Alert level 2 declared in Surigao Norte

An alert level two was raised early today, Jan. 27 in the provinces of Surigao del Norte following an incessant rains with strong winds which started Wednesday, Jan. 26. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRR) Chairperson Gov. Sol Matugas, in a radi…

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Surigao Norte gov hands-out cash assistance to sea-mishap victims

Gov. Sol Matugas handed out cash assistance to three fishermen whose pump boat was capsized on the night of Jan. 23, 2011. A report from the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) identified the beneficiaries as Reynaldo Samontina, 40 years old,…

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Surigao Norte awards top real property tax collectors

The provincial government here has awarded the top five municipalities for their significant contributions in the real property collections of the province. In a simple awarding ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 25 during the Provincial Development Council Meeting at the Philippi…

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Barangay officials oppose ‘illegal’ beachside construction in Siargao

Barangay officials in a Siargao town are up in arms over a construction located just a stone’s throw away from the seashore, which they said was spoiling the barangay’s tourism program and violated the law on easement zones. The officials of Barangay Pacifico, San Isidro to…

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180 Nurses kinahanglanon para sa RNHeals Project

180 ka mga nurse ang karon gikinahanglan para sa 2011 RNHeals Project dinhi lamang sa lalawigan sa Surigao del Norte nga pagasugdan sa Pebrero 14, 2011. Kini ang gitaho ni Mr. Emilio Pantejo, ang Provincial Manpower Training Center Officer (PMTC) sa Provincial Capitol pinaa…

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SurSur positibo sa red tide, Surigao Norte dili lang mukumpyansa

Positibo ang Surigao del Sur particular na ang Bislig Bay sa makahilong red tide. Kine binasihan sa Shellfish Bulletin No. 01, series of 2011. Mao kini ang sulod sa usa ka sulat nga gipadala ni Regional Director Nerio G. Casil sa buhatan sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic R…

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New Siargao Division Superintendent assumes office

The Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga has announced the appointment of Teresita Tranquilan as the new superintendent assigned in Siargao. DepEd Caraga Director Dr. Gloria Benigno formally installed Teresita Tranquilan as the newly appointed Officer-in-Charge of Depe…

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DA Sec approves Surigao Norte’s agri rehab plan

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala has approved the P2 Million agriculture rehabilitation project of the provincial government. In his recent visit to Surigao del Norte, Alcala said the said amount will serve as an initial assistance to farmers who were…

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Surigao Norte gov leads blessing of 2 eco-friendly shuttle service

Governor Sol Matugas led recently the blessing of two eco-friendly tricycles (E-trike) to service not just the capitol employees but all Surigaonons, in going to and from the provincial capitol compound. The lady governor said this is to provide convenience to everybody who…

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New investment seen to boost Surigao City

Economic activity is expected to boom further in this fast-growing city in the Caraga Region after a Malaysian business group is eyeing to pour a P5-billion investment here probably within the year. It was learned that this Malaysian business group is on its way to construc…

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Surigao Norte gov’t extends assistance to flood victims

The provincial government here has provided relief assistance to some 80,000 individuals affected by flashfloods on January 1-3, 2011 due to torrential rains. Latest report from the Provincial Social Services Office (PSSO) revealed that five sacks of rice were given by the …

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Surigao Norte DRRMC reports 138 evacuees in Mainit

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) here reported that a total of 138 individuals or 35 families fled their homes when two days of continuous rains caused floods in the municipality of Mainit. Initial report from the chief of the Provincia…

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Continued rains in Dinagat Islands affect 740 families; 3,696 individuals

Continued rains for the past few days have affected 740 families or 3,696 individuals throughout the province. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Deputized Coordinator Rosario Roxas reported that the affected families, mostly from the municip…

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SURNECO, Surigao Water offer 5% off to Surigaonon elderly

Surigaonon elderly can now enjoy the 5% discount of electricity and water bills. Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) Gen. Manager Engr. Danny Escalante, in an interview, said a senior citizen can now avail of 5% discount after the Energy Regulatory Commission (…

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Fisherman reported missing off Surigao City

A local fisherman in Brgy. Mabua this city was reportedly missing since yesterday, Jan. 17 as strong winds and waves brought by the tail end of cold front hit Northern Mindanao. Reports from the Quick Action Response Team (QART) identified the missing fisherman as Rey Benit…

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