A 5.5-magnitude quake hit Caraga Region again late on Wednesday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor struck the island of Mindanao at 9:48 pm (1348 GMT), at a depth of 59km, the US Geological Survey said. It was felt in Bu…
ZestAir flies to Sandakan thrice a week, resumes flight to Surigao
Zest Air has resumed the Zamboanga-Sandakan (Malaysia) route, flying there thrice weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The route was suspended in April last year under Asian Spirit and resumed on October 16 under Zest Air, the Mindanao Economic Developmen…
Quake hits Butuan, Surigao
An earthquake rocked Butuan and Surigao cities Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology-Surigao reported. The tremor struck at 6:28 a.m. and was felt at Intensity 3 in Butuan City and Surigao City. Phivolcs-Surigao Head Daphne Agonia said the…
District 2 mayors endorse Sol Matugas-Jun Egay tandem
A strong alliance of municipal mayors from the second congressional district of the province are strongly endorsing the political tandem of Dr. Sol Matugas and Prov’l. Board Member Carlos Egay, Jr. as Partido Padajon Surigao’s bets for governor and vice-governor, respective…
Gov. Ace Barbers mohatag na usab ug kahigayunan nga makatrabaho ang mga katawhang Surigaonong walay trabaho
Ang kasamtangang pangagamhanan sa probinsya ubos sa pagdumala ni Gov. Robert Ace Barbers, inabagan sa Public Employment Services Office (PESO) sa probinsya, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), POEA ug ang TESDA mohatag na usab ug laing higayon nga makatrabaho ang pip…
Surigao trade incentives seen to attract investors
Economic boom is expected to continue as more investors, both foreign and domestic, are coming in due to the business holidays extended to investments made in Surigao City. “Aside from mining business, fishing and agriculture, investors are also eyeing on tourism industry,” …
Cebu Pacific increases frequency to Surigao – Cebu route; reduces frequency to Siargao - Cebu
To extend its trademark low fares to more Surigaonons in the city, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will soon increase its frequency to Surigao City – Cebu route. Starting January 13, 2010, CEB’s flight from Cebu to Surigao currently four times weekly will become five times weekly while f…
Surigao City PESO Conducts Jobs Fair
58 job applicants were immediately hired and another 957 await employers’ interviews as a result of the recently concluded Jobs Fair/Job Bridging activity held last October 28-29, 2009 at the Surigao City Auditorium.38 more job hopefuls are being line-up for future vacancie…
KALAHI-KBP Completes Another Milestone in Surigao City
The Kapit-Bisig laban sa Kahirapan (KALAHI) Para sa Kalayaan Barangays Program (KBP) continues to provide selected barangays in the city with the much-needed basic infrastructure facilities. The recently concluded turn-over ceremony of the newly-renovated Health Center and t…
DOT-Caraga to host 1st students and tourism stakeholders’ nat’l convention
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Caraga Regional Office has partnered with One Corporate Grand Tours, Inc. in hosting the first students and tourism stakeholders’ national convention on November 16-19, 2009 in one of the local hotels here. In a written statement sent to PIA …
Mindanao tourism body calls for new packages
The newly formed Mindanao Tourism Council is concerned over the dearth of new travel packages offered by Mindanao tour operators that could attract travelers even from within the island. Dindo T. Ilagan, council chairman, said new attractions are needed with the global econo…
Philippines targets $2.5 billion geothermal development
The Philippine government aims to approve contracts to explore and develop the country's massive geothermal energy resources, which could attract more than $2.5 billion in private investment, an official said. The Philippines, the world's second-largest developer of …
Sam finds feet on Cloud 9
AFTER an exhausting year on the WQS tour surfing poor quality waves, Queenscliff’s Sam Page was on a mission to find an event that would focus more on natural ability. So when the opportunity came up to compete at a venue that is regarded as one of the most perfect, barrell…
A memorable birthday concert at Dinagat Islands
The recent birthday celebration of Gov. Jade Ecleo was not only memorable but also an affair to be reckoned with, cherished and remembered. The day also marked the unveiling of the 24-Hour Power in Dinagat Islands, giving the residents electricity round the clock. This is n…
Siargao beaches: Among the best beaches in the region
‘Discovery’, the in-flight entertainment guide on Cathay Pacific, in its October issue cover page titled ‘Cool Asia 2009’, describes itself as the “guide to the best of the region”. In the listing under best beaches is “Paradise Found: Siargao beach Philippines and Unawatu…
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