“IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS NO PHILIPPINES…BUT THERE

WAS BUTUAN”

H I S T OR I C

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ong before the Philippines had been a country, Butuan had been a city. Located at the northeastern part of Agusan Valley, sprawling across the Agusan River, is the deep-rooted city known for its colorful history, culture, arts, and people that all date back to the 4th Century.

utuan’s lengthy past makes it an exciting source of artifacts and significant finds in Mindanao. As early as during the 10th Century, based on the Chinese song “Shi” (history), the people from Butuan had already established trading relations with the kingdom of Champa in what is now South Vietnam. the 11th century, Butuan had become the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines. The best evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9 Balangays (Butuan Boats) and other archaeological finds in the vicinities of Butuan City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao river.

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he name Butuan is believed by some to have originated from the sour fruit “Batuan“ and by others to have come from “Datu Buntuan,“ a chieftain who once ruled Butuan. Scholars believed it was derived from the word “But-an,“ which literally means a person who has a sound and discerning disposition. t is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when the name Butuan first emerged. Certainly, the name Agusan came into being upon the creation of the province in 1914. Before this, the entire area had been known as Bu2tuan, and had always been known as such as can be borne out by old historical books. utuan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 523 otherwise known as the City Charter of Butuan, which formally converted the municipality into a city on August 2, 1950. In 1995, Butuan was declared as the Regional Center of the Caraga Region (Region 13).

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a main street in poblacion during the early 1940'snotice the huge cut-of tree giving way for road construction

BUTUAN BEFORE

early aerial photo during the late 70's, when most built up areas are along the western river bank. The western bank during that time was once the beehive of port activity as cargoes are unloaded at the city's sole port in

New Asia..

during the 70's the city poblacion have enough landmarks, most of which are stilll standing til today

the 90's was marked with urban expansion at all directions away from the congested center with road building, land improvements

such as the construction of drainages, esteros and levees.

BUTUAN CITY TODAY• At present, Butuan is one of a highly

urbanized city (first class city) in the Philippines. It is the regional center or capital of Caraga Region. Its land area is approximately 81,728 hectares, but one-third only to the size of Davao City. Davao City is considered as the largest city in the whole world, although Butuan is not on the line, but it is one of the largest city in Mindanao, as well as in the Philippines.

BUTUAN  TODAY

Butuan City today : Southern sprawl showing the southern barangays of San Vicente and Golden Ribbon

the construction of South Montilla Blvd. paved the urban expansion further south to Villa Kanangga and Bit-os

built up areas along the eastern bank at barangay Mahogany and Baan Riverside

rapid urbanization have increased the sprawl to eastern section in the direction of Bonbon and further

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urban sprawl to the northern directions : Bancasi and Ambago

towards northern and coastal areas : Ambago and Lumbocan

North Montilla Blvd. and R. Calo pushed urbanization northwards further

Bading, Pagatpatan and Agusan Pequeno

urban sprawl to the northern directions : Bancasi and Ambago

How to get There

By Air,Butuan is, 1 hour and 30 minutes away by plane from the national capital, Manila and 50 minutes from Cebu City. Philippine Airlines flies from Manila three times a week By Boat,Butuan is easily accessible by boat from Manila, Cebu and Bohol. Gothong Lines sails from Cebu to Butuan. By Land,Land transportation to any point of Mindanao is available.

AirButuan has one domestic trunkline Airport, the Bancasi Airport .It is served by major Philippine carriers offering Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400 and  jets.

Packed and full : Butuan Airport Pre-departure area                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Tourist Assistance Counter, Butuan Airport Arrival Areaby City Tourism Office and DOT /ATO

                                                                                                                                                      

Title: Re: Around Butuan and Agusan

SeaButuan is easily accessible by boat from Manila, Cebu and Bohol. A trip from Manila takes 26 hours. Fares vary according to accommodations.

Land Bright colored tricycles are common in Butuan. They go around and even outside the city proper. Jeepneys are used in the main city streets, with corresponding route numbers. Cars for rent are available upon request in most hotels and at the airport, but all are not metered, so remember to agree on the fee before boarding. Metered taxes are also available in the city. but metered taxi are also available. Buses company ply the routes from Butuan to other cities and provinces of the region.

Butuan City has an excellent bus connection to Davao and other destinations in Mindanao. ... bus on the highway,

Bachelor Tours luxury coaster at Butuan Integrated Bus Terminal

BUTUAN CITY LIBRARY

HOSPITALS

1.MJ SANTOS HOSPITAL 2.BUTUAN DOCTORS HOSPITAL 3.MATERNITY AND GENERAL HOSPITAL

4.HOLY CHILD HOSPITAL 5.CARAGA HOSPITAL ( asian

college foundation owned) 6.BUTUAN MEDICAL CENTER

BUTUAN MEDICAL CENTER

M.J. SANTOS HOSPITAL

BUTUAN DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL

The new cable-stayed Diosdado Macapagal Bridge spans the mighty Agusan River

Butuan real estate is on the rise with the construction of more upscale and mid-class subdivisions in its suburbs. The biggest by far is the entry of Filinvest, a large real estate company based in Manila responsible for many successful projects such as the Filinvest Corporate ‘Filicity’ in Alabang. Once completed, the project will surely put Butuan in the real estate map as other players from major cities like Cebu have also set a foothold in Butuan’s rising property development market

BUTUAN REAL ESTATE

CINDERILLA PINES MANSIONS Villakananga, Butuan City

MODEL HOUSE

PRINCESS HOMESVillakananga, Butuan City

Rosewood Pines

SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGYNorth Montilla Blvd., Butuan City

FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY (College Campus )

San Francisco St., Butuan City

President Arroyo signs RA9854, NORMISIST is now Caraga State University

architect’s perspective of the proposed building.

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POTENTIALS

A. DECLARED REGIONAL CENTER BY REPUBLIC ACT NO.B. ACCESSIBILITY- AIRPORT, BUS TERMINAL NEAR NASIPIT SEA

PORTC. STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR MINDANAO- ENTRY POINT TO DAVAO,

CAGAYAN, SURIGAO CITY AND THE WHOLE CARAGAD. PEACEFUL – ALMOST ZERO CRIME RATEE. ALMOST COMPLETE INFRASTRUCTUREF. VAST INDIGENOUS MATERIALSG. CULTURE – HILOT, RELIGIOUS PRACTICES, DANCES AND SONGS

ETC, H. MULTI-LINGUAL PEOPLE CEBUANO, BUTUANON, MANOBO,

TAGALOG, ILONGGO, TAGALOG,ENGLISH & ETC.I. TAX HOLIDAY INCENTIVES OR TAX EXEMPTION PRIVILEDGES.

UNDER SP. ORDINANCE 2075-96J. 9 PRIORITY HISTORICAL SITES

A national cultural treasure, estimated to be more than 1,600 years old, is housed in an old dilapidated structure near the east bank of the Libertad river in this historic city and trade center of Agusan del Norte province.

BUTUAN REGIONAL MUSEUM LAGOON PARK

The Butuan Regional Museum is the repository of historical and cultural materials and artifacts that proves Butuan’s prehistoric existence and rich cultural heritage.

There are two exhibit galleries, the Archaeological Hall and the Ethnological Hall.

The former contain specimens of stone crafts, metal crafts, woodcrafts, potteries, goldsmith, burial coffins, and other archaeological diggings; the latter exhibits contemporary cultural materials the Butuanon used for a living

These archaeological findings in Butuan prompted former President Corazon Aquino to issue in 1987 Proclamation No. 86, which declared the boats, locally known as balanghais, as national cultural treasures and the sites where they were discovered as archaeological sites.However, Leonides Theresa Plaza, chairperson of the Caraga regional tourism council admitted that the Balanghai Shrine is at a “dilapidated” state, threatening the restoration of what is perhaps the most important evidence of pre-Hispanic Filipino civilization.             

Durano said the project is expected to drive tourism activities not only in Butuan, but also in the whole Caraga region (Region XIII), which apart from its historical value is being promoted as an adventure tourism destination.Aside from the Balanghai Shrine, other major attractions in Caraga are the surfing destination of Siargao, the Agusan Marsh wildlife sanctuary, Lake Mainit, Bucas Grande Island, Mount Hilong Hilong, and Tinuy-an Falls.Cecilia Lopez, an assistant regional director of the National Economic and Development Authority in Caraga, said the growth of tourism in the region is proving to be beneficial for the expansion of various industries.

Durano supported this, saying that tourism is an important contributor to employment generation and creation of livelihood opportunities.

The balanghai,  also known as balangay and Butuan boat, is  the first water vessel to have  excavated in Southeast Asia, serving as  evidence to the craftsmanship of the early Filipinos in attempting to transport on water.

A  balanghai, or some refer  to it as balangay,  is a wooden boat adjoined by planks, and  believed that  the

term originated from an  Italian archaeologist named Antonio Pigafetta  in the 16th century  when he

mentioned  the word spelled “balanghai”.The  balangays did not serve just a  wooden boat  but stood as a symbol for social unit. In the 16th century,   Spaniards found  out that balangay also referred to the

smallest unit of politics among Filipinos.

Late 1970’s,  balangay boats were  discovered in Butuan City by the National Museum archaelogists.  Nine were  recovered during the excavation. The first is being presently preserved and displayed  in the museum in  Libertad, Butuan City. It had  undergone carbon-dating  and  dated at year 320.  The second  boat, dated 1250, is presently located at the Maritime Hall of National Museum in Manila. The third  was  transferred to Butuan  Regional Museum while the six other boats are under the process of  excavtion and  preserved,  remaining to their original waterlogged condition to protect the artifacts.

The Balanghai shrine, a one-storey building being maintained by the National Museum, houses two of the three ancient boats discovered and excavated from 1976 to 1986.Mario Bongay, a restorer at the Balanghai Shrine since 1993, said radiocarbon tests administered by Japanese experts on one of these boats suggested that the wooden boat could have existed as early as 320 AD. Another boat was carbon dated to be more than 1000 years old.The National Museum in Manila houses the other boat. No other remains of the ancient boats, locally known as balanghais, were found elsewhere.

Oldest tree now a tourist destinationBUTUAN City – The country’s oldest tree is now officially a tourist destination, after the Department of Tourism installed a tourist center near the 500-year-old Bitaog tree in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte.                                                         

Officials of the provincial government of Agusan del Norte and the Department of Tourism inaugurated over the weekend the tourist center

to accommodate some 200 daily visitors in the village of Caloc-an in Magallanes to view the tree, which in June 1998, was declared Philippine

Centennial Tree.“This 500-year-old tree has witnessed more stories than Jun Lozada,”

Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante said in jest. Lozada is the new Senate witness in the ongoing investigation into the alleged

anomalous deal between the government and Chinese firm ZTE Corp. for a national broadband network project.

Local historian Florante More, who nominated the Bitaog tree (Calophyllum inophyllum) as the oldest tree in 1998, said the trunk of the

tree measures 290 centimeters in diameter.The Bitaog tree, however, is much younger compared to the oldest known

tree in the world, a Great Basin bristlecone pine located in California’s White Mountains and is popularly known as the Methuselah tree. It is

believed to be more than 4,700 years old.Aside from the Bitaog tree, Magallanes town, named after explorer

Ferdinand Magellan, also takes pride of its rich history. More said the first Catholic mass was actually celebrated in Magallanes on April 8, 1521, and

not in Limasawa.

Aside from the Bitaog tree, Magallanes town, named after explorer Ferdinand Magellan, also takes pride of its rich history. More said the first Catholic mass was actually celebrated in Magallanes on April 8, 1521, and not in Limasawa.

More said a proof of this is the marker erected during the time of Spanish District Governor Jose Maria Carvallo in 1873, commemorating the first mass in Magallanes.Two places in Agusan were actually contesting Limasawa’s claim – a site in Magallanes at the mouth of the 350-kilometer Agusan River and the Easter Mass Eco Park in Butuan City , where a large cross was erected to commemorate the first mass.Greg Hontiveros, author of the book “Butuan of a Thousand Years”, however, said Butuan hosted a thriving civilization even before the Spaniards came in 1521.“By the time the Spaniards came, Butuan as a trading port was in fact already on the decline,” he said.Hontiveros said wooden plank-build and edge-pegged boats believed to be more than a thousand years old were excavated from Barangay Libertad.One of the boats, called Balangay 1 was carbon dated to be more than 1,600 year old. Its relics suggest that the boat measured 15 meters in length and 3 meters wide across the beam.The relics are now kept inside the old building of the Balangay Shrine Museum in Libertad, near a swamp, where the boats were extracted

The monument marking the ruins of  the cathedral in Banza

Banza Church RuinsThis site was one of the old poblacion of the city. The church was built in 1625 by

the Recollect Friars was reduced into ashes in 1753 by Moro pirates. What remains of this church is its bell tower banyan (balete) tress. Now enveloped by as the most beautiful church in the

region before its destruction. Today, it is the oldest ruin of a stone church in the

entire island of Mindanao.

The ancient remains of the Butuan cathedral now deeply entrenched within the roots of this old Balite Tree that now remains one of the living witnesses to the resilience of the kingdom that thrives by the mighty river.

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Bood Promontory 1st Easter Mass Eco ParkThis historic site is where Magellan and his men erected a cross and celebrated the 1st Mass on Philippine Soil on March 31, 1521. It is the highest elevation and promontory overlooking the whole of Butuan bay then. Today, the indigenous “Hadlayati Tree” still abound lording over a Clonal nursery and tree park, and the serpentine Masao River (ElRio de Butuan) amidst fishponds and archaeological treasures.

FIRST EASTER MASS ECO-PARK, BOOD PROMOTORYLocation: Brgy. Pinamanculan, Butuan City

Situated on top af a small hill called in Butuanon language as “Bood” (promontory) in Brgy. Pinamanculan. On this hill an image of the cross was put up to celebrate the historic event of the first planting of the sign of the cross in Philippine soil. Pigafetta recorded this event which took place in the afternoon of March 31, 1531 after the Easter Mass was celebrated in the morning of the same date. Two Butuanon brother kings attended these Easter ceremonies of 1521. According to the chronicles of Pigafetta, rice fields and Balanghai boats could be seen on the hill where they were. The park was constructed not just for its historical significance but to provide to the constituents of Butuan & visitors to rekindle the past during the first landfall of Magellan in the Philippines.

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NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG IN MINDANAO.Location: Rizal Park, Butuan City

This flagpole was erected to commemorate the first formal hoisting of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao on January 17, 1899 at this same site. The giant flag stays hoisted night and

day which the Philippine Centennial Commission and the National Historical Institute installed an official marker which they considered as the National Shrine of Philippine flag

for Mindanao.  

Diosdado Macapagal BridgeCrosses over the Agusan River, this state-of-the-art bridge is the longest in Mindanao and even said as the longest road span in the world and Asias first. Its span has a roadway width of 11.4 meters with its main stream ends northeast in Butuan Bay and its southeast upstream reaches as far as the two Davao provinces in Mindanao. The bridge is built for better transportation connecting the bypass roads of the existing Iligan-Cagayan-Butuan City Road and Surigao-Butuan Road.

MT. MAYAPAYThe 700-meter tall Mt. Mayapay, with its unique lopped off top, is the landmark of Butuan City. Local lore has it that the mountain got its name from the Madjapahit Empire which counted Southeast Asia within its sphere of influence around the 10th or 11th Century.

Mount MayapayLooming southwest of the Agusan Valley is this majestic mountain

plateau. It rises to 2,214 feet (675 m) above sea level. Mount Mayapay got its name from the ancient Madjapahit Empire. The history behind the Sri-Vishaya period bears much meaning and

influence of Butuan's pre-historic and archaeological discoveries.

BONBON SHELL MIDDENBrgy. Bonbon

Studied by the National Museum archaeologists, this is an ancient community dating back around 5,000 years ago in the Neolithic

Period. Prominent in this site is vast manmade formation of fresh water shells which were the principal food source of these ancient

people. Found in the shell midden were stone tools, fragments from a human being, a pi and a deer.

 

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Butuan Festivals Butuan City provides many tourist

activities for its guests. Among the nature-related activities such as swimming, diving and water sports, Butuan City also provides its guests the opportunities for a cultural immersion. The culture of Butuan City demonstrates their day-to-day living, beliefs and livelihood. Thus, Butuan’s cultural heritage is manifested though its events and traditional festivities:

Kahimunan Festival– Kahimunan Festival is Butuan’s way of showing its gratitude

towards one of its patron saints, the Sto. Nino, also known as the Child Jesus. The word “Kahimunan” is from a dialect meaing the “gathering”. On the day of the Kahimunan Festival, participants line up the streets to present exotic dances and ceremonies. Dancers are dressed up in colorful costumes as they dance to native music. Theatrical performances of ceremonies and dances are highlighted as they decorate the streets with their exotic costumes and native ornaments such as baskets, spears and other accessories. Kahimunan Festival is the city’s tribute to Sto. Nino for providing its residents with a bountiful harvest and many blessings. The main theme of the ceremonies in the Kahimunan Festival is a combination of the area’s pre-colonial culture and its affiliation with Christianity. The Kahimunan Festival is held every third Sunday of January.

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Adlaw Hong Butuan

• The Adlaw Hong Butuan is a yearly event in Butuan that celebrates its Charter Day. The Adlaw Hong Festival pays tribute to Butuan’s administrative status as a city. It therefore honors Butuan’s municipal officials, citizens and past leaders who have contributed their loyalty and efforts to the city. Adlaw Hong Butuan presents the city’s modern culture through its street parties, beauty pageants and motorcades. There is also a parade of performers and colorful floats to as the highlight of the event. Adlaw Hong Butuan is celebrated on the second day of August.

Charter Day celebration of Butuan

City. Highlighted by a thanksgiving mass, motorcade, Palagsing Festival, street parties, and the Recognition of Outstanding Butuanons & City Employees Night

Cultural Festival / Tourism Consciousness Week (last Sunday of July up to August 2; Butuan City)

Tourism-related activities include nightly cultural shows, Laro ng Lahi, Speak Butuanon Drive, photo exhibit, mountain bike and motorcross competitions, and BMX exhibitions.                                                 

Palagsing Festival• The Palagsing Festival is also one of Adlaw

Hong’s main highlights. The festival is named after a native delicacy in Butuan, which is basically a long, sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaves. The Palagsing Festival is also known for its yearly contest, which is the longest palagsing. Right after the contest ends, the entries are given away for free much to the delight of the contest spectators. The Palagsing Festival is celebrated during the Adlaw Hong Butuan.

Commemorating the coming of the early settlers from Borneo and Celebes, Butuan in Agusan del Sur is celebrating Balanghai Festival during the third week of May, coinciding the feast of Butuan’s patron saint, Saint Joseph.The balanghai, also known as balangay and Butuan boat, is the first water vessel to have excavated in Southeast Asia, serving as evidence to the craftsmanship of the early Filipinos in attempting to transport on water.Balanghai Festival is one historical event commemorated through a night of exotic performances, costumes in an array of colors and creativity, and dazzling floats. One can also take part in the festivals activities such as contests, exhibits, and many other events.

Balanghai Festival

Butuan City, being a part of Mindanao, has long been establishing relations with the Srivijayan Empire since the tenth century. Butuan’s location on the coast has made it a trading point in Mindanao. Boats, or balangahais, are known to dock on the bay of Butuan mainly for trading between local inhabitants and those from the neighboring empire. An excavation during the 1970’s exposed these balanghais to the modern world, and these balanghais were found to be almost a thousand years old through carbon-dating. The Balanghai Festival commemorates this historical event through a night of exotic performances, colorful costumes and the much-awaited floats. There are also contests, exhibits and other festivities during the said event. Balanghai Festival is celebrated during the third week of May, and also coincides with the feast of their patron saint, St Joseph.

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Butuanon celebration accentuated The “Balanghay Festival” is a unique by month-long festivities to commemorate the discovery of ancient “balanghais” that became the solid proof that Butuan existed even before the Philippines was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan

Abayan Festival

The Abayan Festival is a commemoration to another one of the city’s patron saints, St Anne. The statue of St Anne is carried by a large decorated float by a main boat and surounded by small boats, or bancas, as they sail on the river. Local stories state that the festival was primarily established to pay tribute to St Anne, who has protected the residents crossing the river by driving away the infesting crocodiles. The Abayan Festival is known for its yearly baroto race, a race of small, colorful boats on the river. The festival is held every the last Sunday of July.

  

Day-long festivity of baroto race, fluvial procession, and games in honor of St. Anne, patroness of the Agusan River.

Butuan City’s Agusan River Agusan River is located at the eastern part of

Mindanao, draining majority of the Caraga and some parts of Compostela province. It is the third largest river

basin of the country with a total drainage area of 10, 921 km² and an estimated length of 350 kilometers from

its origin.The headwaters of the river is found in the mountains of Compostela Valley near its border with

Davao Oriental. It flows through the wide Agusan River valley which measures 177 kilomters (110 miles) from south to north and varies from 32-48 kilometers (20-30 miles) in width. It finally drains into the Butuan Bay at its mouth in Butuan City. The river is also the third longest

river in the Philippines.

Agusan RiverThis is the biggest and longest river in Mindanao. A cruise along the river barangays reveals so much in Butuan`s history, culture, art, and people, and as a tribute to the Patroness of the Agusan River Senora Sta. Ana, the Abayan Festival was born – a day long celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession at the Agusan River.

No description of Butuan is ever complete without infusing it with the significance of the Agusan River. It is the river and its tributaries that provide the valley with rich soil from periodic floods and its serpentine routes. The river has provided the people with an easy means of transportation for trade and commerce, and encouraged settlements along its banks. The Agusan River greatly helped the booming logging industry that made Butuan the “Timber City of the South.”

                                                                                      

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Nipa Wine Distillery“LAKSOY” is local wine made out of indigenous Nipa Palm that abound in

Butuan. It goes through the process of fermentation from a crudely made vat only a native Butuanon can ingenuously produce. Laksoy is definitely one of

the best tasting local wines in the Island.

Suatan sITEBarangay Ambago

This was studied by the Summer Archaeological Field School of Xavier University under Dr. Erlinda Burton in 1976. There were evidences of human habitation and

food sources of the people. This ancient community dated back to the age of contact or around 1200 A.D. when there was already an upsurge of trading among

Asian Kingdom and Butuan was at its height as a trading port.

AmenitiesButuan has hotels with convention facilities which can accommodate 500 people and can provide audio-visual equipment upon request. Butuan caters to every filipino taste. There are a lot of inexpensive restaurants that serve both local and international dishes. One can enjoy the most tasty dishes with the abundant supply of seafood, pao ( the native rootcrop), kayam, and onao from the sorroundings.

times a day.

DID YOU KNOW?Did you know that the tallest tree is found in Butuan? This tree which was recognized on December 7, 1980 is a giant Toog which has a towering height of 65 meters, a diameter of 360 centimeters and is over 200 years old. The tree is located along Butuan-Barobo Highway in Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

Almont HotelAlmont Inland ResortButuan Luxury HotelBalanghai Hotel & Convention CenterDotties Place Hotel & RestaurantEmerald Villa Hotel & RestaurantHotel KaragaLuciana Inn & RestaurantRoyal Plaza Hotel

Hotels•Almont Inland Resort - J.C. Aquino Ave. - fax 342-9524

Butuan's first class Inland Resort. Fine Dining and Swimming Pools.

•Balanghai Hotel - Doongan - Tel. 3423064 / 8151193 •Hotel Karaga - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 3415405 / 3428387 •Almont Hotel - San Jose St. - Tel. 3415010 / 3425464 •Embassy Hotel - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 3425883 / 3414948 •Butuan Luxury Hotel - R Calo St. - Tel. 3425366 / 2252357 •Dotties Place - JC Aquino Ave.- Tel. 3414579 / 8152649 •Emerald Villa Hotel - Villanueva St. - Tel. 3425376 / 2253141 •Imperial Hotel - San Francisco St. - Tel. 341-5319 •Butuan Royal Plaza - T. Calo St. - Tel. 3426854 / 3425824                          <>

An exotic array of local dishes, a specially prepared International cuisine, grilled or barbequed foods to give you a wonderful dining experience, a choice of delicious

snacks Those are the things that you can experience when you go to a particular

restaurant in Butuan. It really can give you a local feel of the city where you get to taste the different specialties that they have to

offer you and your family and friends.

Restaurants in Butuan

This restaurant is worth the climb. There are two flights of staircase you have to go through before you reach the place. Their best sellers are buttered chicken, pancit canton and chicken pillow. They also serve them in big portions.

Luciana Inn & Restaurant

This is one of the latest restaurants in Butuan. This place is more popular with the younger crowd especially during the night time. They are famous for their delicious desserts. They also serve complete meals like chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. Their best seller also includes tuyo pasta with black olives.

Margie’s Kitchen

– This hotel is a major landmark in the city The Embassy hotel’s restaurant is also a good place to dine. Their best sellers are Filipino and international dishes which are Crispy Pata,Fillet Mignon and Kare-kare. They also serve food for people who want to eat healthy like steamed fish.

Embassy Hotel &

Restaurant

This is a coffee shop where you can enjoy different coffee blends and some sandwiches. They recommend their clubhouse and pastrami melt. They are also famous for Cuban Grill and tacos. Their other drinks include Mango Fizz and some Spritz.

True Brew

A simple but popular dining place in Butuan Philippines, Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora offers some of the best and most delectable

Filipino dishes in the city. People who will dine at this place will get the best value for their money since for as low as 100 pesos, they

can already taste several of the viands available at this place. Three of the most favorite dishes in this place are Pork Sisig,

Sinigang, and Bicol Express. For vegetarians, this restaurant also serves Pinakbet and Chopsuey. For the convenience of all its

loyal customers, Lutong Bahay in Aling Cora has two branches in the city.

Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora

Hailed as one of the inviting dining places that offers sumptuous and affordable foods to everyone, Budget

Foods Restaurant is located along Montilla Boulevard in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. With its expertise in preparing authentic and native Filipino dishes, many people frequently visit the place. Sizzling Sisig, Fried

Chicken, and Sinigang are some of the must-try dishes at Budget Foods Restaurant. By allotting less than 100 pesos, individuals can already feast at a complete and

scrumptious meal in this dining place.

Budget Foods

Aling Cora native Restaurant: Grilled Chicken and SUTUKIL

Aling Cora is one of the old restaurant here in the Region. It has its humble beginnings from a small "carenderia" a little local fastfood vending store. It offers delicious food like its infamous house specialty grilled chicken and SUTUKIL, a 3 course SUgba: means grilled, TUwa means fish broth soup and KILaw local version of Sashimi of raw fresh fish or sea foods, where the convergence of the word SUTUKIL.

Buko Halo - it is a local specialty also where the coconut fruit is mixed with different fruit mixed with crushed ice and milk. To make it extra special, a scoop of vanilla or ube ice cream is placed on top as additional toppings or garnishings...

Weegol, an exquisite native restaurant in Montilla Boulevard, Butuan is proudly Filipino from its option to let dining patrons eat barehanded to the optional serving of meals resting on banana

leaves and local condiments to flavor your meals to your desire. Their speciality is, basically, anything that you can cook with chicken as the main ingredient like Chicken Barbeque and

Chicken Inasal. They also have local favoriotes such as Lumpiang Shanghai, Calamari, Seskabichi, Kinilaw, and Pancit Canton. So you wont get lost, just remember that this particular restaurant in Butuan is just across the street from the Otis department store in that area. Price for the meals are priced below US$10. You can

reach them at (085)342-5090.

Weegols Grillhaus

Jonies Flavored Chicken, in Gaisano Mall, Butuan, is actually an all-Filipino chicken

company just like Weegols. Their chicken is halal, meaning, cooked and prepared as to the Muslim

tradition way that is why there are also many Muslim customers who flock to this place. Aside

from its famed chicken recipes, there are also fish and chips, and desserts to choose from. You can

call them at (085)815-7333.

Jonies Flavored Chicken

Located at J.C. Aquino corner Ochoa Avenue, is another restaurant in Butuan that is famous for its delicious meals that is not too heavy on the budget. Known as the Narra restaurant to

many, you can call this restaurant in Butuan in advance for certain inquiries. They can be reached at telephone number (085) 342-

5515.

narra Restaurant

This is one of the first restaurants in Butuan. Most of the people in Butuan has probably eaten here already. They have two branches. Many people recommend their garlic chicken as well as their pansit bihon. You should also try the Lumpiang Shanghai. This restaurant is part of Butuan’s culture and history already.

In Montilla Boulevard, with phone number, (085) 341-5162, is Jets Sinugba Restaurant

Inn. The word Sinugba actually means barbequed. That is why this restaurant in Butuan is famous for its barbequed meals

that are really enticing with its delicious aromas and local flavors.

Jets Sinugba Restaurant Inn

Another popular restaurant in Butuan is Titas Café, which can be seen at P. Burgos

Street, BXU. To learn more about their offers, you can give them a call at their

telephone numbers (085) 342-3056 or (085) 342-3055. They mainly specialize on fastfood service for people on the go. Snacks include siopao, siomai, drinks,

coffee, and more.

Titas Café

When it comes to good food, another destination that would prove to be worthwhile is Manay Maling Restaurant, which is located at

J. C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City. You can call them at (085) 342-7414. Those staying at the Almont Inland Resort in the city usually

go to this place since it is within the site. A wide variety or International and local cuisine can be chosen from its menu.

As you see, each restaurant in Butuan has its own meals, flavors, and spices to entice you and give you a pleasurable dining experience. Just be sure to call ahead to see if they allow

reservations or any other type of inquiry that you may need to ask them.

 

Manay Maling Restaurant

Restaurants / Fast Food CentresButuan Cuisine is a unique dining experience. With plenty crabs,

prawns, pao (native rootcrop) kayam, mudfish, onao from the surroundings, one can enjoy the most tasty dishes.

Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora - R. Calo Ext. - Tel. 3425831 Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora - J.Rosales - Tel. 3419491

New Narra Restaurant - E Luna St. - Tel. 342-5515 Smoking Grill Restaurant - Doongan Rd. - Tel. 341-4961

The Tree Garden - P Burgos St. - Tel. 341-6606 Tita's Cafe - P Burgos St. - Tel. 342-3055

Tony's Place Pub Disco & Restaurant - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 342-5665

VJ'S Sports Bar - Luz Village - Tel. 341-1220 Chowking - A.D. Curato Str. - Tel. 8153270 Jet’s Sinugba - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 3425162

Lynzee’s Bowling Center - J.Rosales - Tel. 3419491 Budget Foods Restaurant - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 8155181

Smoking Grill Restaurant - Doongan Rd. - Tel. 341-4961

The Tree Garden - P Burgos St. - Tel. 341-6606 Tita's Cafe - P Burgos St. - Tel. 342-3055

Tony's Place Pub Disco & Restaurant - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 342-5665

VJ'S Sports Bar - Luz Village - Tel. 341-1220 Chowking - A.D. Curato Str. - Tel. 8153270 Jet’s Sinugba - Montilla Blvd. - Tel. 3425162

Lynzee’s Bowling Center - J.Rosales - Tel. 3419491 Budget Foods Restaurant - Montilla Blvd. - Tel.

8155181

Souveniers, art and crafts, delicacies and icons

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KAYAM TREE - Tahitian Chestnut

KAYAM TREE - Tahitian ChestnutScientific Name : Inocarpus Fagifer

Tahitian Chestnut (inocarpus fagifer) is a medium size, evergreen tropical tree found in secondary forests, homegardens, and coconut plantations. It is most common along riverbanks,in swamps and marshes, and within coastal shorelines. It appears that

INTRODUCTION(By: Richard L. Pauku)

was cultivated more intensively in the past. Today the species is found mostly in wild form. The native distribution spreads across Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, extending eastward to Johore in Sarawak and Sabbah in Malaysia.

Tahitian chestnut

Tahitian chestnut is a leguminous, evergreen tree producing a seed that is edible when cooked and is among the important nut species in the pacific. The tree is shade tolerant, although heavy shading may decrease it's yield. It has a dense canopy, which makes it unsuitable for close planting between light-demanding agricultural crops such as sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas), taro (colocasia esculenta), sugar cane (saccharum officinarum),and corn (zea mays). However, it is suitable as a boundary tree to provide shade and shelter for more shade-tolerant crops. Some types are compatible with other trees such as vi (spondias cyathera), canarium nut (canarium spp.),and breadfruit (artocarpus altilis). It also grows together well with cutnut (barringtonia spp.), sago palm (metroxylon salomonense), n\betel nut palm (areca catechu), and coconut (cocos nucifera). There is no record that suggests Tahitian chestnut is invasive, and this is supported by in situ observation

Written by: Robyn Eckhardt Photos by: David Hagerman

March 10, 2008

For years we've been eating "sago" - in the form of the pearls that float about in Taiwan bubble tea and the flour that lends a wonderful chew to various Southeast Asian sweet treats - without knowing exactly where it comes from.

Nor did we know that Mindanaoans owe their survival of Word War II, in large part, to "lumbia", the local name for the sago palm. During the war sago flour, a highly absorbent carbohydrate source that expands in the belly to make one feel full, stood in for rice. This we learned from the residents of Barangay Banza (Butuan City), where last month we were gifted the opportunity to watch the processing of this ancient foodstuff from start to finish.

The "sago" palm grows wild near brackish water in much of coastal Southeast Asia; in some areas it's also cultivated. At the end of its fifteeen-year life cycle, right before it begins to

flower, the tree is felled for the starch stored in its trunk.

Getting at the stuff is no easy task (using traditional methods, that is; these days much sago is industrially processed). The trunk is splIt and its insides hacked out, bit by bit, by a blunt hoe-wielding strongman

It takes a few hours of strenuous labor to shred the trunk to nothingness. As the 'shredder' works, trunk innards are transferred to a large container - in this case, a disused dugout canoe - and doused with water.

As he adds water to the "sago" palm shreds, the man responsible for processing the "sago" kneads them repeatedly to extract their starch. It turns the water the color of milky Thai iced tea.

This gentleman was washing and kneading and squeezing when we arrived around 9am. He was still at it a few hours later. After years of making "sago" flour he knows by touch, he says, when all the starch has been squeezed from the sago shreds. When he's finished, a mound of fine white starch hides underwater, in the depths of the canoe.

After the "sago" shreds have been thorougly moistened and kneaded they're squeezed dry, handful by handful. The final squeeze takes place over a mesh-lined sieve suspended over the boat, and the spent shreds are discarded.

The hole at the bottom of the cone is loosely blocked with a bit of discarded shredded "sago" palm trunk,

Left aside for a day, the water evaporates. What little is left the next morning can easily be scooped, without disturbing the puddle of "sago" starch, out of the canoe with a shallow pan.

Though it feels dry when rubbed between the fingers, the "sago" flour hides moisture. Setting it aside in storage at this stage would result in much moldy flour and hours of wasted effort,

so the starch is further drained in ingenious and beautiful conical sieves made from the base of the leaf of the "sago" palm from whence it came.

The hole at the bottom of the cone is loosely blocked with a bit of discarded shredded "sago" palm trunk,

A triangle of palm leaf, placed inside the cone with its point covering the very bottom,insures that the packed flour can effortlessly be dislodged from its sieve once it's completely dried

and then the flour, just scraped from the bottom of the canoe, is packed tight within.

The cones are then tied upright and the flour left to finish draining and drying for several days. When all is said and done each cone will hold about ten kilos of "sago" flour.

The cones are then tied upright and the flour left to finish draining and drying for several days. When all is said and done each cone will hold about ten kilos of "sago" flour.

The resulting "sago" flour - or "unau" ("unaw"), as it's called in these parts - can be used immediately, or it can be transformed into "kinabu" ("kinaboo"), which is essentially toasted flour, via a few turns in a dry pan. "Kinabu" "kinaboo") can be kept without spoiling for up to a year. It's used to make a number of cakes, and can also stretch a meal if added to cooked rice at a ratio of about 1 cup "kinabu" ("kinaboo") to 1 kilo rice.

1. BUNTAA also called BUNTAN,  (I suspect by cooks who had difficulty pronouncing the dragged aa of Buntaa);Ingredients:Crabs, (try getting Masao crabs as per Jody's version of Buntaa from his version of the Magellan Story) ;);

2-3 Coconuts, (again try getting Banza coconuts as per Jody's version from his Magellan Story); set aside enough grated coconut to mix with crabmeat & the rest to express the gata^.Tanglad (lemongrass); piece of ginger

Cut-up tomato; cut-up green onions

Patis to taste.

Procedure:

Wash crabs under running water without removing ties (so you won't get bitten). Place all in pot of boiling water. Boil about 10 minutes; take out to cool. Get rid of water.

Separate back crabshell from front; scrape out all crabmeat into big bowl, (this takes a while), mix with kinagod nga niyog, stuff this mixture back into crabshell & wrap each with banana leaf, to prevent stuffing from leaking out during cooking.

Put all wrapped crabshells back into same pot, add gata^, tanglad, ginger, cut-up tomatoes & white part of green onions & patis to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes taste & adjust seasoning. Add green onions & serve.

PALAGSING:

Ang paghimo hong palagsing... ang sagol amo ini;1 ka gantang nga unaw5-6 ka niyog (iyang babahog..meaning mag-uwang lang hong siroon)1 kilo nga kinugay (brown sugar)2-3 ka dahon saging (iyang sab-a ho) nga hinawob

Ang paghimo^ hani amoy malisod. Sagol-sagola lang manay ang unaw, kinagod nga niyog (babahog) ug ang kinugay. Bantayi lang nga di^ masunog kay ampanay gid. Manimaho na gani hong luto^ nga palagsing amo na iyan. Ibutang dayon hong dahon saging tapos budbuda.

TINUMPI:Ang tinumpi amo ini ang sagol;kinagod nga niyog (iyang di kadiyaw lahing.. kung Binutuanon pa..manisik nga niyog)kinugayunaw Hinanga ini:Ibutang hong mainit na nga kaha^ ang unaw. Karaw karawa hong madiyaw (amorang ga-mahjongg ba). Ang tawag hani (inisab). Isagol ang kinagod patsaong kinugay. Karawa karawa hangtod masagol gid. Ayaw pasagdi kay mokubol na^ amo ra gid ang tayi^ hong apik. Pagkatapos ibutang ang baya^ kumo^ ngadto dahon saging (iyang hinawob ho) nga gilatag ngadto lamesa. Pikpika hangtod mulapad. Bwela!!! amo na dayon iyan ang tinumpi^.Naa^ kung motoo kamo hani...taying ido^ gid kita. Wa kay ako kapasar hong Home Economics ni Ma'am Pakiking (Racquel Busante) sadto. Ang kingiyatan ko..pag luto ra hong itlog (scrambled eggs)

BUTUAN PROJECTS ONGOING and PIPELINE

The list only include big-ticket projects and excludes private projects in the commercial district

1. Libertad-Bancasi Section Highway Road Widening and Libertad Bridge Expansion Project : Ongoing

2. Butuan-Malaybalay Road, Butuan-Sibagat Section Development Project : Ongoing

3. North Montilla Blvd - Pagatpatan, Masao Port Area Extension Project : Ongoing

4. JC Aquino Improvement Project, Marcos Calo-Libertad Section : Ongoing

5. Agusan River Boardwalk and Millenium Park Development Project : Pipeline

6. Caraga Regional Government Complex, Tiniwisan Project : Ongoing

7. Butuan Coliseum and Civic Center, Ampayon : Pipeline

8. Butuan, Palafox Urban Renewal Project : Pipeline

9. Butuan South Supermarket and Transport Terminal Project : Pipeline

10. Port of Magellan Project, Masao : Pipeline

11. Bancasi Airport Modernization and Expansion Project : Pipeline

12. Butuan Fly-over Project :Pipeline

13. First Magsaysay Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement Project :Pipeline

14. R. Calo-Agusan Pequeno Road Improvement Project : Pipeline

15. Butuan Urban Drainage Improvement Project, LADP Component : Ongoing

16. Butuan Sports Complex : Pipeline

Commercial / Mixed Use Development

1. SM City Mall, SM Prime Holdings : Land Bank

2. Ororama Megacenter : Land Bank

3. Plaza Mall,Plaza Holdings: Land Bank

4. Capitol Commercial Complex : Land Bank

5. Fil-Invest Land : Land Bank

6. (NCCC) New City Comercial Center Mall : Land Bank

7. Robinsons Place, Robinsons Land : Un verified

8. Gaisano Mall Expansion : Un verified

Institutional

1. Father Saturnino Urios University, Bishop Morelos Campus, Ambago

2. St. Joseph Institute of Technology Villa Kanangga Campus __________________...

Shopping MallsButuan is a favorite commercial and trading center in Northern Mindanao. It is a perfect place to buy anything from souvenir gift items, and crafts of original and ethnic designs.

•Gaisano Mall- Montilla Blvd./Capitol Rd. This multistory shopping mall is the biggest in Butuan City. You can find everything under one roof!

•Otis Shopping Mall, corner Zamora St/Montilla Blvd. Otis Shopping Mall is the perfect place to find fashion clothes, watches, electronic equipment, sportswear, school goods, household goods, shoes, underwear etc. All goods are tagged with fixed prices!

•Crown Shopping Mall, corner Zamora St/Montilla Blvd. Crown Shopping Mall is the perfect place to find fashion clothes, watches, electronic equipment, sportswear, school goods, household goods, shoes, underwear etc. All goods are tagged with fixed prices!

1.3 BILLION PESO BANCASI AIRPORT MODERNIZATION

Butuan - The Regional Museum in Butuan City will soon undergo renovation. Recently, the Sangguniang Panglunsod approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Democrito D. Plaza II to enter a memorandum of agreement with the National Museum who will be tasked to conduct cultural mapping, to be able to identify Butuan City’s cultural and historical interests.

The cultural mapping will be made in all 86 barangays to include in identifying their culture, food, games, and events that could trace back the history of Butuan.

It has a budget of more or less 2.6 million pesos, part of which will be allocated to renovate the now dilapidated building of the Butuan Regional Museum, putting at risk the artifacts put on display.

                                                                                                             

City Councilor Ramon Carampatana, Chairman of the Committee on Tourism also revealed that the National Museum already approved the construction of one additional gallery for the Butuan Regional Museum.A plan is also in progress, between members of the Butuan Global Foundation, Inc and the Butuan City Government, to Go Full Blast for Tourism DevelopmentButuan Regional Museum to restore the labels of each tree around the museum that contains the date it was planted, and its scientific name, among those are Narra Tree, Batuan Tree, and Mahogany Tree.

The Sangguniang Panglunsod of Butuan also approved a resolution to prioritize the 4 established tourism sites for improvement, imposing an entrance fee to cover expenses in maintaining the area.

                                                                                                             

UN MDG-Butuan LGU Millennium Cultural Park and Boardwalk Project

the government have already laid their ceremonial time capsule laying last year. Right now the clearing operations are on the way along the banks as the displaced properties and families are gradually relocated to a government housing project in the north.

                                                                                                                         

                                                 

Butuan Waterfront and Urban Renewal Project

:MANPOWER TRAINING CENTER (MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING)

LIBERTAD, BUTUAN CITY

                                                                                                                        

Butuan Coliseum and Civic Center, Ampayon

                                                                           

Originally Posted by GearX   DPWH-Butuan City-DEO, R.Palma St., Butuan City 8600, Philippines / Designed by: Arch.Emeliano "Jojo" Villocido Jr.,uap                                                                            

DPWH-Butuan by: Arch. Emeliano "Jojo" Villocido Jr.,uap

DBM Regional Office XIII, CARAGA, Butuan City/ Designed by: Arch.Emeliano "jojo" Villocido Jr., uap

four lane roads with drainage systems...5 storey admin building (phase 1)..more will be added in the center in phases..

Phase 1, Regional Government Center, Tiniwisan, Butuan City

Lumagas Place, Butuan City (soon to rise)/ Designed by: Arch.Emeliano "jojo" Villocido Jr., uap

                                                                           

Father Saturnino Urios University - Bishop Morelos Campus

D and L Building

....Butuan City Government Center should have followed the planned landscaping to the details of this model..

                                                                                          

                                                                                          

                                                                                          

                                                                                          

Commercial / Mixed Use Development

1. SM City Mall, SM Prime Holdings : Land Bank

2. Ororama Megacenter : Land Bank

3. Plaza Mall,Plaza Holdings: Land Bank

4. Capitol Commercial Complex : Land Bank

5. Fil-Invest Land : Land Bank

6. (NCCC) New City Comercial Center Mall : Land Bank

7. Robinsons Place, Robinsons Land : Un verified

8. Gaisano Mall Expansion : Un verified

Institutional

1. Father Saturnino Urios University, Bishop Morelos Campus, Ambago

2. St. Joseph Institute of Technology Villa Kanangga Campus __________________...

ProjectsCinderella Pines Mansion ProjectName of subdivision:Cinderella Pines MansionsAddress:Villa Kananga, Butuan CityTotal area:2,500 sqm.Total no. of units:11 unitsCategory:PD 957(high end project)Funders:Pag-ibig Fund, Bank

Princess Homes SHP ProjectName of subdivision:Princess Homes SHPAddress:Villa Kananga, Butuan CityTotal area:2.8 hectaresTotal no. of units:185 unitsCategory:PD 957(high end project)Funders:Pag-ibig Fund, Bank

Rosewood ProjectName of subdivision:Rosewood SubdivisionAddress:Villa Kananga, Butuan CityTotal area:3.8 hectaresTotal no. of units:226 unitsCategory:Bp 220 Socialized and economicFunders:Pag-ibig Fund

Subdivision specification: Subdivision fully fended , all concrete roads w curbs & gutters, covered canal, entrance gate, 4 parks and playgrounds.

Cinderella Southvilla SHP ProjectName of subdivision:Cinderella Southvilla SHPAddress:Doongan, Butuan CityTotal area:½ hectare

Total no. of units:71 unitsCategory:Bp 220 Socialized housingFunders:Pag-ibig Fund, Bank

Investors who decide to do business in Butuan City, by either putting-up a new enterprise, expanding or diversifying existing business, can now expect to enjoy local Tax Holiday Incentives or Tax Exemption Priviledges, under SP Ordinance 2075-96. BUTUAN INVESTMENT and TAX HOLIDAYS