Political families and officials in Butuan
4 documented family networks and 19 public officials in Butuan, Caraga. Every relationship on this page is linked to a published source.
Independent city · 19 of 19 profiles are currently in office
Documented families
- Plaza familyThe Agusan del Sur Plaza clan held the Butuan mayoralty 1971-1986 (Figurado) and 1992-2010 (Democrito II and his wife Leonides Theresa), and Figurado's widow Charito held the 1st district seat 1987-1998 and lost the 2025 mayoral race. Their sons now hold office in Nasipit and Loreto.5 of 17 documented relatives currently in office: Roscoe Democrito Borja Plaza, Patricia Anne Borja Plaza “Pat”, Jane Valeroso Plaza, Adolph Edward Galido Plaza “Eddiebong”Open the Plaza network in the map →
- Amante familyThe Agusan del Norte Amante clan began in Butuan (Edelmiro was a Butuan councilor 1960-1964). His nephew Ferdinand Amante Jr. ended the Plazas' hold on the Butuan mayoralty (2010-2016), and his daughter Angelica ran for Butuan mayor in 2007.2 of 8 documented relatives currently in office: Maria Angelica Rosedell Malbas Amante-Matba “Angel”, Judy Chin AmanteOpen the Amante network in the map →
- Fortun family familyMayor Lawrence Fortun is the son of the late Butuan councilor Camilo Fortun, an opposition leader during the Marcos years.1 of 2 documented relatives currently in office: Lawrence Lemuel Hernandez Fortun “Law”Open the Fortun family network in the map →
- Aquino family (Butuan) familyRep. Jose "Joboy" Aquino II's elder brother Roberto ran for Congress in Agusan del Sur. Inquirer calls Roberto the son of former Agusan congressman Jose Aquino.1 of 3 documented relatives currently in office: Jose Sabijon Aquino II “Joboy”Open the Aquino family (Butuan) network in the map →
Public officials on record
Offices are recorded from the linked directories and election results. This is a researched roster, not a complete government directory.
- Arturo Padon Gado — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Clint Trillo Dabalos — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Dendo Gangca Udarbe — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Dennis Maghuyop Bacala — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Ferdinand Emata Nalcot — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Gian Carlo Moran Sanchez “Carlo” — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Glenn Carbon Carampatana — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Jane Valeroso Plaza — Butuan vice mayor of Carmen, Surigao del Sur (elected 2025)In officeButuan family connection · Current office · source
- Jose Sabijon Aquino II “Joboy” — Representative, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Lawrence Lemuel Hernandez Fortun “Law” — MayorIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Maria Angelica Rosedell Malbas Amante-Matba “Angel” — Butuan governor of Agusan del Norte (2025 re-elected, 191,773 votes); ran for Butuan mayor 2007In officeButuan family connection · Current office · source
- Marlon Rosales Labis — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Patricia Anne Borja Plaza “Pat” — Butuan vice governor of Agusan del Sur (elected 2025)In officeButuan family connection · Current office · source
- Rema Erigbuagas-Burdeos — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Reynante Bokingo Desiata “Rey” — Vice mayorIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Ronaldo Conde Montero — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Roscoe Democrito Borja Plaza — Butuan mayor of Nasipit, Agusan del Norte (re-elected 2025)In officeButuan family connection · Current office · source
- Theodore Gabriel Tepino Salcedo “TG” — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
- Victor Vicente Galido Plaza — City councilor, lone districtIn officeButuan City · Butuan · 2025–2028 · source
DPWH flood control projects in Butuan
The government’s Sumbong sa Pangulo portal lists 42 flood control projects in Butuan, with a combined contract cost of ₱5.79B, completed between 2022 and 2025.
The project list the government published in August 2025, when the flood control scandal broke. Approved contract records: project counts and contract costs only. A project’s location is not a finding of wrongdoing, and this list does not mark any project as ghost or substandard. A province’s figures include the cities inside it.
| Year | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | ₱86.6M |
| 2023 | 10 | ₱1.12B |
| 2024 | 24 | ₱3.47B |
| 2025 | 7 | ₱1.10B |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| ME 3 CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 5 | ₱1.28B |
| EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 6 | ₱855.0M |
| TRIPARCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 5 | ₱829.9M |
| ADFIL CORPORATION | 7 | ₱720.8M |
| ME 3 CONSTRUCTION | 5 | ₱552.8M |
| Name | Projects | Contract cost |
|---|---|---|
| Agusan del Norte | 42 | ₱5.79B |
Largest projects
- Construction of Drainage System along Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Road, Butuan City Airport to Libertad Bridge (Both Sides) including sidewalk, curb and gutter, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte₱289.5M · ME 3 CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2024 · 23N00109
- Construction of Drainage along Jollibee Downtown to Gaisano Mall (Both Sides) including sidewalk, curb and gutter, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte₱289.5M · ME 3 CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2024 · 23N00108
- Construction of Drainage System along Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Road, Libertad Bridge to Robinsons (Both Sides) including sidewalk, curb and gutter, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte₱289.5M · ME 3 CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2024 · 23N00110
- Construction of Main Drainage Canal along Montilla JCT BCIR - South Montilla Boulevard - LADP Main Drainage Canal Package 1, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱241.2M · ME 3 CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2024 · 23N00123
- Rehabilitation of Bank Protection Structure along Taguibo River Protecting Taguibo Dam Water-Filtration Facilities, Package 2, Barangay Anticala, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱193.0M · EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2025 · 24N00088
- Construction of Drainage along Butuan City- Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Road, DBP TO Robinsons Mall R/S including sidewalk, curb and gutter, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte₱193.0M · RAMISES CONSTRUCTION / EQUI-PARCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY · completed 2024 · 23N00107
- Construction of Flood Control Structure - Lower Agusan Development Project, Flood Control (Bancasi Bridge Revetment Upstream and Downstream), Package 2, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱193.0M · TRIPARCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · completed 2025 · 24N00130
- Rehabilitation of Flood Control Structure along Malalag - Libertad Section, Package 2, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱193.0M · TRIPARCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · completed 2025 · 24N00140
- Construction of Main Drainage Canal Along JCT Montilla Boulevard - T. Calo Street - NRJ BCIR to Main LADP Main Drainage Canal (T. Calo - Ochoa Section), Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱193.0M · ADFIL CORPORATION · completed 2024 · 23N00085
- Rehabilitation of Flood Control Structure along Malalag - Libertad Section, Package 1, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte₱193.0M · TRIPARCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · completed 2025 · 24N00134
Source: DPWH flood control projects · Sumbong sa Pangulo, read through a public mirror of the same records. Data built 2026-09-23.
Coverage
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
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