An earthquake hit Butuan and nearby cities (Cabadbaran and Surigao City) yesterday at around 10:11am. The tremor, with a magnitude of 4 caused panic among the residents. As of this moment, authorities are still checking whether there were injuries or damages incurred. They however assured that there were no immediate casualties reported.
It is worthy to note also that a 4.1 earthquake magnitude previously shook Butuan City on the day of elections, Monday, May 10, 2010.
Source: Philippine Information Agency and Inquirer.net.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Earthquake in Butuan
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Who is Butuan's Dr. Ferdinand Amante, Jr.?
The surname rings a bell, however, I really did not know a single thing about Butuan's new mayor, Dr. Ferdinand Amante, Jr. Not until I read an article from dateline.ph.
Although he was a neophyte barangay captain, Amante is actually connected with a clan of politicians in Agusan del Norte. His father and Mr. Edelmiro Amante, a seasoned politician, are brothers.
Dr. Amante's impressive entry to Butuan City hall finally ended the 18-year reign of the Plazas in Butuan City.
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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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Thursday, May 6, 2010
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