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Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security Caraga region Karlo Nograles on Recognition given to Regional Task Force Caraga  during the 2nd Year Anniversary  of the NTF ELCAC for their significant contributions and successful convergence of interagency Good Governance efforts under the banner of Whole-or-Government Approach institutionalized by the NTF ELCAC in accordance with Executive Order 70. 

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga conducts today, Sept. 28, an Orientation of Contact Tracers for Butuan City shortlisted applicants in four separate venues. They will soon be deployed to help ramp up contact tracing efforts in the region in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

What initially started out as a casual thought shared among friends over coffee has now prospered into a task force that aims to alleviate the plight of fellow Butuanons who are greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Task Force COVID Bougainvilla, founded by five Butuanons from Brgy. J. P. Rizal, has been helping out the marginalized across Butuan City, providing food augmentation and housing to residents whose livelihoods have been greatly compromised due to the pandemic.  According to one of its founders, Joey Abrenilla, they started out with distributing food packs to 200 families and individuals from their neighborhood during the onset of heightened community quarantine implementation.  To date, the task force has helped 4,500 beneficiaries in 25 barangays and provided housing and free remodeling to 16 beneficiaries. With the 26 percent COVID-19 positivity rate in Butuan City, OIC-Asst. Regional Director of DOH Caraga Dr. Gerna Manatad elaborated that while such a figure i

The Provincial Reduction Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) Butuan City and Agusan del Norte in partnership with the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte and Congressional District of Agusan del Norte and Rotary Club of Central Butuan launched today the Project  # PEACE  in Matabao, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. Mayor Norbert Pagaspas acknowledged the importance of the project for it will help the province in attaining peace.  

  During today's RTF-ELCAC Cluster Conference cum Integration and Convergence of Related Clusters held at Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City, Estella Vallespin, LGOO-II of DILG-Caraga presented the ongoing efforts of the Strategic Communications Cluster chaired by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga in the fight against insugency. She emphasized that PIA, as the lead agency has been very active in disseminating timely, accurate and relevant information to the public with the use of their known platforms. "The lead agency has also established good partnership with the LGUs in the region, particularly the information officers who also perform the same as support to PIA. All the member agencies of the StratComm are continuously working together and mainstream its efforts to come up with good results," she underscored. Annabel Yangson of DILG-Caraga reminded all the members of the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) to continue to work a

During the Inter-Agency Visitation of Indigenous Cultural Communities/IPs in Brgy. Salug, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, MGen. Maurito Licudine, commander of 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army emphasized that the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) is enhanced and geared up to better provide the programs and projects that would directly address the needs of the different sectors in the localities. "It takes two to tango. The government can not do this alone, your cooperation and support are very important for us to achieve common goals. We should continue to work together in the fight against terrorism and more development will come into the municipality," he said. NTF-ELCAC executive director and NCIP chief Secretary Allen Capuyan recalled his previous visits in the municipality of Esperanza in Agusan del Sur and his memorable experiences with the locals and the different tribal groups. He highlighted the milestones of the NCIP and how the IPs have become more active as cataly

With the completion of the COVID-19 ward and equiping fully the molecular laboratory of the Butuan Medical Center (BMC), Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada thanked the DOH and DOST Caraga and other partner stakeholders for the support in the realization of the project during today's inauguration of the laboratory. "We are aware of the increasing number of confirmed cases in our region, but this is just the start. We need the strict observance of the health protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. We expect an increase of the confirmed cases in the coming days so we should be more vigilant and practice the imposed guidelines," said Lagnada. Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Lagnada, together with DOH Caraga Regional Director Jose Llacuna, Jr., DOST Regional Director Dominga Mallonga, and City Councilor Cherry Mae Busa, lead the cutting of the ribbon during today's inauguration of Butuan Medical Center's Molecular Laboratory and COVID Facilities. Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Lagn

Marc Gil Calang, civil defense officer I from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga, said that they are providing the needed logistical support and personal protective equipment for the frontliners from various concerned government agencies who facilitate and manage the homecoming of the Caraganon locally stranded individuals (LSIs) under the Hatid Tulong Program. They also prepared food for the working personnel who are involved in this operation. According to DOTr-Caraga regional director Ma. Kristina Cassion, the DOTr enforcers will continue to assist the Locally Stranded Individuals and monitor their compliance with the imposed health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. "So far, the first batch of LSIs under the Hatid Tulong Program arrived safely here in Butuan and the LGUs are also ready and prepared to accept them and provide them the necessary interventions," she added. Michael Angelo Tero, designated desk officer for Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) fr

Dr. Odelio Ferrer, Agusan del Norte provincial health officer bared that they continue to assist and facilitate other concerned government agencies that handle the stranded local individuals returning to Agusan del Norte and other parts of Caraga region, and make sure that health protocols are strictly followed. He also stressed that the provincial health office and hospital ensure protection of their workers while they do their duties and responsibilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Odelio Ferrer, provincial health officer of Agusan del Norte expressed thanks to the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) led by Sec. Martin Andanar, and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) for donating facemasks and face shields for the health workers of the provincial hospital. "This is really a big help for our frontliners and health workers as we continue to serve patients in our health facility," he said. The Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital situated in Butuan Cit

CORDS X and PCOO secretary Martin Andanar assured the affected residents involved in the CPP-NPA's burning of houses and a chapel in Opol, Misamis Orientel that help will be provided to them. "As the designated Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security for Northern Mindanao (CORDS X), we will help coordinate with the local government and the concerned government agencies to ensure that those affected are given the assistance that they need. We will also coordinat e with the authorities in order to remain updated on the developments regarding the incident until the matter is resolved," the secretary said. He also stated that the current administration will work hard and exhaust all means to punish those who committed the atrocity accordingly. Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security for Northern Mindanao (CORDS X) and PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar released a statement on the burning of houses and a chapel in Opol, Misamis Oriental, a heinous act re

About 92 stranded OFWs from Manila are expected to arrive at 7:30 tonight at the Port of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte via M/V St. Francis Xavier of the 2Go shipping. The concerned LGUs have provided vehicles that will transport the repatriated OFWs back to their respective hometowns in Caraga region subject to the established health precautionary measures in their area. (OWWA-13)

Jerry Ampo, Jr., a successful Provincial Scholar who acquired his degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is thankful to the provincial o fficials for providing the Agusanon youths the chance to finish their studies through the Provincial Scholarship Program of the Province of Agusan del Norte. “I am indebted to Congresswoman Angel Matba and Governor Dale Corvera for the scholarship, I am now part of the working force of the provincial capitol.” Senator and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and his office turned over sacks of rice, face masks and thermal scanners to Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH) yesterday, May 19, all of which are privately donated. Receiving the donations are CRH's medical center chief, Dr. Cheryl A. Gotinga, MD, FPPS, nurse Grace D. Platil, supervising administration officer Atty. Clayton Edgar M. Delgado, and Malasakit social worker Luo Francis  P. Solana. These donations

As of 4PM today, May 14, 2020, the Department of Health reports 258 new cases (PH11619-PH11876) of COVID-19. NCR with additional 188 new cases, Region 7 with an additional 16 new cases and 54 new cases from different Regions. The total number of cases in the country is now at 11,876. DOH also announces 86 new recoveries. This brings the total number of recoveries to 2,337. JUST IN | The Caraga Regional Task Force COVID-19 One Caraga Shield concurred and approved the request of Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Lagnada to extend the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in five barangays in the city, namely Ambago; Libertad; San Ignacio; San Vicente; and Villa Kananga while 18 other barangays will also be under modified ECQ

With the goal of bettering the response of the health authorities in the region amid the pandemic, the Department of Health Caraga is set to provide 9 ambulances to different rural health units (RHUs) and city health offices (CHOs) in the region. Agusan del Norte will be given 3 vehicle units, which will be given to Butuan Medical Center in Butuan City, Las Nieves, and the city health office of Cabadbaran City. Agusan del Sur will be receiving 2 units, which will be given to  the RHUs in San Luis and Trento. Surigao del Norte will be given 3 units, which will be given to the RHUs in Claver and Malinomo as well as its provincial hospital. Surigao del Sur will be given one unit, which will be given to the RHU in Cortes. # LagingHanda  |  # COVID19

The DA Caraga with the participation of traders and farmers in Butuan City through the Kadiwa on Wheels visits barangay Pangabugan this morning and barangay Maon in the afternoon. The Kadiwa on Wheels of DA is aimed to bring the market to residents observing the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed in Butuan City and the entire region. Residents who want to buy are required to bring their own bags and containers, and wear face masks.

The AllHome Corporation of VistaMall owned by the Villar Family has turned-over several personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the health workers of Butuan Medical Center (BMC) in Butuan City. This is their way of helping the frontliners who continue to perform their duties and functions amid the crisis on COVID-19. # LagingHanda # BeatCOVID19 The Plant, Plant, Plant Program is an initiative of the DA to increase farm productivity and ensure food sufficiency during the COVID-19 emergency. In Caraga region, rice consumption average of 118.14 kilograms per person annually. Surigao del Norte posted the highest per capita consumption of rice at 121.07 kilograms per person annually. The least consumption is registered in the Prov ince of Dinagat Islands at 114.61 kilograms. The pressure in the rice industry to produce more is a vital action amidst the challenging time. DA-Caraga is again calling on the public to patronize other alternative staple food such as whi

On this crisis situation on COVID-19, Dir. Kristina Cassion, OIC-regional director of LTFRB emphasized the need to unite with all the stakeholders in addressing the needs of the vulnerable sectors in the region. She further asked the government officials to allocate a portion of their salary to help others. # LagingHanda # BeatCOVID19 LTFRB-Caraga OIC-regional director Kristina Cassion ensured the transport sector that they will be given assistance amid this crisis situation on COVID-19. "We are hoping that by next week, they will start receiving the cash assistance for them once needed requirements and documents will be completed. We are also closely coordinating with DSWD and cooperatives for any possible help that they could provide," she cited. # LagingHanda # BeatCOVID19 Jose Evalegous Lawenko, chairperson of Diamond Transport Service Cooperative (DATSCO) expressed his concern with the affected drivers and conductors w