GMA yacht to convert into a relief and rescue ship

Pesident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wants to convert her personal yacht into a relief and rescue ship of the Philippine Navy. Navy flag officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez yesterday said the President ordered that the ship be used to transport cargo and personnel t…

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I am not running for Congress - Casurra

Surigao City Mayor Pons Casurra stressed yesterday he is definitely not running for Congressman in the next years’ election despite strong endorsements from many sectors. Casurra said he will make formal declarations of political plans this month but running for a congressio…

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Gokongwei wants more than 30 young professionals for RP, China training

Taipan John L. Gokongwei, Jr. is looking for the second batch of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) China Scholars -- more than 30 young and bright Filipinos who will be trained here and in China to be among the country’s future leaders. Last year, Gokongwei and the GBF Chi…

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Cebu Pacific secures Japan nod to remove surcharge; Offers Osaka, Davao, Dipolog, Zamboanga seat sale

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading low-fare airline, has secured the approval of Japan Civil Aviation Board to completely remove surcharges for its Manila-Osaka route. CEB is currently the only airline granted such a leeway, which will result in a fare reduction it…

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Surigao participants attend PDPFP workshop

About 30 participants from the five provinces of Caraga Region attended the Preliminary Planning Workshop for the formulation of the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) on February 26, 2009 at the Luciana Convention Center, Butuan City. During the act…

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Burglars ransack Gov. Barbers’ office in Surigao del Norte capitol

Burglars broke into the office of Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers in the provincial capitol last Monday, but police said the robbers failed to get anything. A report from the Caraga police revealed that the Surigao del Norte Police learned of the incident at 8:…

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184 House endorsers of BNPP bared

A total of 184 lawmakers at the House of Representatives have endorsed the revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant whose names were revealed Wednesday by a civil society group. Of the 184 congressmen, 24 come from the National Capital Region, 75 from Luzon, 40 from Visayas…

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Feature: Discover the enchanted place that is Bucas Grande Island

Socorro or Bucas Grande Island, as known by old folks, is a lone, beautiful island which is part of Siargao, Surigao Del Norte. The island offers a lot of activities and adventures such as mountain-trekking, spelunking and boating along with great views of lagoons and beach…

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PNRC hosts IHL Forum in Surigao City

The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) – Surigao del Norte chapter hosted its Provincial Forum on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) on Tuesday, March 3 at the Surigao City Cultural Center. Atty. Jerry Centro, San Sebastian College law professor gave a comprehensive intr…

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Cebu Pacific flies from Cebu to Siargao today

Low-fare airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) starts its thrice-weekly service from Cebu to Siargao today. The Cebu-Siargao service operates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The flight departs from Cebu at 10:45am and arrives in Siargao at 11:55am. The return flight leaves at 12:1…

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Cebu Pacific flies Siargao

Low-fare airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) will start flying directly from Cebu to Siargao on March 4, providing travelers from the Visayas and Mindanao regions easy access to internationally-renowned surfing sites. The airline will re-open Siargao airport with a thrice weekly serv…

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Report on shooting incident in Surigao City

Victim identified as Welito Sacarez Eduzma, a minor, out of school youth and a resident of P. Reyes Extension, Barangay Taft, Surigao City was shot by a certain Jaime Santesas Guliman, 29 years old, married and a Security Guard of Tactical Expert Security and Protective Ser…

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BFP Caraga observes Fire Prevention Month

“Fire Safety: A Challenge, Concern and Priority for Everybody" goes the theme for Fire Prevention Month this March. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Regional Office 13 spearheaded the yearly observance last Sunday, March 1 with a motorcade along the main streets of…

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Holding on to an Empty Promise

Caraga’s flat-line economic activity has lately been showing signs of life, triggered mainly by mining operations. The Supreme Court’s ruling declaring large-scale mining unconstitutional was like a death sentence to the region, which boasts of a rich history and tradition …

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Advocates to launch all-out war against human trafficking in Northeastern Mindanao

Advocates in Northeastern Mindanao are set to sign a covenant on Monday in Surigao City, declaring an all out-war against human trafficking. Representatives of various organizations from different sectors including faith-based organizations are set to converge in Surigao Ci…

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