Province of Agusan del Sur

By Abegail Castardo-Obani PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur – The continuing El Niño phenomenon is affecting water resources and agricultural areas in Agusan del Sur, prompting Governor Santiago Cane Jr. to order an assessment of the situation across the province. Cane directed the Provincial Agriculture Office and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to col...

By Jennifer P. Gaitano PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Members of farmer-led civil society organizations (CSOs) in Agusan del Sur are stepping up their support for the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur’s (PGAS) science-based soil fertilization program under the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), recognizing the value of data-driven approaches in improving fa...

By Jennifer P. Gaitano PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Agusan del Sur are taking a more active role in shaping provincial programs and projects, strengthening the province’s commitment to a transparent, participatory and collaborative governance. One of the key initiatives is the Provincial Steering Committee Orientation, Technical Presenta...

By Jennifer P. Gaitano Widely regarded as one of the most successful and memorable editions in recent Palarong Pambansa history, the 2026 hosting of Agusan del Sur earned praise from athletes, coaches, officials, visitors, and stakeholders who experienced the province’s hospitality, organization, and readiness firsthand. For the province, however, the recognition is not a rea...

By Chris V. Panganiban SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR – Local officials have explained the immediate burial of a resident who was diagnosed with rabies encephalitis, following questions raised by the victim’s family regarding the diagnosis, the handling of the remains, and the administration of anti-rabies vaccination to relatives. According to Mayor Grace Carmel Paredes-Bravo...