PPA Rehiyon Trese

17/10/2026

Oct 15, 2026
Tandag City

Juander Radyo interviewed OIC-RD Lovella Libertad, CESE during Tandag City PPO and Surigao Del Sur PPO's joint Basic Training on Volunteerism: a Gender-sensitive approach for the exemplary VPAs of the province.

Led by and converted from ideation to actual conduct under the leadership of OIC/SRPPO Chiara Marie Barsaga, this VPA training is the first of its kind in the region, intended to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal no. 5 of UN.

16/10/2026

Oct 14, 2026
Tandag City

Juander Radyo interviews IP leader, VPA Victor Medrano in Tandag City.

15/10/2026

Oct. 15, 2026

ButuanCity ProbationOffice hosts this month's Balangay sa Kausaban radio program.
OIC/SPPO Roxanne Bagnol, RSW and PPOII Azielu Mantilla, RPm are your anchors for today, highlighting the National Correctional Consciousness celebrations for the month of October 2026.

13/10/2026

Oct. 13, 2026
BJMP Regional Office 13
Butuan City

OIC-Regional Director Lovella Libertad, CESE, accompanied by PACT member Melanie Duncano, visited JCSupt. Atty. Ferdinand Pontillo, Regional Director of the BJMP- Caraga, to propose a collaboration in the conduct of a Research study entitled "Institutional Fragmentation and the Reintegration of Women Under Community-based Corrections: the Mediating Role of Gender-responsive continuity of Care in the Caraga Region".
JCSupt. Atty. Pontillo graciously welcomed the proposal and the opportunity to participate in a Research for female offenders in the CARAGA region, an innovation and much needed Study that is expected to produce significant findings and recommendations on how to better improve the services of the Corrections Pillar to Women Offenders. The two Heads of Offices agreed to sign the Memorandum of Agreement sometime in Nov. 2026.

13/10/2026

Oct. 12, 2026
Police Regional Office 13
Libertad, Butuan City

OIC-Regional Director Lovella Libertad, CESE, OIC-Asst. Regional Director Cenen Castellano and PACT member Melanie Duncano, paid a courtesy call to the newly installed Regional Director of the Philippine National Police - Region XIII, PBGeneral Rolindo M. Suguilon on Oct. 12, 2026 at the PRO 13.
DOJ-PPA regional management brought to PBGen Suguilon issues and concerns about the Police clearance issued to clients, Records Check from the stations, as well as areas of collaboration with the PNP that will strengthen the partnership between Law Enforcement and the Corrections pillar.
The gracious PBGen Suguilon was receptive and supportive, committing to help DOJ-PPA 13 in the attainment of its mandate of reformation and rehabilitation, in the region.

10/10/2026

Oct 8, 2026
Surigao City

Five exemplary DOJ-PPA CARAGA mental health practitioners attended the 6th Annual Mental Health Forum upon the invitation of the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Caraga in Surigao City.

OIC-ARD Cenen Castellano led the group, composed of CPPO Marieta Sumaylo of SDNPPO, SPPO/OIC Camille Stacy Apura of Agusan del Sur Parole and Probation Office , SPPO/OIC Roxanne Bagnol, RSW and PPOII Azielu Mantilla, RPm both of ButuanCity ProbationOffice .

09/10/2026

Oct 8, 2026
Fr. Saturnino Urios University - Morelos campus

DOJ-PPA CARAGA participated in the Student Crime Prevention Symposium spearheaded by NAPOLCOM CARAGA held at the SF Urius University, Morelos, Butuan City, to support the National Crime Prevention initiatives of NAPOLCOM.
OIC-Regional Director Lovella Libertad gave a lecture on "The Role of Community-based Corrections in Crime Prevention" before teenagers from Grade 7 to 9 of the distinguished University.
Affirmations go to NAPOLCOM Caraga headed by Dir. Josephmar Gil for the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile endeavor to enlighten even young people to "give change, a chance."

09/10/2026

Oct. 9, 2026
Webinar on the 2025 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RACCS)

DOJ-PPA CARAGA personnel were treated to an excellent lecture on the Civil Service Commission's 2025 RACCS by Atty. Xerxes Kier Kilby Balagot, RN, LPT of the Central Office's Legal Division, via the zoom platform.
This webinar is an activity that aims to accomplish No. 4 of the regional management's Regional Roadmap CY 2026 intended to capacitate personnel and provide relevant knowldge-sharing activities as part of the region's Learning and Development program for employees.
CARAGA is grateful to Atty. Balagot for his enlightening and insightful lecture, made even more interesting with his remarkable knowledge of the law.

09/10/2026

DOJ-PPA CARAGA personnel joins the whole country in grieving and praying for the eternal repose of the soul of OIC-ARD/CPPO Danilo Capili who passed away last night, October 8, 2026.

Requiescat in pace, Sir Danny.

𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐌 | 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐈

The Parole and Probation Administration – Regional Office III family mourns the passing of Mr. Danilo M. Capili, OIC-Assistant Regional Director, who joined our Creator on October 8, 2026.

His passing is a profound loss to the PPA family and to the colleagues whose lives he touched through his service and dedication. As we remember his contributions to the organization, we also extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

May the memories of his life and service remain in our hearts, and may his loved ones find strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Rest in peace, Sir Danny. You will be remembered with respect and gratitude.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

06/10/2026

Oct 1-2, 2026
VCDU, Butuan City

DOJ-PPA CARAGA actively participated in the Workshop that would finally complete the convergence of ideas as a result of the Forum of the ICAD- RRC held last June 30, 2026.
Congratulations ICAD Rehab and Reintegration Cluster for continuously looking for ways to improve the pathways and strategies that would guarantee the successful reintegration of our PWUDs.

READ | DSWD Caraga Leads Workshop to Strengthen RPWUD Rehabilitation and Reintegration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as Chair of the Regional Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs Coordinating Group–Rehabilitation and Reintegration Cluster (RICG-RRC), led the “Strengthening Referral Networks: A 2-Day Workshop on Coordinated and Integrated Service Delivery for Recovering Persons Who Used Drugs (RPWUDs)” on October 1–2, 2026, at VCDU Prince Hotel, Butuan City.

The workshop brought together regular RICG-RRC members and selected Regional Trial Courts to harmonize procedures and referral mechanisms for RPWUDs undergoing treatment, aftercare, and reintegration.

Representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Department of Justice–Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA), Department of Health (DOH), Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center–Surigao City, and the Yakap Bayan Program presented their respective programs and standard operating procedures for handling RPWUD cases.

Participating agencies also reviewed processes for both court-mandated and non-court-mandated RPWUDs, clarifying the roles of national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and other service providers at various stages of recovery.

In a recorded message, DSWD Field Office Caraga Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga emphasized the importance of a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach in supporting RPWUDs beyond treatment.

“Recovery does not end with treatment,” Dollaga said, underscoring the need for stronger partnerships among government agencies, LGUs, civil society organizations, rehabilitation centers, and the justice sector to support individuals as they return to their families and communities.

A key output of the workshop was the initial rehabilitation and reintegration process flow for RPWUDs, which will undergo further presentation to selected LGUs and final vetting among participating agencies before its submission to the Regional Inter-Agency Committee against Illegal Drugs (RICAD).

Once finalized, the process flow will serve as a common reference for program implementers in delivering coordinated rehabilitation and reintegration interventions for RPWUDs across the region.

Through the RICG-RRC, DSWD Field Office Caraga continues to strengthen inter-agency coordination and referral systems to support sustainable recovery and the successful reintegration of RPWUDs into their families and communities.