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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Spot promotion for ‘hero’ cops in Gov. Matugas slay attempt

SURIGAO CITY– Two Surigao del Norte policemen who saved the life of Gov. Sol Forcadilla Matugas during a slay attempt are expected to get spot promotions aside from medals for their display of heroism in the line of duty. Police Provincial Director Senior Supt. Ruel Obusan s…

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Rewards for arrest of fugitives Ecleo, Palparan, ex-Palawan gov Reyes doubled

Chichi Conde, InterAksyon.com MANILA President - Benigno Aquino III has doubled the bounty for three high profile fugitives - former military official Jovito Palparan, former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes, and Ruben Ecleo of Dinagat Island - to P2 million each. The President also o…

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Shooting not political, says Surigao anti-corruption watchdog

SURIGAO CITY - An anti-corruption watchdog here voiced strong objections and called a “detestable act” local government officials’ declaration that the shooting incident at the Capitol on Monday was politically motivated. Lawyer Victor Bernal, spokesperson of the Coalition…

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Surigao Norte capitol tightens security after failed slay try of Gov Sol

Governor Sol Matugas has ordered tighter security in the premises of the provincial capitol compound after a failed attempt to assassinate her shortly after the 8 a.m. flag-raising ceremony, Monday, Aug. 13, at the capitol grounds in front of the Hall of Justice, Surigao Ci…

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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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Friends believe murdered Canadian may have been targetted

Police authorities are investigating the murder of a New Brunswick man. Harry Joseph Doyle was born and raised in Fredericton, Canada but moved to the Philippines more than a decade ago.   Doyle was reportedly gunned down at a beach resort in Surigao City on Sunday and his…

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Gov. Sol survives assassination try

By: Vanessa L. Almeda and Erwin Mascarinas, InterAksyon.com SURIGAO CITY - Surigao del Norte Governor Sol F. Matugas survived an assassination attempt, allegedly carried out by a former barangay official of this city, Monday morning. Although Matugas was unhurt in the inciden…

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PHILHARBOR in need of UTILITY PERSONNEL

PHILHARBOR is in need of UTILITY PERSONNEL Male/Female; 18-40 years old; Willing to work with minimum supervision Graduate of High School / College Level Interested Applicants may inquire at Lipata Ferry Terminal, Lipata, Surigao City and look for Mr. Cecil Raterta or you may…

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SC lambasts Surigao judge for unauthorized travel

By  Arianne Caryl N. Casas THE Supreme Court (SC) warned a judge from Surigao del Norte province for proceeding with his travel abroad without the required travel authority from the Office of the Court Administration (OCA). In a six-page decision promulgated on July 18 and p…

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MOA-signing held for Claver seawater quality, coral condition assessment

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Aug. 9 -- Government and company officials have signed a memorandum of agreement with partner institutions to undertake an assessment of the seawater quality and coral condition in Barangay Urbiztondo, Claver town, this province.  The partnership was forma…

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Surigaonon cop competes for 2012 Search for Model PNP Families

A Surigaonon police officer is a finalist in the Search for the Model Philippine National Police (PNP) Families.  Organized by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in cooperation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and PNP, the model family search w…

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Accounting Staff (For Dapa, Surigao del Norte Assignment)

Accounting Staff (For Dapa Siargao, Surigao del Norte Assignment) 1 year experience required The Italian Food Specialists, Inc. Warehouse # 6 H. Franco Bldg. Hi-way, Mandaue City, Cebu Accepting applications until September 01, 2012, Saturday Details THE ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALI…

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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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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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