Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Regional Executive Director Nonito M. Tamayo and Agusan del Sur (ADS) Governor Santiago B. Cane Jr. turned over 7,667 armchairs to the Department of Education (DepEd) in the province represented by ADS Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Minerva T. Albis and Bayugan City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Imelda N. Sabornido in a simple ceremony held at the Datu Lipus Makapandong Naliyagan Cultural Center, Government Center, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur on January 10, 2023.

The armchairs were fabricated out of the 498.31 cubic meters of confiscated logs and flitches donated by the DENR to the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) last year. These will be used by students in 143 public schools within the province.

Also in attendance during the ceremony were Vice Governor Samuel E. Tortor, Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Provincial Administrator Ronulfo R. Paler, DENR-ADS PENR Officer Norman A. Asugan, the CENR Officers within the province--CENRO Alejandra B. Boiser of Bayugan, CENRO Racelyn A. Argosino of Loreto, CENRO Jerome H. Albia of Bunawan, DMO IV Gilbert Dragas representing CENRO Vince Estopito of Talacogon, and other DENR Caraga, PLGU-ADS, and DepEd officials and staff.