A magnitude 3.3 earthquake jolted Surigao City yesterday but did not cause damage or injuries, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Phivolcs the earthquake struck at 9:42 in the morning and was centered some 31 kilometers sout…
Korean investors eye coal-fired power plant in Surigao City
Korean investors have expressed interest to build a coal-fired power plant in this city, Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas said. In a press conference recently held at the city hall, Matugas said he recently met the investors in Manila and they told him they plan to put up a coal-fi…
Surigao Norte to set fixed rates for transport, other services catering to tourists
Complaints that operators of public transport and other services are charging unjust rates local and foreign tourists visiting Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao del Norte, have prompted the provincial government to come up with fixed rates for these services. The P…
12th Siargao National Surfing Cup opens on Friday
The much awaited national surfing event in the country will finally kick-off at Cloud 9, Gen. Luna in Siargao Island this province on Friday, September 17, 2010. Gov. Sol Matugas said that around 86 confirmed local surfing enthusiasts all over the country will compete over …
RP a major metals producer soon
The Philippines can achieve a mining country status earlier than 2013 in the face of surging world metal prices, the Chamber of Mines said Tuesday. “It’s not a remote idea. With metal prices climbing at record rates, especially gold, the country may be able to trim down our …
Chinese to pursue Surigao nickel project
CHINA’S JINCHUAN Group Ltd. has renewed its interest to pursue a proposal to invest as much as $1.5 billion in the rehabilitation of the Nonoc nickel mines in Surigao province, according to an industry official. Benjamin Philip Romualdez, president of the Chamber of Mines of…
Firm makes first nickel ore shipment from Dinagat Island
ORIENTAL VISION Mining Philippines Corp., an associate of publicly listed NiHao Minerals International Corp., completed its first shipment of nickel ore last Aug. 9, the firm said in a statement yesterday. The miner sold approximately 54,000 wet metric tons of nickel ore wit…
$21-M tuna cannery plant to rise in Surigao City
The economic activity in this city is expected to get a big boost after an American and Japanese business partnership is set to construct a $21-million tuna cannery plant here, city officials said recently. It was learned that Crystal Corporation will release an initial amo…
A second straight win for SNNHS in Bonok-bonok Maradjao Karadjao Festival
Defending champion Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS) once again proved its supremacy as they shown their artistic moves and colorful rendition of the 22nd Bonok-bonok Festival as they won for two straight years in a breath-taking performance held at Surigao del …
Ecleo shown pics of wife’s remains; It’s not my wife, cult leader insists to court
The body found stuffed inside a garbage bag in a ravine in Dalaguete town, Cebu wasn't his wife, cult leader Ruben Ecleo claimed in a court hearing yesterday afternoon. Ecleo, supreme master of the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (PBMA), was shown the phot…
Tilaw sa Pagkaong Surigaonon Food Festival opens on Sunday
Tourists will once again be treated to the city’s purely unique tasting dishes when the Tilaw sa Pagkaong Surigaonon (A Taste of the Surigaonon Food) Food Festival officially opens on Sunday, August 29 at the Luneta Park. The event is a regular feature prior to the celebra…
Surigao fire victims cry foul in relief distribution
Victims of the fire that his this city over the weekend are complaining of alleged unfair distribution of relief goods. The fire at P. Reyes Extension in Barangay Taft last Saturday, which claimed the life of a 68-year-old woman, was reported to be the worst to hit the city …
Surigao Norte gov, city dad respond to fire victims' cry for help
The provincial government of Surigao del Norte and the city government here through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) provided immediate relief assistance to 360 families affected by the huge fire that hit the streets of P. Reyes and Nueva Saturday even…
Sen. Pia Cayetano wants expanded breastfeeding promotion law implemented
Senator Pia S. Cayetano called on heads of government offices and private employers to comply with a new law that allows breastfeeding employees to take time off during work hours to pump and store their milk, which they could later take home to feed their infant. Signed in…
1 dead, 200 houses razed in Surigao City fire
A 68-eight-year-old woman died in Saturday night’s fire that also gutted more than 200 houses in Barangay Taft, the worst fire incident here in a decade. Police Chief Inspector Charlie Cabradilla said at least 360 families have been rendered homeless while Surigao City Fire…
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