At least 7,000 Caraganons lost their jobs after a number of companies in various parts of Northeastern Mindanao effected mass lay-offs due to global economic clampdown, the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DoLE’s) regional office here bared yesterday. DoLE Caraga recor…
FEATURE : Waging war against waste
According to the report of the Surigao City General Services Office released in 2000, the City of Surigao generates 18 tons of waste every single day. This being quite a massive amount of waste, the Province of Surigao del Norte has come up with a resounding response to thi…
Pagasa monitoring SPLA near Surigao
A shallow low-pressure area (SLPA) is moving towards Mindanao but state weather forecasters said it is too early to tell if it will intensify into a cyclone. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecaster Gilbert Aquino said t…
Pugante sa DAPECOL, dakpan sa Surigao City
Wala na nagsilbi pa ang kaigmat sa usa ka pugante gikan sa Bureau of Corrections sa Davao Prison and Penal Colony niadtong tuig 2001 human kini na-aresto sa Surigao City Police. Naila ang nahisgutang pugante nga usa ka Napoloen Diago Alboto alyas Jimboy, 29-anyos, lumad nga…
Gov. Ace Barbers gitagaan ug dakong pagtagad ang panginahanglanon sa mga kababayen-an; Skills Training malampusong gipahigayon
Subay sa pagselebrar sa Women’s Month, malampusong gipahigayon niadtong miaging adlawa ang skills training on Recycling Used Materials and Flower Arrangement didto sa Provincial Convention Center sa tanang miyembro sa Gender and Development Coordinating Committee nga pinang…
KACOSA ni Gov. Ace Barbers padayon nga nang apud-apud ug mga pagkaon sa pipila ka mga elementary schools sa probinsya
Walay puas nga nagtabang ug nagserbisyo sa mga katawhan si Governor Ace Barbers hilabi na ngadto sa paghatag ug dakong bili sa mga kabatan-onan pinaagi sa pagpahigayon sa ubay-ubay nga mga programa sama sa feeding program nga gipaisugdahan sa tanang miyembro sa Kapit Bisig …
Arrest of escapee in Surigao City
On March 23, 2009 around 2:30 in the afternoon at Purok-7 Barangay Canlanipa, Surigao City, elements of Surigao City Police Station led by SPO1 Bimbo C Polvorosa, arrested an escapee identified as Napoleon Diago Albuto alias "Jimboy", 29 years old, a native of Del…
4.7 quake hits off Surigao del Norte
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The undersea quake was located 60 kilometers east-southeast of Surigao City at a depth of 73.9 kilometers. The…
Nickel producer eyeing switch to other minerals as prices drop
LOCAL NICKEL processor Platinum Group Metals Corp. is looking at venturing into manganese and chromite given the dampened demand and prices of nickel, a company official said. "We are seriously considering multi-alloy production like ferro-manganese or ferro-chrome just…
Cebu Pacific offers more than one million seats on sale, ‘Go Lite’ fares for as low as P188 all-in for domestic; P799 international
Gokongwei-owned airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier to South East Asia and the country’s largest domestic airline is offering more than one million seats on sale from, March 25 to 31, 2009. The system-wide seat sale is valid for travel from June 1 …
The SUN Shop Express Surigao
SUN Cellular’s retail arm, The SUN Shop Express, recently opened at Unit-2, DAX C.V. Eliot Building, Magallanes St., Surigao City. Residents of Surigao City may now enjoy SUN Cellular’s 24/7 Call and Text Unlimited (CTU) service by subscribing to any of SUN Cellular’s Postpa…
SSS to provide summer jobs for laid off workers’ children in Surigao Norte
The Social Security System (SSS) branch office here will allocate six slots to college students for a two-month summer job training program dubbed as “Student-Trainees for Summer Training Program on Social Security Services” starting in April. The move is in line with the Pr…
Report on illegal possession of deadly weapon
On March 21, 2009 at 11:30 in the evening at Corner Borromeo and Navarro Street, Barangay Taft, Surigao City, Ryan Angele Dialde, 27 years old, single, construction worker and resident of Purok-Godong, Nueva Extension, Barangay Taft, Surigao City was arrested by PNP element…
Report on loose firearm in Surigao City
On March 20, 2009 at 1:10 in the morning at Barangay Taft, Surigao City, PNP personnel of Surigao City Police Station together with BPLK (Barangay Pulisya Laban sa Krimen) apprehended the two suspects identified as Maximo Amazona Vertudazo, 25 years old, married, security g…
Surigao Banker Kidnapping now Enters 76 Days; PNP Asks Public’s Help
Missing until now with the family still elusive to newsmen in the updates of their public postings for P2-M reward for anyone or group who can return him home safely, the kidnapping of Surigao banker Johnson Custodio Cuiting now enter into its 76-day today after he was kidn…
Surigao Tribes Divided as Ever Over P51.5-M Mining Royalty fee Deposit
The tug of war over the P51.5-M royalty fee payment deposited at Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Surigao City Branch continued as one of the leader of affected Mamanwa tribal communities asked the government bank certifications of report of compliance of the Anti-Money l…
PNP arrests wanted persons in Dinagat
On March 17, 2009 at 10:45 in the morning at Barangay White Beach, Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands, a certain Edwin Menil Piedad, 30 years old, single and resident of Barangay Gomez of said place was arrested by PNP elements of Dinagat Municipal Police Station led by P…
1 missing, 4 injured in sea collision off Dinagat Islands province
One person was reported missing while four others injured when the pump boat they were riding collided head on along the seawater off Cabilan, Dinagat Islands province, a sketchy report reaching the regional command and tactical operation center of Northeastern Mindanao Pol…
2 Milyones ka pesos gipermahan ni Dr. Ponciano Limcangco og Kong. Matugas para sa Caraga Reg'l Hospital
Malampuson nga gipahigayon ang MOA kon Memorandum Of Agreement tali ni Dr. Ponciano Limcangco sa Caraga Regional Hospital og Kongresista Francisco 'Lalo' Matugas. Ang maong programa gisaksihan kini nila ni Mayor Peter Boy Ruaya sa lungsod sa Dapa, Mayor Bully Navarro…
Cebedo & Barbers instill Participatory Democracy thru SMOC & People’s Day at Bacuag
On February 19, 2009, Mayor Sheila Mae Orquina-Cebedo and Governor Robert Ace Barbers instill a participatory democracy in this municipality through the SMOC (Services for Massive Organized Community) program during People’s Day. Mayor Cebedo and Governor Barbers impart to …
DOH identifies 27 training hospitals for NARS project in Caraga
The Department of Health (DOH)-Caraga Region has identified 27 training hospitals region-wide for the beneficiaries of the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS) project. During the first quarterly meeting of the Regional Development Council-Social Development Committee (RD…
DOLE launches NARS in Caraga
Aimed at providing local employment as well as sustain the demand of overseas workers abroad, particularly the Filipino nurses, the government recently launched NARS or Nurses Assigned in Rural Service. Following this, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Caraga wil…
KALAHI – Kalayaan Project continues
In 2005, 65 Barangays in Caraga were identified as priorities for the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Para sa Kalayaan Barangays Program (KBP). Under this program, twenty nine (29) of the first batch of implementation were completed in 2007 consisting of 13 potable …
“Food Supplements do not cure any disease”, says BFAD
BUTUAN CITY (16 March 2009) – The Bureau of Foods and Drugs (BFAD) of the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga Regional Office warns public that “food supplements do not cure any disease” during the consultative meeting with food supplement manufacturers, distributors and adve…
DSWD's Tindahan Natin Project assisted 34,827 families in Surigao Norte
Some 34, 827 families have benefited from the Tindahan Natin outlets established throughout the province. Latest report from the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO) revealed that it has already set up around 206 outlets provincewide. The Tindahan Natin …
SEA-K program benefits 785 Surigaonons
The Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program currently implemented in the province has changed the lives of less fortunate Surigaonons thru micro-enterprise. According to Mrs. Rosemarie Catelo, Provincial Social Welfare Officer of the province, the said program i…
Quake hits parts of Northeastern Mindanao
An earthquake hit parts of Northeastern Mindanao Sunday afternoon, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. The tremor was recorded 3:54 p.m. at Magnitude 4.7. Its epicenter was located 70 kilometers northeast of Surigao City or at 10.05 degrees North, 12…
Presidente Arroyo ug 30 ka Kongresista kauban ang Ambassador sa Canada, Italy ug uban pa mubisita sa ipahigayon nga game fishing tournament
Nalipay ug daku si Kongresista Francisco ‘Lalo’ Matugas sa iyang pagkuyog-kuyog kay Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa gawas nasud kauban niya ang mga kongresista sa mga nagkalain-laing probinsya sa nasud ug mga miyembro sa gabinete. Matud pa sa Kongresista matag abot nil…
Prov’l Veterinary Office mopahigayon sa ilang Anti-Rabies Campaign agig pagselebrar sa Rabies Awareness Month
Agig pagselebrar sa Rabies Awareness Month, ang Provincial Veterinary Office hugtanong mopatuman sa Provincial Dog and Rabies Control Ordinance aron sa paghatag ub bili sa seguridad ug proteksiyon sa tibuok katawhan sa probinsya. Mopahigayon ug usa ka Anti-Rabies Campaign a…
Erap Estrada to visit Surigao City Today
Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada is set to visit Surigao City today, March 13 to continue his nationwide goodwill tour called "Lakbay Pasasalamat." Margeux Salcedo, Estrada's spokesperson, the "Lakbay Pasasalamat" is Estrada's way of thank…
Barbers' libel suit vs Newsbreak settled
A politician and his sons’ libel suit against Newsbreak over the magazine’s report on their unexplained wealth has been settled. Both sides have agreed to a compromise. The libel suit, filed by the late Senator Robert Barbers and his sons, Lyndon, Ace, and Dean, versus Gemma…
Surigao Norte farmers get fertilizer aid
A total of 500 boxes of Free Grow Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer were recently distributed to the farmers of the different municipalities in this province. The distribution was part of Gov. Robert Ace Barbers’ Fertilizer Assistance Program to the local farmers as well as the nati…
Report on attempted robbery in Surigao City
On March 6, 2009 around 2:15 in the morning at corner Narciso and Burgos Street Barangay Washington, Surigao City, a certain Marlon Ayag, 18 years old, single, out of school youth, a native of Purok-3 Barangay Kamanggahan, Bato, Leyte and presently residing at P. Reyes Exte…
Nat’l awareness campaign on realities of International migration and Intermarriages set in Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands
The Commission on Filipinos and Overseas (CFO) will conduct its annual Community Education (CEP) with its theme “Pangingibang bansa: Handa ka na ba?” in this province and in Dinagat Islands from March 8 to 18, 2009. The CEP will be undertaken in the areas of Surigao City on …
CebuPac offers P188 domestic; P1,488 international seat sale
Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a seat sale from all its hubs – Cebu, Clark, Davao and Manila – starting March 10 to 13, 2009, to keep travel affordable in these challenging times. The promotional seat sale is valid for travel from April 1 to July 31, 2009. Domestic fares ar…
Town exec readies cash counterpart for Kalahi-CIDSS projects
Loreto, Agusan del Sur Mayor Romeo Magadan in a statement recently said he is setting aside P1million cash counterpart even without the assurance that his municipality will be chosen in there will be KALAHI-CIDSS part 2. The town executive, lately approved a resolution sign…
Mamanwas lift barricade at Taganito mines; tribe to meet March 12 to settle internal conflict
The Mamanwa tribe has lifted the barricade at the entrance of the production site of the Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in Claver, Surigao del Norte and chieftains are preparing a general assembly on March 12 to settle an internal conflict over who should benefit from th…
GMA yacht to convert into a relief and rescue ship
Pesident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wants to convert her personal yacht into a relief and rescue ship of the Philippine Navy. Navy flag officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez yesterday said the President ordered that the ship be used to transport cargo and personnel t…
I am not running for Congress - Casurra
Surigao City Mayor Pons Casurra stressed yesterday he is definitely not running for Congressman in the next years’ election despite strong endorsements from many sectors. Casurra said he will make formal declarations of political plans this month but running for a congressio…
Gokongwei wants more than 30 young professionals for RP, China training
Taipan John L. Gokongwei, Jr. is looking for the second batch of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) China Scholars -- more than 30 young and bright Filipinos who will be trained here and in China to be among the country’s future leaders. Last year, Gokongwei and the GBF Chi…
Cebu Pacific secures Japan nod to remove surcharge; Offers Osaka, Davao, Dipolog, Zamboanga seat sale
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading low-fare airline, has secured the approval of Japan Civil Aviation Board to completely remove surcharges for its Manila-Osaka route. CEB is currently the only airline granted such a leeway, which will result in a fare reduction it…
Surigao participants attend PDPFP workshop
About 30 participants from the five provinces of Caraga Region attended the Preliminary Planning Workshop for the formulation of the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) on February 26, 2009 at the Luciana Convention Center, Butuan City. During the act…
Burglars ransack Gov. Barbers’ office in Surigao del Norte capitol
Burglars broke into the office of Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers in the provincial capitol last Monday, but police said the robbers failed to get anything. A report from the Caraga police revealed that the Surigao del Norte Police learned of the incident at 8:…
184 House endorsers of BNPP bared
A total of 184 lawmakers at the House of Representatives have endorsed the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant whose names were revealed Wednesday by a civil society group. Of the 184 congressmen, 24 come from the National Capital Region, 75 from Luzon, 40 from Visayas…
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