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PRESS RELEASE
21 September 2026

BCPO REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND ORDER; PRESENTS ANTI-CRIMINALITY REPORT AT 3RD QUARTER JOINT CPOC–CADAC MEETING

BUTUAN CITY POLICE OFFICE, BUTUAN CITY — In line with its continuous effort to uphold public safety and security, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO), under the steadfast leadership of Police Colonel Richie M. Yatar, City Director, attended and actively participated in the 3rd Quarter Joint Meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) held at The Residence, Almont Inland Hotel, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City.

The joint council session, presided over by CPOC and CADAC Chairperson Atty. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun, gathered key city department heads, law enforcement counterparts, the military, and partner agencies to assess and align peace, security, and anti-drug initiatives across the city.

Serving as the Chairperson of the Special Action Committee (SAC) on Anti-Criminality, PCOL Yatar delivered a comprehensive accomplishment report detailing the city’s proactive crime prevention measures, heightened law enforcement operations, and ongoing campaigns against criminality and illegal drugs.

The presentation underscored the vital coordination between BCPO and collaborating entities, including the 402nd Infantry Brigade (Philippine Army), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Regional Cybercrime Unit 13, and the Department of Education (DepEd), in maintaining a secure environment for the community.

Following the presentation, PCOL Yatar conveyed the continued resolve of the Butuan City Police Office to reinforce proactive patrol operations, enhance community engagement, and strengthen inter-agency synergy to ensure Butuan City remains safe, resilient, and peaceful for all residents and visitors.

22/09/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 | 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰

𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗗. 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀-𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 joins fellow members of the City Council during the 𝟑𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 in deliberating measures that advance good governance and public service for every Butuanon.

21/09/2026

Ang pagpanalipod sa atong mga kabatan-onan usa ka responsibilidad sa tanan. Kinahanglan ang panaghiusa ug paningkamot sa tibuok komunidad. Ang PNP andam nga makigtambayayong sa mga ginikanan ug magtutudlo aron mapanalipdan ang kaayohan ug kaluwasan sa kabatan-onan.

Ang sayong paglihok makatabang sa pagluwas sa kinabuhi. Kung makamatikod og makapabalakang kinaiya o pamatasan, palihog i-report dayon sa tukmang awtoridad.

21/09/2026

CSU named Top 1 performing school, produces 5 topnotchers in 2026 SWLE

Caraga State University emerged as the Top 1 performing school in the 2026 Social Work Licensure Examination (SWLE), while producing five topnotchers among the country’s highest-ranking examinees.

The university had 116 examinees in the licensure examination held on September 9 to 11, 2026.

Two CSU graduates, Chardy Mae Congreso Antiporda and Kyrie Melan Torralba Quinque, tied for sixth place in the national rankings.

Jhon Michael Cabusas Bando and Myra Jane Pingol Sumabat likewise tied for seventh place, while Gwyneth Brigette Guarino placed 10th nationwide.

The Department of Social Work of CSU celebrated the results as a major achievement for its graduates and the university community.

The department said the performance reflects the graduates’ dedication and perseverance in pursuing the social work profession.

The 2026 SWLE results add to CSU’s record of producing graduates who ranked among the country’s top-performing examinees.

21/09/2026

This National Family Week, we warmly invite you to be part of not one, but two inspiring and meaningful webinars focused on strengthening families, promoting child well-being, and navigating the challenges of a digital and changing world.

Join us as we explore important conversations on how families can address inequalities, protect children online, and build safe, supportive, and nurturing environments where every child can thrive.

We especially encourage families, parents, children, Local Government Units (LGUs), Child Development Workers, partners, and stakeholders to join us as we work together toward stronger family relationships and better child and family well-being.

📅 September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN
💻 Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/cva-uwqe-imk

📌 Topics:
• Addressing Inequalities for Better Child and Family Wellbeing in the Philippines
• Families as Frontliners: Practical Steps to Keep Kids Safe Online*

📅 October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
💻 Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/cva-uwqe-imk

📌 Topic:
• Safe, Seen and Heard: Strengthening Family Relationships in a Digital and Changing World

Together, let us make this National Family Week an opportunity to listen, learn, and strengthen the bonds that keep families safe, connected, and empowered.

🌟 Families, Equalities and Child Wellbeing: Pamilya, Pagkakapantay-pantay at Kapakanan ng Bata!

Be part of the conversation and join us as we work toward a safer, stronger, and more supportive future for every Filipino child and family.

❤️

18/09/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

The 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝘾𝙏𝙏𝙈𝘿) presented its 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 initiatives and programs during the 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁,, showcasing how mobility planning can move beyond a government-led approach toward one that is 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲.

The presentation was evaluated by former 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚) 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖. 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 and the 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆, who assessed the programs and initiatives of CTTMD and their impact on the community.

Through Move Butuan, 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴—where feedback is not simply collected, but translated into concrete actions and improvements. As shared by the speaker, “𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.”

The initiative reflects CTTMD’s commitment to 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀, demonstrating how community participation can help shape actual transport decisions and create a mobility system that works better for everyone.