We assure our people that the country’s borrowings, which put the county’s outstanding debt to more than P12-T, as end of March 2022, shall be put into good use and utilized effectively and efficiently.

The re-apportionment of Agusan del Norte means that for the 2025 national and local elections, the two (2) legislative districts will be reorganized as the Lone Legislative District of the City of Butuan and the Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Norte.

We reiterate that Senator Leila de Lima’s case has nothing to do with her political views on the President’s anti-illegal drug campaign or her affiliation with the political opposition. It is anchored on her transgressions of our laws.

The remarks of the counsel of Senator Leila de Lima on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte are pure hogwash.

We respect the independence of the court handling the case of Senator Leila de Lima, particularly in evaluating the evidence presented, such as the statements of former Bureau of Corrections Officer-in-Charge Rafael Ragos.

While Kerwin Espinosa appears to have recanted his allegations against Senator Leila de Lima, his recantation will not have any effect on the pending criminal cases against the lady senator.

We welcome the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing a declining adult joblessness. The average joblessness for 2021 is 25.7%, which is 11.7% below the record-high 37.4% average joblessness for 2020.

We welcome the latest decision of the Supreme Court on Republic Act No. 11479, otherwise known as the “Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.”

Safeguarding the environment and natural resources is an important component in our sustainable development.

We recognize the constitutional mandate of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in enforcing and administering all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections.