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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Surigao tricycle drivers harnessed as tourism promoters

By Vanessa L Almeda SURIGAO CITY — At least 1,500 drivers of tricycles — the city’s main public transport — have been trained as tourism promoters, an official said.  “A tourist uses a plane, a ship, a boat or a jeep in order to reach a resort or a tourist spot. In our city, …

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JCI Surigao joins 'Light Up A Tree' inauguration

By FTAParedes SURIGAO CITY -- The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Surigao with the Baby JCI Batch October 31, 2012, as kick-starters, adopted a tree in the city Luneta Park and decorated it with attracting Christmas lights. The inauguration of the 'Light Up A Tree'…

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Red Tie Run 2012 successful

By: FTAParedes Surigao City —Surigaonons run enthusiastically during the Red Tie Run 2012 held December 1, this city. Runners were happy to participate actively in the Surigao Runner’s Club (SRC) awareness run for HIV/AIDS to prudently respond on the said international concern…

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All systems go for 28th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival

SURIGAO CITY (PIA) -- It’s all systems go for the region’s most colorful event, the Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival here on Sunday, September 9, Senior Tourism Operations Officer Roselyn Armida Merlin said today.  Now on its 28 years, Merlin said all are now ready, in…

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Surigao eyes becoming top destination in Caraga

By Vanessa Almeda SURIGAO CITY —Dubbed the “City of Island Adventures” Surigao aims to become the choice destination city by year 2020 in the entire Caraga Region, City Tourism Council president Richard Nick A. Amores said. The official voiced the plan a week before the city …

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Adto ta sa Tilaw 2012 Food Festival & Exhibits!

Tourists are once again treated to the city's purely unique tasting dishes as the Tilaw sa Pagkaong Surigaonon (A Taste of Surigaonon Food) 2012 Food Festival & Exhibits officially opened today, August 29, at the City Auditorium. The event is a regular feature prior …

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New airline to fly to Basco, Virac, Catarman, and Surigao

BY CAI U. ORDINARIO MANILA, Philippines - A new local airline, SkyJet, will start regular commercial flights to underserved and unserved destinations such as Basco in Batanes; Virac, Catanduanes; Catarman, Northern Samar; and Surigao starting in the first week of October. Th…

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Join Surigao City’s 1st Bonok-Bonok Photo Contest

SURIGAO CITY -- In celebration of this year’s Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival on September 9, the City Tourism Council, Inc. (SCTCI) is inviting all amateur and professional photographers and hobbyists to join in the 1st Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2012 P…

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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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Top 5 Delicacies from Surigao

Top Five Delicacies from Surigao  By Ann Joy Perez Surigao is the capital of Surigao del Norte province. Known as the “City of Island Adventures,” this region boasts of 17 panoramic islands adorned by pristine beaches, breathtaking caves, rock formations, mangrove forests, an…

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Join our Social Media Day 2012 in Surigao City

A volunteer group of professionals in the field of information technology  in Surigao City invites you to celebrate the revolution of media dubbed as Social Media Day meetup on June 30. Volunteer Team Leader Chester Clark Yee said the local meetup will be held at Kody’s Music…

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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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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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Feature: Meet Mon-Ami

Mon-Ami (real name Monique Shippen) is only 19 years old but has earned a reputation as a strong and reliable performer in the filipino community in Sydney, Australia. This is the result of many years of training and dedication towards becoming a top level performer. Her mo…

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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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New Tourism Chief to grace opening of 2nd Siargao Int'l Surfing Festival slated September 20-28

By: Ben Serrano To represent President Aquino, new Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez will grace grand opening of the 2nd Siargao Surfing Festival slated September 20 -28, 2011 which will be held at Cloud 9, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte.  Presi…

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Lake Mainit: the gift and challenge for Mainitnons

By: Zimm Mosende and Al Mozol An old adage reminds us that “we do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.” Same can be said about our Lake Mainit - we did not inherit it from our kapopo-popoan and kauya-uyahan, we simply borrow it from our ka…

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Bong Revilla eyes on filming “Panday” in Surigao Norte to help promote tourism industry

The next "Panday" movie of Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. might be filmed in Surigao del Norte. In his send-off press conference held recently at the VIP Lounge of Surigao City Airport, Revilla said he is eyeing to film the movie sequel in the province a…

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KAP Medical Assistance Program reaches Surigao Norte

In line with his advocacy to improve public health nationwide, Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. today provided help to the indigent patients of the province through his Kalusugan Ating Pangalagaan (KAP) medical assistance program. From his Priority Development Assistance Fun…

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