Column: Wave of Expectations "Jaywalker"

By: Natz Corbeta, Editor/Publisher, Karaga News Central Readers of this column may ask why I chose the title “Jaywalker” where it is known and associated with late legendary writer Art Borjal, when during his time, he once used this piece of title in his column. Not being to…

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Confab underscores role of surfing as tourism boost

The local surfing tourism industry got a big boost as the stakeholders agreed to push for the advancement of the fast-growing water sports in the country and the fastest growing personal sports in the world. The Department of Tourism and the Academy of Surfing Instructors Ph…

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Mayor Nitoy doubles reward for arrest of suspect who stabbed his political analyst

City Mayor Ernesto Matugas has doubled the cash reward from P50,000 to P100,000 for any information leading to the arrest of a man who stabbed his political analyst and acting City Administrator Balgamelo Cabiling Ma. Ma, 59 years old, married, was stabbed using an improvise…

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New SSCT prexy assumes post today

Dr. Gloria Gemparo has formally assumed into office as the new president of Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) today, December 1, replacing Dr. Virginia Akiate who is currently the CHED Caraga Director. Prior to the post, Dr. Gemparo served as the Assistant Schools …

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Report on stabbing incident in Mat-i

One Welijado Avisado Fabio Jr, 53 years old, married, farmer and resident of P-9, Sitio Hubasan, Brgy Mat-I, Surigao City was stabbed to death by one Noel Apole Estampa, alias'Wewe", 29 years old, married, farmer, native of Mayag, Sison, Surigao del Norte and prese…

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Justice sought for death of Abadiez

Close relatives, friends and even acquaintances of nursing student Rosalyn Abadiez, who died on Nov. 9 at a local hospital here, are now seeking justice and wanted to know the truth behind her untimely demise. SPO1 Rodolfo Gabisay, chief of Intelligence and Investigation of …

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Joint efforts mulled for development

The new leadership of the Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) is eyeing a public-private partnership (PPP) for massive development in Mindanao. The PBMLP is aspiring to forge PPPs on entrepreneurship, infrastructure, environmental protection, education…

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MGB-13 praises TMC's Hulagway photo and art exhibit

A photo and art exhibit dubbed as'Hulagway' of Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) drew praises and accolades from the guests and officials of the Mines and GeoSciences Bureau (MGB-13) during its launching held at the TMC mine site, Claver town on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2…

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Rep. Ecleo misses trial anew

DINAGAT Island Rep. Ruben Ecleo Jr. skipped the parricide trial against him yesterday, citing health reasons. Lawyer Orlando Sala-tandre, who represented Ecleo, said his client was advised by his doctor to rest because of his heart ailment. The Philippine Benevolent Missionar…

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Gob. Matugas mihatag ug kagahuman sa 8 ka lungsod nga mangolekta sa bayranan sa Sand and Gravel Quarry Operation

Gipatawag bag-uhay palamang sulod sa Governor's Conference room ni Gobernor Sol Matugas ang otso (8) ka mga Mayoris na gilangkuban sa lungsod nan San Francisco, Claver, Mainit, Malimono, Gigaquit, Alegria, Sison, og Bacuag kauban sila Bise Gobernador Arturo Carlos Egay …

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Bag-ong Presidente sa Surigao State College of Technology natudlo na

Sa gihimo nga election sa mga opisyales sa Board of Trustees sa Surigao State College of Techology (SSCT) didto sa CHED Central Office, niadtong Martes, Nobyembre 23, nagmadaugon si Dr. Gloria Gemparo batok nila Dr. Aida Tobes nga taga-Samar, Dr. Jocelyn Medina ug Dr, Webst…

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Filipino-Norwegian conglomerate to explore, mine Deuterium gas deposits in Surigao

A Filipino-Norwegian conglomerate who formed exploration and mining firm, Siargao Island Mining Development Corporation have already expressed to explore and mine huge Deuterium gas deposit in Siargao Island that will based in the coastal town of Pilar. "The conglomera…

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Matugases start work to give Surigao tourism a big boost

Siargao Island, long touted as the country's surfing capital, with big barreling waves and lush greeneries, is repositioning itself as Mindanao's premier tourism destination of choice. With the new direction in mind, Siargao Island's municipalities and its jump …

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TMC to launch ‘Hulagway’ exhibit on Thursday

A photo and art exhibit billed as ‘Hulagway’ (cebuano word for moods and images), will be launched on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) Minesite in Brgy. Taganito, Claver this province. According to TMC Community Relations Officer Chatty Ga…

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Stabbing injures Surigao Mayor’s political analyst

A political analyst of City Mayor Ernesto Matugas was seriously injured in a stabbing incident Monday evening, Nov. 22 in front of his residence at the corner Roxas and Gonzales streets this city, according to Police Station Chief PC/Insp. Charlie Cabradilla. The victim was …

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