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Butuan chessfest starts tomorrow

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Butuan chessfest starts tomorrow

IN their final preparation for the big war ahead in Ozamiz, Northern Mindanao woodpushers will head to Butuan City for Caraga’s own chess festival tomorrow, July 5. Dubbed as ‘Atty. Felbeth A. Palangan, CPA: Chess Festival-Open Rapid Chess Tournament,’ the day-long event will start 10 am at the SM Mall of Butuan City, welcoming all chess lovers from beginner to master levels. Up for grabs are some P45,000 in total cash prizes in the Open Rapid a…Read Article

Lim captures twin titles in Balangay Open netfest

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AJ Lim asserted his dominance by capturing twin titles in the recent 2025 Balangay Open in Butuan City.The top-seeded Lim ruled the men’s singles with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Jade Olivarez and then teamed up with Bryan Saarenas to clinch the men’s doubles crown at the expense of Johnny Arcilla and Ronard Joven, 6-4, 6-3.“Balangay Open men’s singles title defended and bagged the doubles title! Would like to thank my team here for all the support.…Butuan City · Butuan City Read Article

9 arrested, P932-K fake cigarettes seized in Caraga raids

By Alexander Lopez (File logo) BUTUAN CITY – Police confiscated PHP932,550 worth of counterfeit cigarettes and arrested nine suspects during an 18-day anti-smuggling operation across Caraga Region that concluded May 18, authorities reported Tuesday. The largest seizures occurred in Surigao del Norte, where PHP857,400 worth of fake cigarettes were recovered from Dapa and Claver towns. Additional operations in Surigao del Sur yielded PHP68,800 in …Butuan City · Butuan City Read Article

PRO-13 launches mobile app to boost public safety, crime response

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BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 on Monday launched a new mobile application designed to make crime reporting and police assistance more accessible to residents and tourists.The app, called AGAP Caraga, integrates location-based technology to allow users to report crimes, request police help, receive public safety alerts, and connect with the nearest police station in real time.“This initiative reflects PRO-13’s commitment to leveragi…Apps · Butuan City Read Article

5,642 ordinance violators nabbed in Caraga

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CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Police apprehended 5,642 violators of city and municipal ordinances in the Caraga region from April 1 to 30.The Police Regional Office 13-Regional Operations Division said 511 were apprehended in Agusan del Norte, 1,549 in Agusan del Sur, 878 in Surigao del Norte, 1,166 in Surigao del Sur, 335 in Dinagat Islands, and 1,203 in Butuan City.Majority of them were traffic and curfew violators. Others were …Butuan City · Butuan City Read Article

Gun ban nets 45 violators in Caraga ahead of polls

By Alexander Lopez (Infographic courtesy of PRO-13) BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) has reported the arrest of 45 individuals for violating the ongoing gun ban, which is implemented to ensure the safety and security of the midterm elections next month. These arrests occurred between Jan. 12, the commencement date of the gun ban, and the last week of April 2025. “As Election Day approaches, we are committed …Midterm Elections · Butuan City Read Article

Panaad 2025 in Butuan City generally peaceful

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BUTUAN CITY – The Panaad 2025 or Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) on Good Friday, April 18, here was generally peaceful, police said.A POLICE outpost on the Panaad trail in Butuan City.Police said hundreds of Catholic devotees climbed the annual Panaad Via Crucis mountain trail in Barangay Anticala as part of their Holy Week pilgrimage.Devotees trekked a five-kilometer mountainside road signifying the route Jesus Christ took on the day of His cruci…Catholic Church · Butuan City Read Article

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