Flashfloods hit 20,537 families in Surigao Nor, Gov orders creation of Task Force Samaritan

A total of 30,351 families or 155,029 individuals from 270 barangays were affected by the recent flashfloods brought about by the torrential rains that hit the entire province. Recent data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) revealed …

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Dinagat Islands floods affect 8,574 families

A total of 8,574 families were affected by flooding incidents in Dinagat islands brought about by the low pressure area in East of Mindanao. The municipality of Basilia with 5,018 families (25,090 persons) has the biggest number of affected families followed by Loreto with …

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Kampanya sa kahapsay ug kalimpyo sa Kapitolyo gilusad sa Surigao Norte

Ang lalawigan sa Surigao del Norte ubos sa administrasyon ni Gob. Sol F. Matugas maglusad sa kampanya kalabot na sa kahapsay ug kalimpyo sa kapitolyo karong umaabot nga Pebrero tuig 2011. Kini ubos na sa buhatan sa Provincial Tourism Office ug Environment and Management Off…

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Flashfloods hit 8,088 families in Surigao Norte

A total of 8,088 families or 34,242 individuals from 108 barangays were affected by the recent flashfloods brought about by the torrential rains that hit the entire province, an initial report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) revea…

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Surigao Norte gov hands-out cash assistance to sea-mishap victims

Gov. Sol Matugas handed out cash assistance to three fishermen whose pump boat was capsized on the night of Jan. 23, 2011. A report from the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) identified the beneficiaries as Reynaldo Samontina, 40 years old,…

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Surigao Norte awards top real property tax collectors

The provincial government here has awarded the top five municipalities for their significant contributions in the real property collections of the province. In a simple awarding ceremony held Tuesday, Jan. 25 during the Provincial Development Council Meeting at the Philippi…

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DA Sec approves Surigao Norte’s agri rehab plan

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala has approved the P2 Million agriculture rehabilitation project of the provincial government. In his recent visit to Surigao del Norte, Alcala said the said amount will serve as an initial assistance to farmers who were…

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Surigao Norte DRRMC reports 138 evacuees in Mainit

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) here reported that a total of 138 individuals or 35 families fled their homes when two days of continuous rains caused floods in the municipality of Mainit. Initial report from the chief of the Provincia…

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SURNECO, Surigao Water offer 5% off to Surigaonon elderly

Surigaonon elderly can now enjoy the 5% discount of electricity and water bills. Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO) Gen. Manager Engr. Danny Escalante, in an interview, said a senior citizen can now avail of 5% discount after the Energy Regulatory Commission (…

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Fisherman reported missing off Surigao City

A local fisherman in Brgy. Mabua this city was reportedly missing since yesterday, Jan. 17 as strong winds and waves brought by the tail end of cold front hit Northern Mindanao. Reports from the Quick Action Response Team (QART) identified the missing fisherman as Rey Benit…

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Surigao Norte, Surigao City now under state of calamity

Surigao del Norte and Surigao City are now under state of calamity as several towns were hit by floodwaters brought about by the tail-end of a cold front. Gov. Sol Matugas personally asked the provincial board to hold a special session on Thursday so that the provincial gov…

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Feature: TMC and partners build new homes for the community

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in partnership with Gawad Kalinga has opened doors to indigent residents of Barangay Taganito, Claver, Surigao del N orte and the IP tribal communities to own new homes. Eighty families of Barangay Taganito can now reside in 40 concrete dup…

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MGB-13 monitors status of mining companies in Surigao Norte

As heavy rains continue to pour in the entire province, the Monitoring Team of Mines and GeoSciences Bureau (MGB-13) has been monitoring round the clock the situation of mining companies operating along the coastal line of Claver town this province. The MGB-13 report said t…

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MGB-13 reports Geohazard situation in Caraga Region

With the continuous rains experienced in the whole province, the Mines and GeoSciences Bureau (MGB-13) reported the Geohazard situation in Caraga Region. In its January 4, 2010 report, the evacuation had been initiated at the cites and municipalities of Butuan City, Surigao…

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Surigao’s Media Club elects new officers

The Media Association of Surigao (MASU) has successfully conducted its election of officers on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Peng U Grille, this city. After a long hiatus, Jocelyn Ferol, Program Director of RMN-Surigao was elected unopposed as the new President of the club. Elvis Rome…

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Surigao Norte to declare state of calamity

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has endorsed a resolution requesting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) to declare the province under state of calamity. During the urgent meeting which was called and presided by PDRRMC Vice-Chair and Vi…

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Massive flooding hits Caraga region

It’s been three days now when the world welcomed year 2011 and while other regions in the country are still celebrating the coming of the “year of the rabbit,” some areas in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are experiencing massive floodings and even landslides, and Caraga …

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Portion of Dinagat Islands experienced minor landslides, PDCC official says

Province of Dinagat Island Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) Officer Ms. Rosario Roxas today said in an interview with a local radio station here that there are already areas in the province that were already affected with minor landslides. As of press time, R…

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Caraga region feared of flashfloods, landslides due to continuous rains

After celebrating the new year where reports from PNP revealed that the whole region welcomed 2011 generally peaceful, continuous rainfall feared officials and residents in northern part of Caraga Region particularly the province of Surigao del Norte. According to report, t…

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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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