Photo Releases

IN PHOTO | The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga collaborates with the Caraga State University (CSU) to bring awareness to its advocacy on campus inclusivity.  Dr. Rissa L. Mercado, CSU's vice president  for Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services, shared to PIA Caraga on January 15, 2026 in Butuan City, the efforts of the university on campus inclusivity, especially to the Muslim students and personnel in the campus.  "CSU is the first and only school among state universities and colleges (SUC) across the Caraga region that offers a dedicated Muslim prayer room," VP Mercado said. “The goal of the Muslim prayer room is to provide Muslim students and staff with a designated space for their prayers and spiritual activities in a peaceful and comfortable setting.” (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)

IN PHOTO | The Prosperidad Municipal Tourism Council (MTC), Bega  Administration Committee (BAC), and Municipal Council for Culture and the Arts (MCCA) convene today, December 4, 2025 for their joint 4th quarter meeting for CY 2025 at the 3rd Floor, Annex Building in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. The said councils along with other public and private stakeholders work together to achieve their collective goal of developing Prosperidad into a reknowned tourist destination, as well as to improve the economic activities of the municipality through tourism.   (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO | As champions of agriculture, farmers from across the province of Agusan del Sur join the Stakeholders' Forum and World Soil Day celebration on December 5, 2025 at the Datu Lipus Makapandong covered court in Patin-ay, Prosperidad. Known for their strong commitment toward advancing agriculture through technology and innovation, the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) led by Gov. Santiago B. Cane Jr. along with Agusan del Sur 2nd District Congressional Representative Adolph Edward G. Plaza set the stage for a collaborative knowledge sharing on agricultural best practices and trends.  (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO | Following his keynote address at the Stakeholders’ Forum and World Soil Day celebration on December 5, 2025 at the Datu Lipus Makapandong covered court in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, toured Agusan del Sur’s state-of-the-art soil research laboratory. In a press briefing, Pangilinan commended the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur, under the leadership of Governor Santiago B. Cane Jr., along with 2nd District Congressional Representative Adolph Edward G. Plaza, for their initiatives to strengthen the province’s agricultural sector. He lauded the establishment of the laboratory and the training provided to Agsurnon farmers on soil testing, which enables them to optimize crop yields. (NJGD, PIA Caraga)

IN PHOTO |    Agusan del Norte Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante leads the Christmas light-up ceremony at the Provincial Capitol in Butuan City on Dec. 11, 2025, highlighting the holiday attractions as an accessible and meaningful space for families to bond this season.  Gov. Amante urged the public to keep Jesus Christ at the center of the celebrations, emphasizing that the true spirit of Christmas is found in sharing and compassion. “No matter how small it is, share and always remember those who have less in life." (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte) #CapitolLightUp #AgNor #AgusanDelNorte #PIAAgNor #HappyHolidays

IN PHOTO | The m embers of the Caraga Regional Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (RMFPC) convene on Dec. 4, 2025 to discuss updates on the region’s anti-illegal logging initiatives, including recent accomplishments and ongoing challenges.   The Bureau of Immigration also presents its mandates and areas of cooperation, underscoring opportunities to strengthen inter-agency coordination. Committee members reaffirm their commitment to sustained forest protection and enhanced cross-sector collaboration. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte) #RMFPC #DENRCaraga #PIACaraga #ISM #Anti_IllegalLogging #IntegratedStateMedia