte happily eating together the packed lunch provided by the members of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga, held recently during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

The Lumad tribe in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte are shown here receiving the relief goods from the member-agencies of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga, held recently during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Photo shows Punong Barangay Vicmar Tillo of Brgy. Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte highly appreciating the time and efforts of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga member-agencies and for the successful conduct of the free medical, dental mission and distribution of relief goods to the Lumad tribe, held recently during its Lumad visitation in line with the Women’s Month celebration. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

DSWD-Caraga: Regional Council for he Welfare of Children (RCWC) 1st Quarter Meeting

Photo shows members of the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) from the local government units, non-government organizations, and government agencies with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the lead agency discussing issues and concerns to come up with better services and programs for the children, held recently during its 1st quarter meeting at the DSWD-Caraga Conference Room, Butuan City. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga) 

Members of the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) discuss the overview and benefits of the K+12 enhanced education program of the government thru the Department of Education, held recently during its 1st quarter meeting at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Conference Room, Butuan City. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga) 

DSWD-Caraga: Regional Council for Disability Affairs (RCDA) 1st Quarter Meeting

Photo shows Ms. Nerisa T. Murih, Social Welfare Officer/Technical Assistance Division of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Regional Office presiding the Regional Council for Disability Affairs (RCDA) meeting, held recently at the DSWD-Caraga Conference Room, Butuan City. Focal persons discuss issues and concerns that affect the welfare of the persons with disability. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Members of the Regional Council for Disability Affairs (RCDA) from various government agencies and non-government organizations are shown here during the RCDA 1st quarter meeting, held recently at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Conference Room, Butuan City. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)

Butuan City Water District (BCWD) Tour with Butuan City officials

BCWD TOUR. Photo shows Butuan City Local Officials headed by Vice-Mayor Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun (8th from left, front row) attending the Butuan City Water District’s (BCWD) Tour to its Facilities. Also in photo are Mayor Ferdinand Amante’s better half - Ms. Ivy O. Amante (9th from left, front row), City Tourism head Ms. Lilit Mission-Concon (1st from left, front row) and selected barangay officials consisting of Punong Barangays and Councilors. The half-day activity held recently, gave the participants useful insights regarding the city’s water supply and what they can contribute to it as significant figures in the society. BCWD Board of Directors Vice-Chair, Dir. Crispin L. Young, Assistant General Manager - Engr. Jorge L. Guduyo and Sr. Public Relations Officer - Mr. Ramil S. Barquin assisted the participants towards the entire tour. (BCWD/PIA-Caraga)

114th Philippine Army Anniversary and Awarding Ceremony to promoted officers

The pinning of rank to the two newly promoted officers: 1LT Roxanne S Roxas, brigade Adjutant/Admin Officer Major, and Brigade Logistic Officer Fernando Payapaya (below pic) during the celebration of the 114th Philippine Army Anniversary held recently at 401st brigade headquarters, St. Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Caraga Regional Geographic Information System (GIS) Center launching at NEDA-Caraga Regional Office

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Resident Representative to the Philippines Mr. Kim Jin Oh (3^rd from left), and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga Regional Director Carmencita S. Cochingco unveil the marker of the Caraga Regional Geographic Information System (GIS) Center held recently at the NEDA-Caraga Regional Office in Butuan City. Looking on are (from extreme left to right): Ms. A-young Kim, KOICA Administrator; Governor Erlpe John M. Amante of Agusan del Norte and Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun of Butuan City. (NEDA-13/PIA-Caraga)

Fire Drill in D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

Dr. Elmore Lumpay (in white gown) and Dr. Lorelyn Pastor (in flower-Printed blouse) with members of the Search and Rescue Agusan del Sur (SARAS) tending the rescued persons during the fire drill held recently at the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Photo shows a rescued person being saved by the Search and Rescue Agusan Del Sur (SARAS) team using rope while gliding the patient from high rise building to the ground during the conduct of fire drill held recently at the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Arrival of the Bureau of Fire Protection and Search and Rescue Agusan del Sur (SARAS) team preparing to respond to emergency in case there is fire at the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital, held recently during the conduct of fire drill. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Members of the Search and Rescue Agusan del Sur (SARAS) team, the Medical First Responder, with Dr. Elmore Lumpay (in white gown) tending the fire victim during the fire drill held recently at the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Global Positioning System (GPS) Training in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

Agapito Sanchez of Agusan del Sur Provincial Planning and Development Office (center) tries his hand on the global positioning system (GPS) unit as engineers Joanna Taganahan and Nicanor Naranjo of Provincial Engineer’s Office provide assistance during a training session in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. The AusAID’s Provincial Road Management Facility provided two handheld GPS units to the provincial government as part of capacitating its personnel involved in improving road service delivery. (Leah Bugtay/PIA-Caraga)

Richard Naranjo (left) of Misamis Occidental provincial government and Albert Parba of Agusan del Sur Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office try the global positioning system (GPS) unit provided by AusAID’s Provincial Road Management Facility during a training in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Misamis Occidental and Agusan del Sur are among the seven provinces assisted by PRMF in improving government service delivery through governance and institutional reform activities using road sector as entry point. (Leah Bugtay/PIA-Caraga)

Launching of Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur

Photo shows (from left to right) Mr. Idiron Palmejar, NFA SEIO-Task Force I-Rice; Ms Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Surigao del Sur Provincial Coordinator; Mr. Edwin Ajos of Tandag City local government unit; Ms. Florida Wahing of the Department of Education (DepEd); Ms. Ermelinda Ascares, Provincial Nutrition Officer; Mr. Raymundo M. Cotiangco, NFA Provincial Manager, and Ms. Ermelinda E. Donasco, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur Nutrition Officer, pose for posterity during the launching activity of Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) Spearheaded by the National Food Authority (NFA) Surigao del Sur at Bongtud, Brgy. Hall, Tandag City in Surigao del Sur. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Photo shows the members of consumer organizations in Surigao del Sur participating in the Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) launching activity by the National Food Authority (NFA), held recently in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Tandag City, Surigao del Sur officials and representatives from different government agencies are shown here during the Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) launching activity by the National Food Authority (NFA), held recently in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

National Food Authority (NFA) Surigao del Sur Provincial Manager Mr. Raymundo Cotiangco (left); and Mr. Edwin Ajos, representative from the city government are shown here delivering their messages during the Iron Fortified Rice (I-Rice) launching activity by the National Food Authority (NFA), held recently in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Women's Month Celebration 2011 in Agusan del Sur

Photo shows the participants during the culmination program of the Women’s Month Celebration, held recently at the D.O. Plaza Sports Complex covered court Agusan del Sur. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward G. Plaza delivering his message during the culmination program of the Women’s Month Celebration, held recently at the D.O. Plaza Sports Complex covered court, Agusan del Sur. (David M. Suyao, PIA-Agusan del Sur)

14th Palarong Pampook 2011 in Surigao City

Photo shows from left to right: Vice Gov. Santiago Cane of Agusan del Sur; Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr, of Butuan City; Mayor Levi Navarro of Bislig City; Vice Gov. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr. of Surigao del Sur; Gov. Johny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor of Surigao del Sur; Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Florencio B. Abad; Cong. Francisco T. Matugas of 1st Congressional District of Surigao del Norte; Cong. Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr. of 2nd Congressional District of Surigao del Norte; Board member Myrna M. Romarate of Surigao del Norte; Gov. Sol F. Matugas, Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte; Sec. Lucille L. Sering, Secretary of the Climate Change Commission; and Vice Gov. Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr., Provincial Vice Governor of Surigao del Norte; Regional Director Gloria D. Benigno , Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga during the formal opening of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011, held on March 13, 2011 at the Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Photo shows first the 500 delegates from the Agusan del Norte division, second delegation is from Agusan Sur division with 300 delegates, third is from Bislig City with 225 delegates, fourth is from Butuan City division with 618 delegates, Dinagat division is the fifth with 115 delegates, sixth delegation from Siargao division with 200 delegates, seventh delegation is from Surigao del Sur division with 404 delegates, eight delegation is from Surigao City division, the co-host division, with 300 delegates, ninth delegates from Surigao del Norte division with 341 delegation, and around 350 officiating officials from different government schools in Surigao del Norte in their traditional parade during the opening ceremony of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 with the theme: “ Harnessing Youth Power through Quality Sports” held at Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas expresses his heartfelt thanks and warm welcome to all the delegates, teachers and Department of Education (DepEd) officials for their support and participation in the opening program and other activities for the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 held at the Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas acknowledges the presence of the good secretary – her former boss when she was still a regional director of the Department of Education (DepEd). She also thanks the working committees who made all the necessary preparations to the event, during the opening program of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 held at the Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

2nd District Representative Cong. Guillermo A. Romarate hopes that with the conduct of the Palarong Pampook, Caraganons will become a major contributor to the country’s sports development, during the opening program of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 held at the provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

2010 Host Province Agusan del Sur represented by Vice Gov. Santiago Cane and Dr. Crucita Z. Montejo-Taala, Shools Division Superintendent (right) turned-over the symbolic Regional Athletic Meet banner to the 2011 host province represented by Surigao del Norte Governor Sol. F. Matugas, Vice Gov. Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr. and Dr. Fidela M. Rosas, Schools Division Superintendent during the opening program of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 on March 13 held at the Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Photo shows: Dan Joseph Navarro (right), 2010 Palarong Pambansa Player from Surigao Norte National High School leads the Entrance of Friendship Torch and Lighting of the symbolic athletic urn during the opening program of the 14th Palarong Pampook 2011 held recently at the Provincial Sports Complex, Surigao City. (Susil D. Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

NFA-Surigao del Norte: Launching of Iron Fortified Rice (I-RICE) in Surigao City

Photo shows some 150 Surigaonons participating in the launching of the Iron Fortified Rice (I-RICE) held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Brgy. Taft Gymnasium, Surigao City. (Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Surigao del Norte National Food Authority (NFA) Provincial Manager Roberto P. Pareja welcomes the government officials, barangay health workers and consumers associations of Surigao del Norte and Surigao City during the launching of the Iron Fortified Rice (I-RICE) held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Brgy. Taft Gymnasium, Surigao City. (Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Surigao City Consumers Association President Dr. Louella P. Rovillos (left) and Surigao City, Barangay Taft Captain Pablo Bonono sign the declaration of commitment to support, promote and patronize the Iron Fortified Rice (I-RICE) Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Brgy. Taft Gymnasium, Surigao City. (Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

BIR-Caraga 2011 Tax Campaign Kick-off in Butuan City

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Caraga Region kicks-off the 2011 Tax Campaign with a motorcade around the city participated by public and private stakeholders on March 15, 2011. This year’s tax campaign is anchored on the theme: “Buwis Mo Para sa Bagong Pilipinas”. (PIA-Caraga)

Employees of BIR Revenue Region 17 served as members of the Secretariat during the 2011 Tax Campaign Kick-off program held at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort in Butuan City on March 15, 2011. (PIA-Caraga)

BIR Officials are shown here delivering speeches during the conduct of the 2011 Tax Campaign Kick-off program held at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort in Butuan City on March 15, 2011. Clockwise: BIR Officials from the regional and national offices; Marilou L. del Rosario, Head Revenue Executive Assistant, Taxpayer Assistance Service of BIR Quezon City; BIR Revenue Region 17 Asst. Regional Director Jose Eric Furia and; BIR Revenue Region 17 Regional Director Norberto Vitug. (PIA-Caraga)

BIR Revenue Region 17 Regional Director Norberto Vitug presents the accomplishment of BIR Caraga in 2010, and their target for 2011 to public and private stakeholders and taxpayers during the conduct of the 2011 Tax Campaign Kick-off program held at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort in Butuan city on March 15, 2011. RD Vituh said they were able to meet the target last year and vowed to intensify its campaign to meet the tax revenue target in 2011. (PIA-Caraga)

Members of the local tri-media were invited by BIR Revenue Region 17 based in Butuan City to intensify its tax campaign held after the kick-off program at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort in Butuan City. The press conference was facilitated by PIA-Caraga as partner of BIR in the nationwide tax campaign. (PIA-Caraga)