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RESILIENCE AWARD

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IN PHOTO |  Erma Ranuco Suyo (standing), provincial government department head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Agusan del Norte was named as one of the 2024 Women and Youth Champions of Resilience at the prestigious Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA). With her are Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante and Deputy Director-General for Regional Operations Adolfo Ares P. Gutierrez of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). PRA award honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to climate action, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience. Suyo’s leadership and innovative work have had a profound impact on Agusan del Norte, transforming the province into a model of disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Through Suyo’s visionary leadership, Agusan del Norte has become a leader in disaster risk reduction. Some of the groundbreaking programs were born under her leadership. (NCLM, PIA-Agusan del Norte)

RED CROSS APHERESIS

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IN PHOTO |  The Philippine Red Cross Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter launched the first Apheresis machine in the Caraga region on 15 November 2024. Dr. Joanna Cuenca, chairperson of the said local chapter, felt grateful and proud for having this new machine and committed to continuously work hand in hand with stakeholders to strengthen the health care services not only in Caraga region but of the entire nation. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte)

OUTSTANDING LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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IN PHOTO |  Mayor Judy C. Amante of Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte is awarded as 1 st  place Outstanding Local Chief Executive for Cooperative Development for Component Cities in the Philippines. The prestigious award is presented by the Cooperative Development Authority at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manila that recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to supporting cooperatives. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte)

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN CARAGA

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IN PHOTO |  Assistant Secretary Pol M. Delos Santos of the Department of Public Works and Highways engaged in an interview with government state media from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, Philippine News Agency (PNA) Caraga and the Radyo Pilipinas Butuan.  Asec. Delos Santos shared the updates on the region’s key infrastructure projects, highlighting efforts to enhance road networks, ensure public safety, and boost economic growth across Caraga. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)

2025 ELECTIONS

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IN PHOTO | Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Caraga Assistant Regional Election Director Geraldine C. Samson said that in the 2025 National and Local Elections will be using the  automated counting machine (ACM). The ACM is designed to function effectively even in areas with extreme heat. Atty. Samson also said that mall voting will be implemented in select areas. In Butuan City, voters from Barangay Tandang Sora will cast their ballots at SM City Butuan. (NCLM, PIA-Caraga)

MinDA survey says Caraganons trust the PNP

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IN PHOTO |  Dr. Adrian M. Tamayo, public relations chief of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) shared the 3 rd  quarter result for Caraga region of the Mindanao Trust, Respect, And Safety Study (MTRSS) which is conducted by MinDA to capture the peace and order perception of the region from the Caraganons, including the tourists and travelers in the region. The MTRSS is a scientific baseline survey on public safety, satisfaction and service delivery of the Philippine National Police as part of the Mindanao Agenda 2023-2028. The survey showed 91% satisfaction rating on the PNP, Dinagat Islands served as the safest province in the region, and another affirmation that Caraga remains a peaceful, bountiful and beautiful place to live and visit. (RLE/PIA-Caraga)

2025 NLE to use new automated counting machines

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IN PHOTO |  Atty. Geraldine C. Samson, assistant regional election director (ARED) of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Caraga , shared in the recent Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas that the 2025 National and Local Elections will be using the new automated counting machines (ACM) . “COMELEC Caraga will conduct a series of roadshows to demonstrate the functions and operation of the ACM. The region will receive 74 ACM for the demonstration,” Atty. Samson said. “Each local government unit will have 1 ACM, allowing all barangays to have an opportunity to participate in the roadshow. One ACM retains in COMELEC Caraga for the demonstration to both public and private offices, media, civil society organizations, among others,” she added when asked by PIA Caraga Assistant Regional Head Renelle L. Escuadro, as host of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas.   (RLE/PIA-Caraga)