(December 8, 2011) - The Local Government of Butuan distributed packed Christmas gifts for the 86 barangays of Butuan. The traditional gift-giving activity kicked off in Barangay Tungao on December 5 and ended at the City Hall Grounds on December 8, 2011. Other areas visited on the first day of “Gasa Hong Pasko 2011” included far-flung barangays like San Mateo, Dulag, MJ Santos, and Manila de Bugabos. 200 families belonging to the marginalized sector were targeted and identified to receive early Christmas gifts in every barangay of the 86 barangays in the city.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office, headed by Ms. Dennie Tahil,  in coordination with the Liga ng mga Barangay, led the said program, with the assistance of the Butuan Search and Rescue Team (BUSART).

This undertaking is part of the priority aid assistance of the local government under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Ferdinand "Jun"  Amante, Jr., with an allocation of Php3 Million to ensure sustainability of the program.  - CMO-PIO