Philex, Manila Mining near deal

Philex Mining Corp., a mining company controlled by Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd., said Wednesday it is close to forging a joint venture agreement with Manila Mining Corp. Philex chairman Manuel Pangilinan told reporters that the two companies had finalized the basic c…

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Provincial GADCC holds culmination rites for Women’s Month Celebration

The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte thru the Provincial Gender and Development Coordinating Council (GADCC) will hold a culmination program for the Women’s Month celebration at the Provincial Convention Center, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Governor Sol F. Matugas wi…

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Gob. Sol migahin ug higayon sa mga kababayenhan sa Placer

Ang United Women’s Association sa Placer nagmalampuson sa pagsaulog sa Women’s Month kagahapon, Marso 30, 2011 sa Placer Dome, dinuyugan sa gatusan nga mga kababayenhan sa nagkalain-laing barangay sa Placer. Kini gitambungan sa mga opisyales nga gipanguluhan ni Mayor Monchi…

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Surigao joins nationwide tigil-pasada, LGU prepares contingency plan

Transport group Pinag-Isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) Surigao del Norte Chapter announced today its plan to join the nationwide transport strike on March 31, 2011 against the continued price increases of fuel. PISTON Chairman Joel Albarando said …

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Mindoro receives favorable economic assessment for Agata Nickel Project

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, March 29, 2011 - Mindoro Resources Ltd. (TSXV: MIO; ASX: MDO; Frankfurt: WKN 906167) (Mindoro) is pleased to announce the release of the Agata Nickel Project Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The PEA has been reviewed by independent international con…

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Dinagat wins in new SC flip-flop

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 29, flip-flopped again, this time on the issue of whether or not Dinagat Island is a province. Voting 9 in favor and 6 against, the high court reversed an earlier ruling which declared unconstitutional Republic Act No. 9355, the law that …

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11M Budget proposed for Surigao Norte School Board

The province of Surigao del Norte has allotted P11 million proposed budget for the Provincial Local School Board during the Local School Board meeting held recently at the Governor’s Conference Room, Capitol Compound, Surigao City. The proposed budget is intended for the pe…

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Tigil Pasada set on March 30

PLANONG isagawa ang tigil pasada sa nalalapit na Marso 30 sa Surigao. Ito ang inihayag ni Joel Albarando, ang Chairman ng Pagkakaisa ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) Surigao del Norte Chapter. Tinukoy nito, ang tigil pasada ay buong araw na isasagawa mula 6:00 n…

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Nickel Asia to pay out dividends after profits grew nearly five-fold

MINER NICKEL Asia Corp. reported on Friday a 388% surge in profits to P1.48 billion in 2010, prompting it to declare dividends of 35 centavos per share to be paid out to stock holders on May 9. The net income hike, a turnaround from the profit decline in 2009, was attribute…

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Malaysian Investor Group Visits Surigao City

A group of investors from Malaysia visited the city this weekend to look into various investment prospects in the locality. Led by Mr. Anthony Phong, Managing Director of Malindo Multi-Resources based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Mr. Jimmy Hua, Executive Director of Era-Qu…

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BFP sets Firelympics 2011 in Surigao City

In celebration of the Fire Protection Awareness Month, the Regional Office of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) formally opened the annual Firelympics in Surigao del Norte Provincial Gymnasium on Tuesday. In a phone-patch interview with SFO2 Bomen Lofranco, Chief, Public …

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Surigao Norte intensifies environmental protection

Governor Sol Matugas intensifies its environmental protection campaign by launching the “Kalimpyo, Kahapsay, Surigao” recently at the Luneta Kiosk which was followed immediately by a simultaneous clean up in the main city thorough fares. Provincial Environment Management Of…

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Manila Mining operations in Surigao on track

Manila Mining Corporation's mining commitments in Surigao del Norte province in Mindanao are ongoing as planned, according to the disclosure filed by the company at the Philippine Stock Exchange. Manila Mining assistant corporate secretary Odette A. Javier told regulato…

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Sen. Chiz lauds investor for putting-up first mall in Surigao City

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elated with the Gaisano Capital Corporation’s interest in putting-up a new investment in the city following its formal groundbreaking last week. In a press statement, Escudero thanked and appreciated the confidence of the company for putt…

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Committee approves Surigao public domain bill

After a long wait, the members of the Committee on Natural Resources in the House of Representatives, in its 15th Congress, finally approved House Bill (HB) 1719 – “An Act declaring as agricultural land certain parcels of land of the public domain situated within the city o…

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2 children drown in Bacuag resort

Two elementary students drowned over the weekend while swimming in a beach resort in Surigao del Norte, a police official said Sunday. Chief Inspector Nelly Villagarcia, information officer of the CARAGA regional police, said Marc Zauver Mula and Bryan Villaces, both Grade …

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Butuan City delegation grabs Palarong Pampook crown

Just as expected, Butuan City delegation crowned itself as the region’s premier sporting city by winning the overall title during the awarding ceremonies of the 14th Palarong Pampook on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Provincial Sports Complex here. Butuan City dominated in…

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Gaisano Capital holds groundbreaking rites for first mall in Surigao City

The much-awaited first multi-million Gaisano Capital Surigao Shopping Mall in the city will soon rise after the formal groundbreaking rites successfully held last Thursday, March 17. Top officers from Gaisano Capital Corporation headed by President and CEO Mr. Henry Gaisano…

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Harvard study finds that Filipinos are the world’s most gullible people

According to a study released by the Harvard Institute of Socio-Political Progression (HIS-PP), the Philippines ranks first among the world’s most gullible races. The study involved content analyses of over 500,000 historical documents from 300 different societies. The docu…

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Dinagatnons hold mass protest, ask SC to reconsider Dinagat’s provincehood

Around two thousand Dinagatnons converged at San Jose town on Saturday afternoon, March 12 asking the Supreme Court (SC) justices to reconsider their decision in declaring “constitutional” the law creating the province of Dinagat Islands. Armed with banners and streamers, o…

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Surigao business community divided over ‘mall’

The Surigao business community is apparently torn between welcoming large scale investment and the sentiments of some home-grown establishments. In a breakfast interview with outgoing Surigao Chamber of Commerce president Jake Miranda, who is now the Director and Representa…

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MinDA to put up Caraga area office, the first in Mindanao

This came, upon active consultations with Surigao City’s Jake Miranda, who is now the Director and overall representative of the Mindanao business sector at the same agency. Dir. Miranda, in the spirit of volunteerism will endeavor to establish the office without any cost …

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Kapihan sa Kapitolyo tackles budget priorities, local issues

The Kapihan sa Kapitolyo held on March 13 at the provincial capitol garden opened the topics on budget priorities and local issues in the presence of Budget Secretary Florencio Abad as the resource speaker. The activity was also graced by 1st District Rep. Francisco Matugas…

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Del Carmen website finalist for best gov't portal

The website of the Municipality of Del Carmen has been chosen as one of the five semi-finalists to the top post of “Best eLGU Website” at the prestigious 12th Philippine Web Awards (PWA). The other four are the governments of Sulu province in the Muslim autonomous region, L…

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14th Palarong Pampook opens in Surigao City

The 14th Palarong Pampook finally opened on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Surigao City, with the region’s best and brightest student athletes from all 9 DepED divisions battling it out for pride and glory. The traditional parade of 9 participating delegations from the divisions…

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Livelihood program ni Gob. Matugas gikalipay sa DOLE Caraga Region

Gikalipay ni DOLE Assistant Regional Director Teresita Bonghanoy ang mga programa ni Gobernador Sol Matugas sa lalawigan labi na gayud ang mga programa alang sa mga mangingisda ug mga mag-uuma aron sa pag sustenir sa ilang panginabuhian. Atol sa tigum sa tanang mga mayor …

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Surigaonon named 3rd outstanding Alternative Learning System implementer

Elizabeth Sering-Larase, a Surigaonon, from the DepEd Surigao City Division was recently awarded as the Third Place Winner of the Search for the 2010 Most Outstanding Implementer Award for Alternative Learning System (ALS), a program of the Department of Education that prov…

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Kris no comment na gyud sa lovelife ni James

DI NA buot pang manghilabot o mohatag og komento ni Kris Aquino labot sa report nga si Isabel Oli ang constant date sa iyang estranged husband nga si James Yap. Ni Kris, dili na niya gusto pa nga manghilabot sa life karon sa iyang ex-husband. Niya, ang nag-unang requirement…

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Sandiganbayan orders Rep. Ecleo’s arrest for 3rd time

THE Sandiganbayan, for the third time, ordered the arrest of Dinagat Island Representative Robert Ecleo Jr., after it scrapped the latter's motion. In a resolution, the anti-graft court’s first division junked Ecleo's “very urgent motion for reconsideration” for the…

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House and Lot in Surigao City for SALE P4Million

Classification: For Sale Location: Navalca, Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City Rooms: 5 rooms and 4 bathrooms Floor Area: 150 Lot Area: 186 Condition: New Price: P4Million includes furnitures/appliances (orginal price P5million, the owner now in the US) Contact: Susan +63999351…

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SUNGCOD needs a LOCAL PEACE EXPERT

Position Title : Local Conflict Transformation Expert Duty Station : Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Province Engagement Date : As Soon As Possible Term of employment : Fixed Term of Two to Three ( 2-3 ) years In pursuant to the agreement between the SUNGCOD Incorporated and …

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PNP establishes local tourist police in Surigao

The Philippine National Police (PNP) here recently established its own tourist police to ensure the security of tourists and protect tourism sites in the city. According to PNP City Director PC/Insp. Charlie Cabradilla, the said local tourist police will work at important t…

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