SC lambasts Surigao judge for unauthorized travel

By  Arianne Caryl N. Casas THE Supreme Court (SC) warned a judge from Surigao del Norte province for proceeding with his travel abroad without the required travel authority from the Office of the Court Administration (OCA). In a six-page decision promulgated on July 18 and p…

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MOA-signing held for Claver seawater quality, coral condition assessment

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Aug. 9 -- Government and company officials have signed a memorandum of agreement with partner institutions to undertake an assessment of the seawater quality and coral condition in Barangay Urbiztondo, Claver town, this province.  The partnership was forma…

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Surigaonon cop competes for 2012 Search for Model PNP Families

A Surigaonon police officer is a finalist in the Search for the Model Philippine National Police (PNP) Families.  Organized by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in cooperation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and PNP, the model family search w…

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Accounting Staff (For Dapa, Surigao del Norte Assignment)

Accounting Staff (For Dapa Siargao, Surigao del Norte Assignment) 1 year experience required The Italian Food Specialists, Inc. Warehouse # 6 H. Franco Bldg. Hi-way, Mandaue City, Cebu Accepting applications until September 01, 2012, Saturday Details THE ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALI…

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Date of Dapa town’s founding day celebration questioned

By Roel N. Catoto DAPA – Some residents have questioned the legality of holding the celebration of this town’s foundation anniversary saying there is neither legal nor historical basis on the choice of the dates. Mimi J. Gotico, chairperson of Alliance of Concerned Dapan-ons…

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Join Surigao City’s 1st Bonok-Bonok Photo Contest

SURIGAO CITY -- In celebration of this year’s Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival on September 9, the City Tourism Council, Inc. (SCTCI) is inviting all amateur and professional photographers and hobbyists to join in the 1st Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2012 P…

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Fire razes storage rooms of Surigao Norte RTC

By Ben Serrano An hour-long fire razed the Surigao del Norte Regional Trial Court (RTC)Branch 32 storage rooms, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) and Office of the RTC Clerk of Court on Tuesday morning. Nobody was reported harmed during the blaze which caused damage to propert…

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Siargaonon surfing sensation to compete in int’l tilts

By Roel N. Catoto GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- In tip-top shape, Filipina surfing sensation Nilbie Blancada is preparing herself to compete for upcoming international competitions this year and the following year in other parts of the world.  After she successfully capture…

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Feature: Count on Me for Green Economy

By Mary Joessa G. Ajoc   “Let’s all be members of the crew, rather than passengers of the ship”.   At my young age, I counted myself before as a believer of anti-mining. I had seen miners as monsters with picks, shovels, drills and big equipment to tear our Earth and destro…

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Chamber of Mines backs suspension of Chinese nickel miner

By Othel V. Campos MANILA - The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines has backed the decision of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to suspend the operations of a nickel miner in Surigao del Norte for causing excessive siltation along the shoreline of Claver town. The group said…

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Farmers picket Surigao’s City Hall, demand amendment to copra trading ordinance

By Vanessa Almeda SURIGAO CITY - Protesters marched towards City Hall Monday morning to demand the mayor’s  intervention on the amendment of a copra trading ordinance while also asking him to act on the reported militarization of upland barangays. Nemesio Borja, chair of the …

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Top 5 Delicacies from Surigao

Top Five Delicacies from Surigao  By Ann Joy Perez Surigao is the capital of Surigao del Norte province. Known as the “City of Island Adventures,” this region boasts of 17 panoramic islands adorned by pristine beaches, breathtaking caves, rock formations, mangrove forests, an…

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DA allots P67M for Siargao agrofishery projects

The Department of Agriculture is allotting an initial P67 million to bankroll several agricultural and fishery infrastructure projects in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, to transform it into a sufficient producer of rice, white corn, other staple crops, vegetables, and …

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IMMEDIATE HIRING - J. Cacayan Roofing Specialist (July 18, 2012)

J. CACAYAN ROOFING SPECIALIST #174 Km. 1, Rizal St., Surigao City Cel. # 0920-4257654 * 0917-8538721 WANTED One (1) ACCOUNTANT Qualification: Female 23 to 30 years old Accounting graduate with experience Willing to accept bigger responsibilities We offer above minimum salary …

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Urgent Need: Mining Cashier - Cagdianao Mining Corp.

MINE CASHIER Minimum Qualifications: At least graduate of BS Accountancy or any related course Male or Female Should have at least 2 years' experience in cash operations gained in other mining companies With excellent analytical skills in cash flow management Willing to…

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