Siargaonon surfing sensation to compete in int’l tilts

By Roel N. Catoto GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- In tip-top shape, Filipina surfing sensation Nilbie Blancada is preparing herself to compete for upcoming international competitions this year and the following year in other parts of the world.  After she successfully capture…

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Feature: Count on Me for Green Economy

By Mary Joessa G. Ajoc   “Let’s all be members of the crew, rather than passengers of the ship”.   At my young age, I counted myself before as a believer of anti-mining. I had seen miners as monsters with picks, shovels, drills and big equipment to tear our Earth and destro…

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Chamber of Mines backs suspension of Chinese nickel miner

By Othel V. Campos MANILA - The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines has backed the decision of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to suspend the operations of a nickel miner in Surigao del Norte for causing excessive siltation along the shoreline of Claver town. The group said…

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Farmers picket Surigao’s City Hall, demand amendment to copra trading ordinance

By Vanessa Almeda SURIGAO CITY - Protesters marched towards City Hall Monday morning to demand the mayor’s  intervention on the amendment of a copra trading ordinance while also asking him to act on the reported militarization of upland barangays. Nemesio Borja, chair of the …

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Top 5 Delicacies from Surigao

Top Five Delicacies from Surigao  By Ann Joy Perez Surigao is the capital of Surigao del Norte province. Known as the “City of Island Adventures,” this region boasts of 17 panoramic islands adorned by pristine beaches, breathtaking caves, rock formations, mangrove forests, an…

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DA allots P67M for Siargao agrofishery projects

The Department of Agriculture is allotting an initial P67 million to bankroll several agricultural and fishery infrastructure projects in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, to transform it into a sufficient producer of rice, white corn, other staple crops, vegetables, and …

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IMMEDIATE HIRING - J. Cacayan Roofing Specialist (July 18, 2012)

J. CACAYAN ROOFING SPECIALIST #174 Km. 1, Rizal St., Surigao City Cel. # 0920-4257654 * 0917-8538721 WANTED One (1) ACCOUNTANT Qualification: Female 23 to 30 years old Accounting graduate with experience Willing to accept bigger responsibilities We offer above minimum salary …

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Urgent Need: Mining Cashier - Cagdianao Mining Corp.

MINE CASHIER Minimum Qualifications: At least graduate of BS Accountancy or any related course Male or Female Should have at least 2 years' experience in cash operations gained in other mining companies With excellent analytical skills in cash flow management Willing to…

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Immediate Hiring - Parkway Hotel (July 16, 2012)

A new hotel to open soon in Surigao City is looking for individuals who are honest, dedicated, ambitious and ready to face the challenges ahead in the ever increasing professional needs in the hospitality industry. We are looking for the following individuals who are willi…

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PMO obtains TRO vs Surigao City gov’t sale of national government properties

The Court of Appeals (CA) in Cagayan de Oro City has prevented the city government of Surigao from selling government properties in Nonoc Island, Surigao City Monday. In a statement, Department of Finance’s (DOF) Privatization Management Office (PMO) said it has obtained a …

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Councilor warns Surigao mayor on public auction of nickel plant’s scraps

By Vanessa Almeda SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews/15 July) — A lawyer-councilor has warned  the city government against its planned auction of a mothballed nickel refinery plant on Monday which can result to a legal imbroglio in the future. Councilor Jose V. Begil, Jr.,  chair of the…

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DA chief to visit Surigao Norte anew

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, July 11 -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala will arrive today, July 11 in Surigao City for a three-day visit in the province.  Provincial agriculturist Gromyko Geraldino said upon arrival at the Surigao City Airport, Alcala along wit…

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Caraga mining firms commit to P-Noy’s nat’l greening program

By Vanessa Almeda Mining companies in the region have committed to join the national greening program of the Aquino government with the signing of a memorandum of agreement wherein their employees, officials and the host communities will plant at least 10 trees for every ind…

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Commentary: Pupil's attitude towards his lesson and moral values

By JOSE C. ESPINILE First, we go to school in order to learn. And it is expected that teachers give assignments, projects, research and reports so that aside from the learnings they have imparted inside the classroom, we will also learn from our own efforts. Many students fin…

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Dinagat, Surigao Norte ports up for rehab: DOTC allots P93.8M to improve sea ports

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has allotted P93.8 million to improve several ports in the country in anticipation of increased commercial shipping activities.  In a statement posted on its website, Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar R…

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Barbers eyes running for senator

The Nationalista Party has been invited by the Liberal Party and the United Nationalist Alliance to coalesce with them in next year’s Senatorial elections, NP member and former Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers, said recently. Barbers, who was in Bacolod City recently, ho…

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