Agusan del Sur 1st District Rep. Alfelito Bascug delivers a tribute to the late basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia. Agusan del Sur provincial government photo
PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Agusan del Sur’s Naliyagan Festival 2026 turned solemn on its third night as 1st District Rep. Alfelito Bascug paid tribute to late rising basketball star Rene Clert Baterbonia.
Spectators fell silent as Bascug shed tears while speaking about Baterbonia, turning the festive gathering into a reflection on loss, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of a young athlete who inspired many.
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After honoring Baterbonia as a symbol of discipline, sacrifice, and youthful inspiration, Bascug shifted his focus during his State of the District Address to what he described as a sustained effort to turn public service into concrete reforms in health, education, infrastructure, and social protection.FEATURED STORIES
