For allegedly calling his Filipina live-in-partner “prostitute, thief and a liar,” an American national was arrested by Surigao City police on Tuesday morning after complaints of violation of RA 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence law Against Women and Children was filed …
Giants derail Realtors in Surigao del Norte
Purefoods caught up with Sta. Lucia at fifth place halfway through the KFC PBA Philippine Cup double-round elimination phase as the Giants topped the Realtors, 68-63, in their out-of-town duel at the Robert Barbers Memorial Sports Center in Surigao del Norte last night. The …
‘Urduja’ causes floods in Northern Mindanao
Typhoon “Urduja” caused flashfloods, landslides and the evacuation of 1,664 families or some 8,000 persons in Region X, according to reports from the National Disaster Coordinating Center (NDCC). Sources said that evacuation started since Tuesday evening in eight barangays …
Surigao City receives high net trust rating in SWS survey
The City Mayor and all the other local officials and institutions in the city including the barangay, the police, business and civil society organizations continue to enjoy positive net trust ratings from the local populace. Receiving a very high net trust rating of +62, th…
'Urduja' maintains strength
Tropical depression Urduja as maintained its strength as it continued to move slowly near Surigao City on Wednesday, weather bureau PAGASA said. The storm was last spotted at 70 kilometers east of Surigao City at 5 a.m., packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per h…
'Urduja' approaches Leyte
Tropical depression “Urduja” is moving closer to Leyte province where it is expected to make landfall Tuesday morning, weather bureau PAGASA reported. The storm was last spotted at 4 a.m. in the vicinity of Dinagat or 50 kilometers east northeast of Maasin, Southern Leyte. I…
Voyage of the Balangay Arrived Safely in the Shores of the City of Surigao
Amidst heavy rains but under a relatively good sea condition, the crew of the Voyage of the Balangay arrived at Brgy. Lipata at half past 12 noon today after sailing from Limasawa Island in Leyte. They were on board Diwata Ng Lahi, a replica of the ancient boat balangay and…
Surigao Norte bares plan for Mindanao Week of Peace
The provincial government of Surigao del Norte is now in full gear for the preparation of this year's Mindanao Week of Peace, which is scheduled on November 26 to December 2, 2009. The theme for the celebration is "Think Mindanao, Feel Mindanao, Bring Peace to Mind…
CEB brings back PHP 1 seat sale due to demand ; More than 50,000 seats up for grabs
Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) brings back its ‘Go Lite’ PHP 1 seat sale to all international and domestic destinations for the promo period of November 21-22, 2009 only, or until more than 50,000 seats have been sold out. Travel period is June 15-…
Weather disturbance intensifies into LPA, nears Mindanao
A weather disturbance that threatens to become yet another cyclone intensified into a low-pressure area and moved closer toward Mindanao early Friday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the LPA was estimated…
Smart hosts awarding of ‘greenest’ schools
Forty-two schools are vying for the prestige of being proclaimed the "greenest" school during the culminating event of the National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools today at the SM City North Edsa. The top three winners proclaimed for each level (ele…
One shot Dead Inside a Cockpit Arena and Wounding 3 by Stray Bullets
A commotion happened on November 12 at 2:30 on the afternoon inside the Cockpit Arena located at Brgy Quano, Alegria, Surigao del Norte, when one Ronald Mirasol Baloran, 49 yrs old, married and resident of P-6, Brgy Alipao, Alegria was shot to death by unidentified suspects…
Century Peak unit completes 2nd nickel shipment to China
The unit of listed Century Peak Metals Holdings Corp. has completed its second shipment of nickel ore from a mine in the Dinagat Islands to China. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the parent said its subsidiary Century Peak Corp. shipped a total of 39.248 mi…
First nat'l gab of tourism students, stakeholders opens in Butuan
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Caraga Regional Office in partnership with One Corporate Grand Tours, Inc. will open the first ever students and tourism stakeholders' national convention today, November 16, 2009 at Balanghai Hotel and Convention, this city. The activit…
Moderate quake rattles Caraga Region
A 5.5-magnitude quake hit Caraga Region again late on Wednesday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor struck the island of Mindanao at 9:48 pm (1348 GMT), at a depth of 59km, the US Geological Survey said. It was felt in Bu…
ZestAir flies to Sandakan thrice a week, resumes flight to Surigao
Zest Air has resumed the Zamboanga-Sandakan (Malaysia) route, flying there thrice weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The route was suspended in April last year under Asian Spirit and resumed on October 16 under Zest Air, the Mindanao Economic Developmen…
Quake hits Butuan, Surigao
An earthquake rocked Butuan and Surigao cities Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology-Surigao reported. The tremor struck at 6:28 a.m. and was felt at Intensity 3 in Butuan City and Surigao City. Phivolcs-Surigao Head Daphne Agonia said the…
District 2 mayors endorse Sol Matugas-Jun Egay tandem
A strong alliance of municipal mayors from the second congressional district of the province are strongly endorsing the political tandem of Dr. Sol Matugas and Prov’l. Board Member Carlos Egay, Jr. as Partido Padajon Surigao’s bets for governor and vice-governor, respective…
Gov. Ace Barbers mohatag na usab ug kahigayunan nga makatrabaho ang mga katawhang Surigaonong walay trabaho
Ang kasamtangang pangagamhanan sa probinsya ubos sa pagdumala ni Gov. Robert Ace Barbers, inabagan sa Public Employment Services Office (PESO) sa probinsya, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), POEA ug ang TESDA mohatag na usab ug laing higayon nga makatrabaho ang pip…
Surigao trade incentives seen to attract investors
Economic boom is expected to continue as more investors, both foreign and domestic, are coming in due to the business holidays extended to investments made in Surigao City. “Aside from mining business, fishing and agriculture, investors are also eyeing on tourism industry,” …
Cebu Pacific increases frequency to Surigao – Cebu route; reduces frequency to Siargao - Cebu
To extend its trademark low fares to more Surigaonons in the city, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will soon increase its frequency to Surigao City – Cebu route. Starting January 13, 2010, CEB’s flight from Cebu to Surigao currently four times weekly will become five times weekly while f…
Surigao City PESO Conducts Jobs Fair
58 job applicants were immediately hired and another 957 await employers’ interviews as a result of the recently concluded Jobs Fair/Job Bridging activity held last October 28-29, 2009 at the Surigao City Auditorium.38 more job hopefuls are being line-up for future vacancie…
KALAHI-KBP Completes Another Milestone in Surigao City
The Kapit-Bisig laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Para sa Kalayaan Barangays Program (KBP) continues to provide selected barangays in the city with the much-needed basic infrastructure facilities. The recently concluded turn-over ceremony of the newly-renovated Health Center and t…
DOT-Caraga to host 1st students and tourism stakeholders’ nat’l convention
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Caraga Regional Office has partnered with One Corporate Grand Tours, Inc. in hosting the first students and tourism stakeholders’ national convention on November 16-19, 2009 in one of the local hotels here. In a written statement sent to PIA …
Mindanao tourism body calls for new packages
The newly formed Mindanao Tourism Council is concerned over the dearth of new travel packages offered by Mindanao tour operators that could attract travelers even from within the island. Dindo T. Ilagan, council chairman, said new attractions are needed with the global econo…
Philippines targets $2.5 billion geothermal development
The Philippine government aims to approve contracts to explore and develop the country's massive geothermal energy resources, which could attract more than $2.5 billion in private investment, an official said. The Philippines, the world's second-largest developer of …
Sam finds feet on Cloud 9
AFTER an exhausting year on the WQS tour surfing poor quality waves, Queenscliff’s Sam Page was on a mission to find an event that would focus more on natural ability. So when the opportunity came up to compete at a venue that is regarded as one of the most perfect, barrell…
A memorable birthday concert at Dinagat Islands
The recent birthday celebration of Gov. Jade Ecleo was not only memorable but also an affair to be reckoned with, cherished and remembered. The day also marked the unveiling of the 24-Hour Power in Dinagat Islands, giving the residents electricity round the clock. This is n…
Siargao beaches: Among the best beaches in the region
‘Discovery’, the in-flight entertainment guide on Cathay Pacific, in its October issue cover page titled ‘Cool Asia 2009’, describes itself as the “guide to the best of the region”. In the listing under best beaches is “Paradise Found: Siargao beach Philippines and Unawatu…
Gov’t aids 123,993 in Mindanao
The government’s poverty alleviation program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, already served at least 123,993 household beneficiaries in various provinces, cities and municipalities in the Caraga Region and Region 10, it was learned Tuesday. The Department of…
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