NGO optimistic Surigao City Gov’t will be friendly to eco-friendly E-Trike in 2011

Officials and members of pro-environment Islas Ecology Development Advocacy or ISDA Foundation is hopeful that finally the Surigao City Government will issue franchise and friendly this time to eco-friendly E-Trike or electric powered Tricycle next year. This developed aft…

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Surigao del Norte targets P600-M tax collection on mining by next year

While military claimed New People’s Army was planning to increase revolutionary tax collection in mining by 2011, Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Folcadilla Matugas claimed she too wanted to intensify tax collection on mining from P150-M this year to P600-M by next year 2011…

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Surigao City joins nationwide Rizal Day rites

The City of Surigao will join the nationwide commemoration of the 114th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the country's national hero, in front of the city hall tomorrow, December 30. This year's commemorative event carries the theme: "Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan…

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Missing South Korean national found dead in Siargao Island; suicide note found

Police in General Luna town in Siargao Island found the missing South Korean national already dead Thursday afternoon, belated report from Surigao del Norte Provincial Police based in Surigao City said. Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Director Senior Supt. Emmanuel Tale…

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DOH: Firecrackers victims down by 21%

The Department of Health regional office records a decline of firecrackers-related injuries by 21% as of last years, compared to the same period the other year. DOH-Center for Health Development Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Gerna Manatad presented their data during a press c…

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Sealing of muzzles conducted in Surigao Norte

The sealing and marking of muzzles issued to all PNP personnel in Surigao del Norte was successfully conducted Monday morning, December 20 at the parade ground of the PNP Police Provincial Office here. The ceremonial sealing was personally conducted by PNP Provincial Direct…

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Surigaonon business leader named to Minda

A business leader of Surigao City, a small third class city in at the northeastern tip of Mindanao has been named by President Benigno S. Aquino III as the representative of all businessmen at the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Johann Jake Miranda, 36 years old, i…

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Four quakes hit Surigao City today says Phivolcs

At least four earthquakes, the most powerful measuring magnitude 4.1, rocked the area of Surigao City in Mindanao shortly after noon on Monday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) said the quakes were tectonic in origin. No damage or aftershoc…

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Night Surfing Countdown in Siargao

The 10 x 1000 watt lights that were purchased in China 3 months ago have finally arrived at the Cloud Nine Night Surfing Headquarters in Siargao after being held up in Manila Airport by Philippine Customs. The lights and cables are being installed in the tower 24/7 due to e…

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Starex Van of Surigao Norte Board Member meets two freak road mishaps in Agusan; 2 dead

A Starex Van registered in the name of Surigao del Norte Provincial Board Member Leonilo Aldonza who first accidentally bumped two persons killing one on the spot again bumped another single motorcycle on the same day Saturday morning while on their way to a hospital to res…

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Surigao City not so friendly to Eco-friendly E-Trike?

With Surigao City Vice Mayor Danilo Menor and the Surigao City Committee on Transportation including franchising office not keen of giving franchise as of now to E-Trike due traffic congestion what will be the fate of British Embassy backed electricity powered tricycle proj…

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Magnitude-5.1 quake hits Surigao Norte towns

A predawn quake measuring magnitude 5.1 jolted residents of the Surigao area in Mindanao Friday, but state seismologists said there was no expected casualty or damage. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was recorded at 4:03 a.m.…

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Rising water of Lake Mainit in Caraga: boon or bane?

During the rainy season from November to March, the water level of Lake Mainit rises by at least one meter. When typhoons hit, the lake, which is shared by Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte in the Caraga Region, goes up as high as three meters, a team from the Mindanao…

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Surigao Norte towns pilot sites for climate change-resilient communities

Three towns, namely General Luna, Del Carmen and Dapa in Surigao del Norte are among the eight municipalities chosen as pilot sites for developing models of climate change-resilient communities in agricultural and forested areas. A DENR press release said that this four-pro…

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Lawyer reveals ‘bribery attempt’

A prosecution lawyer yesterday revealed an alleged bribery attempt to convince siblings of murder victim Alona Bacolod to withdraw the ciminal charges against her husband, cult leader Ruben Ecleo Jr. In open court, lawyer Kit Enriquez said a certain “Alex” sent text messag…

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30IB launches MEDCAP, Grand Pulong-Pulong

The 30th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army successfully launched its series of Medical, Dental and Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) and Grand Pulong-Pulong Program on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at Brgy. Mapawa, this city. According to LtC Erwin Rommel P. La…

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TUCP holds "Decent Work through Global Jobs, Social Protection Floor" workshop

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) and the Workers Development Foundation Inc. (WDFI) with assistance from the International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) through the ITUC-AP Youth Committee will hold a workshop on "Advancing Decent W…

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30IB to hold MEDCAP, Grand Pulong-Pulong in Surigao Norte barangays

The 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB), 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army stationed at Barangay Santa Cruz, Placer, which has jurisdiction over the three provinces of Surigao del Norte, Dinagat and Agusan del Norte, will be having a series of Medical and Dental Civic Actio…

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Wanted Person Arrested in Del Carmen

Police officers from Del Carmen Municipal Police Station led by PO3 Ramil T. Polvorosa arrested a certain Richard S. Espanto of legal age, single and a resident of Brgy. Lobogon, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Exequil L. Dagala, E…

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PNP-SdN reports low crime incidents

The Philippine National Police - Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (PNP-SDN PPO) reported a lower rate of crime incidents in the fourth quarter of this year as compared to the same period last year. In a Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting held Wednes…

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Surigao Norte SK Federation sets elections on December 10

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in consultation and agreement with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Federation and the National Youth Commission (NYC) will conduct an election of officers for the Provincial SK Federation on December 10, 2010 …

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Moderate quake rocks Placer, other parts of Mindanao—Phivolcs

A moderate earthquake rocked parts of Mindanao Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In its website, Phivolcs said that 5.8 intensity earthquake was felt at 2:47 p.m. with epicenter at 86 kilometers northeast of Mati City, Da…

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New Dinagat Islands police provincial chief installed

CARAGA Police Director PCSUPT REYNALDO SERRANO RAFAL, Ph.D, CEO VI personally graced the turn-over ceremony for the new Police Provincial Director in Dinagat Islands on December 6, 2010. The newly installed PSSUPT INOCENTES JUNTILLA CAPUNO assumed office replacing PSSUPT RO…

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OWWA Caraga to hold OFW Family Day in Surigao

Surigao City (December 7) - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA-Caraga) is set to hold an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) “Family Day 2010” on December 11, 2010 at the new provincial gymnasium this city. OWWA-13 OIC Director Marietta Lumawag said the event wil…

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Update: Padre de pamilya ng mga pinatay sa Tubod Dumating Na

Dumating na sa Brgy. Timamana, Tubod, Surigao del Norte si Peter Gloria, ang padre de pamilya sa pinatay na mag-iina na sina Mirasol Gloria at tatlong taong gulang na si Jessa May. Inamin nito, hindi siya makapaniwala sa nangyari sa kanyang pamilya lalo na’t noong Nobyermbr…

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Suspek sa Pagpatay sa Mag-ina sa Tubod Nahuli na

Nahuli na ang suspek sa pagpatay sa isang mag-ina sa Brgy.Timamana, Tubod, Surigao del nOrte na sina Mirasol Gloria, 36 taong gulang at anak nitong si Jessa May, 3 taong gulang. Kinilala ang suspek na si Roxan Baron, 19 taong gulang, kapitbahay ng mga biktima at malayo pang …

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Businessman Surrendered Two Lose Firearms to PNP

At about 12:00 O’clock noon of December 6, 2010, Mr. Victor D. Buenaflor, a resident of Gonzales Street, Surigao City voluntarily surrendered two lose firearms : one 12gauge Shotgun and one .30 M1, U.S. Carbine to PSSUPT Emmanuel M. Talento, Provincial Director of Surigao de…

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Belgian firm Enfinity eyes energy project in Libjo, 14 others

Belgium-based renewable energy developer Enfinity has sought government approval of 15 applications for renewable energy service contracts for its proposed solar-power projects, according to the Department of Energy. DOE documents showed that Enfinity, through its local sub…

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4th Siargao int’l game fishing tourney set

FIVE of the leading sport fishing clubs in the country, together with the Department of Tourism, Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, House of Representatives for the First District of Surigao del Norte and the Philippine Surfing Federation, convened recently in Mani…

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Dinagat Islands celebrates 3rd BUGKOSAN sa Isla Dinagatan Festival

Dinagat Islands (4 December) - The 3rd BUGKOSAN sa Isla Dinagatan Festival commemorated through a weeklong festivity of enrichment, of the province’s heritage and a pageant of historic authenticity, successfully commenced last November 28 and will be concluded on December 7…

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Two bodies found dead in bathroom in Tubod

Two bodies have been found dead inside the bathroom of their residence in Brgy. Timamana, Tubod this province. The bodies of Mirasol B. Gloria, 36 years old, married, housewife and her 3 year-old daughter Jessa Mae B. Gloria were found inside the bathroom of their residenc…

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Controversy on Villa Corito concrete fence, Ombudsman cleared Casurra, Geotina, et al on raps

The Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao has dismissed the criminal charge filed by complainants Atty. Jerry Centro and Dominador Deluvio against former City Mayor Pons Casurra, former City Engineer Maria Geotina and private respondents Zenon Eupena, Claro Luis Garcia, Inigo Lo…

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Nitoy’s BOSS Party: A crack in the wall of Padajon Surigao?

Approximately 100 days into office, City Mayor Ernesto “Nitoy” Matugas appears likely to be taking himself out from the shell of political party Padajon Surigao and aggressively organized his own group BOSS (Baruganan Oportunidad Serbisyong Surigaonon) despite the raising…

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Dick Gordon Visits Surigao City

The former senator of the Republic of the Philippines Richard “Dick” Gordon, now the Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine National Red Cross arrived Surigao City Airport at about 09:00 O’clock in the morning of December 2, 2010. Gordon’s visit was welcomed by heads and…

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NEWS ANALYSIS… Sol-Nitoy: One term officials says observers, Casurra-Barbers group still intact…

The new political order in the province of Surigao del Norte whose leadership being branded as “Ang Bag-ong Surigao” or “The New Surigao” appears likely to be not so strong as what their political mouthpiece are telling. Setting aside the two-termer 2nd district solon Cong.…

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Special Elections for Dinagat & Siargao? Political re-alignment looms…

Political leaders of two separate provinces of Dinagat and Surigao del Norte is now wrangled halfway on the possibility of a “Special Elections”, following Supreme Court’s decision declaring R.A. 9355 or an Act creating the province of Dinagat Islands as unconstitutional. I…

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Column: Wave of Expectations "Jaywalker"

By: Natz Corbeta, Editor/Publisher, Karaga News Central Readers of this column may ask why I chose the title “Jaywalker” where it is known and associated with late legendary writer Art Borjal, when during his time, he once used this piece of title in his column. Not being to…

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Confab underscores role of surfing as tourism boost

The local surfing tourism industry got a big boost as the stakeholders agreed to push for the advancement of the fast-growing water sports in the country and the fastest growing personal sports in the world. The Department of Tourism and the Academy of Surfing Instructors Ph…

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Mayor Nitoy doubles reward for arrest of suspect who stabbed his political analyst

City Mayor Ernesto Matugas has doubled the cash reward from P50,000 to P100,000 for any information leading to the arrest of a man who stabbed his political analyst and acting City Administrator Balgamelo Cabiling Ma. Ma, 59 years old, married, was stabbed using an improvise…

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