News Update New Agusan Norte Capitol Set to Rise

CABADBARAN, Agusan del Norte - A new Provincial Capitol building is set to rise in this progressive town of Agusan del Norte, it was learned Monday. This developed after the Guingona family donated 13 hectares of land to the local government in this town. The donated land will be the site of the proposed new Capitol building that will be constructed anytime. It was gathered that the transfer of the Capitol site from Butuan City to this town has already been approved by the House of Representatives under Republic Act (RA) 8811. The setting up of the building in this town was decided, being the center of Agusan del Norte. When completed, the old 1950's capitol building in Butuan City will be the provinces' Capitol Business Park and also site of offices of some line agencies of the government. Agusan del Norte Gov. Erlpe John Amante already mobilized the provinces' engineering and development divisions for the preparation of the ground works. Meanwhile, the provincial government of Agusan del Norte unanimously passed a resolution expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Guingona family for donating the land as the site of the new Capitol building. The resolution was authored by Provincial Board member Aquino W. Gambe.