Siargao (Sayak) airport to be upgraded due to growing tourist traffic

By ERWIN MASCARINAS, Mindanews DEL CARMEN, Siargao Island – The small airport in this island will be upgraded starting this month to address runway limitations, said William Hotchkiss, chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). He said the upgrade, whic…

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Dynamite fishermen kill 22 rare whales

By Danilo V. Adorador III, Inquirer.net SURIGAO CITY  – Dynamite fishing continues to destroy not only corals but also rare sea creatures off the world-famous surfing destination of Siargao Island, killing at least 22 rare dwarf sperm whales and 21 dolphins over the weekend. …

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Port cops seize deadly weapons

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Siargao's surfing competition ends with a grand party

By Nelson C. Bagaforo GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- After a week-long competition, surfers from 11 countries and tourists from all over the world, including the Philippines, were treated to a night of fun and entertainment, courtesy of San Miguel Beer, the country's…

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Siargao It Up! Musika-Run on Nov. 16 in Del Carmen, Siargao Island

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NGCP announces scheduled power interruption in parts of Surigao Norte, Surigao Sur, entire Siargao Island

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Fruit seedlings ready for Siargao 'greening'

By Eugenio Lira, Jr. SURIGAO CITY - More than 14,000 pieces of various fruit seedlings arrived on Tuesday, September 10, for subsequent distribution to recipient towns for the 'greening' of Siargao Island. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Zaldy Pe…

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PNoy allocates P110-M to modernize Siargao airport

By Eugenio Lira, Jr. DAPA, Surigao del Norte — Malacañang Palace has announced on Wednesday, March 27, a P110-million financial grant from the Social Fund of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for the modernization of the Siargao airport. The move was seen as Malacañang’s…

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Junk disqualification case, Matugas asks Comelec

By Eugenio Lira, Jr. SURIGAO CITY — First District Representative Francisco Matugas recently asked the Commission on Election (Comelec) to dismiss the Petition for Disqualification filed against him by a rival candidate for lack of cause of action and/or failure to state a ca…

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