DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed on Thursday to develop Butuan City into the center of trade, industry and governance in Caraga. During his visit on Thursday, Marcos promised to continue bolstering the region’s agriculture and fishery sectors given the vast marine and natural resources in the region. “Katulad ninyo, nagsisikap ang … [Read more...] about Marcos wants Butuan City to be trade and industryhub in Caraga
Caraga Region
Magnitude 5 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 24 km. northeast of Lingig town at 5:16 a.m. It was 28 km. deep and was tectonic in origin. Intensity V was felt in Hinatuan, while intensity IV was felt in the City of Bislig, Surigao del … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5 quake jolts Surigao del Sur
Gunmen attack a family while dining, 3 killed
DAVAO CITY --- Police authorities are still investigating to identify the suspects behind the killing of three persons in Barangay Tudale, Trento Agusan del Sur on Wednesday, March 6 at around 7:00 in the evening. Authorities revealed that the victims were dining when the suspects suddenly entered their house and started shooting. The victims identified as Edmar … [Read more...] about Gunmen attack a family while dining, 3 killed
Agusan Sur declared under state of calamity
BUTUAN CITY – Agusan del Sur province has been placed under a state of calamity as floods hit most towns in the area due to heavy rains caused by the shear line and trough of the low-pressure area in the last three days. On Thursday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) passed a resolution on the matter which was approved by Gov. Santiago Cane Jr.. “Heavy rains have … [Read more...] about Agusan Sur declared under state of calamity
PRO-13 on full alert following Marawi bombing, magnitude 7.4 tremor
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) is on full alert following the magnitude 7.4 tremor that struck the province and the deadly bombing in Marawi City over the weekend. Maj. Jennifer Omiter, the PRO-13 Information office chief, said the heightened alert status was to ensure the readiness and response capabilities of … [Read more...] about PRO-13 on full alert following Marawi bombing, magnitude 7.4 tremor
