Surigao Norte gov’t extends assistance to flood victims

Surigao Norte gov’t extends assistance to flood victims
The provincial government here has provided relief assistance to some 80,000 individuals affected by flashfloods on January 1-3, 2011 due to torrential rains. Latest report from the Provincial Social Services Office (PSSO) revealed that five sacks of rice were given by the …
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Surigao Norte DRRMC reports 138 evacuees in Mainit

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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Continued rains in Dinagat Islands affect 740 families; 3,696 individuals

Continued rains in Dinagat Islands affect 740 families; 3,696 individuals
Continued rains for the past few days have affected 740 families or 3,696 individuals throughout the province. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Deputized Coordinator Rosario Roxas reported that the affected families, mostly from the municip…
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SURNECO, Surigao Water offer 5% off to Surigaonon elderly

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

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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Alert level 1 up in Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands provinces

Alert level 1 up in Surigao Norte, Dinagat Islands provinces
Alert level one was raised early today, Jan. 18 in the provinces of Dinagats Islands and Surigao del Norte following a continuous rainfall which started Monday evening, Jan. 17. Vice Gov. Carlos Egay, Jr., in a radio interview, said an alert level one was hoisted upon recom…
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More than usual rain falling in January

More than usual rain falling in January
HEAVY rains over the weekend, triggered by a cold front and the northeast monsoon, may continue until tomorrow. The weather station recorded 203.5 millimeters of rainfall from Jan. 1 to 16, nearly double the 108.9 millimeters usually recorded this month, said Engr. Oscar Ta…
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For Del Carmen, Mother Nature comes first

For Del Carmen, Mother Nature comes first
The local government unit of Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, has stepped up efforts for environmental protection and conservation as it seeks to carve a niche in adventure tourism. Mayor JR M. Coro believes that environmental sustainability is the linchpin of a successful tour…
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Phivolcs: Quakes jolt Siargao, Surigao Sur areas

Phivolcs: Quakes jolt Siargao, Surigao Sur areas
At least two quakes were recorded in the Siargao and Surigao areas in Mindanao Sunday night and before dawn Monday, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the first quake measuring magnitude 3.5 was…
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2 Surigaonons, 1 other share P4.79-M Mega lotto jackpot

2 Surigaonons, 1 other share P4.79-M Mega lotto jackpot
January 2011 continued its lucky streak for bettors of the on-line lotteries of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) with three more winners sharing the P4.79-million jackpot of Mega Lotto 6/45's draw Friday. Manny Garcia, Publicity and Public Relations Depa…
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PNoy to distribute relief goods to Caraga flood victims

PNoy to distribute relief goods to Caraga flood victims
President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the distribution of relief goods in Butuan City on Friday (Jan. 14) and assess what else can be done to assist the victims of floods and landslides. The President is expected to arrive at the Butuan City Airport by noon to personal…
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Mining threatens 4th largest freshwater lake in PH

Mining threatens 4th largest freshwater lake in PH
Mineral explorations and mining activities are threatening the biodiversity of the Philippines’ fourth largest and Mindanao’s second largest freshwater lake, Lake Mainit, which is being shared by the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte. Lake Mainit, located …
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Dapa, Pilar Mayors, 1 other charged with graft

Dapa, Pilar Mayors, 1 other charged with graft
THE Ombudsman yesterday approved the filing of graft charges against three municipal mayors and a barangay chairman from Mindanao for different cases. Ordered charged were Mayors Lucio Tiu Gonzales of Pilar, Surigao del Norte; Peter Payna Ruaya of Dapa, Surigao del Norte; a…
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Mamanwa tribes opposing the MRL mining company

Mamanwa tribes opposing the MRL mining company
Mindoro Resources Limited (MRL), a Canada-based mining exploration company, will use IFC’s investment for exploration at the Agata nickel project in the Surigao district on Mindanao Island. IFC claimed that it will work with the company to ensure that exploration and any su…
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Surigao City LBC branch robbed

Surigao City LBC branch robbed
Three armed men on board red single Yamaha brand STX motorcycle held up the LBC Surigao City Branch office past 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, carting away five mobile phones from LBC personnel and customers and Php94,296 cash. The LBC branch office and mini warehouse is locate…
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