Butuan News

RP balangay expedition team welcomed in Brunei
Brunei warmly welcomed the three-ship Filipino "balangay" expedition team as it began its international tour last week.

Launch of Balangay Sama Tawi-Tawi - Tales of the Nomad
Author's Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 1.8Mb each. July 16, 2010 marks another historical...

Agusan irrigation project expanded
STA. JOSEFA, Agusan del Sur – Farmers of this far-flung municipality of Agusan del Sur province received a good news when the Regional Development Council (RDC) endorsed the P57.7 million expansion of Sta. Josefa Pump Irrigation Project here, it was learned yesterday. Because of this development, more farmers in almost all barangays in this town will soon improve their yield. The expansion of ...

Pinoy Fast Food Chain helps Zambales’ Aeta Communities
On the way to the site where native food chain Binalot Fiesta Foods obtains some of its banana leaves, President and CEO Rommel Juan Related posts: Slow is fast Borrowed from Mac Anderson’s “The Nature of Success”, Mr. Anderson... Philippines set to become food safety hub of ASEAN The Philippines is being eyed to become a food safety... Harry Potter author helps trafficked victims in RP The ...

Photo exhibit marks 9th month of Maguindanao massacre
BUTUAN City – A one-day photo exhibit of the gruesome massacre in Maguindanao province was recently held in the city.

Olympic champ Kitajima to represent Japan at Asian Games
TOKYO — Four-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima has been named in Japan's team for the Asian Games.

Football: Torres still one month away from full fitness
Fernando Torres is still one month away from reaching full fitness although he is ahead of schedule in his ongoing rehabilitation.

PABA Super Baseball tournament hahataw
Gugulong ngayon ang Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) Super Baseball Tournament sa pagdaraos ng dalawang laro sa Korean Baseball Field sa Carmona, Cavite.

Cesafi football starts today at USC-TC
THE much-anticipated Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. football tournament kicks off today at the University of San Carlos (USC)-Technological Center. read more

Django wants billiards in Olympics
Francisco "Django" Bustamante is out for what could be his toughest mission. The reigning world 9-ball champion plans to lead a group of world-class players in a campaign to include billiards in the Olympics. "I think it's time," Bustamante, 46, said during an interview in his house in Parañaque City. "The Filipinos are the best in the sport and we have to grab that opportunity." For the past ...