Rep. Matugas laughs off plunder charges

By Jun Lira SURIGAO CITY --  Instead of creating a fuss, the much ballyhooed plunder charges filed against Rep. Francisco Matugas was met with laughter by the first district solon during a recent press conference held at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, this city. “There’s nothi…

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Surigao tricycle drivers harnessed as tourism promoters

By Vanessa L Almeda SURIGAO CITY — At least 1,500 drivers of tricycles — the city’s main public transport — have been trained as tourism promoters, an official said.  “A tourist uses a plane, a ship, a boat or a jeep in order to reach a resort or a tourist spot. In our city, …

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‘Underdog’ Barbers brothers vow good fight vs rival Matugas family

By Vanessa L. Almeda SURIGAO CITY (7 February) – Considered the “underdogs,” the Barbers brothers vowed to give their rival Matugas family a good fight in the May 2013 local political race. Ace and Lyndon Barbers, both former governors of Surigao del Norte, told the local med…

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DepEd Surigao Norte holds workshop on Pacman’s life

By: FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY — The DepEd Surigao del Norte Division Office spearheaded recently a Workshop on Support Programs and Resource Mobilization cum Modules Writeshop last January 11-12, 2013 at Mt. Bagarabon Hotel Beach and Mountain Resort, Brgy. Mabua,this city. Led …

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Nothing irregular in naming Dinagat Islands caretaker says House Majority Gonzales

By Jess Diaz and Delon Porcalla MANILA, Philippines - House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II yesterday said there was nothing irregular in the designation of Akbayan party-list Rep. Kaka Bag-ao as caretaker of the congressional district of convicted Dinagat Islands Rep. R…

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Surigao City opens One-Stop Shop processing of permits

SURIGAO CITY -- The Surigao City government's One-Stop Shop issuance of business permits and licenses officially opened yesterday, January 2 at the City Gymnasium, this city.  The formal opening was led by City Mayor Ernesto Matugas along with other local officials and m…

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SSCT, MIFSA to share Christmas joy to Mamanwa folks

By: FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY - The Student Teacher’s Association (STASS) of Surigao State College of Technology (SSCT) in partnership with the Marajaw Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Association (MIFSA-SSCT) will bring bundles of joy to the Mamanwa Tribe of Barangay Jubgan, San…

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MIFSA commemorates 6th Organizing Anniversary

by FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY - Some 56 student and alumni leaders from various fraternities and sororities and non-fraternity and sorority organizations in the city have joined the 6 th Organizing Anniversary of the Marajaw Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Association (MIFSA) last…

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30IB, Phil. Red Cross hold bloodletting activity

SURIGAO CITY -- The 30th Infantry "Python" Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army in partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross, has conducted a bloodletting activity at the 30IB Headquarters, Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte.  The bloodletti…

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JCI Surigao to hold search for outstanding Surigaonon students 2013

By: FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY —The Junior Chamber International (JCI) - Surigao in cooperation with the Department of Education, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte and the City Government of Surigao will hold the search for ‘The Outstanding Students of Surigao’ (TO…

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JCI Surigao joins 'Light Up A Tree' inauguration

By FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY -- The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Surigao with the Baby JCI Batch October 31, 2012, as kick-starters, adopted a tree in the city Luneta Park and decorated it with attracting Christmas lights. The inauguration of the 'Light Up A Tree'…

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News Feature: Philippines, Japanese unions making ‘PROGRESS’ in pioneering productivity initiative

MANILA – In a unique partnership which spans some 17 years, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP-ITUC) and Japanese unions through the Japan International Labor Foundation (JILAF) are again leading preparations for another round of national capacity programs ai…

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Cebu Pacific's 41st aircraft arrives

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) took delivery of its 41 st aircraft with tail number RP-C3271 last December 1, 2012. Acquired brand-new from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, CEB’s 41 st aircraft was ferried to Cairo, Fujairah…

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Red Tie Run 2012 successful

By: FTAParedes Surigao City —Surigaonons run enthusiastically during the Red Tie Run 2012 held December 1, this city. Runners were happy to participate actively in the Surigao Runner’s Club (SRC) awareness run for HIV/AIDS to prudently respond on the said international concern…

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Power, water services down in typhoon-hit Surigao Norte

By Danilo V. Adorador III Inquirer Mindanao SURIGAO CITY—Power and water services were down in Surigao del Norte as of Tuesday afternoon, where a total of 4,580 families or 21,100 individuals have been evacuated in different designated evacuation centers all over the province…

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