On or about 161014H June 10, a Filipino seaman 2nd Officer James Vilmon A Napago of M/T Aquarius Voyager of Nassau registry called CGS Surigao thru cellphone informing that one (1) of their ship’s crew 2nd Officer Cyrus Behram Aga an Indian National was sick of fever and ne…
Folks file suit vs mining companies, DENR execs
Around 200 residents of Barangay Anislagan in Placer town, Surigao del Norte recently marched to court in Surigao City to file a case that an environment watchdog said would put to test case the New Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases. The villagers, organized as the …
Test case on new high court rule for environment issues filed in Surigao City
Surigao City - An environmental case was filed here Tuesday, June 22 under new rules approved by the Supreme Court that took effect last April. The Anislagan Bantay Kalikasan Task Force (ABAKATAF), aided by the Legal Rights Center-Kasama sa Kalikasan (LRC-KsK), filed an inju…
Romarate declares all out war vs. illegal activities
For his second mandate as a legislator, reelected Congressman Guillermo “Jun” Romarate, Jr. (2nd District, Surigao del Norte) will strongly campaign against the rampant proliferation of illegal activities in the city and province of Surigao del Norte. This was the message he…
AirPhil Express Launches PHP 499 Sale in Surigao-Manila route
Airphil Express has released an Express Sale on all its routes* beginning today until June 27, 2010. Fly to any of the airline’s 21 destinations between July 1 - 30, 2010 for as low as Php499! Fly directly from Manila to Bacolod, Busuanga, Cagayan De Oro, Calbayog, Catarman,…
Rep. Romarate calls for unity
Amidst disunity and political divisiveness brought about by the recent election, reelected Congressman Guillermo “Jun” Romarate Jr., made an appeal to all his political opponents to bring back the old camaraderie and friendship they used to enjoy. In a recent press briefing,…
Dynamite blast cuts off fisherman’s arms
A local fisherman was rushed to a hospital after being caught with a dynamite blast that ripped and cut off his arms. The incident happened at the seawaters off Brgy. Union in Dapa, Surigao del Norte. The victim was identified by local folks as a certain Benjie Dumanjog, a r…
Regional People’s Hour succesfully held in Surigao
The Regional People’s Hour is a banner program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources aimed at bringing the agency closer to the people. This initiative is very timely and entirely unique since for a long time government processes has been always known to be…
Villar still richest House member, Cong. Ecleo in Top 8
Las Piñas Representative Cynthia Villar, wife of defeated presidential candidate Senator Manuel Villar, remains the richest member of the House of Representatives, but is no longer a billionaire unlike last year, as her networth dropped to P947.8 million, according to the St…
Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational Surfing Cup 2010 Siargao Island
The Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational surfing cup on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, is the most eagerly awaited surfing event in Asia – mainly because of the uniqueness of the Cloud 9 break but the idyllic tropical island location, combined with the laid-back Siargao Islan…
1,284 4Ps beneficiaries of Taganaan, Surigao del Norte receive cash cards
The government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that is being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed the 4Ps cash cards to 1,284 beneficiaries of Taganaan, Surigao del Norte on June 9, 2010. Luz California, 47, and …
Cebu Pacific starts Manila-Surigao today
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will launch its maiden flight direct from Manila to Surigao today, June 17, 2010. This route from Manila is a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday service, using CEB’s ATR-72 aircraft. The flight leaves Manila at 07:15am, and arrives in Surigao at 9:15am. The …
Etrike starts running in Surigao
The eco-friendly electric tricycle of Etrike started running in this city. With the growing concern over noise and air pollution, the city government on Wednesday encouraged transportation owners to use this eco-friendly electric tricycle. The Etrike runs 80 kilometers in jus…
Environment chief set to meet Caraga folk in Surigao City “People’s Hour”
Environment Secretary Horacio C. Ramos is expected to hold a “one-on-one” dialog with the different clients of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the “Peoples Hour” on Wednesday, June 16, at the Surigao City Cultural Center in Surigao City. “Se…
Chinese team tagging copper, nickel-rich areas
A team of Chinese geochemical surveyors will start mapping out copper and nickel-rich zones which is expected to further stir interest in Philippine mining. Mines and Geosciences Bureau Director Edwin Domingo said the results of the study can be used as data for exploration…
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