PNoy approves LTO District for Siargao

By Jun Lira SURIGAO CITY - First District Representative Francisco Matugas’ dream of creating a separate district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for Siargao Island came into fruition with the recent landmark approval of Republic Act No. 10391 which was signed…

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Siargao welcomes Ruffa Guttierez, Willie Revillame

By John Glenn A. Platil SIARGAO ISLAND - After Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, Holywood Matinee Idol Brad Pitt and Fashion Icon Gretchen Barreto, here comes Beauty Queen Ruffa Guttierez and TV host Willie Revillame.  On March 24, Ruffa tweeted tha…

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Enforce suspension against Dapa mayor, DILG asked

By Roel N. Catoto, Managing Editor/Agusan-Surigao Enquirer SURIGAO CITY —The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) should implement the suspension order against Dapa Mayor Peter P. Ruaya, lest the punishment meted out against the official would become moot and ac…

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Kris Aquino is in Siargao

Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino celebrated her forty-second birthday (Feb. 14) at Dedon Resort in Siargao Island. Because she’s without a boyfriend to spend her birthday/Valentine’s Day with, she’s celebrating it with her two kids and friend Zsa Zsa Padilla, plus some frie…

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NDRRMC: Inspection requested for Siargao airport runway after 7.6 magnitude quake

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has requested an assessment of the Siargao Airport in Mindanao in the wake of a magnitude-7.6 quake that hit the Eastern Visayas area last Friday. In a  6 a.m. rapid assessment report , the National Disaster Risk Reduction and …

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Date of Dapa town’s founding day celebration questioned

By Roel N. Catoto DAPA – Some residents have questioned the legality of holding the celebration of this town’s foundation anniversary saying there is neither legal nor historical basis on the choice of the dates. Mimi J. Gotico, chairperson of Alliance of Concerned Dapan-ons…

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Siargaonon surfing sensation to compete in int’l tilts

By Roel N. Catoto GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- In tip-top shape, Filipina surfing sensation Nilbie Blancada is preparing herself to compete for upcoming international competitions this year and the following year in other parts of the world.  After she successfully capture…

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DA allots P67M for Siargao agrofishery projects

The Department of Agriculture is allotting an initial P67 million to bankroll several agricultural and fishery infrastructure projects in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, to transform it into a sufficient producer of rice, white corn, other staple crops, vegetables, and …

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DA chief to visit Surigao Norte anew

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, July 11 -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala will arrive today, July 11 in Surigao City for a three-day visit in the province.  Provincial agriculturist Gromyko Geraldino said upon arrival at the Surigao City Airport, Alcala along wit…

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Grace Lee: I love Siargao

By Michael O. Conte SURIGAO CITY - Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee has expressed her appreciation and love for Siargao Island as one of the best summer tourist destinations in the country. In her article dubbed “’Bourne’ cast takes home fond memories in PH”, Lee sa…

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DPWH-Siargao to construct Katipunan-Maasin farm to market road in Pilar

By Michael O. Conte SURIGAO CITY, Mar. 1 (PIA) -- To improve the inter-barangay and inter-municipal linkages for better agro and aqua economic activities in Siargao Island, the government has earmarked P5 million for the construction of Katipunan-Maasin Farm to Market road …

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Magnitude-5 quake jolts Surigao Norte

A magnitude-5.0 quake jolted the Surigao Norte Friday afternoon, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 1:42 p.m. It said the epicente…

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Siargao Island to host 5th International Game Fishing tourney

By Michael O. Conte Siargao Island, the surfing and game fishing (SurFishing) capital of the country, is set to host the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament in Pilar town this April. In a report posted on www.siargaoislands.net, organizers said the tournament …

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TD 'Sendong' enters PH, may intensify in next 24 hours

A tropical depression from the east entered Philippine territory Thursday morning and was locally codenamed "Sendong," possibly the last cyclone to enter Philippine territory this year. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administratio…

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BFAR-Caraga to turnover patrol boat to Del Carmen, Siargao Island

by Robert E. Roperos The Regional Office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Caraga is set to turnover a patrol boat to the municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao Island that will help in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment…

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DPWH distributes Christmas ‘Bundles of Joy’ to indigents

by Michael E. Conte As part of the Department’s Christmas celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Surigao del Norte 2nd District Engineering Office (DPWH-2ND DEO) has distributed “Bundles of Joy” to identified indigents of Brgy. 1, Dapa, this province. Arou…

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P88 seats for Surigao, Siargao, other domestic flights

Cebu Pacific (CEB) holds an all-domestic seat sale up to December 15, 2011 or until seats last, to boost travel in the 1st quarter of 2012. For travel from January 10 to February 29, 2012, CEB offers P88 seats to Surigao, Siargao (Sayak) and 32 other domestic destinations: …

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Dapa Nat’l High, Surigao High studes top Prov’l Speech Contest

Students from Dapa National High School (DNHS) and Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS) emerged as top performers from among the 12 other contestants from the Schools Division of Siargao and Surigao del Norte during the recently held 22nd Provincial Prepared Speec…

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Ryan Gosling in Siargao?

A rumor about Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling spotted surfing in Siargao Island was making the Twitter world abuzz yesterday. Even celebrities were tweeting about it. Here's an article from Manila Bulletin: Actor Ryan Gosling rumored to be surfing in Siargao MANILA, Philip…

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Cebu Pacific offers P0.88 seat sale from Cebu to Surigao, Siargao, other destinations

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) holds a seat sale from its Cebu, hub to 17 Philippine destinations from November 5, 2011 to November 7, 2011 or until seats last. This seat sale is valid for travel from January 1, 2012 until March 31, 2…

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