Balangay Festival Artist Lineup

MUSIC ARTISTS Bamboo: The Voice of a Generation Rock royalty returns — Bamboo live in Butuan! Known for his unmatched stage presence and timeless anthems, Bamboo brings intensity, soul, and Pinoy pride to every performance. Get ready for a powerful night with one of OPM’s true icons. Dionela: Smooth, Soulful, Sincere The voice behind today’s…

Fortun Positioned to Inherit City’s Economic Momentum

Business groups and policy watchers are closely monitoring the political climate in Butuan as Law Fortun emerges as a frontrunner in the city’s next leadership transition. With the local economy gaining traction through infrastructure buildout, logistics planning, and industrial zone activation, many see Fortun as a candidate who may ensure continuity in city governance—critical to…

Development of South District Complex Gains Pace Ahead of Old Market Overhaul

The development of the South District Complex is a strategic step in Butuan City’s urban transformation, focusing on decentralizing operations and supporting the southern barangays’ growth. By accelerating this project, the local government ensures that essential services continue without disruption during the rehabilitation of the old public market. This complex will not only reduce congestion…

Climate-Resilient Butuan: The Green Shift?

Butuan City is stepping up efforts to build a greener, more resilient urban future through expanded tree-growing programs, zero-waste barangay initiatives, and waterway conservation. These efforts align with global goals for sustainable cities and climate adaptation. The goal: a Butuan that breathes — a city that protects its people from flooding, empowers its communities, and…

Butuan’s e-BOSS: A New Era of Convenience, Transparency and Progress

Butuan City is taking significant strides in modernizing governance, and at the forefront of this transformation is the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (e-BOSS). This innovative system is streamlining business operations and empowering local entrepreneurs, marking a milestone in Butuan’s journey toward becoming a more efficient, transparent, and business-friendly city. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗲-𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 The e-BOSS system…

Butuan City Advances Healthcare Infrastructure to Grow Towards Global Standards

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare services, Butuan City has embarked on comprehensive upgrades to the Butuan Medical Center (BMC), aiming to elevate its classification to a Level III hospital. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to align the city’s healthcare infrastructure with national Universal Health Care (UHC) goals and global standards…

The Road Network Plan that could redraw the economic map of Butuan City

Butuan’s local government has confirmed the near completion of a comprehensive citywide road network that now connects nearly 100% of its barangays—marking a major milestone in territorial integration and local infrastructure governance. The project, implemented over multiple budget cycles, focuses on last-mile road connectivity, ensuring that 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞…