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Representatives from the Commission on Higher Education – Caraga Regional Office (CHED Caraga) attended the Inauguration of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Office Butuan’s Apostille Receiving Center at Robinsons Place Butuan on October 28, 2024.

OIC Regional Director Dr. Alma Sy-Patron and Records Officer Ms. Revelyn P. Brina, with Transnational Higher Education Officer Ms. Kershey E. Dueñas, and UniFAST Regional Coordinator Mr. Bill R. Baconguis attended the inauguration as representatives of the CHED regional office. Also attending the ceremony were key officials from the local government unit and regional line agencies.

During the inauguration ceremony, special messages were given by representatives of Robinsons Land Corporation and of 1st District of Agusan Del Norte Congressional Representative Jose Aquino “Joboy” II.

RD Patron was recognized for her part in highlighting the need for an apostille service in the region for the benefit of clients with CAV applications, who will now no longer need to travel further distances with the availability of the Apostille Receiving Center to submit their records for authentication by DFA.

The Head of Office of the Consular Office Butuan, Mr. Ryan John B. Macas introduced the guest speaker for the ceremony, DFA Office of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Hon. Adelio Angelito S. Cruz.

The inauguration proper concluded with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Apostille Receiving Center and photo opportunity.

To learn more about the services available at the Apostille Receiving Center, please visit the Consular Office Butuan at the third floor of Robinsons Place Butuan.