Remembering Boy Daku...

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I just got the news that the former mayor of Butuan, Democrito "Boy Daku" Plaza II, passed away last Friday afternoon.  Who would have thought that a strong man like him would soon succumb to death?  He had survived a kidney transplant operation about a week ago but he did not live long thereafter..

My condolences to his family and constituents...

Butuan Has A New Mayor

Last night, COMELEC has proclaimed Dr. Ferdinand Amante, Jr. as the new mayor of Butuan City.  This is surprising considering that the Plazas had been dominating the Butuan political arena for so long.  Who would have thought that the recent May 10, 2010 elections would force the Plazas to step down from City Hall for earning 56,763 votes only?  Dr. Amante won by 8,900 votes.

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Hot, hot, hot Butuan

With the news that two major fires recently hit Butuan, Butuanons, particularly, those from the other side of the globe have reasons to worry about. Scorching heat triggered by El Niño and 4-10 hours of power failure posed serious danger to life and property. Hence, the local government of Butuan, spearheaded by Mayor Democrito Plaza, advised the locals to be extra careful and responsible enough in any undertaking that might be the possible cause of fire.

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Most Child Friendly City Awarded to Butuan

Here's another good news! Butuan City garnered the 2007 Presidential Award for the Most Child Friendly City under the Highly Urbanized City Category. A cash prize of P50,000 was received by the Honorable Mayor Democrito Plaza from the Council for the Welfare of Children. For more information, please get the news from the Philippine Information Agency by clicking this link.