Surigao Norte to declare state of calamity

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has endorsed a resolution requesting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) to declare the province under state of calamity. During the urgent meeting which was called and presided by PDRRMC Vice-Chair and Vi…

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Massive flooding hits Caraga region

It’s been three days now when the world welcomed year 2011 and while other regions in the country are still celebrating the coming of the “year of the rabbit,” some areas in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are experiencing massive floodings and even landslides, and Caraga …

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Portion of Dinagat Islands experienced minor landslides, PDCC official says

Province of Dinagat Island Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) Officer Ms. Rosario Roxas today said in an interview with a local radio station here that there are already areas in the province that were already affected with minor landslides. As of press time, R…

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Flooding forces class suspension in Surigao City

Floods and heavy rains forced the suspension of classes in Surigao City on Monday. A report on dzXL radio said several families from San Juan, Washington and Rizal villages have been evacuated to safer ground since Sunday night. The report quoted residents as saying the flo…

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1,509 persons evacuated in Caraga region due to flooding; landslide warning issued

Some 1,509 persons fled their homes due rising of floodwaters in the Municipality of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and Surigao City, initial official report from government and private rescue teams including their respective disaster councils and social welfare offices. In …

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Caraga region feared of flashfloods, landslides due to continuous rains

After celebrating the new year where reports from PNP revealed that the whole region welcomed 2011 generally peaceful, continuous rainfall feared officials and residents in northern part of Caraga Region particularly the province of Surigao del Norte. According to report, t…

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NGO optimistic Surigao City Gov’t will be friendly to eco-friendly E-Trike in 2011

Officials and members of pro-environment Islas Ecology Development Advocacy or ISDA Foundation is hopeful that finally the Surigao City Government will issue franchise and friendly this time to eco-friendly E-Trike or electric powered Tricycle next year. This developed aft…

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Surigao del Norte targets P600-M tax collection on mining by next year

While military claimed New People’s Army was planning to increase revolutionary tax collection in mining by 2011, Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Folcadilla Matugas claimed she too wanted to intensify tax collection on mining from P150-M this year to P600-M by next year 2011…

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Surigao City joins nationwide Rizal Day rites

The City of Surigao will join the nationwide commemoration of the 114th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero, in front of the city hall tomorrow, December 30. This year's commemorative event carries the theme: "Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan…

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Missing South Korean national found dead in Siargao Island; suicide note found

Police in General Luna town in Siargao Island found the missing South Korean national already dead Thursday afternoon, belated report from Surigao del Norte Provincial Police based in Surigao City said. Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Director Senior Supt. Emmanuel Tale…

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DOH: Firecrackers victims down by 21%

The Department of Health regional office records a decline of firecrackers-related injuries by 21% as of last years, compared to the same period the other year. DOH-Center for Health Development Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Gerna Manatad presented their data during a press c…

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Sealing of muzzles conducted in Surigao Norte

The sealing and marking of muzzles issued to all PNP personnel in Surigao del Norte was successfully conducted Monday morning, December 20 at the parade ground of the PNP Police Provincial Office here. The ceremonial sealing was personally conducted by PNP Provincial Direct…

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Surigaonon business leader named to Minda

A business leader of Surigao City, a small third class city in at the northeastern tip of Mindanao has been named by President Benigno S. Aquino III as the representative of all businessmen at the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Johann Jake Miranda, 36 years old, i…

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Four quakes hit Surigao City today says Phivolcs

At least four earthquakes, the most powerful measuring magnitude 4.1, rocked the area of Surigao City in Mindanao shortly after noon on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) said the quakes were tectonic in origin. No damage or aftershoc…

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Night Surfing Countdown in Siargao

The 10 x 1000 watt lights that were purchased in China 3 months ago have finally arrived at the Cloud Nine Night Surfing Headquarters in Siargao after being held up in Manila Airport by Philippine Customs. The lights and cables are being installed in the tower 24/7 due to e…

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