April 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM Tuesday

A TASTE OF CREATIVITY: NEW BUTUANON PASALUBONG UNVEILED

Witness the winners of the New Butuanon Pasalubong Contest held on the South Atrium of Robinsons Butuan last April 22, 2025.

As Butuan continues to grow its creative economy, the New Butuanon Pasalubong Competition stands as a testament to what’s possible when tradition meets youthful vision.

Let’s continue to support local. Let’s celebrate Tatak Butuanon.

#NewButuanonPasalubong
#SupportLocal
#TatakButuanon
#PrideOfButuan
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

April 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM Thursday

#THROWBACK BUTUAN

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒏 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔?
Join the 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 and win a prize!!!
Deadline for posting is on April 23, 2025.
Join now!!!

#ThrownaButuanContest
#OldButuanLandmarks
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

July 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM Wednesday

ABAYAN 2025

From Crocodiles to Culture, The Story of Abayan Lives On! Long ago, the mighty Agusan River was feared for being infested by crocodiles, especially dangerous at night. Seeking protection, the people of Butuan turned to Sra. Sta. Ana, patroness of the waters. With drums echoing and voices rising in faith shouting “Viva, Sra. Sta. Ana!”, they held a fluvial procession to drive the danger away. That powerful tradition became what we now call “ABAYAN”.

Fast forward to today, Abayan is more than a tribute. It’s a celebration of our roots, our resilience, and the river that has sustained generations of Butuanons. It’s our way of holding on to who we are, even as the world changes. Join us this July 27, 6AM at the PPA Grounds for a vibrant celebration featuring: • Layag sa Agusan – a dazzling River Float Competition • Saugan: Barangay Showdown – with colorful props, costumes, and high-energy performances from riverside barangays! Let’s keep the spirit alive. Celebrate Abayan. Celebrate Butuan.

#AbayanFestival2025
#AbayanFestival
#AdlawHongButuan
#dawbrilyantekasawa

April 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM Tuesday

BALIK BUTUAN 2025

The City Government of Butuan, through the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department (CTCAD), will be organizing BalikButuan 2025—a special gathering in honor of your contributions to our city's growth and success! Calling all BalikButuanons and Balikbayans! 🌏🏡 We invite you to come home to Butuan this May 2025 and celebrate your roots.

🎉 What’s in store for you?

• 📍 May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)
• 🌾 6:00AM Agro-Industrial Tour (Half-day) – Explore Butuan’s thriving agricultural and industrial sites! 🚜🏭
• 🎭 6:00PM Dinner Reception – A night of warm reunions, great food, and festive entertainment! Themed attire: BLACK & RED 🔴⚫

#BalikButuan2025
#BalangayFestival2025
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

April 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Tuesday

ARAW NG KAGITINGAN

The City Government of Butuan, through the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department (CTCAD), will commemorate the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, 2025 (Wednesday), 7:00 AM at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City.

Everyone is encouraged to witness the commemoration. Let us take this time to remember and honor the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of our heroes who fought for our nation's freedom.

#ArawngKagitingan2025
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

July 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM Tuesday

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

Sa ipahigayong 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 karong July 26, lauman ang pagsalmot sa mga nagkadaiyang organisasyon gawas sa mga opisyal sa barangay ug mga residente. Kini gilangkuban sa mga youth groups, mga estudyante, civic and community groups ug uban pa.

Gi-awhag ang publiko sa pag apil sa nasangpit nga kalihukan tungod ang pagbaton sa limpyong barangay, moresulta sa limpyong Butuan. Ang Citywide Clean-up drive usa ka pagpangandam sa kasaulogan sa ika-75th Adlaw hong Butuan.

#AdlawHongButuan
#dawbrilyantekasawa
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

June 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM Wednesday

127th INDEPENDENCE DAY

The City Government of Butuan, through the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department (CTCAD), will commemorate the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, 2025 (Wednesday), 7:00 AM at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City.

Everyone is encouraged to witness the commemoration. Let us take this time to remember and honor the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of our heroes who fought for our nation's freedom.

#ArawngKagitingan2025
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM Thursday

PROFILING OF TOURISM RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS

The City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department is conducting a Tourism Related Enterprises Profiling for supply data, promotion, and marketing.
Kindly fill out the form via https://tinyurl.com/BXU-TRESProfile or visit our office for a physical copy. For inquiries, contact Mr. Albert Puno at 0938-852-1916 or email ctcad@butuan.gov.ph. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

#TourismEnterpriseProfiling
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

April 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM Friday

SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS AND CREATIVITY IN A VIDEO USING THE BUTUANON LANGUAGE!🎥💬

Join the challenge and stand a chance to win ₱1,000! 🏆 📌 Open to Butuan City residents, students, and content creators (18+) 📌Submit your entry by April 11, 2025. 📌 Post your video on Facebook and tag Butuan City Tourism!

Let’s keep the Butuanon language alive and thriving!
#SpeakButuanon
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

March 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM Friday

DONATE A PLANT!

Do you like to donate plants to the Būd Promontory and Eco Park but do not know which to give?
Here are the list of plants we need:
1. Golden Miagos
2. Picarra
3. Prayer Plant( Tricolor)
4. Creeping Peanut
5. Irish Lilies
6. Heleconia
7. Green Pandacaque
8. Amaryllis Lerio
9.Brazillian Selloum
10. Golden Lilies
11. Bird's Nest Fern
12. Red Portulaca
13. Yellow Portulaca

#DonateAPlant
#ButuanON
#CityAscending

April 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM Monday

BISWAL BALANGAY

Join 𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘, a visual arts competition for the Balangay Festival 2025! Show your creativity and heritage pride in two categories:

Junior (Ages 7–12) and Senior (Ages 13–18).

Exciting prizes await the winners—let your art set sail!

#BiswalBalangay
#ButuanON
#ACityAscending

CREATION OF NEW BUTUANON PASALUBONG CONTEST

Think you have what it takes to create the 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐆? Join the Creation of New Butuanon Pasalubong Contest and turn your original recipe into a must-try delicacy! 🍫🥥🌿 Let’s celebrate Butuan’s rich flavors and culture with locally sourced ingredients with a unique twist! until December 18 at exactly 12 midnight!

#ButuanPasalubongContest
#TasteOfButuan
#SupportLocal
#CreateTheNextBigThing
#ButuanON
#CityAscending

Inter-School Caroling Contest

Robinsons Butuan invites you to join the Inter-School Caroling Contest this December 22, 2024, at 2 PM in the North Atrium, Robinsons Butuan! 🌟

Showcase your school's vocal talent and spread the holiday cheer as you compete for these amazing prizes:

• 🏆 Champion - ₱10,000 Cash, ₱5,000 Tenant Voucher
• 🥇 1st Runner-Up - ₱7,000 Cash, ₱3,500 Tenant Voucher
• 🥈 2nd Runner-Up - ₱5,000 Cash, ₱2,000 Tenant Voucher
• 🎁 Consolation Prizes - ₱2,000 Robinsons Gift Certificates each (for remaining 5 groups)

📌 Only 8 slots available, so hurry and register now!

🎶 Let the spirit of Christmas fill the air with your joyful carols! For inquiries, send us a message or visit the Robinsons Butuan Admin Office.

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Deadline Extended for Submission

DEADLINE EXTENDED until December 18 at exactly 12 midnight!

Please submit your entries online:

• Painting: butuanonghulagway2019@gmail.com | Contact: 09478571330 (CRIS)
• Sculpture: albertmerencillopuno@gmail.com | Contact: 09388521916 (ALBERT)
• Mixed Media: mahagsil@yahoo.com | Contact: 09109674743 (BADA)

Ensure your submission is sent by the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact the respective individuals listed above.

Meet Me at the Stars – TikTok Dance Competition

Here’s how you can join the “Meet Me at the Stars” TikTok Dance Competition and have a chance to win amazing prizes:

1. Create a TikTok Video: Showcase your dance moves to the trending official contest theme song: [APT – Rosè & Bruno Mars].
2. Show the Stars: The entries of the Barangays for the Light-up A Star Competition are displayed at the City Hall Grounds (in front of the stage). These stars must be the background of your TikTok video.
3. Follow the Page: Follow our Facebook Page - Butuan City Tourism before commenting on the post.
4. Share the Post: Share the “MEET ME AT THE STARS – TIKTOK DANCE COMPETITION” post with the hashtags: #KasadyaHongPaskoNganiButuan #LightupAStar #MeetMeAtTheStars.
5. Comment your Video on the Post: Post your TikTok video as a comment on the “Meet Me at the Stars” TikTok Dance Competition post. There will only be one (1) entry per person/group.
6. Direct Message: Send a direct message to the official Butuan City Tourism page with a screenshot that you have commented the TikTok video, followed the page, and shared the post to ensure your video is counted as an official entry.
7. Submission Deadline: Video entries through comments will be accepted from December 6 to December 20, 2024. Heart reactions will begin once posted and end at 5:00 PM on December 27, 2024. The awarding ceremony will take place during the Rizal Day program at 7:00 AM on December 30, 2024 at Guingona Park.
8. Video Length: Your TikTok video must be between 30 seconds to 1 minute only.
9. Be Creative and Original: Let your imagination run wild and create a unique and unforgettable performance.
10. Prizes: The top 5 videos chosen will receive ₱5,000.00 each as a prize.

Judging Criteria

• Overall Performance (40%): Refers to staging, spacing, formations, execution, showmanship, projection, gracefulness, and synchronization.
• Video Presentation (30%): Refers to the overall quality and impact of your TikTok video, including clear video quality, creative camera angles, engaging visual effects, and smooth editing and transitions.
• Social Media Impact (Heart Reacts Only) (20%): Refers to the number of heart reactions (only). Boosting or auto-like will disqualify the entry.
• Costume/Attire (10%): Relevance to the theme, creativity, originality, and overall presentation of your costume/attire.

Make sure to follow all the steps to qualify and good luck in the competition! 🎉

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Tourist Arrivals Report for Christmas Season 2024 - New Year 2025

As we anticipate an influx of tourists in Butuan City during the Christmas Season of 2024 through New Year 2025, we kindly request your cooperation in monitoring and submitting a report on tourist arrivals – foreign, domestic, and balikbayans. This is important for our data collection on tourists utilizing accommodation establishments for statistical purposes.

Tourist Arrivals Data Coverage

The data coverage period for the report will be from December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025. We ask that you submit your report by January 6, 2025.

How to Submit Your Report

Please use the template accessible via the QR code below to submit your data. This will help us ensure that all necessary information is collected and processed efficiently.

Contact Information

Should you have any inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to visit our office or contact:

• Ms. Klarice C. Ty: 0916-411-3622
• Email: ctcad@butuan.gov.ph

Your cooperation is highly appreciated, and we look forward to receiving your reports. Thank you for helping us gather crucial data for Butuan City's tourism statistics.

Are You the Next Queen of Butuan?

At least ₱50,000 awaits each lady who secures a spot among the 16 official candidates for Mutya Hong Butuan 2025! 👑✨

📅 **Screening Date:** February 8, 2025, at **1 PM**
📍 **Venue:** City Hall, Butuan City

🏆 **Qualifications:**

• 👠 5’4” or taller
• 💃 Female, never been married or borne a child
• 🎂 18 to 26 years old

📌 Register for the screening by **scanning the QR code below** or visiting the official Mutya Hong Butuan page!

#MHB2025 #BalangayFestival2025

Tourism AVP and Photo Contest Awarding

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and talent of Butuan City’s best visual storytellers! The awarding ceremony for the Tourism AVP and Photo Contest happens today, February 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the City Hall Lobby. 📍🎥📷

Show your support for our local artists and experience Butuan’s beauty through their inspiring work! Don’t miss the excitement!

📍 Venue: City Hall Lobby, Butuan City 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM

📢 See you there! Let's celebrate Butuan’s culture and artistry together! 🎊✨

#VisitButuanCity #ButuanTourism