Siargaonon women surfers dominate Pilipinas Surfing Nationals in Baler

Three Siargaonon women surfers went victorious during the Pilipinas Surfing Nationals  Leg 2 in Baler, Aurora recently. Nilbie Blancada (Champion), Jolina Longos (1st Runner-up), and Shiela Mae Arjona (3rd Runner-up) were the winners of the recent Women’s Open Shortboard Com…

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Gov. Sol Matugas botante na sa syudad

SURIGAO CITY, Marso 10 - Botante na sa syudad si Surigao del Norte gobernador Sol Matugas. Basi sa report ni Roberto "Jun" Parada, ang usa sa mga tigpamaba sa probinsya, pormal ng gibalhin  ni Gob. Sol ang iyang rehistro gikan sa Brgy. Poblacion 3 sa  Gen. Luna, S…

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Gituohang lider sa pagpamaligya og shabu sa isla sa Siargao dakpan sa Butuan

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Drug operation sa Gen. Luna nagmalampuson, suspek sikop

By  Ed Mapayo GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte - Natapos na ang adlaw sa pagpamaligya og druga sa usa ka suspek human nasikop sa kapulisan sa alas 12:30 ang takna sa kaadlawon, Agusto 14, 2016 sa Barangay 4, lungsod sa General Luna. Ang suspek nailhan sa pangalan Junrel Gerarc…

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Siargao's pride Philmar Alipayo wins West Sumbawa Pro 2016

INDONESIA - Philmar Alipayo from Gen. Luna, Siargao Island got the top prize after winning in the recently concluded West Sumbawa Pro 2016 surfing competition in Sekongkang, West Sumbawa, Indonesia. Alipayo received   Rp 20 million (approximately $1,600 USD) in prize money. A…

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Dynamite fishermen kill 22 rare whales

By Danilo V. Adorador III, Inquirer.net SURIGAO CITY  – Dynamite fishing continues to destroy not only corals but also rare sea creatures off the world-famous surfing destination of Siargao Island, killing at least 22 rare dwarf sperm whales and 21 dolphins over the weekend. …

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Siargao's surfing competition ends with a grand party

By Nelson C. Bagaforo GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- After a week-long competition, surfers from 11 countries and tourists from all over the world, including the Philippines, were treated to a night of fun and entertainment, courtesy of San Miguel Beer, the country's…

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SC lambasts Surigao judge for unauthorized travel

By  Arianne Caryl N. Casas THE Supreme Court (SC) warned a judge from Surigao del Norte province for proceeding with his travel abroad without the required travel authority from the Office of the Court Administration (OCA). In a six-page decision promulgated on July 18 and p…

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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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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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DPWH assures tourists of reliable access road Siargao surfing site

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Siargao District Engineer Salvador E. Montil, Jr. has ordered the removal of illegal structures along the General Luna (GL) - Catangnan road, which leads to the surfing site in the municipality of General Luna so as not to dela…

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GL is venue for 2013 Asean Games for Surfing

In another distinctive international sports gathering, the town of General Luna which is tagged as the ”Surfing Capital of Asia” is the future venue of the first ever surfing event for the Asean Games which is set to be held on 2013. Mayor Jaime Rusillon said he already ha…

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Missing South Korean national found dead in Siargao Island; suicide note found

Police in General Luna town in Siargao Island found the missing South Korean national already dead Thursday afternoon, belated report from Surigao del Norte Provincial Police based in Surigao City said. Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Director Senior Supt. Emmanuel Tale…

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Four quakes hit Surigao City today says Phivolcs

At least four earthquakes, the most powerful measuring magnitude 4.1, rocked the area of Surigao City in Mindanao shortly after noon on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) said the quakes were tectonic in origin. No damage or aftershoc…

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Night Surfing Countdown in Siargao

The 10 x 1000 watt lights that were purchased in China 3 months ago have finally arrived at the Cloud Nine Night Surfing Headquarters in Siargao after being held up in Manila Airport by Philippine Customs. The lights and cables are being installed in the tower 24/7 due to e…

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Magnitude-5.1 quake hits Surigao Norte towns

A predawn quake measuring magnitude 5.1 jolted residents of the Surigao area in Mindanao Friday, but state seismologists said there was no expected casualty or damage. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was recorded at 4:03 a.m.…

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Surigao Norte towns pilot sites for climate change-resilient communities

Three towns, namely General Luna, Del Carmen and Dapa in Surigao del Norte are among the eight municipalities chosen as pilot sites for developing models of climate change-resilient communities in agricultural and forested areas. A DENR press release said that this four-pro…

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4 Filipinos face off in Siargao Int'l Surfing Cup finals

The echoes of the time buzzer ended Tuesday morning for the last heat of this year’s Siargao International Surfing Cup in Cloud 9, General Luna. Of the 36 competing surfers who joined this year’s longest running surfing competition, only 4 finalists qualified for the last ro…

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RP's surfing capital Siargao holds int'l tourney

It’s the time of the year again when locals and tourists find another reason to converge on the beach and watch some of the most awesome stunts executed by the world’s best surfers. A total of 36 top surfers from 8 countries are competing in this year’s 16th Siargao Internat…

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12th Siargao National Surfing Cup Winners!

After days of intense competition the results are as follows: source: Philippine Surfing Federation

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