Oil and water won’ t mix. Maybe the same through with holiness and criminality. Not in Butuan. Possibility happens here. Nothing is impossible in Butuan.

Take a look at Barangay Holy Redeemer. It’s just few blocks away from the city hall. The place is best known for it’s church- the Mother of Perpetual Church. The solemn and the most holy place of worship is in the midst of the barangay. When one hears the words- Holy Redeemer even if he’s not from Butuan, first thing that comes in his mind is the place’s holiness. But behind this solemnity and tranquility, criminality in this place is rampant. Philippine National Police (PNP) records show that Holy Redeemer has the highest criminality. Barangays Ong Yiu and Tandag Sora come only next. These places are PNP’s priority to implement its customize anti-criminality action campaign.

Holy Redeemer residents insist that their place is safe. My baker friend agreed. He said, “in Holy Redeemer you can rest in peace”.