Two mild quakes struck in Surigao del Norte and Camarines Sur, early Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The Phivolcs said a 4.9 magnitude quake struck around 12:47 a.m. at 45 kilometers south of Naga City in Camarines Sur. The quak…
Iilang mga naninirahan sa Surigao, nagrereklamo sa schedule ng brownout
NAGREREKLAMO ang iilang mga naninirahan sa Surigao sa schedule ng rotating brownout. Sa sumbong na ipinaabot sa RMN Surigao, hindi diumano makatarungan na umaabot na sa dalawang beses sa loob ng isang araw ang brownout. Kung noon, may schedule ng brownout sa umaga, ngayon kah…
RPOC-13 gives free daylong gov't services in Surigao Norte town
RPOC 13 held its "Hiniusang Paghatod Serbisyo sa mga Ahensya sa Gobyerno", as part of its convergence undertakings for the year 2010 to strengthen the Council's goal in bringing the government closer to the people through the delivery of basic services to the …
Surigao City port resumes operations
Operations at the port of Surigao City has returned to normal after protesting workers entered into a compromise with the management on Friday. The protest, which started Monday, crippled services at the port and affected the flow of goods into the Caraga region, which is ma…
Ex-mayor gets 10 years for graft
The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has sentenced to up to 10 years in prison a former Surigao del Norte mayor for his failure to account for P26,000 14 years ago. The court's Special First Division also slapped former Cagdianao Mayor Bernardino Alcaria Jr. with perpetual…
Century Peak Corp. cites ‘substantial’ nickel deposits in Dinagat
Studies commissioned by Century Peak Corp. (CPC) have found a significant amount of nickel at its twin mines on Dinagat Island. In a statement, the miner said it estimates 9.9 million dry metric tons of resources with a grade of 1.02 percent nickel at its Casiguran mine. It …
JOINT SURIGAO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, INC. AND THE SURIGAO FILIPINO-CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. RESOLUTION 4-2010
That the recent and ongoing disruption of services at the port of Surigao is causing significant economic slowdown not only in Surigao but in Caraga as well. That the strikers’ open declaration to disrupt the cargo handling services of cargo coming in and out of Surigao is a…
Ilang mga kandidato sa Surigao, biktima ng pambabaklas
NAGREREKLAMO ang ilang mga local na kandidato sa Surigao na diumano’y biktima sila ng pambabaklas ng mga posters at streamers ng kabilang grupo at ginagawa ito kung madaling araw. Hinaing ng mga kandidato ng Liberal Party (LP), kasama na rin ang Lakas-Kampi CMD at Nacionalis…
Dayalogo ng mga nagwewelga na manggagawa sa PPA ng Surigao, walang positibong resulta
Walang positibong resulta ang naging dayalogo kahapon ng mga nagwewelga na mga manggagawa sa loob ng Phil. Ports Authority (PPA) sa Surigao. Ito’y matapos ang pagpupulong na isinagawa sa opisina ni Mayor Alfonso Casurra kasama ang mga opisyal ng Phil. Ports Authority, Dept.…
GM ng electric cooperative sa Surigao, nangakong walang brownout sa araw ng halalan
NANGAKO ang General Manager ng Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) na si Engr. Danny Escalante na walang mangyayaring rotational brownout sa araw ng eleksiyon sa Mayo 10. Inihayag nito ng tumawag sa kanya ang isang opisyal ng National Grid Corporation of the Phi…
Army brass lauds 30-IB service and dedication
MGen. Mario Chan, Division Commander of the 4ID, lauded the 30th Infantry Battalion for its dedication and service to the people during the 37th founding anniversary celebration where he was the guest of honor and speaker held on April 17, 2010 at the 30IB headquarters in B…
30-IB Python's 37th founding anniversary celebrated
The 30th Infantry Battalion, "Python Troopers", under the auspices of LTC Roberto Valencia of the Philippine Army based here in Sta. Cruz, Placer has vowed to continue to spread goodwill as they celebrated their 37th founding anniversary last April 17, 2010. Valen…
Barrio doctor revives a stillborn baby
A doctor-scholar of the First Gentleman Foundation Inc. (FGFI) now serving as a barrio doctor in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, has earned the admiration of the island town’s populace after miraculously reviving a stillborn baby. Dr. Anthony Cu, from the University of the Philipp…
Fishing: 3rd Siargao Gamefishing tourney in Siargao Island
At least 41 anglers worldwide– 18 of them Filipinos challenge the seas of Siargao Island for the big catch during a five-day “3rd Siargao Gamefishing Tournament 2010” that started Thursday. Leticia Tan, regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for Caraga region s…
Surigao, Iloilo bets harassed over permit
The New People's Army (NPA) appears to be in a roll in its election-related operations across the country, killing a mayoral bet supporter in Iloilo right in front of the candidate and fellow supporters and disarming security escorts of another mayoral bet in Surigao de…
Sandigan convicts former Cagdianao mayor for graft
The Sandiganbayan convicted Friday former Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands Mayor Bernardo F. Alcaria Jr. for violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Alcaria failed to liquidate and pay cash advances and overpayments he received from the municipality totaling P26,913 de…
LP political rejects went to NP–Aquino
Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Thursday said the LP had rejected some political heavyweights who wanted to join the party and that these politicians eventually ended up with the Nacionalista Party (NP). Aquino also said that he, unl…
Bangkay ng dating bishop ng Surigao, darating ngayong araw
DARATING ngayong araw ang bangkay ng dating Obispo ng Surigao Diocese na si Bishop Miguel Cinches, SVD. Ito ang inihayag ni Father Ernesto Virgen, ang Rector ng San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral. Tinukoy nito, 4:00 mamayang hapon dadalhin ang bangkay ng namayapang Obispo sa…
Siargao, unplugged, still draws ‘em
WHEN a couple of surfers went to Siargao, Surigao del Norte, in Mindanao on April 1 for five days of wave-hopping, the lights in their room went out just as a bellhop was showing it to them. The resort owner explained that the power supply had been intermittent, but told th…
Nickel miner listed in Canada raises $2M to fund exploration
CANADIAN miner MBMI Resources, Inc. has tapped the debt market anew to raise funds for nickel exploration projects in the Philippines. MBMI Resources told the Canadian bourse it had raised $2 million via private placement. “The net proceeds shall be used for exploration and …
Councilor Gonzaga awarded as Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines- Regional Winner
Surigao City Councilor Dr. Alice Ensomo Gonzaga has brought honor to the City of Surigao after having been adjudged the Regional Winner for the Caraga Region in the Search for The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP). The award was bestowed on Dr. Ensomo Gonzaga…
PACAP presents project accomplishments in Caraga
"Implicit in the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) goal are poverty-focused improvements in local economies, the environment and the social context," thus said Lourdes Marina Padilla, PACAP Program Coordinator during the media briefing on …
Bagong chief of police ng Surigao City, umupo na sa posisyon
UMUPO na sa posisyon ang bagong talagang Chief of Police ng Surigao City na si Police Chief Inspector Charlie Cabradilla. Ito’y matapos ang kontrobersiyal na pagpapalit sa puwesto sa dating namumuno na si Col. Arthur Sanchez. Kung matatandaan, naunang naghayag si Surigao Cit…
Caraga has most number of landslide, flood-prone areas
As part of its disaster risk reduction planning and management program, the Office of Civil Defense-Caraga has identified a total of 183 landslide prone areas, 231 flood-prone areas and 103 land cracks all over the region. Caraga region is composed of the provinces of Suriga…
Red 5 discovers gold and copper at Mapawa Project
Red 5 (ASX: RED) has reported the inaugural deep drill hole at the Mapawa Gold Project in the Philippines has intersected 189 metres at 1.0g/t gold and 0.17% copper (within a 319 metres at 0.7 g/t gold and 0.13% copper interval). The first hole, MDD001, at the LSY prospect a…
“Healthy Park” launched in Surigao City Luneta
In line with the celebration of World Health Day, the City Gov’t of Surigao headed by the City Health Office successfully launched the “Healthy Park” campaign, last April 8, 2010 at the Luneta park this city The campaign seeks to champion urban health initiatives such as a t…
Update: Retired Surigao bishop dies
A retired bishop assigned to Mindanao died at a San Juan City hospital Monday afternoon at age 78. Surigao Bishop Emeritus Miguel Cinches passed away at 2:55 p.m. at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center due to cardio-pulmonary arrest. "Bishop Cinches is fondly remembered i…
Nasirang submarine cable sa Siargao island, patuloy pang kinukumpuni
INAMIN ng General Manager ng Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) na si Sergio Dagooc na hanggang sa mga oras na ito patuloy pang kinukumpuni ang nasirang Submarine Cable kaya wala pa ring linya sa kuryente ang buong Siargao Island. Ayon pa sa kanya, minamadali nila ang …
PDEA stays mum on narcopolitcs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday stressed that it would not reveal the names of politicians involved in illegal drugs, saying that the agency’s operations could become compromised. In a statement, PDEA Director General Dionisio Santiago said that revea…
RIP Bishop Miguel Cinches, SVD (1932-2010)
Bishop Miguel Cinches, SVD, after a lingering illness, passed away this afternoon (April 12) at 2:55 pm in a hospital in Manila. He was 78 years old. He was bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Surigao. He was born in Dauis, Bohol on February 7, 1932 and ordained priest in 196…
Police escort na inireklamo na nanutok ng baril sa Taganaan, Surigao del Norte, inilipat na
NA-RELIEVE na sa posisyon ang police escort na naunang inireklamo na nanutok ng baril kay incumbent Taganaan, Surigao del Norte Mayor Cesar Diaz, ayon kay Col. Gilbert Cruz, PNP Provincial Director. Tinukoy nito, ang dating Police escort ni Vice Mayor Sally Plaza-Bulac na s…
Caraga region unprepared for quakes
Local government units in Region 13 have yet to map out disaster preparedness plans for a massive earthquake that could hit the southern region, the director of the local Office of Civil Defense admitted over the weekend. Blanch Gobenciong told GMANews.TV local governments d…
Vice mayor ng Surigao City, dismayado sa kapwa opisyal
DISMAYADO si Surigao City Vice Mayor Rico Salvador Sering na walang nangyaring regular session ng Sangguniang Panlungsod kahapon. Ito’y matapos na walang quorum, dalawang opisyal lamang ang dumalo, ang Presiding Officer na si Vice Mayor Sering at si City Councilor Christoph…
Mga inmates ng Surigao, handa na sa pagboto sa Mayo -BJMP regional director
BINIGYANG diin ni Atty. Rex Delarmente, ang Regional Director ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) na handa na ang mga priso ng Surigao sa nalalapit na pagboto sa pinakaunang automated election. Tinukoy nito, sa buong rehiyon ng Caraga umaabot sa 371 na mga pres…
Siargao islands in total blackout for over a week
For over a week now, the Siargao group of islands – the country’s top surfing destination – is still in total blackout, caused by a damage of its underwater power cable, Siargao Island Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) General Manager Sergio Dagooc has said. Dagooc claimed the…
DENR to Surigaonons, join 10 Million Movement for Mother Earth
As part of the nationwide Earth Day 2010 celebration, officials and personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the province urged all Surigaonons to join the “10 Million Movement” (10MM) for Mother Earth. PENRO Claudio Asumen said that the 10 …
Natagpuang kalansay ng tao sa Surigao del Norte, wala pang umaako
WALA pang nag-claim na pamilya sa nakitang kalansay ng tao sa yungib ng Bacuag, Surigao del Norte. Ito ang inamin ni Police Chief Inspector Rudy Elandag ng PNP Prov’l Police Office. Ayon pa sa kanya, kasalukuyang nasa PNP Crime Laboratory pa rin ang kalansay at hinihintay nil…
Feature: Be wowed in Siargao
From being virtually unknown to being one of the country’s fastest emerging tourist destinations, Siargao Island has long been a secret of surfing enthusiasts all over the world for the thick, hollow tubes of waves that hit its coasts. For those who don’t really know much a…
Iba’t-ibang anggulo, ini-imbestigahan ng PNP sa nangyaring robbery hold up sa Surigao City
INAMIN ng Officer in Charge ng Surigao City Police Station Police Senior Inspector Ruben Daraman na dalawang anggulo ang kanilang ini-imbestigahan sa nangyaring Robbery Hold Up sa Surigao City. Kinilala ang biktima na si Elizaldo Dupan Bido ng Tubajon, Dinagat Province at A…
Easter means passing over from greed to selflessness says Surigao Bishop
Surigao Bishop Antonieto Cabajog said everyone should be willing to experience that Good Friday of pain and sacrifice in order to rise to the glory of Easter. In his Easter Message send to CBCPNews entitled “Do not Look for the Living Among the Dead”, the prelate said the Lo…
Assistant operations manager ng isang mining company sa Surigao, tinangayan ng P.6M ng mga holdaper
NAGING biktima sa pinakabagong robbery hold-up sa Surigao ang Assistant Operations Manager ng isang Mining Company at natangay ng mga salarin na umaabot sa P673,000. Kinilala ang biktima na si Elisaldo Dupan Bido, 40-anyos, Assistant Operations Manager ng Global Sanli Minera…
Mga naninirahan sa Siargao Island, apat na araw nang walang kuryente
UMAABOT sa apat na araw nang walang kuryente ang mga naninirahan sa Siargao Island kaya marami sa mga ito ang nagrereklamo. Ayon sa sumbong ng mga naninirahan simula pa noong Biyernes wala na silang linya ng kuryente dahil sa nasira ang Submarine Cable. Inamin naman ng Gener…
Mindanao power woes worsen
The Mindanao power supply situation took a turn for the worse when two power plant units bogged down in Northern and Southern Mindanao Sunday night. Reports received Monday by the Manila Bulletin said a unit of the 210-megawatt Steag Coal-Fired Plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Ori…
Mga lokal na kandidato sa Surigao, balik pangangampanya na
BALIK pangangampanya na simula ngayong araw, ang mga local na kumakandidato sa Surigao. Sa impormasyon na nakuha ng RMN, ang mga kaalyado ng Nacionalista Party ay ipagpatuloy ang panunuyo sa may Hikdop Island ng Surigao City. Samantalang ang mga kaalyado naman ng Lakas-Kampi…
Kalansay ng isang tao nakita sa Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
HANGGANG sa mga oras na ito patuloy pang inaalam ang pagkakakilanlan ng isang nakitang kalansay ng isang tao sa may kuweba ng Sitio Hinatigan, Brgy. Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte. Ayon kay Police Chief Inspector Rudy Elandag ng Surigao del Norte Prov’l Police Station…
Barrage of mining operations feared to make Caraga a 'ghost region'
Shortening the time in acquiring mining permits in the country is both bad and sad news for communities protecting environment and will bring sooner the Philippine's Mining Capital, Caraga Region, lived up to its name -- a ghost region. Environmental groups claimed that…
Easter Sunday message of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, "Let us unite as one nation"
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, we must reflect on the message in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. May this wonderful story of our Lord's triumph over death inspire us again with the endless verities of our faith. Sa ating pagdiriwang ng araw na ito, mainam na ating bal…
Gov’t eyes more foreign mining ventures in H2
The government expects more investments to come in the second half as more foreign companies either merge with existing firms or tie up with local miners. "They (foreign firms) see that the mining industry is advancing slowly but surely, and that is enough for them to i…
Jericho Rosales wants to promote Philippine tourism through surfing
Jericho Rosales didn't have to think about it when PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked him where he would be spending summer this year. "I will definitely be on the beach, surfing," was his quick answer. The singer-actor has been an active surfer for 1…
AFP, PNP tighten security measures for arrival of PCOS machines in Surigao Norte, other parts of Mindanao
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Northern and Northeastern Mindanao (Regions 10 and 13) have tightened their security measures for the arrival next week of Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines for the May 10, 2010 …
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