TD 'Sendong' enters PH, may intensify in next 24 hours

A tropical depression from the east entered Philippine territory Thursday morning and was locally codenamed "Sendong," possibly the last cyclone to enter Philippine territory this year. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administratio…

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BFAR-Caraga to turnover patrol boat to Del Carmen, Siargao Island

by Robert E. Roperos The Regional Office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga is set to turnover a patrol boat to the municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao Island that will help in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment…

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DPWH distributes Christmas ‘Bundles of Joy’ to indigents

by Michael E. Conte As part of the Department’s Christmas celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Surigao del Norte 2nd District Engineering Office (DPWH-2ND DEO) has distributed “Bundles of Joy” to identified indigents of Brgy. 1, Dapa, this province. Arou…

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NPC prexy to induct Tri-Media officers in Caraga

By: Jun Lira National Press Club (NPC) president Jerry Yap will lead the induction of newly-elected officers of the Caraga Region Tri-Media Practitioners Association on December 15 at the Surigao del Norte Provincial Convention Center. Roberto Parada, Jr., president of the …

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P88 seats for Surigao, Siargao, other domestic flights

Cebu Pacific (CEB) holds an all-domestic seat sale up to December 15, 2011 or until seats last, to boost travel in the 1st quarter of 2012. For travel from January 10 to February 29, 2012, CEB offers P88 seats to Surigao, Siargao (Sayak) and 32 other domestic destinations: …

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DAR hands CLOAS to Dinagat farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) handed over Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOA) composed of 95 hectares to some 94 farmers in the Province of Dinagat Islands recently. Of the 94 beneficiaries, 36 farmers are from Cagdianao, 29 from San Jose and another 29 fr…

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Airphil resumes Cebu to Surigao flight

Airphil Express will resume its flight from Cebu to Surigao - beginning February 9, 2012, utilizing its 76-seater (DH4) Bombardier Q400. The flight is scheduled to operate every Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday-Sunday. Flight 2P 087 will depart Cebu at 12:40pm and will arrive Sur…

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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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