Mining firm cries foul over gov't suspension of Surigao operation

PACIFIC NICKEL Philippines, Inc. (PNPI), a subsidiary of Philnico Industrial Corp. on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the government's sudden move to suspend its operations in a mineral reservation in Surigao del Norte countering claims of the government that it…

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NPA confirms burning of ex-Mayor's heavy equipment

Umamin na ang isang grupo ng mga rebelde na sila ang responsable sa pagpasok, panunog ng mga heavy equipment at pagkumpiska sa iilang lisensiyadong baril ni dating Mayor Chary Mangacop ng Placer, Surigao del Norte kamakailan. Sa isang email na ipinaabot ng isang Ruby Guerra…

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AFP, PNP to pursue perpetrators of the recent bomb scare in Surigao City

4th Infantry Division Commander MGen. Victor Felix vowed to pursue the perpetrators of the recent bomb scare in Surigao City. “We will look after the perpetrators of the said incident together with the Surigao PNP. Dapat lang na managot ang mga NPA (New People's Army) n…

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Sandiganbayan to seize P2.8M from Cong. Ruben Ecleo

THE Sandiganbayan is poised to pounce on the pieces of property of Rep. Ruben Ecleo Jr. of Dinagat Island in a move to transfer his wealth under the name of the state. Sandiganbayan spokesman Renato Bocar on Thursday said that the anti-graft court was set to seize the asset…

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Armed men raided compound of former Placer Mayor, torched heavy equipment

More than 30 unidentified armed men raided the compound of former Placer Mayor Charry Mangacop on Wednesday, May 25 in Km. 8, Brgy. Bonifacio, Surigao City, said a report from PNP-Surigao City. It was around 7 pm--while the former mayor together with his wife, Luzviminda Sa…

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Surigao City napili’ng murepresentar sa rehiyon sa nat’l vermiculture contest

Ang Surigao City maoy napili nga mo representar sa Vermi-culture Contest sa entiro Caraga Region ubos na sa pagdumala ni Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas ni’ng dakbayan. Sumala pa ni Mr. Cris Jubay ang Composting In-charge sa City Agriculture Office kini usa ka nationwide contest d…

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Four people rescued from capsized boat in Surigao City

Four people were rescued after a twin engine boat capsized off Hikdop Island in Surigao City while travelling towards San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI) yesterday morning, May 24. PDI Information Officer Rosario Roxas said that at around 9 o'clock in the mornin…

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Mayor Nitoy defers demolition of stalls in Surigao market

City Mayor Ernesto Matugas has granted the request of the 52-stall owners to defer the demolition of their stalls in front of the city central public market, City Vice Mayor Danilo Menor said yesterday, May 19. Menor said the affected parties were supposed to be transferred…

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Quake jolts Dinagat Islands, Surigao City

A 4.5- magnitude earthquake hit Surigao City in Surigao del Norte and the province of Dinagat Islands on Saturday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday. According to Antonio Madrio of Phivolcs Surigao, the quake struck 24 ki…

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Probe on Philnico mining firm sought

The Department of Finance has urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to look at the operations of Philnico Industrial Corp. (PIC), which has been conducting mining activities in a mineral reservation in Surigao City. In a letter to Environment Secr…

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SME Negosyo Caravan set in Surigao City

The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (RUMEPP) will be conducting a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Negosyo Caravan on May 30-31, 2011 at the City Cultural Center, Surigao City. The Caravan intends to enhance the compe…

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Briefing sa Eskolaran nan Probinsya ipahigayon

Ang Eskolaran sa probinsya sa Surigao del Norte mopahigayon na usab ug briefing alang niadtong gustong mamahimong scholar sa probinsya. Ang briefing sa mainland gihimo niadtong Mayo 13, 2011 ala-una sa hapon didto sa Provincial Convetion Center ug sa Mayo 24, 2011 ang sa S…

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Armed men burn heavy equipment in Surigao City

Around 20 suspected members of the rebel New People’s Army torched several heavy equipment last Thursday evening, May 12 in Surigao City. A spot report from the Surigao City Police Station (SCPS) said the incident occurred around 9:49 p.m. at the quarry site in Sitio Looc i…

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GL is venue for 2013 Asean Games for Surfing

In another distinctive international sports gathering, the town of General Luna which is tagged as the ”Surfing Capital of Asia” is the future venue of the first ever surfing event for the Asean Games which is set to be held on 2013. Mayor Jaime Rusillon said he already ha…

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News Analysis: Supreme Court flip-flops and politics, Casurra-Romarate shares common grounds…

Two highly respected political giants in Surigao del Norte who were once political rivals have shared familiar ideas on the uneven justice rendered by the highest court, same observations by many and equal to other political analysts view’s. Second district Representative …

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