100,000 cavans of rice arrive in Caraga

At least 100,000 cavans of rice imported by the National Food Authority (NFA) arrived in Mindanao to ease the problems caused by a recent rice price hike in the region. Radio reports bared that the 100,000 cavans meant for the Caraga region arrived on board two vessels from …

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Sec. Andaya leads Independence Day rites in Surigao City

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Rolando Andaya, Jr. today (June 12) led the 110th celebration of Philippine Independence Day in front of the City Hall here. Andaya's party arrived at the city at 7 a.m. to formally start the simultaneous observance of…

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Sec. Andaya bares P262-M share for Caraga LGU

Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya bares today (June 12) the release of funds of the national wealth from minerals and forestry resources amounting to Php262 Million throughout Caraga Region. In his speech during the 110th Independence Celebration in Surigao City, Sec. Andaya …

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Caraga solons secure health insurance for Surigao poor

A neophyte law maker that has a prolific relentless heart for genuine public service. Barely a year in his post, 2nd District Congressman of Surigao del Norte, Hon. Guillermo Romarate, Jr., has his cup hands full of development projects for his constituents. One of his urge…

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Surigao Norte joins nationwide celebration of Kidney Month

The entire province of Surigao del Norte joins with the rest of the provinces all over the country in celebrating June as National Kidney Month. Carrying the theme, "25 Taong Pangunguna sa Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Bato ng Sambayanang Pilipino," this year'…

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50 tons of copper ores seized from small-scale miners in Surigao del Norte

Police operatives from the Malimono, Surigao del Norte police office who received information from Barangay officials of Barangay Masgad in said municipality confiscated recently some fifty tons of copper ores in Sitio Maybog, Barangay Masgad, Malimono, Surigao del Norte. Ma…

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7 artista kasama sa pinagpipilian ng Lakas sa 2010 polls

Pitong artista ang kasama sa pinagpipilian ng Lakas-CMD na ilalaban sa 2010 senatorial race, batay sa ipinalabas na “long list" ni Speaker Prospero Nograles nitong Martes. Sa pahayag, tiyak na umanong makakasama sa 12-man senate slate ng Lakas ang mga reelectionist sena…

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4.7 – MAGNITUDE QUAKE ROCKS N.MINDANAO

A 4.7. magnitude earthquake was felt in Northern Mindanao Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) said. The Philvocs branch in Surigao City recorded the earthquake at 2.56 p.m. The quake’s epicenter was located 19 kilometers no…

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Lake Mainit threatened by more mining activities: Company to work in tandem with small miners

CONCERNED residents of Mainit, Surigao del Norte including those working in Manila and abroad are mounting a growing protest against the move of a big mining company to help small-scale miners form cooperatives as they expressed alarm this will cause more environmental degr…

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Surigao City Cultural Center opens for business

Surigao City (May 29) -- Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra led recently the opening of the newly constructed 400-seater Surigao City Cultural Center, together with city officials, department heads and employees, in a short blessing and inauguration ceremony celebrated by Fr. Perfect…

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Intensity 4 quake hits Surigao

MANILA -- A magnitude 4 earthquake hit the capital of Surigao province Monday night. No damage was reported. Renato Solidum, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology director, said the epicenter of the tremor was traced 47 kilometers northwest of Surigao del Sur…

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PGMA emphasizes infra development in Dinagat; orders DPWH to construct San Jose-Basilisa road

Basilisa, Dinagat Islands (April 17) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her speech during her visit to Basilisa town to inaugurate the P22.1 million Tag-iho bridge emphasized infrastructure development in the newly created province of Dinagat Islands, "what you ne…

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Surigao Norte execs vow support to PGMA

The provincial government here, under the leadership of Governor Robert Ace Barbers vowed strong support to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during her visit Friday, March 28, to deliver social services to the poorest of the poor in Malimono town. Governor Barbers proudly …

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Pres. Arroyo delivers social services in Surigao Norte

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivered today social services to the poorest of the poor people during her visit in Malimono, Surigao del Norte in order to fulfill her commitment in fighting poverty. On board the presidential helicopter, the President arrived minutes ahe…

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PGMA vows support to Malimono bridges’ rehab

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways thru Presidential Management Staff Secretary Cerge Remonde for the rehabilitation of two bridges in Malimono, Surigao del Norte during her visitation to the municipality today. Accordin…

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