Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano Saturday said that the Caraga Region is now among the tourist destinations in the country, citing surfing and fishing in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, and the various marine and coastal attractions in the provin…
Redeeming comparisons
Suppose this province were a country unto itself. How would this “province-imagined-country” stack up if compared with actual nations in what really matters: better lives of its citizens? Metro Manilans would find themselves wedged between Lebanese and Peruvians, says “Phili…
Air Philippines arrives Surigao four months late
Low Cost Carrier Air Philippines arrived late in Surigao but still on time for the summer period in the western world as it will start daily service instead of 4 times a week schedule originally slated in March this July 1st. The airline founded in 1995, will substitute PAL …
PNP Surigao City arrests wanted person
On June 12, 2009 around 4:00 in the afternoon at the vicinity of Mercury Drug Store of Rizal Street, Surigao City where one Armando Masaya Marmito, 48 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Tag-abaca, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands was apprehended by joint elements from B…
Report on illegal gambling in Magsaysay, Placer
On June 15, 2009 at 11:00 in the morning at Barangay Magsaysay, Placer, Surigao del Norte, a certain Efren Tiu Cruzado, 19 years old, single and a resident of the above-mentioned place was apprehended by elements of Placer Municipal Police Station led by PSI Alejandro Galid…
Matugas and other 15 solons, kin with Arroyo in Japan, Brazil
Sixteen congressmen, their wives and daughters will join President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's 11-day official visit to Japan and Brazil, one of the lawmakers said. Surigao Del Norte Representative Francisco Matugas listed down the names of lawmakers who will travel with t…
Viewpoint : Thresholds
Charter change is not “the threshold at which all other hopes begin.” Life is. Nor is a politics-gutted constitution the more telling indicator of national advance or setback. Life expectancy is. Today, Filipinos with the longest life spans are in La Union province, says the…
Miner set to explore Surigao nickel site
CANADIAN MINDORO Resources, Ltd. will start exploring its gold, copper and nickel mine in northern Mindanao in the third quarter, a company official said in a report to officials of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) late last week. The miner will spend $300,000-$500,000…
Environmentalists to Nograles: stop fooling the people, Charter Change is anti-Filipino and anti-environment
Panalipdan-Southern Mindanao, a broad alliance of environmentalists and peoples’ organizations, criticized House Speaker Prospero Nograles for pushing for charter change which seeks to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of Philippine natural resources. Nograles is the autho…
War vs corruption, poverty, illiteracy and injustice call of Independence day observance in Surigao Norte
In a short but meaningful observance of the 111th Independence Day celebration here in the city, local officials called on the people to waged war against corruption, poverty, illiteracy and injustice. Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Casurra in his short message emphasized the wa…
Surigao City joins in nationwide celebration of 111th Independence Day
The city of Surigao joins today, June 12 with the rest of the cities and provinces all over the country in the observance of the 111th Independence Day Celebration with the theme “Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan Tungo sa Kalayaan.” At exactly 7:00 o'clock in the m…
Siargao on Cebu aviation firm’s tour list
A Cebu-based aviation company has partnered with the Department of Tourism to provide aerial tours for those who want an alternative way of exploring Siargao island in the Caraga region. Kenneth Madrid, executive vice president for sales and marketing of Aviatour, said the p…
Air Philippines flies in Surigao City starting July 1
Air Philippines, in its bid to be the leading low cost carrier in the country, expands its domestic network, this time to the surfing capital of the Philippines, Surigao del Norte. Starting July 1, 2009 , Air Philippines flies Manila to Surigao City daily, with an introducto…
DOH-Caraga suspends daily presscon on A(H1N1) to avoid panic to public
The Department of Health (DOH), Caraga Regional Office suspended its regular press briefing to local media on the updates of A(H1N1) to avoid panic to public. According to DOH Regional Director Dr. Leonita Gorgolon, the holding of press conferences only added fear and panic …
DepEd Secretary to visit Caraga Region next week
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Jesli Lapus is set to visit Caraga Region to inaugurate the LAPUS School Buildings on June 19-20, 2009. Sec. Lapus will arrive on June 19 via Butuan City, he will have a luncheon meeting at Dottie’s Place with the administrators of B…
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