Ecleo appeal on graft convictions junked

The Sandiganbayan First Division has upheld for the second time its October 13, 2006 verdict convicting former San Jose, Surigao del Norte mayor Ruben Ecleo Jr. in three counts of graft concerning alleged fraudulent payments to a private contractor for construction projects…

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3,000 LGU leaders, teachers set to converge for 1st Siargao Summit

At least 3,000 local government officials in the region, including village leaders, teachers and other officials of various line agencies of the government are scheduled to troop to the paradise island of Siargao to attend the 1st Siargao Local Governance and Education Summ…

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828 dynamite sticks, connectors intercepted in a Surigao ferry port

Government authorities intercepted at least 828 sticks of dynamite and 3.6 meters of connector about to be loaded Friday evening at Lipata Ferry Terminal in Lipata, Surigao City, according to a flash report reaching the regional command of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13)…

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P320 M Surigao del Norte Sports Complex is set to be inaugurated on Aug. 31

A state-of-the art and modern P320 million Surigao del Norte Sport Complex is set to be inaugurated on Aug. 31. The 3,000-capacity Surigao del Norte Sports Complex is complete with amenities for national sports competition. It has also a modern gymnasium and other local and n…

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‘Face to Phase’… with Ai Ai and Gov. Ecleo

The musical extravaganza billed as “Face to Phase” promises to be an exciting one as it features comedienne and film actress Ai Ai de las Alas, dubbed “Concert Comedy Queen,” and Dinagat Islands’ Governor Jade Ecleo, who is likewise an accomplished performer, having been a …

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PGMA confers award to Brgy. Washington as outstanding lupong tagapamayapa

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led Wednesday, Aug. 12 the conferment of awards on the 2008 outstanding barangay dispute-mediator councils or lupong tagapamayapa for exemplary performance in promoting peace, harmony and solidarity in their areas of responsibility. The Lup…

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Surigao City hosts 3rd PPA-DOJ Execon

Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) Administrator Ismael J. Herradura along with the regional directors and assistant regional directors conducted its 3rd Executive Conference (ExeCon) meeting on August 11, 2009 at Hotel Tavern Surigao, Surigao City. The agenda of th…

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Gov. Ace Barbers mipadayag sa pagbukas sa bag-ong Provincial Gym

Malipayon ug madasigon nga gipadayag ni Gov. Ace Barbers ang pagbukas sa dugay ng gikahinaman sa mga Surigaonon nga Prov’l. Gymnasium karong Agosto 31, 2009 atol sa selebrasyon sa Charter Day sa dakbayan sa Surigao. Gipangandaman na karon sa probinsya ang mamahimo nga kalihu…

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PMA accepts applicants for entrance exam

The Philippine Military Academy is once again calling on our country's young, able-bodied, and intelligent men and women to be part of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE) is scheduled on August 30…

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New Police Director installed in Caraga

Deputy Chief for Administration, PDDG Geary Lingan Barias personally graced recently the turn-over of Command ceremony for the new Caraga Regional Director - PCSUPT Lino De Guzman Calingasan assumed office replacing PCSUPT Jaime Eloreta Milla, who was designated as Director…

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Report on traffic accident in Brgy. San Roque, Surigao City

On August 6, 2009 at 12:00 noon, one Yamaha STX single motorcycle with plate no. KS 3090 driven by Rolando Gonzales Ravelo while traveling at Purok-4, San Roque, Surigao City bumped another single motorcycle Kawasaki Bajaj with plate no. LN 3666 driven by Jan Bryan Orillane…

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DOH Caraga chief calls on public to be cautious

Director Leonita Gorgolon of the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga calls on the public, especially the students to be cautious and to properly observe quarantine measures of the government, during a press conference recently. “The public, especially the students should unde…

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Graft charges against Cong. Matugas junked

THE SANDIGANBAYAN has junked graft charges against an incumbent congressman and seven others on alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies worth P3.28 million. In a 51-page resolution promulgated on Aug. 4 and penned by Associate Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, the court…

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Feature: Make exercise a hard habit to break

How you live your life is reflected in your habits, attitude and character. It is said that you only need seven consecutive days to build a habit. Good habits benefit not only your life but also your body. Making a habit of having a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a good,…

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Report on illegal logging in Tubod

On July 29, 2009 at 2:20 in the afternoon, PNP elements of Tubod Municipal Police Station received information from concerned citizen informing them that there were assorted sawn lumbers at Barangay Motorpool, Tubod, Surigao del Norte. Thereafter, personnel of Tubod Municipa…

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