Preparado na ang ginsakpan sa kapulisan sa entero rehiyon sa Caraga kini subay na usab sa umaabot nga Todos Los Santos og All Souls Day. Kini ang giluwatang pamahayag ni Police Col Nestor Fajura ang Chief Operation Officer sa PRO-13. Sumala sa opisyal nga aduna na silay gi-a…
Wounded dolphin found in Surigao del Norte waters dies
Local fishermen found a wounded dolphin near the coastline in Pilar, Surigao del Norte. The dolphin was found wounded in its nose, body and tail. Annie Penera, Pilar town’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO)-designate said the wounds could have bee…
Tribes denounce wanton violations of mining, IPRA laws
More than 30 Mamanwa tribal leaders accused on Tuesday mining firms operating within their ancestral domain areas in Claver, Surigao del Norte of blatantly violating their rights and environment under Mining Act of 1995 and the Indigenous People Rights Act or IPRA law. The …
Feature: It’s a long ride to Siargao—but surf and sun beckon
SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte—The thrill starts as early as four in the morning when the first swell from the Pacific crashes against the reefs of Siargao. At this ungodly time, surf worshippers flock the white-sand beaches of General Luna to ride the famous Cloud 9 wav…
Local officials spearhead anti-illegal fishing drive in Surigao del Norte
Local government unit officials have spearheaded anti-illegal fishing drive in an effort to preserve the fish sanctuary in the northeastern tip sea-line in the region, particularly in the “paradise island” of Dapa, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. Surigao del Norte solon …
Surigao del Norte mayors thank DENR for active participation at PGMA caravan
The Mayors of four towns in Surigao del Norte have expressed their sincere thanks to DENR Secretary Lito Atienza for the participation of the agency in the recently concluded People's Government Mobile Action -Caravan in that province. Mayors Carlos Egay, Sr. of Gigagui…
Surigao officials commemorate Battle of Surigao Strait
SURIGAO CITY -- The City Government of Surigao on Saturday commemorated the 64th anniversary of the “Battle of Surigao Strait”. The “battle” took place on October 25, 1944 at the strait that connects the Bohol Sea with Leyte Gulf. The city government launched a memorial servi…
Economic boom seen in Surigao, Japanese firm invests $ 1.7 B in mining project
Economic boom is seen in Surigao del Norte province as a big Japanese firm decided to form a US$ 1.7 billion joint venture with a local mining firm in Taganito town, this was learned yesterday. The Sumitomo Metal Mining Ltd. (SMML) has decided to form a new joint venture to …
Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands police arrest wanted persons
On Wednesday (October 22) around 8:00 in the morning at Purok-3, Barangay Cuarenta, San Jose, Dinagat Islands, PNP elements of San Jose Municipal Police Station led by PINSP Dionelle Edep Brannon apprehended the suspect identified as Candelario Tampuyan Laurente, 70 years o…
Dapa, Surigao Norte officials arrest illegal fishing suspect
On Wednesday (October 22) at around 10:00 in the evening at the Seawaters of Sitio Hono, Barangay Consolacion, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Hon Peter Boy Ruaya, Municipal Mayor of Dapa, Surigao del Norte together with Hon Dionesio P Ruaya, ABC President and company apprehended …
Surigao Chamber Wins Prestigious Award at the 34th Philippine Business Conference
The Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI) was adjudged the Most Outstanding Chamber in Mindanao for 2008. The award was given by no less than Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, during the concluding plenary of the 34th Philippine Business Con…
Rescue 44 nga programa ni Gov. Barbers dako ug tabang sa mga katawhan
Tungod sa dakong suporta ni Gov. Ace Barbers sa RESCUE 44, daghan ang nahimong mga tabang sa mga miembro sa RESCUE 44 sa tibuok probinsya labi na sa pag-asister sa mga katawhan sa panahon sa peligro ug kalisod. Dili palang dugay mipahigayon sila sa duha ka semana nga pagban…
1ST Gov. Robert Ace Barbers Award for the Cleanest and Greenest Municipality Ilusad
Ang pangagamhanan sa probinsya sa Surigao del Norte, pinaagi sa departamento sa Provincial Environment and Management Office, malipayon nga magpahibalo sa tanang Surigaonon, nga nagsugod na ang pagpatigayon sa Municipal Evaluations para sa 1st Governor Robert Ace S. Barbers…
Wellex Mining to enter into joint venture with Chinese firms
The Gatchalian-led Wellex Mining is mulling a joint venture with two Chinese firms for its mining site in Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte. Company president and chief executive Weslie T. Gatchalian said the potential investors have processing plants in various provinces i…
'Surfing capital' seeks infrastructure funding to boost tourism
The local government promoting this island in the Northeastern Mindanao as the "Surfing Capital of Asia" is seeking funds to further improve its facilities to accommodate the growing number of foreign and local tourists drawn to the destination. Ping Espejon, munic…
3rd North Siargao Surfing Circuit '08 malampusong gipahigayon
Ubos sa programa ni Gobernador Robert Ace S. Barbers sa pagpa-ugnat sa kusog, malampuson nga gipahigayon ang 3rd North Siargao Surfing Circuit '08 didto sa duha ka lungsod sa Burgos ug sa San Isidro, Surigao del Norte. Ubay-ubay nga mga surfers ang miapil sa maong kompe…
2nd district solon invites Surigaonons to PGMA Caravan in Surigao Norte
Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Guillermo Romarate invites all Surigaonons in the mainland of Surigao del Norte to take advantage of the services being offered by the national government thru the conduct of the People's Government Mobile Action (PGMA) Serb…
Filipino surfer wins Billabong's International Surfing Competition
From the WAVES of CHALLENGES in life come the WAVES of VICTORY for Edito 'Peso' Alcala. Skill, determination and an invincible faith in God made surfer Edito 'Peso' Alcala gloriously standing at the pedestal now. The new hope and inspiration of General Luna,…
2,143 preschoolers benefit from FSP during PGMA Caravan in Siargao
2,143 preschoolers in the five municipalities of Siargao Island gladly received their 1 kilo iron-fortified rice from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DWSD) through their Food for School Program (FSP) this morning, October 14 at PPA Port in Dapa, Surigao de…
Surigao city to open waste treatment facility in December
In a bid to become a model in solid waste management, Surigao City, located in Surigao del Norte province, is set to open and operate its Swedish-funded waste treatment facility in December. In a briefing with Manila-based reporters, Alfonso Casurra, Surigao City mayor, said…
Sumitomo may build $1.7-B nickel plant
NICKEL ASIA Corp. and Japanese partner Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. may build a $1.7-billion nickel ore processing facility in Northeastern Mindanao next year, a move that could boost mining investments in the country. Gerard H. Brimo, Nickel Asia president and chief execu…
Public works projects cornered bulk of foreign aid in northern Mindanao
Projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways cornered the bulk of foreign financial aid given to the Caraga Region, which is located in the Northeastern Mindanao. A report released by the National Economic and Development Authority-Caraga showed that in 2007, Cara…
PGMA Serbisyo Muna Caravan goes to Del Carmen, San Isidro
The People's Government Mobile Action (PGMA) Serbisyo Muna Caravan will conduct once again its well received government services in the municipalities of Del Carmen and San Isidro today, October 14, 2008. Yesterday, October 13, 2008, the PGMA Team visited simultaneously…
Thousands flock to PGMA Caravan in Siargao
Some 2,583 residents from all over the island of Siargao benefited from the medical and dental services, one of the activities conducted during the two-day People's Government Mobile Action (PGMA) Serbisyo Muna Caravan of government line agencies and non-government orga…
PGMA Caravan kicks-off in Surigao del Norte
All is set as the People's Government Mobile Action (PGMA) Serbisyo Muna Caravan starts today in Gen. Luna and Dapa in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as lead agency, together with the other member governme…
JADE-Point Agenda: Dinagat gov's development roadmap
Dinagat Islands Provincial Governor Jade B. Ecleo, is determined to propel the province of Dinagat Islands as progressive island-province geared towards the spirit of bayanihan (communal unity), agri-fishery, responsible mining and tourism, sustaining a balanced human ecolo…
Dinagat Islands gov delivers second state-of-province address
In her one hour and thirty minutes State of the Province Address (SOPA) yesterday, October 8 at the Aurelio Gym here, Gov. Jade B. Ecleo shared her story a year ago when she left Manila to accept the mandate given to her by the Dinagatnons to lead them to a better future. &…
Surigao City: Caraga’s child-friendly city for 2008
The City of Surigao was pronounced, once again, as a regional winner in the Search for the Presidential Awards for Child-Friendly City 2008, after having rendered exceptional services to advance the interests of the children. This was disclosed by the search’s regional awar…
Surigao City wins 2nd runner-up in literacy awards
Surigao City was adjudged second runner-up in the Local Government Unit category in the National Literacy Awards 2008 held on September 19 at Baguio City. The Surigao City team proudly received the award with Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra. The team was composed by staff of the D…
HRET resolves 17 out of 38 election cases, includes Romarate vs Barbers
Seventeen of the 38 election cases filed against members of the House of Representatives in connection with the May, 2007 elections have been resolved by the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET). Supreme Court Justice Consuelo Ynares Santiago, HRET chairperson…
NAPC gathers 90 microfinance clients in Surigao Norte
The National Anti Poverty Commission (NAPC) in partnership with the People's Credit and Financial Corporation (PCFC) successfully gathered 90 microfinance clients, micro-entrepreneurs, academes, and representatives of community-based organizations including local leader…
10 injured in grenade blast in Claver town in Surigao del Norte
At least persons, five of them minors, were seriously wounded when a grenade thrown at them exploded right at the waiting shed where the victims were holding drinking session in Sitio Capangdan, Barangay Urbiztondo, Claver, Surigao del Norte Tuesday evening. Belated reports …
Surigao Norte joins "Clean-up the World" drive
The provincial government of Surigao del Norte successfully staged a one-day province-wide clean up drive dubbed as "Clean Up Surigao… Clean Up the World" just recently with the theme "Start Today… Save Tomorrow. Clean Up Our Climate." The activity aimed…
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