๐๐๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐: ๐ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐
During the vibrant celebration of the Araw ng Butig, Peace Crops proudly unveiled Butig Beyond Beauty, a photo gallery exhibit that brought to life the sights, spirit, and soul of our town. Featuring over 50 captivating photographs, the exhibit showcased the many faces and facets of Butig โ from its resilient people and rich culture, to its fertile lands, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant harvests. Visitors were treated to scenes that remind us why Butig is more than just a place on the map; it is a living story of hope, heritage, and harmony with nature.
This time, we are bringing the exhibit beyond the walls of the municipal hall. Through our website, we are sharing the photos in a 4- to 5-part series so that more people can experience the sight and delight of Butig. The series will be organized around themes: People, Culture, Agriculture, Local Landscape, Nature and Wildlife, and Food Treasures.
Why do we share these images? Because Butigโs beauty deserves to be seen. In every photo is a reminder that beyond the challenges our town has faced, there is a wealth of stories, traditions, and natural wonders that inspire pride and invite appreciation. By showing the world the Butig we know and love, we help preserve its legacy and encourage others to see the promise that lives here.
Watch for each release โ and see Butig through new eyes.
๐๐๐๐ถ๐ด ๐ฆ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐: ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
BUTIG, LANAO DEL SUR โ On December 19, 2024, the Municipality of Butig marked a historic milestone with a thanksgiving celebration to honor its remarkable achievements throughout the year. The Local Government Unit (LGU), under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Atty. Dimnatang BL Pansar and Vice Mayor Bin Khalifa Lucman Pansar, was recognized with several prestigious national awards, underscoring its exemplary governance and community impact.
The awards include:
- Seal of Good Local Governance for outstanding governance practices
- Gawad Kalasag Award for excellence in disaster preparedness and resilience
- Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance for prioritizing childrenโs welfare
- DTIโs Most Competitive Municipality in Economic Dynamism for 5th-6th class towns.
These accolades reflect not only the LGUโs commitment to development but also the unwavering support and collaboration of its constituents and partners.
One notable contributor to Butigโs success is Peace Crops initiative through its Butig Beyond Beauty program. This project complements the LGUโs efforts to rebrand Butig from a history of conflict to a beacon of agro-tourism and sustainable development. The program highlights the townโs natural and cultural richness while empowering local communities to actively participate in its transformation.
โThis is more than just a celebration of awards,โ said Mayor Pansar. โIt is a testament to the resilience and unity of the people of Butig. Together, we are rewriting the narrative of our municipality as a model of empowerment, resilience, and progress.โ
The event not only celebrated Butigโs achievements but also reinforced its vision for a brighter future. As Butig continues to rise from its challenging past, its leaders and community members remain steadfast in their mission to create a thriving and inclusive town for generations to come.
๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ด ๐ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ด๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Butig, Lanao del Sur โ November 19, 2023
The recently concluded inauguration and turnover of Butig’s new municipal hall surpassed cultural celebration, uniting droves of locals and partners from both private and public agencies in a display of vibrant Meranaw colors. Held on November 19, 2023, the event also drew attendance from town officials of neighboring municipalities in Lanao del Sur, along with esteemed guests from Maguindanao del Norte and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) region, marking a significant step toward realizing Butig’s potential as an agrotourism destination.
Municipal Mayor Atty. Dimnatang BL. Pansar, in his welcoming address, expressed profound gratitude to the BARMM government for sponsoring the construction of the new two-story edifice, valued at Php 25 million. He outlined his vision of Butig as a key player in the agrotourism sector, with the Municipal Hall acting as a gatekeeper, unlocking the town’s agrarian potential.
BARMM Minister of Interior and Local Government, Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo, echoed Mayor Pansar’s sentiments, underlining the fertile agricultural landscape on the western side of Lanao del Sur. Emphasizing the importance of high-value agricultural groups, he expressed optimism for the region’s growth. These agricultural initiatives, coupled with the commitment to ensuring that the principles of good governance resonate consistently, reflect a comprehensive approach to fostering development even in remote and critical areas throughout the region.
In response, Lanao del Sur Governor Dr. Mamintal Alonto Adiong detailed plans for a food terminal in Marawi City, slated to become a consolidation center for provincial produce. Additionally, he committed to enhancing the farm-to-market roads in Butig, aiming to facilitate efficient transportation of agricultural goods.
Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua, representing the BARMM Chief Minister Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, expressed pride in contributing to the realization of the modern municipal hall. The edifice construction program, benefiting six other towns in Lanao del Sur, aims to establish permanent gravitation centers. This initiative seeks to foster active participation and community engagement among constituents, promoting a sense of unity and shared progress throughout the region.
A significant part of the ceremony also included the unveiling of ‘Butig Beyond Beauty,’ a reinvention signaling a departure from a challenging past to a promising hubโintroduced as Butig’s Mizalimbago Initiatives.
The event culminated with vibrant Meranaw performances by the cultural troupes of Bayabao Central Elementary School and Tadman Ko Inandang Street Dancers from Butig National High School, showcasing traditional dances that added a touch of local flair to the ceremony. The subsequent ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official inauguration of Butig’s Municipal Hallโa significant milestone in the town’s journey towards agrotourism development.
News Story by Peace Crops