Controversy on Villa Corito concrete fence, Ombudsman cleared Casurra, Geotina, et al on raps

The Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao has dismissed the criminal charge filed by complainants Atty. Jerry Centro and Dominador Deluvio against former City Mayor Pons Casurra, former City Engineer Maria Geotina and private respondents Zenon Eupena, Claro Luis Garcia, Inigo Lo…

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Nitoy’s BOSS Party: A crack in the wall of Padajon Surigao?

Approximately 100 days into office, City Mayor Ernesto “Nitoy” Matugas appears likely to be taking himself out from the shell of political party Padajon Surigao and aggressively organized his own group BOSS (Baruganan Oportunidad Serbisyong Surigaonon) despite the raising…

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Dick Gordon Visits Surigao City

The former senator of the Republic of the Philippines Richard “Dick” Gordon, now the Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine National Red Cross arrived Surigao City Airport at about 09:00 O’clock in the morning of December 2, 2010. Gordon’s visit was welcomed by heads and…

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NEWS ANALYSIS… Sol-Nitoy: One term officials says observers, Casurra-Barbers group still intact…

The new political order in the province of Surigao del Norte whose leadership being branded as “Ang Bag-ong Surigao” or “The New Surigao” appears likely to be not so strong as what their political mouthpiece are telling. Setting aside the two-termer 2nd district solon Cong.…

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Special Elections for Dinagat & Siargao? Political re-alignment looms…

Political leaders of two separate provinces of Dinagat and Surigao del Norte is now wrangled halfway on the possibility of a “Special Elections”, following Supreme Court’s decision declaring R.A. 9355 or an Act creating the province of Dinagat Islands as unconstitutional. I…

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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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