Kampanya sa kahapsay ug kalimpyo sa Kapitolyo gilusad sa Surigao Norte

Ang lalawigan sa Surigao del Norte ubos sa administrasyon ni Gob. Sol F. Matugas maglusad sa kampanya kalabot na sa kahapsay ug kalimpyo sa kapitolyo karong umaabot nga Pebrero tuig 2011. Kini ubos na sa buhatan sa Provincial Tourism Office ug Environment and Management Off…

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Surigao Norte on alert no. 2, Gov orders evacuation of flood -prone families

The Provincial Disaster Risk Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Surigao del Norte has declared the entire province on alert level 2 as heavy rainfall is expected brought about by the low pressure area to affect the whole of Mindanao. PDRRM…

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Gov. Sol provides aid to calamity victims

Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Folcadilla Matugas together with officers of concerned government agencies personally visited the flash flood and landslide affected communities in the province Saturday morning and distributed relief goods, medicines, blankets and other usefu…

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Flashfloods hit 8,088 families in Surigao Norte

A total of 8,088 families or 34,242 individuals from 108 barangays were affected by the recent flashfloods brought about by the torrential rains that hit the entire province, an initial report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) revea…

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DOLE-13 announces financial aid to Surigao Norte flashflood victims

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga officer-in-charge director Ofelia Domingo revealed that a total of P500,000 financial assistance were provided to the victims of flashfloods. In her recent visit to the province, Domingo said that the financial assistance are…

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Alert level 2 declared in Surigao Norte

An alert level two was raised early today, Jan. 27 in the provinces of Surigao del Norte following an incessant rains with strong winds which started Wednesday, Jan. 26. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRR) Chairperson Gov. Sol Matugas, in a radi…

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Surigao Norte gov hands-out cash assistance to sea-mishap victims

Gov. Sol Matugas handed out cash assistance to three fishermen whose pump boat was capsized on the night of Jan. 23, 2011. A report from the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) identified the beneficiaries as Reynaldo Samontina, 40 years old,…

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Surigao Norte awards top real property tax collectors

The provincial government here has awarded the top five municipalities for their significant contributions in the real property collections of the province. In a simple awarding ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 25 during the Provincial Development Council Meeting at the Philippi…

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Barangay officials oppose ‘illegal’ beachside construction in Siargao

Barangay officials in a Siargao town are up in arms over a construction located just a stone’s throw away from the seashore, which they said was spoiling the barangay’s tourism program and violated the law on easement zones. The officials of Barangay Pacifico, San Isidro to…

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180 Nurses kinahanglanon para sa RNHeals Project

180 ka mga nurse ang karon gikinahanglan para sa 2011 RNHeals Project dinhi lamang sa lalawigan sa Surigao del Norte nga pagasugdan sa Pebrero 14, 2011. Kini ang gitaho ni Mr. Emilio Pantejo, ang Provincial Manpower Training Center Officer (PMTC) sa Provincial Capitol pinaa…

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SurSur positibo sa red tide, Surigao Norte dili lang mukumpyansa

Positibo ang Surigao del Sur particular na ang Bislig Bay sa makahilong red tide. Kine binasihan sa Shellfish Bulletin No. 01, series of 2011. Mao kini ang sulod sa usa ka sulat nga gipadala ni Regional Director Nerio G. Casil sa buhatan sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic R…

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New Siargao Division Superintendent assumes office

The Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga has announced the appointment of Teresita Tranquilan as the new superintendent assigned in Siargao. DepEd Caraga Director Dr. Gloria Benigno formally installed Teresita Tranquilan as the newly appointed Officer-in-Charge of Depe…

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DA Sec approves Surigao Norte’s agri rehab plan

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala has approved the P2 Million agriculture rehabilitation project of the provincial government. In his recent visit to Surigao del Norte, Alcala said the said amount will serve as an initial assistance to farmers who were…

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Surigao Norte gov leads blessing of 2 eco-friendly shuttle service

Governor Sol Matugas led recently the blessing of two eco-friendly tricycles (E-trike) to service not just the capitol employees but all Surigaonons, in going to and from the provincial capitol compound. The lady governor said this is to provide convenience to everybody who…

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New investment seen to boost Surigao City

Economic activity is expected to boom further in this fast-growing city in the Caraga Region after a Malaysian business group is eyeing to pour a P5-billion investment here probably within the year. It was learned that this Malaysian business group is on its way to construc…

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Surigao Norte gov’t extends assistance to flood victims

The provincial government here has provided relief assistance to some 80,000 individuals affected by flashfloods on January 1-3, 2011 due to torrential rains. Latest report from the Provincial Social Services Office (PSSO) revealed that five sacks of rice were given by the …

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Surigao Norte DRRMC reports 138 evacuees in Mainit

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) here reported that a total of 138 individuals or 35 families fled their homes when two days of continuous rains caused floods in the municipality of Mainit. Initial report from the chief of the Provincia…

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Continued rains in Dinagat Islands affect 740 families; 3,696 individuals

Continued rains for the past few days have affected 740 families or 3,696 individuals throughout the province. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Deputized Coordinator Rosario Roxas reported that the affected families, mostly from the municip…

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SURNECO, Surigao Water offer 5% off to Surigaonon elderly

Surigaonon elderly can now enjoy the 5% discount of electricity and water bills. Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) Gen. Manager Engr. Danny Escalante, in an interview, said a senior citizen can now avail of 5% discount after the Energy Regulatory Commission (…

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Fisherman reported missing off Surigao City

A local fisherman in Brgy. Mabua this city was reportedly missing since yesterday, Jan. 17 as strong winds and waves brought by the tail end of cold front hit Northern Mindanao. Reports from the Quick Action Response Team (QART) identified the missing fisherman as Rey Benit…

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Alert level 1 up in Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands provinces

Alert level one was raised early today, Jan. 18 in the provinces of Dinagats Islands and Surigao del Norte following a continuous rainfall which started Monday evening, Jan. 17. Vice Gov. Carlos Egay, Jr., in a radio interview, said an alert level one was hoisted upon recom…

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More than usual rain falling in January

HEAVY rains over the weekend, triggered by a cold front and the northeast monsoon, may continue until tomorrow. The weather station recorded 203.5 millimeters of rainfall from Jan. 1 to 16, nearly double the 108.9 millimeters usually recorded this month, said Engr. Oscar Ta…

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For Del Carmen, Mother Nature comes first

The local government unit of Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, has stepped up efforts for environmental protection and conservation as it seeks to carve a niche in adventure tourism. Mayor JR M. Coro believes that environmental sustainability is the linchpin of a successful tour…

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Phivolcs: Quakes jolt Siargao, Surigao Sur areas

At least two quakes were recorded in the Siargao and Surigao areas in Mindanao Sunday night and before dawn Monday, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the first quake measuring magnitude 3.5 was…

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2 Surigaonons, 1 other share P4.79-M Mega lotto jackpot

January 2011 continued its lucky streak for bettors of the on-line lotteries of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) with three more winners sharing the P4.79-million jackpot of Mega Lotto 6/45's draw Friday. Manny Garcia, Publicity and Public Relations Depa…

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PNoy to distribute relief goods to Caraga flood victims

President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the distribution of relief goods in Butuan City on Friday (Jan. 14) and assess what else can be done to assist the victims of floods and landslides. The President is expected to arrive at the Butuan City Airport by noon to personal…

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Mining threatens 4th largest freshwater lake in PH

Mineral explorations and mining activities are threatening the biodiversity of the Philippines’ fourth largest and Mindanao’s second largest freshwater lake, Lake Mainit, which is being shared by the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte. Lake Mainit, located …

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Dapa, Pilar Mayors, 1 other charged with graft

THE Ombudsman yesterday approved the filing of graft charges against three municipal mayors and a barangay chairman from Mindanao for different cases. Ordered charged were Mayors Lucio Tiu Gonzales of Pilar, Surigao del Norte; Peter Payna Ruaya of Dapa, Surigao del Norte; a…

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Mamanwa tribes opposing the MRL mining company

Mindoro Resources Limited (MRL), a Canada-based mining exploration company, will use IFC’s investment for exploration at the Agata nickel project in the Surigao district on Mindanao Island. IFC claimed that it will work with the company to ensure that exploration and any su…

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Surigao City LBC branch robbed

Three armed men on board red single Yamaha brand STX motorcycle held up the LBC Surigao City Branch office past 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, carting away five mobile phones from LBC personnel and customers and Php94,296 cash. The LBC branch office and mini warehouse is locate…

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Caraga PNP to revive probe, search of Surigao City Banker kidnapped two years ago

The new police leadership of Caraga Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Reynaldo S. Rafal today ordered revival of the investigation of the longest kidnapping case in history so far, that of Surigao City Banker Johnson Cuiting who until now after more than two years he was…

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Mild quake rocks Surigao City

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao City at 5:32 p.m. Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The undersea quake occurred 123 kilometers northeast of Surigao City at a shallow depth of 13 kilometers. The Philippines sits on the Pacif…

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Surigao Norte, Surigao City now under state of calamity

Surigao del Norte and Surigao City are now under state of calamity as several towns were hit by floodwaters brought about by the tail-end of a cold front. Gov. Sol Matugas personally asked the provincial board to hold a special session on Thursday so that the provincial gov…

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Gov Ecleo asks SP to declare State of Calamity in Dinagat Islands

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) thru Gov. Glenda Ecleo recommends to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) for the declaration of the province under a state of calamity. PDRRMC Deputized Coordinator and Public Information Officer Rosario R…

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Feature: TMC and partners build new homes for the community

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in partnership with Gawad Kalinga has opened doors to indigent residents of Barangay Taganito, Claver, Surigao del N orte and the IP tribal communities to own new homes. Eighty families of Barangay Taganito can now reside in 40 concrete dup…

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MGB-13 monitors status of mining companies in Surigao Norte

As heavy rains continue to pour in the entire province, the Monitoring Team of Mines and GeoSciences Bureau (MGB-13) has been monitoring round the clock the situation of mining companies operating along the coastal line of Claver town this province. The MGB-13 report said t…

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MGB-13 reports Geohazard situation in Caraga Region

With the continuous rains experienced in the whole province, the Mines and GeoSciences Bureau (MGB-13) reported the Geohazard situation in Caraga Region. In its January 4, 2010 report, the evacuation had been initiated at the cites and municipalities of Butuan City, Surigao…

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