Surigao Norte guv confirms hosting of Miss Universe 2016 photo-shoot swimwear competition in Siargao

By Alex Lopez SURIGAO CITY (Aug. 27)  - The proposal of Surigao del Norte provincial government to host the photo-shoot swimwear competition of the Miss Universe 2016 gained a positive response from the Department of Tourism (DOT). Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas told …

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50 Caraga policemen trained for TOPCOP tourism program

Fifty members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from Caraga Region on Friday, April 15 ended their 3-day special training course for law enforcers that will form the core of Caraga’s Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOP COP) program. The pro…

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Confab underscores role of surfing as tourism boost

The local surfing tourism industry got a big boost as the stakeholders agreed to push for the advancement of the fast-growing water sports in the country and the fastest growing personal sports in the world. The Department of Tourism and the Academy of Surfing Instructors Ph…

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A second straight win for SNNHS in Bonok-bonok Maradjao Karadjao Festival

Defending champion Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS) once again proved its supremacy as they shown their artistic moves and colorful rendition of the 22nd Bonok-bonok Festival as they won for two straight years in a breath-taking performance held at Surigao del …

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Tilaw sa Pagkaong Surigaonon Food Festival opens on Sunday

Tourists will once again be treated to the city’s purely unique tasting dishes when the Tilaw sa Pagkaong Surigaonon (A Taste of the Surigaonon Food) Food Festival officially opens on Sunday, August 29 at the Luneta Park. The event is a regular feature prior to the celebra…

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PACAP exhibitor adjudged best booth in Calagan Festival trade fair

The display booth of the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) assisted-local producer "Karaga Pasalubong" bested other exhibitors throughout the region in the Best Booth contest in the weeklong Calagan Festival Trade Fair recently held at the…

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