3.20.2013

2013 Women's Month Celebration: Candidates Forum held in Butuan City



Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) chairperson and Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Director Atty. Marylin Pintor points out that through the conduct of the Candidates’ Forum, the public is giving accountability to the part of the candidates who will win after election to really implement their platforms of governance for the women. Said activity is part of the Women’s Month celebration, held recently at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City.  (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)



Left to right: incumbent Butuan City Vice Mayor Atty. Lawrence Fortun, candidate for congressional representative; Hon. Angelo Calo, candidate for Vice Mayor; incumbent Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., candidate for Mayor; incumbent Butuan City Councilor Atty. Josephine Marticion-Salise, candidate for Vice Mayor; Ms. Athel Ijos of Gabriela representing incumbent Agusan del Norte Cong. Jose Aquino II, candidate for Mayor; and incumbent Butuan City Councilor Randolph Plaza, candidate for Vice Mayor, are shown here during the Candidates’ Forum spearheaded by the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga, held recently at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. Said activity is part of this year’s Women’s Month celebration. (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)

The members of the Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) Caraga are shown here participating in the Candidates' Forum and asking questions to the local candidates, held recently at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. The activity is part of the Women's Month celebration with the theme "Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan (Women: Guide to A Straight and Narrow Path)." (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)