DOH identifies 27 training hospitals for NARS project in Caraga

The Department of Health (DOH)-Caraga Region has identified 27 training hospitals region-wide for the beneficiaries of the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS) project. During the first quarterly meeting of the Regional Development Council-Social Development Committee (RD…

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DOLE launches NARS in Caraga

Aimed at providing local employment as well as sustain the demand of overseas workers abroad, particularly the Filipino nurses, the government recently launched NARS or Nurses Assigned in Rural Service. Following this, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Caraga wil…

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KALAHI – Kalayaan Project continues

In 2005, 65 Barangays in Caraga were identified as priorities for the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Para sa Kalayaan Barangays Program (KBP). Under this program, twenty nine (29) of the first batch of implementation were completed in 2007 consisting of 13 potable …

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“Food Supplements do not cure any disease”, says BFAD

BUTUAN CITY (16 March 2009) – The Bureau of Foods and Drugs (BFAD) of the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga Regional Office warns public that “food supplements do not cure any disease” during the consultative meeting with food supplement manufacturers, distributors and adve…

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DSWD's Tindahan Natin Project assisted 34,827 families in Surigao Norte

Some 34, 827 families have benefited from the Tindahan Natin outlets established throughout the province. Latest report from the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO) revealed that it has already set up around 206 outlets provincewide. The Tindahan Natin …

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SEA-K program benefits 785 Surigaonons

The Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program currently implemented in the province has changed the lives of less fortunate Surigaonons thru micro-enterprise. According to Mrs. Rosemarie Catelo, Provincial Social Welfare Officer of the province, the said program i…

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Quake hits parts of Northeastern Mindanao

An earthquake hit parts of Northeastern Mindanao Sunday afternoon, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. The tremor was recorded 3:54 p.m. at Magnitude 4.7. Its epicenter was located 70 kilometers northeast of Surigao City or at 10.05 degrees North, 12…

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Presidente Arroyo ug 30 ka Kongresista kauban ang Ambassador sa Canada, Italy ug uban pa mubisita sa ipahigayon nga game fishing tournament

Nalipay ug daku si Kongresista Francisco ‘Lalo’ Matugas sa iyang pagkuyog-kuyog kay Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa gawas nasud kauban niya ang mga kongresista sa mga nagkalain-laing probinsya sa nasud ug mga miyembro sa gabinete. Matud pa sa Kongresista matag abot nil…

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Prov’l Veterinary Office mopahigayon sa ilang Anti-Rabies Campaign agig pagselebrar sa Rabies Awareness Month

Agig pagselebrar sa Rabies Awareness Month, ang Provincial Veterinary Office hugtanong mopatuman sa Provincial Dog and Rabies Control Ordinance aron sa paghatag ub bili sa seguridad ug proteksiyon sa tibuok katawhan sa probinsya. Mopahigayon ug usa ka Anti-Rabies Campaign a…

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Erap Estrada to visit Surigao City Today

Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada is set to visit Surigao City today, March 13 to continue his nationwide goodwill tour called "Lakbay Pasasalamat." Margeux Salcedo, Estrada's spokesperson, the "Lakbay Pasasalamat" is Estrada's way of thank…

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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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