Surigao City Hosts 14th CARAGA BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Surigao City, Surigao del Norte - The City and Provincial Government of Surigao, and the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be hosting this year’s 14th CARAGA BUSINESS CONFERENCE on November 28, 2008 a…

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PNP Caraga commended for peaceful "Undas"

Police Chief Superintendent Jaime Eloreta Milla, Regional Director, Police Regional Office 13 commended his officers and men for the peaceful and meaningful celebration of All Saints' and All Souls' Day in November 1-2 this year. General Milla also emphasized the st…

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World Food 2008 unites agricultural workers in Caraga

The Department of Agriculture RFU 13 together with its LGU counterparts and attached agencies once again celebrated World Food Week last October 20-24 with this year's theme "World Food Security: The Challenges of Climate Change and Bio-energy. The week-long celebr…

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Programa ni Gov. Barbers sa mga Binilanggo pinakauna sa Nasud

Mapagarbuhon ang mga inmates sa Provincial Jail sa gihatag ni Gov. Ace Barbers nga proyekto diin maoy pinakauna kini sa tibuok nasud matud pa sa Regional Director sa DOST nga si Dir. Lyndo Villacorta. Atol sa pag-inagurar sa MRF o ang Material Recovery Facility ni Gov. Barbe…

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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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