Surigao City: Caraga’s child-friendly city for 2008

The City of Surigao was pronounced, once again, as a regional winner in the Search for the Presidential Awards for Child-Friendly City 2008, after having rendered exceptional services to advance the interests of the children. This was disclosed by the search’s regional awar…

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Surigao City wins 2nd runner-up in literacy awards

Surigao City was adjudged second runner-up in the Local Government Unit category in the National Literacy Awards 2008 held on September 19 at Baguio City. The Surigao City team proudly received the award with Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra. The team was composed by staff of the D…

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HRET resolves 17 out of 38 election cases, includes Romarate vs Barbers

Seventeen of the 38 election cases filed against members of the House of Representatives in connection with the May, 2007 elections have been resolved by the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET). Supreme Court Justice Consuelo Ynares Santiago, HRET chairperson…

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NAPC gathers 90 microfinance clients in Surigao Norte

The National Anti Poverty Commission (NAPC) in partnership with the People's Credit and Financial Corporation (PCFC) successfully gathered 90 microfinance clients, micro-entrepreneurs, academes, and representatives of community-based organizations including local leader…

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10 injured in grenade blast in Claver town in Surigao del Norte

At least persons, five of them minors, were seriously wounded when a grenade thrown at them exploded right at the waiting shed where the victims were holding drinking session in Sitio Capangdan, Barangay Urbiztondo, Claver, Surigao del Norte Tuesday evening. Belated reports …

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Surigao Norte joins "Clean-up the World" drive

The provincial government of Surigao del Norte successfully staged a one-day province-wide clean up drive dubbed as "Clean Up Surigao… Clean Up the World" just recently with the theme "Start Today… Save Tomorrow. Clean Up Our Climate." The activity aimed…

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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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