PAL Express to take over Air Philippines Flight to Surigao starting Sep. 1

PAL Express to take over Air Philippines Flight to Surigao starting Sep. 1
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is beefing up its domestic services with new routes and destinations in response to the local market's gradual rebound. Starting September 1, 2009, PAL Express will takeover the flight from Air Phils. What this means is that Surigao airport may …
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Miner gets $1M bridge loan

Canadian miner MBMI Resources, Inc. has secured a $1-million loan from a European bank to fund nickel exploration projects in southern Luzon and eastern Visayas. "[Global Capital Corp.] has advanced $1 million to MBMI in the form of a secured two-year convertible debent…
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Jinggoy, Mar, Pia top Senate poll , Gov. Ace Barbers got 11.5%

Pulse Asia released yesterday the results of the firm’s recent survey on senatorial candidates that showed Senate President Pro Tempore Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada as the top favorite to win if the elections were held today. Estrada got 50.2 percent of votes, which translates to …
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Tourism, transport highway map unveiled in Mindanao exposition

A three-dimensional (3-D) map showing the connectivity and accessibility of Mindanao’s tourism destinations was unveiled during the recent opening of the Mindanao Travel and Tour Exposition 2009 (MTTE 2009) at the Davao Convention and Trade Center in Davao City. The Mindanao…
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Gov. Jade Ecleo opts for change in phase

Gov. Jade Ecleo opts for change in phase
It is hard to cross the fine line between politics and show business said Governor Jade Ecleo of Dinagat Islands who is starring in forthcoming back-to-back concert opposite Ai Ai de las Alas called “Face to Phase” at the Aliw Theater on Sept. 12. Herself a singer, former me…
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205 Poor Youth Get Scholarships

At least 205 youths coming from poor families availed of the scholarship program of the provincial government in Surigao del Norte. The latest was the 53 youths that qualified to the standards of the scholarship program. All the scholars are now studying in various colleges…
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Three groups propose wind energy projects

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS CONsidering to award four predevelopment service contracts for wind energy projects to three local companies should their proposals pass the government’s evaluations. Documents from the DOE showed that these companies were Energy Development Corp.…
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Gov. Ace Barbers mihimo sa usa ka tigum aron nga mas mapalapdan ang mga programa sa Local Council for the Protection of Children dinhi sa probinsya

Ang kadumalahan sa probinsya sa pagpangulo ni Gov. Robert Ace Barbers mihimo ug usa ka mahinungdanong pulong kagahapong adlawa, Agosto 18, 2009 didto mismo sa Provincial Convention Center ning atong dakbayan, aron sa paghisgot sa mga lakang nga angay himuon aron nga mas map…
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PNP Caraga arrests Belgian national for violation of immigration law

A Belgian National identified as one Noel P.E.M. Schellekens, 34 years old, married with address at Herentalsebaan 9, Malle, Belgium and presently residing at Dapa, Surigao Del Norte was apprehended by personnel from Bureau of Immigration and Surigao City Police Station at …
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RP geohazard map completed next year

THE GOVERNMENT expects to complete its nationwide geohazard mapping by the middle of next year, the Environment department said in a press release yesterday. "In the wake of a series of typhoons we are experiencing right now, which definitely have increased their intens…
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Cop nabbed as explosives seized in Surigao City

A policeman reportedly assigned in Batangas was arrested after explosives were found inside a truck he was onboard in Surigao City last Friday. Arrested was Police Officer 3 Moises Cuenca who along with truck driver, Edgar Navarro, and helper Hilario Gualter were allegedly f…
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PIO-Dinagat Islands launched PDI Patrol

PIO-Dinagat Islands launched PDI Patrol
The Provincial Government of Dinagat Islands thru the Provincial Information Office in its mandate to provide responsible information has launched the province’ first local TV Program yesterday August 17, 2009 at 7:30 in the evening which was anchored by Jimmy S. Jara. The …
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Report on illegal logging in Cantapoy, Malimono

Joint elements of Malimono Municipal Police Station led by SPO3 Antonio C Cayasa and DENR personnel Mr Jerry Cortes and Mr Noel Nambatac recovered 18 pieces abandoned sawn lumbers of different sizes on August 14, 2009 at 10:00 in the morning at Barangay Cantapoy, Malimono, …
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Report on shooting incident in Urbiztondo, Claver

On August 14, 2009 around 6:30 o'clock in the morning at Purok 1-A Barangay Urbiztundo, Claver, Surigao del Norte, one Joveliano Almazan aka "Titing", 40 years old, married, a security guard of Oriental Synergy Mining Corporation (OSMC) was abducted at his res…
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Gov Ace Barbers giaprubahan ang Php 1 ka milyon nga budget alang sa Internet Access sa napulo ka Public Secondary Schools sa Probinsya

Si Gov. Robert Ace Barbers migahin ug usa ka milyon (Php 1M) nga pondo alang na sa paglusad ug “internet connectivity” sa napulo ka mga public secondary schools dinhi sa probinsya. Inubanan sa hiniusang pakigtambayayungay sa Department of Education ug Ayala Foundation Incor…
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Panggamhanan sa probinsya ubos sa pagpangulo ni Gov. Ace Barbers mihatag na usab ug scholarship grants sa halos 53 ka mga kabatan-onan

Aron sa paghatag katumanan sa mga pangandoy sa mga kabus nga kabatan-onan nga makatungha sa kolehiyo, ang kadumalahan sa probinsya nga gipanguluhan ni Gov. Robert Ace Barbers, mihatag na usab ug laing educational assistance sa may singkwentay-tres (53) ka mga tinun-an sa hi…
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Ecleo appeal on graft convictions junked

The Sandiganbayan First Division has upheld for the second time its October 13, 2006 verdict convicting former San Jose, Surigao del Norte mayor Ruben Ecleo Jr. in three counts of graft concerning alleged fraudulent payments to a private contractor for construction projects…
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3,000 LGU leaders, teachers set to converge for 1st Siargao Summit

At least 3,000 local government officials in the region, including village leaders, teachers and other officials of various line agencies of the government are scheduled to troop to the paradise island of Siargao to attend the 1st Siargao Local Governance and Education Summ…
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828 dynamite sticks, connectors intercepted in a Surigao ferry port

Government authorities intercepted at least 828 sticks of dynamite and 3.6 meters of connector about to be loaded Friday evening at Lipata Ferry Terminal in Lipata, Surigao City, according to a flash report reaching the regional command of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13)…
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P320 M Surigao del Norte Sports Complex is set to be inaugurated on Aug. 31

A state-of-the art and modern P320 million Surigao del Norte Sport Complex is set to be inaugurated on Aug. 31. The 3,000-capacity Surigao del Norte Sports Complex is complete with amenities for national sports competition. It has also a modern gymnasium and other local and n…
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‘Face to Phase’… with Ai Ai and Gov. Ecleo

‘Face to Phase’… with Ai Ai and Gov. Ecleo
The musical extravaganza billed as “Face to Phase” promises to be an exciting one as it features comedienne and film actress Ai Ai de las Alas, dubbed “Concert Comedy Queen,” and Dinagat Islands’ Governor Jade Ecleo, who is likewise an accomplished performer, having been a …
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PGMA confers award to Brgy. Washington as outstanding lupong tagapamayapa

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led Wednesday, Aug. 12 the conferment of awards on the 2008 outstanding barangay dispute-mediator councils or lupong tagapamayapa for exemplary performance in promoting peace, harmony and solidarity in their areas of responsibility. The Lup…
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Surigao City hosts 3rd PPA-DOJ Execon

Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) Administrator Ismael J. Herradura along with the regional directors and assistant regional directors conducted its 3rd Executive Conference (ExeCon) meeting on August 11, 2009 at Hotel Tavern Surigao, Surigao City. The agenda of th…
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Gov. Ace Barbers mipadayag sa pagbukas sa bag-ong Provincial Gym

Malipayon ug madasigon nga gipadayag ni Gov. Ace Barbers ang pagbukas sa dugay ng gikahinaman sa mga Surigaonon nga Prov’l. Gymnasium karong Agosto 31, 2009 atol sa selebrasyon sa Charter Day sa dakbayan sa Surigao. Gipangandaman na karon sa probinsya ang mamahimo nga kalihu…
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PMA accepts applicants for entrance exam

The Philippine Military Academy is once again calling on our country's young, able-bodied, and intelligent men and women to be part of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE) is scheduled on August 30…
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New Police Director installed in Caraga

Deputy Chief for Administration, PDDG Geary Lingan Barias personally graced recently the turn-over of Command ceremony for the new Caraga Regional Director - PCSUPT Lino De Guzman Calingasan assumed office replacing PCSUPT Jaime Eloreta Milla, who was designated as Director…
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Report on traffic accident in Brgy. San Roque, Surigao City

On August 6, 2009 at 12:00 noon, one Yamaha STX single motorcycle with plate no. KS 3090 driven by Rolando Gonzales Ravelo while traveling at Purok-4, San Roque, Surigao City bumped another single motorcycle Kawasaki Bajaj with plate no. LN 3666 driven by Jan Bryan Orillane…
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DOH Caraga chief calls on public to be cautious

Director Leonita Gorgolon of the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga calls on the public, especially the students to be cautious and to properly observe quarantine measures of the government, during a press conference recently. “The public, especially the students should unde…
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Graft charges against Cong. Matugas junked

THE SANDIGANBAYAN has junked graft charges against an incumbent congressman and seven others on alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies worth P3.28 million. In a 51-page resolution promulgated on Aug. 4 and penned by Associate Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, the court…
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Feature: Make exercise a hard habit to break

How you live your life is reflected in your habits, attitude and character. It is said that you only need seven consecutive days to build a habit. Good habits benefit not only your life but also your body. Making a habit of having a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a good,…
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Report on illegal logging in Tubod

On July 29, 2009 at 2:20 in the afternoon, PNP elements of Tubod Municipal Police Station received information from concerned citizen informing them that there were assorted sawn lumbers at Barangay Motorpool, Tubod, Surigao del Norte. Thereafter, personnel of Tubod Municipa…
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Report on direct assault and damage to property in San Jose, Dinagat Islands

On July 28, 2009 at 7:45 in the evening, personnel of San Jose Municipal Police Station received a phone call from the populace of Purok-1, Barangay Matingbe, San Jose, Dinagat Islands Province informing them about a drunk person identified as Arhuro Delmores, married and r…
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Report on illegal possession of firearm in Surigao

PNP elements of Surigao City Police Station led by SPO1 Silvero C Mindaña apprehended a certain Clark Tulang, 18 years old, single, jobless and resident Barangay Bad-as, Placer, Surigao del Norte on July 31, 2009 at 10:30 in the evening at Purok 8, Barangay San Juan, Suriga…
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Surigao del Norte town aiming to become Southeast Asia’s game-fishing capital

SIARGAO Island, Surigao del Norte—A sleepy community of barely 10,000 people, Pilar town and its people have big dreams—to become the game-fishing capital of Southeast Asia, if not Asia itself. With the support of the national government and the Department of Tourism (DOT),…
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Unease over Ecleo case

One of the more telling comments about the order of the Supreme Court directing Cebu City Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Meinrado Paredes to re-raffle the parricide case against Ruben Ecleo Jr. comes from columnist BobbitAvila. With the SC directive, the trial on the …
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Pacquiao a standout in pack of VIPs

World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao turned up at Manila Cathedral at past midnight on Monday, joining the Who’s Who and the ordinary folk who were condoling with the bereaved family of former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. Pacquiao surprised the mourners when he arrived w…
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First Pac keen on Manila Mining

FIRST PACIFIC CO. Ltd. of Hong Kong is considering to invest not just in Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. but also in the Surigao del Norte mining operations of the latter’s affiliate Manila Mining Corp Already the single biggest stockholder in the country’s largest mining fi…
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Rehab of three Zamboanga airports completed by yearend, Surigao by 2010

Zamboanga City - Rehabilitation of the three main airports in Zamboanga Peninsula is expected to be completed at the end of the year, the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) has said. This city’s international airport, along with those in Dipolog City in Zamboanga …
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Mindanao to get infrastructure help to ensure steady supply of food for NCR, Central Luzon and Region 4

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P2.5 billion between now and 2010 to build the infrastructure and logistics support needed to ensure the steady flow of cheap and fresh products from the production areas of Mindanao to the country’s main food markets in Metr…
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