DA turns over P2.5 million worth of checks to 9 POs

Turnover of checks worth P2.5Million marked the launching of a program by the Department of Agriculture- Rural Field Unit XIII. Nine people’s organizations received the check as beneficiaries of the Mindanao Rural Development Program - Community Fund for Agricultural Develo…

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Gov. Sol hands-over 1M cash assistance to Placer Women’s Org

Gov. Sol Matugas personally handed-over P1Million cash assistance to the United Women’s Association (UWA) for the establishment of a Women’s Center during a culmination program of the Women’s Month Celebration held recently at Placer Dome, Placer, Surigao del Norte. UWA Pre…

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City Health Office leads fight against TB

As part of TB Day celebration, the City Health Office (CHO) together with the Center for Health and Development (CHD) Caraga successfully conducted a forum entitled “On the move against Tuberculosis” on March 31, 2011 at the City Cultural Center this city. During the forum,…

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Comelec upholds poll victory of Cong. Romarate

The Second Division of the Commission On Election dismissed for lack of merit the petition filed by losing NP congressional bet in the last May 2010 elections, former Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Cassura to nullify election results by the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC)…

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Dinagat officials praise SC ruling

Officials and residents of Dinagat Islands expressed jubilation over the decision of the Supreme Court reversing as constitutional the law creating the province. The officials in this group of islands in Northeastern Mindanao are hoping that the recent decision of the highe…

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Alert level 1 up in Surigao

Alert level one was raised early today, April 1 in the city following continuous rains which started Thursday evening, March 31, 2011 brought about by a low pressure area. In a radio interview, acting Mayor Kent Yuipco, said an alert level one was hoisted through the City D…

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Philex, Manila Mining near deal

Philex Mining Corp., a mining company controlled by Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd., said Wednesday it is close to forging a joint venture agreement with Manila Mining Corp. Philex chairman Manuel Pangilinan told reporters that the two companies had finalized the basic c…

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Provincial GADCC holds culmination rites for Women’s Month Celebration

The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte thru the Provincial Gender and Development Coordinating Council (GADCC) will hold a culmination program for the Women’s Month celebration at the Provincial Convention Center, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Governor Sol F. Matugas wi…

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Gob. Sol migahin ug higayon sa mga kababayenhan sa Placer

Ang United Women’s Association sa Placer nagmalampuson sa pagsaulog sa Women’s Month kagahapon, Marso 30, 2011 sa Placer Dome, dinuyugan sa gatusan nga mga kababayenhan sa nagkalain-laing barangay sa Placer. Kini gitambungan sa mga opisyales nga gipanguluhan ni Mayor Monchi…

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Surigao joins nationwide tigil-pasada, LGU prepares contingency plan

Transport group Pinag-Isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) Surigao del Norte Chapter announced today its plan to join the nationwide transport strike on March 31, 2011 against the continued price increases of fuel. PISTON Chairman Joel Albarando said …

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Mindoro receives favorable economic assessment for Agata Nickel Project

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, March 29, 2011 - Mindoro Resources Ltd. (TSXV: MIO; ASX: MDO; Frankfurt: WKN 906167) (Mindoro) is pleased to announce the release of the Agata Nickel Project Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The PEA has been reviewed by independent international con…

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Dinagat wins in new SC flip-flop

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 29, flip-flopped again, this time on the issue of whether or not Dinagat Island is a province. Voting 9 in favor and 6 against, the high court reversed an earlier ruling which declared unconstitutional Republic Act No. 9355, the law that …

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11M Budget proposed for Surigao Norte School Board

The province of Surigao del Norte has allotted P11 million proposed budget for the Provincial Local School Board during the Local School Board meeting held recently at the Governor’s Conference Room, Capitol Compound, Surigao City. The proposed budget is intended for the pe…

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Tigil Pasada set on March 30

PLANONG isagawa ang tigil pasada sa nalalapit na Marso 30 sa Surigao. Ito ang inihayag ni Joel Albarando, ang Chairman ng Pagkakaisa ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) Surigao del Norte Chapter. Tinukoy nito, ang tigil pasada ay buong araw na isasagawa mula 6:00 n…

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Nickel Asia to pay out dividends after profits grew nearly five-fold

MINER NICKEL Asia Corp. reported on Friday a 388% surge in profits to P1.48 billion in 2010, prompting it to declare dividends of 35 centavos per share to be paid out to stock holders on May 9. The net income hike, a turnaround from the profit decline in 2009, was attribute…

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