The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Tuesday, March 29, the completion of the Sacol Riverbank slope protection project in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, which it said, will serve as locals’ protection from strong river currents, especially during typhoons and heavy...
By Terence Ranis A man wanted in Agusan Del Norte for violation of Republic Act 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, was arrested in a condominium along Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, on Friday, March 4. Brig. Gen. Leo "Paco" Francisco, Manila Police District (MPD) director, identified...
BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur – A more robust economic activity in this fast-rising city of Bayugan in Agusan del Sur province is seen as two newly-completed parallel bridges built by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can now facilitate better mobility and connectivity in this...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) defended on Monday, Feb. 21, the police officers who served the warrant of arrest issued by the Bayugan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) against Dr. Natividad Castro. DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año questioned the arguments of PNP’s...
Widening works of Cabadbaran Bridge along Daang Maharlika in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte are expected to be completed before the year ends, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Cabadbaran Bridge (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The improvement of the bridge located along the...
Alert military and police personnel discovered various war materiel from three suspected New People's Army (NPA) couriers in a joint checkpoint operation in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, a military commander said Sunday, Sept 5. Photo courtesy of 4th Infantry Division Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.,...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Agusan del Sur on Sunday evening, Aug. 29, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 9 kilometers (km) northeast of Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur at around 10:52...
A coastal village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte has now a sturdier protection over life-threatening storm surges with the completion of a P102.8-million seawall in the area. NEW SEAWALL -- A new seawall in a village in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte was recently completed, replacing the old structure in...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inaugurated the newly constructed "Malasakit Hall" of the Butuan Airport. (Photo from the Department of Transportation) The Malasakit Hall is a one-stop shop transient spot for the flying public specifically designed to provide comfort and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued at least 200 residents living alongside Tubay River, Agusan del Norte as the water continue to rise due to the heavy rains brought by tropical storm 'Dante'. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued at least 200 residents living alongside Tubay River, Agusan...
Wala Lang Early on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 1521, Magellan sent some men ashore to prepare a suitable place. Some 50 men including Magellan followed, dressed in their Sunday best. Six muskets fired as they stepped ashore and were greeted by Chiefs Kulambo and Siaui. The two were brothers,...
Rodelio B. Pasion, Ph.D., 42, Master Teacher I and Senior High School Track Head in Tungao National High School, is also a longtime ornamental grower. Being raised on a farm, Pasion has developed an affinity for flowering plants. He has grown several ornamentals in his backyard as a teenager....
