Former Malimono mayor faces raps for non-existent projects

By SHIANEE MAMANGLU The Office of the Ombudsman indicted recently a former mayor of Malimono in Surigao del Norte over projects worth P700,000 that never existed. Mayor Clemente Gesta Sandigan Jr. was charged before the Sandiganbayan with violation of Article 217 of the Revi…

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Dapa Nat’l High, Surigao High studes top Prov’l Speech Contest

Students from Dapa National High School (DNHS) and Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS) emerged as top performers from among the 12 other contestants from the Schools Division of Siargao and Surigao del Norte during the recently held 22nd Provincial Prepared Speec…

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Diarrhea outbreak declared in Brgy. Sukailang

An outbreak of diarrhea disease was declared in Barangay Sukailang, this city, following the massive manifestation of its symptoms in hundreds of residents here. Dr. Emmanuel Plandano, assistant city health officer, said that at least 117 residents from the said barangay we…

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Ryan Gosling in Siargao?

A rumor about Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling spotted surfing in Siargao Island was making the Twitter world abuzz yesterday. Even celebrities were tweeting about it. Here's an article from Manila Bulletin: Actor Ryan Gosling rumored to be surfing in Siargao MANILA, Philip…

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DENR Sec. Paje anoints Gov. Sol as Environment Czar

By: Eugene Lira, Jr. DENR Secretary Ramon Paje yesterday announced the designation of Governor Sol Matugas as Environment Czar for Surigao del Norte in order to protect the province from the disastrous activities of illegal loggers. The announcement was made by Sec. Paje du…

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SPRC goes on media literacy tour in Cagayan de Oro City

SISTERHOOD PACT Surigao Press and Radio Club (SPRC) President Natz Corbeta and Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) President Atty. Santigao Goking signed a sisterhood agreement on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at COPC building, Cagayan de Oro City. The sisterhood agreement signing be…

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DOH gives 50-M for upgrading of hospital

By: Eugene Lira, Jr. Health Secretary Enrique Ona has given Php50-million cash assistance for the upgrading of facilities of the Provincial Hospital located in Bad-as, Placer, Surigao del Norte. The check containing the cash assistance was received by Governor Sol Matugas f…

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Ship ran aground off Surigao port

By: Roel Catoto A ship bound for Surigao City ran aground Tuesday morning as it was about to dock at this city's main seaport. Marina Official and Philippine Coast Guard Officials are now conducting a marine inquiry on the incident that occurred at around 5:30 in the mo…

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Boulevard real estate row in Surigao settled

By: Roel Catoto After months of throwing potshots, the city government finally settled the issue with local Filipino-Chinese magnate Alfredo T. Bonpin on the controversial two-hectare property at the City Boulevard. Bonpin, chairperson of the Surigao Realty Development Corp…

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Cebu Pacific slashes all international and domestic fares to P11, offers more than 111,111 seats

Cebu Pacific (CEB) highlights November 11, 2011 (11.11.11) with an P11 seat sale to all its 17 international and 34 domestic destinations. This is available from November 11 to 13, 2011 or until seats last, for travel from June 1 to December 15, 2012. Passengers can book P1…

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Cebu Pacific seat sale P888 Manila - Surigao, other Mindanao destinations

The P888 promo from Cebu Pacific is now on. Some of the domestic destinations included in the promo are coming from Manila to Surigao, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Ozamiz, Pagadian, and Zamboanga. This promo is only until November 11, 2011 or when all seats are sold. Travel Peri…

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CIDG 7 chief: Place Ecleo in most wanted list

CRIMINAL Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) 7 Director Jose Pante recommended to the Cebu Provincial Government that Dinagat Island Rep. Ruben Ecleo Jr. be placed in the most wanted list to speed up his arrest. This was discussed yesterday during the regional monthly …

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NPC president to induct Caraga Tri-Media officers

National Press Club (NPC) President Jerry Yap has recently confirmed an official invitation to be the Inducting officer and keynote speaker on the forthcoming Induction of Officers of the newly-organized Caraga Region Tri-Media Practitioners Association (CARTRIPA) which wil…

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Two quakes jolt Surigao City

Two separate earthquakes struck Surigao City, Phivolcs said, but there were no immediate report of damage or injured. The first quake, with a 3.8 magnitude, struck at 11:04pm, Sunday, Nov. 6, at a depth of about 85 km Northeast of Surigao City. Intensity 1 was felt in the…

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Former gov awarded in US

Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert “Ace” Barbers received the “Most Outstanding Public Servant” award from a prestigious award-giving body based in the US West Coast. The award was given to Barbers by the Gawad Amerika Foundation during the 10th Annual Gawad Amerika Award…

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