Surigao City gears up for State of the City Address, oath-taking ceremony

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte — City Vice Mayor Alfonso “Pons” Casurra officially opened Monday’s flag ceremony at the City Hall by urging department heads to submit their annual reports promptly. He emphasized that achievements from last year and the first half of this ye…

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Tourism slowdown in Siargao raises concerns among local stakeholders

By Surigao Today News Desk SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte — As the volume of tourists visiting Siargao Island continues to dwindle in the past few weeks, concerns are rising among investors, business owners, and tourism-dependent locals who fear a return to pre-boom trend…

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Thirst for solutions: Dinagat tackles water shortage head-on

SAN JOSE, DINAGAT ISLANDS – Amid ongoing dry season challenges, the members of the Provincial Water Security Council Core Group gathered recently to address the worsening water shortage affecting the entire province. Held at the People’s Hall in the IJN Yamashiro Building in…

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Mpox Alert: Caraga still safe, says DOH

BUTUAN CITY - Dr. Amethyst Kathleen Alicante, Cluster Head of RESU/HEMS at the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga, clarified that the Caraga Region remains free from monkeypox or Mpox cases. According to Dr. Alicante, Mpox is a zoonotic disease—originating from animals—and is…

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San Jose (Dinagat) Water District announces new monthly water meter replacement fees effective July 1

San Jose, Dinagat Islands — Starting July 1, 2025, consumers under the San Jose (Dinagat Island) Water District (SJDIWD) will see a revised monthly charge for water meter replacement, in line with the newly approved Board Resolution No. 017 Series of 2025. The resolution, ti…

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Mayor Paul Dumlao represents Surigao City in Africa

SURIGAO CITY - Mayor Paul Dumlao is currently in Nairobi, Kenya , attending the UN-Habitat Assembly , marking his visit to Africa — his fifth continent to date. In a social media post, Mayor Dumlao expressed pride and gratitude as he represents Surigao City on the global stage…

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Surigao City offers free palay hauling assistance for farmers

Surigao City – The Local Government of Surigao City, through the City Agriculture Office, is extending its full support to local farmers with the launch of the Operation Palay Hauling Assistance Program, according to a post from Surigao City PIO. This initiative provides fre…

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The exciting lineup: 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival Contingents Revealed!

Are you ready to be swept off your feet by an explosion of color, rhythm, and culture? The 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to unveil the official list of participating contingents for both the Bonok-Bonok Based Ca…

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Siargaonon women surfers dominate Pilipinas Surfing Nationals in Baler

Three Siargaonon women surfers went victorious during the Pilipinas Surfing Nationals  Leg 2 in Baler, Aurora recently. Nilbie Blancada (Champion), Jolina Longos (1st Runner-up), and Shiela Mae Arjona (3rd Runner-up) were the winners of the recent Women’s Open Shortboard Com…

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Citizens speak: Prevent janitor fish, save Lake Mainit

Surigao del Norte (November 14) -- Prevent the population increase and spread of Janitor fish in Lake Mainit. This was the appeal of the people to the officials and leaders of the municipalities surrounding Lake Mainit that include municipalities of Mainit, Alegria, Santiago…

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Authorities warn of dengue outbreak in Surigao City

Surigao City (November 7) -- The City Health Office here warned the public of a possible dengue epidemic in the coming weeks after a number of infections in the city continue to rise. Recently, the dreaded dengue disease claimed a three-year old child. City Health Officer D…

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Surigao Norte urges PGMA to help save Ranario from death row

Surigao City (November 7) -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte have joined various, organizations and individuals to intensify measures to save Marilou Ranario from death row in Kuwait. In a resolution passed recently by the SP, presided by Vice Governo…

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Surigao fire burns city block to ashes; 12 houses damaged

Surigao City (November 7) -- A fire razed business streets of this city leaving the entire block of Kaimo-Ginema and Kaimo-Borja streets almost to ashes leaving the Claejesan family building and the building occupied by the Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI ) with their …

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