Barbers' libel suit vs Newsbreak settled

A politician and his sons’ libel suit against Newsbreak over the magazine’s report on their unexplained wealth has been settled. Both sides have agreed to a compromise. The libel suit, filed by the late Senator Robert Barbers and his sons, Lyndon, Ace, and Dean, versus Gemma…

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Surigao Norte farmers get fertilizer aid

A total of 500 boxes of Free Grow Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer were recently distributed to the farmers of the different municipalities in this province. The distribution was part of Gov. Robert Ace Barbers’ Fertilizer Assistance Program to the local farmers as well as the nati…

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Report on attempted robbery in Surigao City

On March 6, 2009 around 2:15 in the morning at corner Narciso and Burgos Street Barangay Washington, Surigao City, a certain Marlon Ayag, 18 years old, single, out of school youth, a native of Purok-3 Barangay Kamanggahan, Bato, Leyte and presently residing at P. Reyes Exte…

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Nat’l awareness campaign on realities of International migration and Intermarriages set in Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands

The Commission on Filipinos and Overseas (CFO) will conduct its annual Community Education (CEP) with its theme “Pangingibang bansa: Handa ka na ba?” in this province and in Dinagat Islands from March 8 to 18, 2009. The CEP will be undertaken in the areas of Surigao City on …

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CebuPac offers P188 domestic; P1,488 international seat sale

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a seat sale from all its hubs – Cebu, Clark, Davao and Manila – starting March 10 to 13, 2009, to keep travel affordable in these challenging times. The promotional seat sale is valid for travel from April 1 to July 31, 2009. Domestic fares ar…

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Town exec readies cash counterpart for Kalahi-CIDSS projects

Loreto, Agusan del Sur Mayor Romeo Magadan in a statement recently said he is setting aside P1million cash counterpart even without the assurance that his municipality will be chosen in there will be KALAHI-CIDSS part 2. The town executive, lately approved a resolution sign…

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Mamanwas lift barricade at Taganito mines; tribe to meet March 12 to settle internal conflict

The Mamanwa tribe has lifted the barricade at the entrance of the production site of the Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in Claver, Surigao del Norte and chieftains are preparing a general assembly on March 12 to settle an internal conflict over who should benefit from th…

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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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