Lawig Katawhan

Lawig Katawhan Lawig Katawhan is the official page of Mayor Lawrence “Law” Fortun.

It serves as a platform for advocacies on good governance, people empowerment, inclusive growth, and sustainable development.

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘀Salamat kadiyaw, Butuanons—and to all our visitors who ma...
10/01/2026

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘀

Salamat kadiyaw, Butuanons—and to all our visitors who made Pasko Balangay Butuan Night Market truly unforgettable!

Your support transformed the Night Market into a vibrant hub of opportunity and celebration, allowing our small and start-up businesses to earn significant income during the months of November and December.

This initiative also created jobs for 123 Butuanons, helping uplift livelihoods and bring a well-deserved merrier Christmas to many families.

More than the numbers, the Night Market came alive with good food, shared laughter, and quality time with family and friends—proof that when Butuan comes together, everyone wins.

Thank you for supporting local and believing in our entrepreneurs. We look forward to your continued support in the next opening of the Butuan Night Market!

LawigKatawhan

09/01/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!

The Barangay Officials joyfully celebrated their Pakigdait Cum 2025 Liga Year-End Assessment, marking a meaningful and memorable gathering.

Everyone had a great time—especially when Mayor Law and the City Councilors surprised the crowd by rendering songs, bringing extra laughter, energy, and enjoyment to the celebration.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲!

Mayor Law Fortun congratulates FSUU Law School for achieving an outstanding 93.33% passing rate among first-time takers ...
09/01/2026

Mayor Law Fortun congratulates FSUU Law School for achieving an outstanding 93.33% passing rate among first-time takers in the 2025 Bar Examinations.

A remarkable testament to academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance.

Cheers to the new members of the legal profession and the entire FSUU Law community!

09/01/2026

Mayor Law Fortun joined pastors and members of the Baptist community from across the Caraga Region in celebrating National Baptist Day at the Capitol Gym in Butuan City.

He emphasized that leadership and governance are strengthened when Christ dwells in the hearts of the people, fostering discipline, moral responsibility, and positive change. The gathering stood as a testament to shared faith, service, and unity in building a more compassionate and God-centered society.

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗖𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹“In the next few days, maoy atong lingkudan, tan aw...
09/01/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗖𝗣𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹

“In the next few days, maoy atong lingkudan, tan awon nato ang numbers sa criminality and drug proliferation and let’s come up with viable solutions to address all of these.”Mayor Law Fortun underscored the need for stronger collaboration and decisive action to reduce criminality and drug proliferation during the New Year Call of the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO).

He emphasized that ensuring public safety remains a top priority of the local government, calling on law enforcement to intensify efforts in maintaining peace and order across the city.

Mayor Law also expressed his full support for the Butuan City Police Office, urging officers to remain vigilant, disciplined, and steadfast in upholding integrity as they intensify efforts against criminality.

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀Dreams took center stage at Florida National High School a...
09/01/2026

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

Dreams took center stage at Florida National High School as the Career Guidance Activity empowered students from Grades 10 to 12 to envision bold futures, explore their passions, and take confident steps toward their chosen career paths.

Students proudly showcased their future career attire, representing professions in agriculture, education, healthcare, business, aviation, public service, and more—bringing their aspirations to life and celebrating the rich diversity of their dreams.

The event was further enriched by an insightful talk from Ms. Daisy C. Mala of the City Employment and Services Department, who shared practical guidance on career planning, employment opportunities, and the importance of aligning passion, skills, and education to achieve long-term success. This meaningful activity reflects Mayor Law’s strong belief in the power of education as a vital foundation for shaping the future of the youth and the community.

08/01/2026

Doing business in Butuan City just got easier and faster with the improved BOSS process! Services are now better, quicker, and more responsive for every Butuanon. Business owners, don’t wait—register your business now and enjoy hassle-free service!

𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆It was a meaningful gathering of faith as Mayor Law Fortun joined pastors and membe...
08/01/2026

𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

It was a meaningful gathering of faith as Mayor Law Fortun joined pastors and members of the Baptist community from across the Caraga Region in celebrating National Baptist Day at the Capitol Gym in Butuan City.

Mayor Law emphasized that leadership and governance are made easier when Christ is at the center of people’s hearts by saying, “Kami sa Local Government, we have been desiring that the people of Caraga will have Jesus in their hearts. Kay kung naa sa kasingkasing sa mga taga Butuan si Hesus, mas sayon sa amo nga nangatungdanan ang pagdumala sa dakbayan kay dili na man sila mohimo ug kalapasan sa atong balaod because ‘old things have passed away, all things have become new.’”

Beyond the celebration, the gathering reflected a shared commitment to faith, service, and unity. It served as a reminder of the Baptist community’s vital role in strengthening moral values, nurturing spiritual growth, and building a more compassionate and united society.

𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀The City Government of Butuan, through ...
08/01/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The City Government of Butuan, through the City Education Development Department, proudly honors three outstanding Board Topnotchers who brought pride to the city through their remarkable achievements in national licensure examinations.

Laica T. Curada of Caraga State University placed 2nd in the October 2025 Foresters’ Licensure Examination, Atty. Juliet Czarina V. Furia of Southway College of Technology placed 10th in the July 2025 Licensure Examination for Real Estate Appraiser, while Verly Q. Macalisang of Caraga State University placed 9th in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Social Workers.

Their achievements reflect excellence, perseverance, and the city’s continued support for education and professional success.

𝗕𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿...
08/01/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Officers and Members of the BEMAI visit Mayor Law Fortun to express their support for the City of Butuan and to explore meaningful partnerships with the Butuan City Government.

During the meeting, they shared their willingness to volunteer and collaborate in various city programs that serve communities, strengthen families, and promote moral and spiritual values, reflecting a shared commitment to the welfare and development of Butuan City.

They also took time to pray for Mayor Law Fortun, asking for wisdom, strength, and guidance as he continues to lead the city. During the dialogue, the Officers and Members of the BEMAI respectfully requested the support of the Butuan City Government for upcoming faith-based initiatives, including the celebration of National Bible Month, which the mayor welcomed as an opportunity to foster unity and positive values among Butuanons.

07/01/2026

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