Photo Releases

IN PHOTOS | Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel, newly appointed Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council chairperson, emphasized the provincial government’s commitment to peace and social healing during the ceremonial cash aid distribution to peace advocates, also known as former rebels, on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Tandag City. “Through our peace programs and partnerships with national agencies, we aim to support our former rebels in rebuilding their lives so they can live peacefully and productively with their families,” the governor said. He also encouraged everyone to use the government's assistance wisely, noting that the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) is being processed and will soon be available to beneficiaries. Gov. Pimentel underscored that helping former rebels reintegrate into society is a key step toward building a Bagong Pilipinas that values compassion, unity, and opportunities for all.  (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

IN PHOTO | Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny T. Pimentel awarded the total amount of P995,000 as cash incentives to 19 student-athletes during the Monday Program on November 10, 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lobby, Tandag City. Gold: P50,000 Silver: P30,000 Bronze: P10,000 The athletes brought home 16 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals in Wrestling and Pencak Silat at the Batang Pinoy 2025 National Championships in General Santos City, helping Surigao del Sur rank 15th among 159 LGUs nationwide. Gov. Pimentel lauded the young athletes for their hard work and vowed continued support for youth sports and development across the province.  (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

IN PHOTO | Philippine Red Cross Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter Administrator Alger L. Boter shares insights on the chapter’s activities under Operation Undas 2025 during an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Agusan del Norte.  The chapter will establish Welfare and First Aid Stations in major cemeteries across Agusan del Norte and Butuan City on Nov. 1 to 2, 2025. (PIA Agusan del Norte)

IN PHOTOS | During an interview wth the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, Dr. Ruth E. Sanchez, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in CSU, explains the conduct of 'Kapestorya’ which features open dialogue and brings students together to share experiences to counselors and facilitators on-site.  Guidance Counselor III Joanne A. Salas of the Office of the Counseling and Career Services reminds the students, including employees who are experiencing mental health issues due to the series of earthquakes that hit Mindanao this month of October and with tremors that reached Caraga region, to call the dedicated numbers for psychosocial support. Christine Joy P. Aguipo, chairperson of the Psychology Department of CSU, also shares how the university brings the program closer to the students. (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)

IN PHOTOS | In line with the observance of the National Press Freedom Day, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga Assistant Regional Head Renelle L. Escuadro cascades the Maging Mapanuri Campaign to the provincial information officers in Agusan del Norte on September 29, 2025 in Butuan City.  (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands) 

IN PHOTOS | Doctor Maris T. Lasco, director of the CSU-Alumni Relations Office, in an interview with the Philippine Informarion Agency (PIA) Caraga,  shares the partnership between Caraga State University and the Project Caraga Group, Inc. (PCGI) through a Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen efforts in promoting the right to education of the indigenous peoples (IP) students of the state university, and address the challenges in inclusive education and community engagement.  Signed on September 18, 2025, the partnership between CSU and PCGI will benefit indigenous peoples (IP) students in the region through the provision of a monthly stipend on living allowances of P5,000 and dormitory accommodations of P1,500 to each qualified indigenous peoples (IP) student. (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)