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PIA Caraga Presents STRATCOM Cluster Accomplishment

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IN PHOTOS | The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga Assistant Regional Head Renelle L. Escuadro presented the accomplishments of the Strategic Communication (STRATCOM) Cluster for the month of February 2025 to the members of the Legal Cooperation Cluster headed by Department of Justice - National Prosecution Service (DOJ-NPS) Caraga on March 25, 2025 in Butuan City. STRATCOM, a cluster of the Regional Task Force To End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC), is mandated to develop and implement effective communication strategies to promote the peace agenda of the government and counter mis/disinformation in the campaign against insurgency. For February 2025, two activities were conducted face to face, 16 through traditional medium and 103 using digital platforms.  Also, four activities were completed as support to other clusters of the regional task force, including the press conference cum Kapihan sa PIA on February 13, 2025 where media practitioners and government comm...

Members of the Caraga RDC-DAC Convene

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IN PHOTOS | The members of the Caraga Regional Development Council - Development Administration Committee (RDC-DAC) are gathered on March 12, 2025 for the first quarter meeting at NEDA Caraga Regional Office, Butuan City. Datu Samuel B. Behing, chairperson of the RDC-DAC and private sector representative for indigenous peoples, presides over the meeting. The regional directors and chiefs of offices from BFP, BJMP, BLGF, DILG, NEDA, NAPOLCOM, PNP, PSA and PRC are among the presenters for the fiscal year 2026 budget proposals of the development administration sector.  (RLE, PIA Caraga)

PIA Information Needs Survey Reaches Local Communities of Tubajon

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IN PHOTOS | The team from the Planning and Communication Research Division (PCRD) of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), along with the information officers of the PIA Caraga, conducted a nationwide survey on the information and communication needs of local communities to 12 households in the town of Tubajon in the Province of Dinagat Islands on March 15, 2025.  (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands) 

PIA Information Needs Survey Reaches Island Barangay of Cabayawan in Dinagat Town

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IN PHOTOS | The team from the Planning and Communication Research Division (PCRD) of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), along with the information officers of the PIA Caraga, conducted a nationwide survey on the information and communication needs of local communities to   the island barangay of Cabayawan in Dinagat town, ensuring inclusive participation of the locals in far-flung areas. Some six households participated in the said survey on March 16, 2025. (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)

Buy Caraga By Caraga Women OTOPreneur Trade Fair

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IN PHOTOS | Regional Director Alexander Makinano of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and chairperson of the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Caraga, delivered his message of support during the launching of the Buy Caraga By Caraga Women OTOPreneur Trade Fair by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga on March 26, 2025, held at SM City Butuan. He lauded the active participation of the 30 women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the trade fair. "As chairperson of RGADC, I am honored to stand with you in this activity. I always believe in the saying that goes -- empowered women, empowers communities. To our OTOPreneurs, just continue what you are doing. You are a manifestation that truly women are leading in the Caraga region," added Makinano. (JPG, PIA Caraga)

Buy Caraga By Caraga Women OTOPreneur Trade Fair

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IN PHOTOS | The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga Regional Director Gay Tidalgo, together with DTI Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Lorijane Sacote, DTI Province of Dinagat Islands Provincial Director Elmer Natad, and representatives from the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and local government of Butuan, led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the Buy Caraga By Caraga Women OTOPreneur Trade Fair on March 26, 2025 at the ground floor of SM City Butuan.  (JPG, PIA Caraga)  

World Water Day 2025

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IN PHOTOS | The city government of Surigao, through the City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (ENRO), conducted a coastline cleanup campaign in line with the observance of the World Water Day 2025 with the theme, "Glacier Preservation: Bayanihan sa Katubigan, Krisis sa Klima Labanan.” Volunteers collected 50 sacks of waste, mostly plastic, from the coastal area behind the City Hall compound. This initiative raised awareness on pollution and the need to protect the city’s water resources. The active participation of employees highlighted the local government's dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. The cleanup campaign formed part of the city’s broader environmental programs to fight climate change and promote sustainable practices. The city government of Surigao remained committed to ensuring a cleaner and greener Surigao for future generations. (SDR, PIA Surigao del Norte)