Butuan City – Ahead of the hectic day’s activity, Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) groundbreaking ceremony for the Surigao City Eco-Tourism Park, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman took a meaningful pause to officiate the oath-taking ceremony of newly hired and promoted personnel of DBM Caraga.

Held at Almont Inland Hotel and Resort, the ceremony was a momentous occasion celebrating the department’s commitment to enhancing its workforce and fostering excellence in public service. The newly appointed personnel—Josiah Mayven Dalapu, Pia Mae Bote, Rhoda Jill Arellano, Katherine May Tacubao, Charish Dane Boniel, and Catherine Pacturan—proudly took their oaths, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Their appointments signify not only their professional growth but also their readiness to take on greater responsibilities in advancing DBM Caraga’s mission of efficient and transparent budget management.

The event was graced by esteemed DBM officials, Undersecretary Goddes Hope O. Libiran, LGRCB Director Ryan Lita, DBM Caraga Regional Director Maria Fe D. Jagna, and Assistant Regional Director Jenneth C. Partosa. These key leaders expressed their unwavering support for the newly appointed personnel, emphasizing their crucial role in fulfilling the department’s objectives and strengthening public service in the region.

Following the ceremony, Secretary Pangandaman proceeded to Surigao City for the RTF-ELCAC to spearhead the historic groundbreaking of the Green Green Green Project, the first phase of the Surigao City Eco-Tourism Park Master Plan. Her presence at both events highlighted the administration’s steadfast commitment to both human resource development and environmental sustainability—key pillars in the nation’s pursuit of inclusive and progressive growth.