March 19, 2025 | Municipal Mayor Hon. Joselito T. Roble led the turnover ceremony for the fish stall extension at Buenavista Public Market, Brgy. 3, Agusan del Norte.

Municipal Engineer Lilian T. Bokingo outlined the project.

Scope of Work: Structural excavation, rebar and steel truss, structural concrete, electrical, and plumbing works.

Cost: P4 million

Source of Funding: Capital Outlay

Completed: Ahead of schedule

Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Ramon A.G. Bungabong emphasized the significance of the public market as the municipality’s gateway. “It is mandated by law to establish a public market.” He further stated, “Proud kaayo ko na kabahin ko sa kasaysayan. Isip konsehal ni Paqing Chan as una, wala gyud ni na renovate or rehab sa ni-aging mga administrasyon. Mao ng karon, pasalamat ko sa atong mayor sa pag hatag ug importansya sa atong merkado.”

Municipal Mayor Joselito T. Roble happily shared that the 16-fish stall extension building was built to accommodate as many fish vendors. The ongoing improvement projects within the public market “nagpakita kini sa among tinud-anay nga pag serbisyo kaninyo, bisan pa man dihay mga taga merkada nga dili man gani mo lamano, mo likay mo lamano, kay dili man lagi supporter, pero wala namo na gihimo nga hinungdan aron dili mo maapil sa paglambo.”

Mayor Roble revealed that the main market building is currently under construction with a total cost of P70 million pesos, and is expected to be completed by December, “pasensya gamay sa inconvenience,” he added.

Barangay 3 Captain, Hon. Neil V. Ebarle, also expressed his gratitude to Mayor Roble and all the Sangguniang Bayan members for their ongoing support in prioritizing the Public Market. “Swerte kaayo mi kay naa ang market sa among barangay.”

Market Vendor President, Ms. Joan Jamero, expressed her gratitude on behalf of all the vendors, stating, “This shows that our mayor cares about us. This building will bring empowerment and stability. She pledged to ensure the cleanliness and peace of the public market. She extended her call to market vendors to settle issues in the office, if ever there were any.

The event was attended by Sangguniang Bayan members, LGU department heads, NLA, and market vendors.