DPWH seeks P30 M for the proposed Union-Malinao ecotourism road project in Siargao island

With the conversion of Dapa-Union-General Luna road from provincial to a secondary national road, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Surigao del Norte 2nd District Engineering Office is seeking Php30 million pesos of funding assistance for the construction o…

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Task force created for displaced Kitcharao tribal folk

The City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) created recently a multi-agency task force purposely to facilitate the peaceful transfer of the Mamanwa families temporarily settled in Brgy. Luna, Surigao City back to their original abode in Sitio Zapanta Valley, Brgy. Bangayan, Kit…

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Surigao Norte is ready for school opening

The entire province of Surigao del Norte is ready for the school opening this year, Gov. Sol Matugas said during the recently held “Kapihan sa Kapitolyo” on Wednesday, June 1. Gov. Matugas assured all Surigaonons that the three Department of Education divisions of the provi…

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Validation, coordination meeting on the proposed Siargao Nautical Highway project set

A validation and coordination meeting relative to the proposed Siargao Nautical Highway project was recently conducted in Siargao Island, this province. Led by the National Economic Development Authority - Caraga Regional Project Monitoring Committee (NEDA-RPMC) together wi…

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Vermiculture, vermi composting project launched in Surigao City

The Department of Agriculture - Regional Office XIII in coordination with the city government here recently launched the vermiculture/vermi composting project at the composting facility and vermiculture in Barangay Canlanipa this city. The launching was highlighted with the…

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50 Caraga policemen trained for TOPCOP tourism program

Fifty members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from Caraga Region on Friday, April 15 ended their 3-day special training course for law enforcers that will form the core of Caraga’s Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOP COP) program. The pro…

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Three quakes struck Surigao City

At least three earthquakes struck Surigao City Monday, April 11, 2011, the most powerful measuring 4.8 recorded early dawn, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. PHIVOLCS said the quakes were all tectonic in origin. No damage or aftersh…

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DSWD Sec to visit Surigao Norte

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano Soliman is set to visit Surigao del Norte on Apr. 7-8, 2011 to grace the Daycare Workers Convention and sign several social services projects currently implemented by the local government …

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New integrated transport terminal in Alegria inaugurated

The local government unit of Alegria, Surigao del Norte has recently inaugurated its Php12.39 Million Integrated Transport Terminal in Barangay Julio Ouano. The said terminal is a project of Mindanao Basic Urban Services Sector Project (MBUSSP) under the Department of the I…

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Gov. Sol hands-over 1M cash assistance to Placer Women’s Org

Gov. Sol Matugas personally handed-over P1Million cash assistance to the United Women’s Association (UWA) for the establishment of a Women’s Center during a culmination program of the Women’s Month Celebration held recently at Placer Dome, Placer, Surigao del Norte. UWA Pre…

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City Health Office leads fight against TB

As part of TB Day celebration, the City Health Office (CHO) together with the Center for Health and Development (CHD) Caraga successfully conducted a forum entitled “On the move against Tuberculosis” on March 31, 2011 at the City Cultural Center this city. During the forum,…

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Alert level 1 up in Surigao

Alert level one was raised early today, April 1 in the city following continuous rains which started Thursday evening, March 31, 2011 brought about by a low pressure area. In a radio interview, acting Mayor Kent Yuipco, said an alert level one was hoisted through the City D…

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Provincial GADCC holds culmination rites for Women’s Month Celebration

The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte thru the Provincial Gender and Development Coordinating Council (GADCC) will hold a culmination program for the Women’s Month celebration at the Provincial Convention Center, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Governor Sol F. Matugas wi…

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Sen. Chiz lauds investor for putting-up first mall in Surigao City

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elated with the Gaisano Capital Corporation’s interest in putting-up a new investment in the city following its formal groundbreaking last week. In a press statement, Escudero thanked and appreciated the confidence of the company for putt…

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Dinagatnons hold mass protest, ask SC to reconsider Dinagat’s provincehood

Around two thousand Dinagatnons converged at San Jose town on Saturday afternoon, March 12 asking the Supreme Court (SC) justices to reconsider their decision in declaring “constitutional” the law creating the province of Dinagat Islands. Armed with banners and streamers, o…

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Surigao business community divided over ‘mall’

The Surigao business community is apparently torn between welcoming large scale investment and the sentiments of some home-grown establishments. In a breakfast interview with outgoing Surigao Chamber of Commerce president Jake Miranda, who is now the Director and Representa…

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MinDA to put up Caraga area office, the first in Mindanao

This came, upon active consultations with Surigao City’s Jake Miranda, who is now the Director and overall representative of the Mindanao business sector at the same agency. Dir. Miranda, in the spirit of volunteerism will endeavor to establish the office without any cost …

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14th Palarong Pampook opens in Surigao City

The 14th Palarong Pampook finally opened on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Surigao City, with the region’s best and brightest student athletes from all 9 DepED divisions battling it out for pride and glory. The traditional parade of 9 participating delegations from the divisions…

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12 NPA cadres surrender in Surigao Norte

Twelve cadres of the New People’s Army (NPA) recently surrendered to the elements of the Surigao del Norte-based 4th Infantry Division in Barangay Lahi in Gigaquit town, Surigao del Norte. They were without firearms when they surrendered, authorities said. Military authorit…

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DOH Caraga to distribute DBM-donated medicines to Caraga flood victims

The Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga is set to distribute the 1,278 boxes of medicines donated by the Regional Office of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)to flood-stricken areas in Caraga Region. Mr. Richard Maniago, DOH-CHD …

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