Mindanao bank to open more branches, ATMs in 2009

The widest banking network in Mindanao is set to open five new branches and activate 30 ATM machines next year in selected areas of the island. One Network Bank (ONB) president Alex V. Buenaventura said they want to grow with Mindanao and will continue to expand in the next …

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Cong. Romarate sponsors Surgical Mission to Alegriahanons

The whole day of October 18, 2008 was the first surgical mission sponsored by Congressman Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr. to the constituents in cooperation of the Local Government Unit of Alegria, Surigao del Norte headed by Hon. Mayor Dominador G. Esma, Jr. Said activity was a…

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Photo Release: Vice Mayor Cocoy says LGU-Surigao City is serious in eliminating illiteracy

Surigao City Vice Mayor Rico Sering said that they are serious in eliminating illiteracy in their area and added that they are allocating P12-M for the local school board for the salaries of teachers in the city, He said this during the 2008 Regional Literacy Awards held in…

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2008 MOFYA winners in Caraga bared

Winners of the 2008 Search for Model Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Family of the Year Award (MOFYA) were finally revealed in a simple yet meaningful awarding ceremony held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in one of the local convention centers here, graced by Overseas Workers …

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PNP Caraga, andam na sa kalag-kalag

Preparado na ang ginsakpan sa kapulisan sa entero rehiyon sa Caraga kini subay na usab sa umaabot nga Todos Los Santos og All Souls Day. Kini ang giluwatang pamahayag ni Police Col Nestor Fajura ang Chief Operation Officer sa PRO-13. Sumala sa opisyal nga aduna na silay gi-a…

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Wounded dolphin found in Surigao del Norte waters dies

Local fishermen found a wounded dolphin near the coastline in Pilar, Surigao del Norte. The dolphin was found wounded in its nose, body and tail. Annie Penera, Pilar town’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO)-designate said the wounds could have bee…

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Tribes denounce wanton violations of mining, IPRA laws

More than 30 Mamanwa tribal leaders accused on Tuesday mining firms operating within their ancestral domain areas in Claver, Surigao del Norte of blatantly violating their rights and environment under Mining Act of 1995 and the Indigenous People Rights Act or IPRA law. The …

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Feature: It’s a long ride to Siargao—but surf and sun beckon

SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte—The thrill starts as early as four in the morning when the first swell from the Pacific crashes against the reefs of Siargao. At this ungodly time, surf worshippers flock the white-sand beaches of General Luna to ride the famous Cloud 9 wav…

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Local officials spearhead anti-illegal fishing drive in Surigao del Norte

Local government unit officials have spearheaded anti-illegal fishing drive in an effort to preserve the fish sanctuary in the northeastern tip sea-line in the region, particularly in the “paradise island” of Dapa, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. Surigao del Norte solon …

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Surigao del Norte mayors thank DENR for active participation at PGMA caravan

The Mayors of four towns in Surigao del Norte have expressed their sincere thanks to DENR Secretary Lito Atienza for the participation of the agency in the recently concluded People's Government Mobile Action -Caravan in that province. Mayors Carlos Egay, Sr. of Gigagui…

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Surigao officials commemorate Battle of Surigao Strait

SURIGAO CITY -- The City Government of Surigao on Saturday commemorated the 64th anniversary of the “Battle of Surigao Strait”. The “battle” took place on October 25, 1944 at the strait that connects the Bohol Sea with Leyte Gulf. The city government launched a memorial servi…

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Economic boom seen in Surigao, Japanese firm invests $ 1.7 B in mining project

Economic boom is seen in Surigao del Norte province as a big Japanese firm decided to form a US$ 1.7 billion joint venture with a local mining firm in Taganito town, this was learned yesterday. The Sumitomo Metal Mining Ltd. (SMML) has decided to form a new joint venture to …

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Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands police arrest wanted persons

On Wednesday (October 22) around 8:00 in the morning at Purok-3, Barangay Cuarenta, San Jose, Dinagat Islands, PNP elements of San Jose Municipal Police Station led by PINSP Dionelle Edep Brannon apprehended the suspect identified as Candelario Tampuyan Laurente, 70 years o…

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Dapa, Surigao Norte officials arrest illegal fishing suspect

On Wednesday (October 22) at around 10:00 in the evening at the Seawaters of Sitio Hono, Barangay Consolacion, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Hon Peter Boy Ruaya, Municipal Mayor of Dapa, Surigao del Norte together with Hon Dionesio P Ruaya, ABC President and company apprehended …

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Surigao Chamber Wins Prestigious Award at the 34th Philippine Business Conference

The Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI) was adjudged the Most Outstanding Chamber in Mindanao for 2008. The award was given by no less than Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, during the concluding plenary of the 34th Philippine Business Con…

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