Surigao exec to counter travel advisories by foreign embassies

Angered by what they claim as generalization of travel advisories issued by foreign embassies for its citizens not to travel in troubled areas in Mindanao, a Surigao del Norte provincial board member said they will soon pass a resolution to counter those travel advisories. A…

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PGMA releases P1.05-M employment fund in Surigao del Norte

At least P1.05 million fund from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s employment program was released in Surigao del Norte recently. The money was released through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Patinio-Banban-Fabio (PBF) Self-Employment Assistance (S…

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Philex takes over Anglo stake for $55m

Philex Mining Corp. yesterday said it acquired the 50-percent stake of Anglo American Exploration (Philippines) BV in the Boyongan copper-gold mine in Surigao del Norte for $55 million. Philex vice president for finance Renato Migriño said in a disclosure to the stock exchan…

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Philippine's Edito Alcala Wins Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational In Perfect Barrels

Philippines surfer Edito ‘Peso’ Alcala is the new king of Cloud 9 after defeating the world’s best tube riders to win the prestigious Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational at the remote island of Siargao in the Philippines. Cloud 9, an ultra perfect right hand reef break, lived up…

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Pres'l daughter supports 14th Billabong Surfing Cup

Presidential daughter Luli Arroyo visited Gen. Luna last weekend to show her support to the on-going 14th Siargao International Surfing Competition. In an interview with PIA, Ms. Arroyo said that she has been supporting the international surfing cup for four years. Ms. Arroy…

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Surigao Norte officials pass resolution as counter-measure vs travel advisories

Officials of the provincial government of Surigao del Norte pass resolution asking foreign embassies to be specific in issuing travel advisories in Mindanao. This was learned from Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Melva Garcia during the press conference of the 14th Siargao I…

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Filipino surfer listed among world top surfers

Local surfer from this town is leveled to top surfers in the world. Carlito Nogalo, a local resident of this town, is among the four surfers presented by Billabong International – Southeast Asia to local media in a press conference conducted on Saturday (Sept. 20) at Cabunt…

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Cloud 9 a perfect venue for surfers, says 2007 surfing champ

"This town, particularly Cloud 9 is a perfect venue for surfers", said Wade Goodall, 2007 Siargao International Surfing Cup champion. In a press conference called by the provincial government of Surigao del Norte on Saturday (Sept. 20) at Cabuntog Resort here, Goo…

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Bad conditions hamper Day 1 of Intl Surfing Cup in Siargao

SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte - Winds and weak waves forced organizers delay the first day of the 14th International Surfing Cup in General Luna town's Cloud 9 Sunday. According to some of the surfers, the wind was so strong during their free surf that they could har…

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Suspected NPA rebels burn another Globe tower in Surigao del Norte; P5-M damaged

Suspected New Peoples Army rebels destroyed another telecommunications giant Globe transmission tower at Purok 5, Barangay Alipao, Alegria, Surigao del Norte on Friday evening at about 11:30 p.m., belated report reaching Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Office here. The o…

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14th Siargao int'l surfing cup opens

The 14th Siargao International Surfing Cup dubbed as the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational 2008 officially kicks-off today, September 20, 2008 with 48 confirmed tube riders participated. Countries who participated in the opening ceremony and will compete over the next six days …

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2008 National Surfing Cup winners bared

The national winners of the 2008 Billabong surfing cup were honored during the awarding ceremonies held Thursday (September 18) in this town. As expected, local surfers from this town dominated both in juniors and seniors category where Dionisio Espejon led the seniors cate…

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Surigao City cops recover stolen motorcycle

PNP elements of Surigao City Police Station recovered a reported carnapped single motorcycle (Honda XRM) owned by a certain Mariano Bucong Frollo, 41 years old, married, farmer and resident of Purok-3, Barangay Conception, Cabadbaran City on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 5…

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Surigao Norte coop showcases native products in Siargao

Surfers and visitors of the 14th Siargao International Surfing Cup need not to go far in order to shop for food, souvenirs and things to bring home to their respective homes. The Surigao del Norte Provincial Cooperative Office headed by its OIC chief Gemma Entendez organized…

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48 surfers expected in Cloud 9 for 2008 Billabong Surfing Championship

Some 48 confirmed participants are set to arrive in Gen. Luna, Siargao Island, in this province for the 2008 Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational Surfing Championships that will run on September 20-26, 2008. As reported by billabong.com, leading the charge in the prestigious tour…

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