Workers in Surigao don’t want wage hike? Not true, says KMU

By Vanessa Almeda/MindaNews SURIGAO CITY – A leader of the militant Kilusang Mayo Uno in Caraga Region said it isn’t true that the entire labor sector in Surigao is not keen on demanding a wage increase this year as declared by a member of the Regional Tripartite Wages and P…

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HIV cases in Caraga up - DOH

BUTUAN CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-Caraga on Friday said cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the region increased from 1995 to January 2013.  During the recent media forum spearheaded by the region’s health depart…

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Surigao Runners Club to run Dabaw Phoenix Marathon 2013

By FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY - The members of Surigao Runners Club (SRC) trained hard in preparation for the Dabaw Phoenix Marathon 2013 on March 10. Last March 3, they routed 18.6 kilometers, the last long road run in preparation for the forthcoming event, back and forth from…

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Enforce suspension against Dapa mayor, DILG asked

By Roel N. Catoto, Managing Editor/Agusan-Surigao Enquirer SURIGAO CITY —The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) should implement the suspension order against Dapa Mayor Peter P. Ruaya, lest the punishment meted out against the official would become moot and ac…

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Matugas files perjury case vs. Almeda, et al

By Jun Lira SURIGAO CITY — Exactly thirty days after an alleged plunder case was filed against him, Representative Francisco Matugas gave his adversaries a lesson they would never forget when on March 1 he filed a perjury case with a P10-million claim for moral damages before…

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Kris Aquino is in Siargao

Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino celebrated her forty-second birthday (Feb. 14) at Dedon Resort in Siargao Island. Because she’s without a boyfriend to spend her birthday/Valentine’s Day with, she’s celebrating it with her two kids and friend Zsa Zsa Padilla, plus some frie…

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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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