Surigao City and Surigao del Norte Province [Archive] - Page 11

regjeex

September 13th, 2008, 08:57 AM

regjeex

September 13th, 2008, 09:02 AM

rally

September 13th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Many Villar for President...hehehe

Lagi, guest of honor sa charter day, then sa bonokbonok ang iya nasad wife, si congresswoman cynthia villar.

Next year siguor other aspirants na sad muari.:ohno:

filino

September 14th, 2008, 02:17 AM

Daghan na festival sa region.. like newly created festival sa Cabadbaran City ang Kandila or Dagkut Festival man cguro to.. if im not mistaken. I dont know kung ang Bislig, Tandag and other places in Surigao. Ang Butuan daghan sa... Abayan Festival pero dili kaayo known, Kahimunan Sinulog version, Balangai Festival pero ang among Brgy naa jud kaugalingon festival - Madagayaong Ani Festival.. hehehe daghan pod nangapil bisan gamay ra ang prize.. hehehe

same in surigao, daghan pud fesitval, we have pasayan festival maski mihit ang pasayan hahahaha, naa me bangkarera participated by participants nationwide every summer but i would like to beliv na ang Bonok-Bonok festival ang grandest sa Caraga ug ang mas known kintahay nga festival diri sa ato region kay as far as Luzon mo participate man kaya lang every Bonok-Bonok Festival kulang perme sa preparation ang organizers most particularly sa promotion ani.

filino

September 14th, 2008, 02:20 AM

filino

September 14th, 2008, 02:24 AM

Lagi, guest of honor sa charter day, then sa bonokbonok ang iya nasad wife, si congresswoman cynthia villar.

Next year siguor other aspirants na sad muari.:ohno:

sus ginoo, ang speech ni villar walay ka konek-koneksyon sa charter day. amo ra dili senador. perte pa gyud kataas sa iya tagsulti, wala taghuna-huna ang mga tawo sa atbang niya nga nanan-aw na buwad na sa init labi na ang nag participate sa float parade na intawon nag hulat when siya matapos para maka continue ang parade. kaingon ko unsa iya isulti, jesus bahin ra gihapon sa iya kinabuhi sa una nga pastilan kapila na gi yagyag sa publiko. for sure he will not be in my list.

filino

September 15th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Phil. Gateway Hotel

front: (old pix)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10182007.jpg

back: (as of 09-11-08 - after fiesta)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008007.jpg

filino

September 15th, 2008, 07:20 AM

the pool:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008003.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008004.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008005.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008006.jpg

filino

September 15th, 2008, 07:21 AM

doing some renovations:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008001.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008002.jpg

filino

September 15th, 2008, 07:23 AM

another function hall soon to open:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008008.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09112008009.jpg

rally

September 15th, 2008, 07:27 AM

By the way, naa amo neigboor na taga Surigao city sila pero sa Butuan na sila namuyo karon, ingon nila na naa daw diha sa surigao ang mga SERENA... tinuod ba na? or haka haka lang... dili pod ko makaingon nga bakak kay tigulang na kaayo ang nag ingon. hehehe naa lagi daw kay naa man daw nanguha ug isda tas gamitan daw nila og dinamita tas naa daw dako kaayo na ikog sa isda pero ang tao man daw ang nag langoy.. hehehe na mao na ni ron... HAPPY FIESTA SURIGAO...

actually, ing ani nahitabo reg:

gikulata sa usa ka amahan iya anak kay gabinayot man. Pero bisag unsaon niyag badli muingon ra man jud ang bata nga "bayot lagi ko tay, wala na kay mahimo! hu hu hu" . Sa kalagot sa amahan iyang gidAla iyaNg bata didto sa sAbang ug gilumsan " maayo pa mamatay ka kay sa pakaulawan ko nimu bayota ka!". Kalit signggit ang bata, " Tay! Tay! hunonga na tay kay di na ko bayot tay!"

Nakuratan ang amahan ug iya gibuhian ang bata " Nya unsa na man ka dong?"

"SIRENA NA KO TAY!!!" :lol::bash::banana::banana::banana:

filino

September 15th, 2008, 07:35 AM

actually, ing ani nahitabo reg:

gikulata sa usa ka amahan iya anak kay gabinayot man. Pero bisag unsaon niyag badli muingon ra man jud ang bata nga "bayot lagi ko tay, wala na kay mahimo! hu hu hu" . Sa kalagot sa amahan iyang gidAla iyaNg bata didto sa sAbang ug gilumsan " maayo pa mamatay ka kay sa pakaulawan ko nimu bayota ka!". Kalit signggit ang bata, " Tay! Tay! hunonga na tay kay di na ko bayot tay!"

Nakuratan ang amahan ug iya gibuhian ang bata " Nya unsa na man ka dong?"

"SIRENA NA KO TAY!!!" :lol::bash::banana::banana::banana:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

qwert_guy

September 15th, 2008, 07:42 AM

^^ka joker oi...hehehehe

anyway, nice pics filino

renvoi

September 15th, 2008, 08:26 AM

renvoi

September 15th, 2008, 08:27 AM

filino

September 15th, 2008, 10:46 AM

nice. i hope hotel tavern will also put up a swimming pool.

another hotel owned by korean which is opening very soon kay jaon sad pool. i hope someone could post here some latest pix of that hotel. lajo pud loho sa amo kay jadto man ang location sa mabua.

c0kelitr0

September 16th, 2008, 05:40 AM

nasa mabua yung korean hotel?

filino

September 16th, 2008, 09:24 AM

nasa mabua yung korean hotel?

yup, it's located at brgy. mabua. i like the unique design of the hotel.

anywayz guys, dont expect too much about the SRBC Citi Mall, the developer is in big trouble now at marami pa ang nadamay. it's the buzz now in the city. hehehehe should i say "KARMA"? mmmmmmm

yoncha789

September 16th, 2008, 11:14 AM

yup, it's located at brgy. mabua. i like the unique design of the hotel.

anywayz guys, dont expect too much about the SRBC Citi Mall, the developer is in big trouble now at marami pa ang nadamay. it's the buzz now in the city. hehehehe should i say "KARMA"? mmmmmmm

who's the developer? the srbc company right? it's construction division? share naman anong trouble is it into...

renvoi

September 16th, 2008, 02:02 PM

kwento mo na kasi filino so that we will know.

filino

September 17th, 2008, 02:46 AM

who's the developer? the srbc company right? it's construction division? share naman anong trouble is it into...

i wont elaborate more, basta big names ang nadamay. :ohno:

rally

September 17th, 2008, 04:03 AM

nasa mabua yung korean hotel?

Actually the location of the hotel owned by the Koreans is still part of Bry. Ipil and not Mabua.

filino

September 17th, 2008, 05:13 AM

Actually the location of the hotel owned by the Koreans is still part of Bry. Ipil and not Mabua.

ral post ka dito ng pix of that hotel

filino

September 17th, 2008, 07:38 AM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/header01.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/northdrive.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/Meals.jpg

opening soon at San Nicolas St., Surigao City on October 2008.

source: http://www.manginasal.com

got some info na ang El Paboritos along San Nicolas will be closing soon, d kaya ito yong maging area ng Man Inasal?

rally

September 17th, 2008, 08:41 AM

ral post ka dito ng pix of that hotel

I will when i get to go there this weekend or if i can get pix from other source.

Have you not seen the mini-hotel of Surigao Education Center located besides their swimming pool. Bagan ya man mamention jaon dire. Its a nice place, dili pa sija karajaw known hinua kay ya man gajud sila mag operate commercially. its like their lab for their HRM students.

rally

September 17th, 2008, 08:43 AM

rally

September 17th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Matood this coming September 19-20 will be the fiesta of Mainit, Surigao del Norte. No Mainitnons here?

Then Sept. 20-21, fiesta of General Luna, Siargao,Surigao del Norte. May surfing competition na sab bagan.

which reminds me, cokelitro, the thread on Siargao is no longer active, nag post ako last month to try to revive it, so far mingaw man gihapon. sayang.

filino

September 17th, 2008, 08:58 AM

If this turns out to be true then jollibee will have stiff competition. its a great location.

actually im not sure of it but hopefully this will be the place kay at the center gajud cja. ther's a u/c commercial building beside Green Bank it is also possible na adto ang location or the building where Allied Bank is located, as we all know approved na ang paghiusa nan PNB ug Allied so most probably that building will be vacant already.

filino

September 17th, 2008, 09:01 AM

I will when i get to go there this weekend or if i can get pix from other source.

an old pix of the hotel/resort onwed by a korean investor at Brgy. Ipil/Mabua, Surigao City

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302007011.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302007012.jpg

the last time i went there, malapit na syang matapos

filino

September 17th, 2008, 09:42 AM

I
Have you not seen the mini-hotel of Surigao Education Center located in besides the their swimming pool. Bagan ya man mamention jaon dire. Its a nice place, dili pa sija karajaw known hinua kay ya man gajud sila mag operate commercially. its like their lab for their HRM students.

repost ko lang: i've posted these pix already sa thread 1:

SEC Mini Hotel":

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007015.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007013.jpg
OMG i terribly mis my car (the red one) huhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhu

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007012.jpg

sayang, sana ginamit na siya commercially.

filino

September 17th, 2008, 09:58 AM

filino

September 17th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Flickr Find:

Surigao City Cathedral (Sr. San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/citycathedral.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/12262007.jpg

inside the cathedral church

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/12262007002.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10252007003.jpg

filino

September 17th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Bilang-Bilang Church (dont know the Patron Saint :ohno:)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/01052008003.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/01052008.jpg

filino

September 17th, 2008, 10:34 AM

repost: i simply love this building.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09072007006.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09072007007.jpg

rally

September 17th, 2008, 10:51 AM

Bilang-Bilang Church (dont know the Patron Saint :ohno:)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/01052008003.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/01052008.jpg

Virgen de la Paz Y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage)

rally

September 17th, 2008, 10:53 AM

repost ko lang: i've posted these pix already sa thread 1:

SEC Mini Hotel":

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007015.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007013.jpg
OMG i terribly mis my car (the red one) huhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhu

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09102007012.jpg

sayang, sana ginamit na siya commercially.

Ah ok. Ya ko kaabot sa thread 1. they do accept bookings for special occasions pero discreet ra kay wala pay mga permits to operate commercially. the reveiw classes of thier nursing students are done there also.

c0kelitr0

September 17th, 2008, 11:37 AM

renvoi

September 17th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Surigao Provincial Capitol Building:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/01122008006.jpg

Surigao City Hall (flickr find: an old pix of the city hall. as you can see, d pa nakatayo ang City Cultural Center)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/citihall.jpg

I noticed that most provincial capitol buildings and city hall in the country are similar in design and structure. The surigao del norte capitol has a replica in saranggani which is much bigger though.

That peace marker in front of our city hall is not so pansinin kasi masyadong maliit. The city should have put a landmark or something that would complement the city hall. I remember that a tree/christmas tree originally stood in that center island and every christmas it was adorned with christmas lights.

renvoi

September 17th, 2008, 03:01 PM

repost: i simply love this building.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09072007006.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09072007007.jpg

wow! like the building, so modern, glassy and green.

rally

September 18th, 2008, 02:15 AM

i thought it was merged with Surigao Norte's thread 2??

I dont know about that but there is still a separate thread for Siargao.

Also got the dates of the fiesta of GL wrong, Sept 22-23 baja and yes there is an international surfing competition.

filino

September 18th, 2008, 02:37 AM

Virgen de la Paz Y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage)

tnx ral, devoted catholic ka ba? haba pala ng pangalan kaya d ko alam :lol:

c0kelitr0

September 18th, 2008, 04:46 AM

@rally, ok...hahanapin ko muna yung thread and update it hehehe. thanks ;)

rally

September 18th, 2008, 04:55 AM

tnx ral, devoted catholic ka ba? haba pala ng pangalan kaya d ko alam :lol:

Id like to think I am. :)

Oh the church is being handled by the Mission del Sagrado Corazon (MSC) fathers who will be celebrating their centennial year this coming December here in Surigao City. Its a big event and preparations are on going already.

filino

September 18th, 2008, 05:16 AM

Id like to think I am. :)

Oh the church is being handled by the Mission del Sagrado Corazon (MSC) fathers who will be celebrating their centennial year this coming December here in Surigao City. Its a big event and preparations are on going already.

yes, yes and we might be singing their theme song. d pa sure kasi, kc 2 groups and pinagpilian, sana ang choir namin ang mapili.

filino

September 18th, 2008, 10:14 AM

@ral, i went to ipil this afternoon and got some pix here of the resort owned by korean investor. hehehe naunahan pa kita. post ko tonight or bukas.

finally: Status of Fiesta Diving Resort Hotel and Restaurant as of 09-18-08

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302007011.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008027.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008001.jpg

filino

September 18th, 2008, 02:17 PM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008002.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008014.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008010.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008009.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008015.jpg

filino

September 18th, 2008, 02:19 PM

the rooms: still empty

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008019.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008020.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008023.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008022.jpg

filino

September 18th, 2008, 02:25 PM

the pool: the biggest pool in the city so far and it's really beautiful! ^^^^^^

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008026.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008005.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008004.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008007.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008008.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008012.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008013.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008018.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09182008026.jpg

renvoi

September 18th, 2008, 05:53 PM

nice shots filino.

i cant believe we already have this beautiful resort in brgy ipil. :banana::banana::banana:

filino

September 19th, 2008, 02:00 AM

nice shots filino.

i cant believe we already have this beautiful resort in brgy ipil. :banana::banana::banana:

thnx! the construction is still on going, nag slowdown nga lang dahil kulang daw sa budget but according to the owner within this year they will open the resort.

qwert_guy

September 19th, 2008, 02:16 AM

^^ mukhang maganda ang simoy ng hangin jan... at malapit pa sa dagat.

:okay:

rally

September 19th, 2008, 02:46 AM

HAPPY FIESTA TO THE PEOPLE OF GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO!!!!

Hopefully, local politics will not spoil all the FUN and PARTYING there specially with the international surfing competition.

Hoy mga politiko, ajaw ilakip an kalipay nan mga tawo sa ijo away-pulitika!:ohno:

c0kelitr0

September 19th, 2008, 04:46 AM

nice! wow, hope they open this year. dyan ko balak mag check-in if ever ;)

filino

September 19th, 2008, 06:08 AM

^^ mukhang maganda ang simoy ng hangin jan... at malapit pa sa dagat.

:okay:

and you have a choice dagat o tubig? :lol:

filino

September 19th, 2008, 06:09 AM

nice! wow, hope they open this year. dyan ko balak mag check-in if ever ;)

actually, the owner said that they will be opening the resort within this month but i give them within this year, lots of work to be done pa kasi, but who knws?

the_islander

September 19th, 2008, 07:05 AM

nice shots filino!
cant wait to see its newest development...
i supposed to see it during our batch meeting hosted by our batchmate who they said is the owner of the resort, but i wasnt able to go with them cause of work.
sayang!

filino

September 19th, 2008, 07:26 AM

the_islander

September 19th, 2008, 07:26 AM

so your batchmate is korean i suppose kc korean ang owner eh.

nope. pinay. she's the wife i guess, and automatically she also owns it.
im planning to befriend her. haha.

regjeex

September 19th, 2008, 12:11 PM

regjeex

September 19th, 2008, 12:17 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Surigao Norte coop showcases native products in Siargao (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p080919.htm&no=77)
by Fryan E. Abkilan

General Luna, Siargao Island (September 19) -- Surfers and visitors of the 14th Siargao International Surfing Cup need not to go far in order to shop for food, souvenirs and things to bring home to their respective homes.

The Surigao del Norte Provincial Cooperative Office headed by its OIC chief Gemma Entendez organized a mini-tiangge here in this town showcasing the native products of the province.

Agricultural products from Gigaquit – the Gigaquit Rhum (Pauroy), popular delicacy called ampao (pop rice) in Placer, banana and cassava chips from the Rural Improvement Club, novelty and souvenir items crafted by the Provincial Jail Inmates, dried squid, polvoron, tikog banig and placemats are just some of the products currently displayed.

Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers believes that having this kind of activity is an opportunity to promote the investments and livelihood opportunities of the province.

The mini-tiangge opened last September 14 and will end on September 26, 2008. (PIA-Surigao del Norte) [top]

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 02:25 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM

All set for 14th Siargao Int'l Surfing Cup (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p080919.htm&no=75)
by Robert E. Roperos

General Luna, Siargao Island (September 19) -- Preparations for the 14th Siargao International Surfing Cup is set to be finalized this evening as delegates from other countries started to arrive here to compete and vie for the championship prize amounting to US$20,000.

As of press time, 48 surfers are set to participate in this annual event that was given more impetus with the incumbency of former Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers of the province of Surigao del Norte.

An official competitor's briefing is set to be conducted this evening to inform the participants of the mechanics of the competition.

Tomorrow, Saturday (September 20), Opening Ceremonies will be conducted at Cloud 9 – the contest venue at 10:00 in the morning. Afterwhich, a welcome lunch for guests and international competitors will be hosted by the provincial government of Surigao del Norte.

Aside from the surfing competition, the 2008 Search for Binibining General Luna will be conducted on Sunday (Sept. 21) in time with the celebration of the annual Tikyabang Festival of this town.

Moreover, the annual Gov. Robert Ace Barbers Open Chess Tournament will be also featured as one of the highlights of the activity, as well as the inter-school Modern Dance (Hip-Hop) competition.

The week-long international surfing competition will end on Friday (September 26) in a reception and farewell dinner that will also showcase the Awarding Ceremonies.

It can be recalled that last year, Billabong became the main presentor of this event. During this year, Gov. Barbers signed a memorandum of partnership for three years with the Australian-based firm. From a local surfing event in 1995, the surfing cup has evolved into an internationally competed event now known as the "Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational Surfing Cup". (PIA-Caraga) [top]

filino

September 20th, 2008, 01:02 AM

Any news about Gmall in Surigao? Basin maunhan pa ang surigao sa Cabadbaran City kay ingon sa akong cuzin didto na naa daw mall developer mo sulod sa Cabadbaran based on the news from the mayor. Ingon pod sa akong aunti na chef sa sa mayor hehehehe.. na they are coming lagi daw. Im not sure kung matuloy yan kse duol ra man jud sa Butuan ang Cabadbaran. Pero they're aiming and theres posibility man jud kay active man ilang mayor.. hehehe hope so... hehehe. Ang butuan hopefully matuloy ang construction ng Robinsons along libertad area kay puro pa man daw landfill. Hope this year or fist quarter of next year masugdan na. Dapat mag free trade na ang Surigao IMO, kay daghan man toursist area ang injo lugar.

rumors are circulating here about that GMall thing and even a mall owned by "Centuries Property" not sure of the exact name of the company but that was the statement of former gov barbers sa iya radio interview na they will open a mall in the city but until now wala man gihapon. on PIA website, Davao Warehouse and CITI Hardware mag open daw ug branch diri.

filino

September 20th, 2008, 01:10 AM

WOW. nice photos.. I like the Travern Hotel... I like the capitol bldg. Which i think lajo ra kaajo ang Agusan capitol. but I dont know kung ma transfer na ba ang capitol into Cabadbaran City. kay dili man gud part na ang Butuan sa ADN. dapat lang i move na didto sa Cabadbaran. and then gawin nalang comercial area ung bldg na un. Unsa man nahitabo sa citi mall ninjo? naa man cguro politics behind that issue ba... murag giharang na ba... nice unta nga naa napod mall sa injo para at least kung mo adto ko diha surigao at least naa choices ba. As far as bonok-bonok Festival yeah maybe sya ang mas sikat sa Caraga kay mo participate man nationally. ang kahimunan festival wala pako kabalita kung niapil sila sa national competetion. Way back sa Cebu, permi man champion ang Butuan contingent. nya murag ni undang na kay naa naman sariling festival bukod sa balangai na wala man jud nisikat. Pero im not sure pod kong ang bonok bonok niapil sa kahimunan festival. kay mostly ang niapil man if im not mistaken ang gingoog, carmen and others. I hope mo apil sila sa aliwan festival.

i really like to think that Bonok-Bonok Festival is the best knwn Festival of the region. and im proud to say nga present perme ang butuan every year sa bonok-bonok festival. how i wish na naay ma create nga festival of the region na compulsory jud mo join tanan municipalities and cities to showcase ang ila culture. and every year lain-lain cities and major municipalities within carag ang mo host. dili ba this would be great! kaya lang ang theme ng Bonok-Bonok Festival is convergence of festivals kay ang mo join man gud sa bon0k-bonok festival nag represent jud sa ila festival, so maging same na ang concept just in case.

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 04:44 AM

Nabago Mariculture Park, Surigao City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2716503592_496ebe2912_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2716503592_496ebe2912_b.jpg

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 04:50 AM

Club Tara, Socorro, Surigao del Norte

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ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 04:52 AM

Nabago Mangrove Waterways, Surigao City

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renvoi

September 21st, 2008, 05:23 AM

i really like to think that Bonok-Bonok Festival is the best knwn Festival of the region. and im proud to say nga present perme ang butuan every year sa bonok-bonok festival. how i wish na naay ma create nga festival of the region na compulsory jud mo join tanan municipalities and cities to showcase ang ila culture. and every year lain-lain cities and major municipalities within carag ang mo host. dili ba this would be great! kaya lang ang theme ng Bonok-Bonok Festival is convergence of festivals kay ang mo join man gud sa bon0k-bonok festival nag represent jud sa ila festival, so maging same na ang concept just in case.

yes, filino its a good idea to promote Caraga region. Its so nice to know that each LGU in Caraga are supporting each other's festival, this is after all for the promotion of our region.

renvoi

September 21st, 2008, 05:25 AM

Nabago Mangrove Waterways, Surigao City

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wow! so beautiful

regjeex

September 21st, 2008, 10:50 AM

Good Idea there @Filino. I would suggest... KARAG Festival... hehehehe pangit. Karag-Karag Festival.... hehehe samot ka panget. Bunok-Kahimunan Festival nalang.. hehehe

i really like to think that Bonok-Bonok Festival is the best knwn Festival of the region. and im proud to say nga present perme ang butuan every year sa bonok-bonok festival. how i wish na naay ma create nga festival of the region na compulsory jud mo join tanan municipalities and cities to showcase ang ila culture. and every year lain-lain cities and major municipalities within carag ang mo host. dili ba this would be great! kaya lang ang theme ng Bonok-Bonok Festival is convergence of festivals kay ang mo join man gud sa bon0k-bonok festival nag represent jud sa ila festival, so maging same na ang concept just in case.

regjeex

September 21st, 2008, 10:55 AM

Pagka patsada oi... wala kaha NPA dira dapita? adto ko dinha pag bakasyon nako next year... asa man dapit na sya?

Club Tara, Socorro, Surigao del Norte

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filino

September 21st, 2008, 01:59 PM

Good Idea there @Filino. I would suggest... KARAG Festival... hehehehe pangit. Karag-Karag Festival.... hehehe samot ka panget. Bunok-Kahimunan Festival nalang.. hehehe

CARAGANS is in my mind @regjeex, what yah think?

filino

September 21st, 2008, 02:05 PM

Nabago Mangrove Waterways, Surigao City

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this is so beautiful. really beautiful! but forgive me, asa dapit ang nabago?

regjeex

September 21st, 2008, 02:28 PM

I think we cant make the regions festival because surigao and butuan have different Patrons.

CARAGANS is in my mind @regjeex, what yah think?

filino

September 21st, 2008, 03:06 PM

I think we cant make the regions festival because surigao and butuan have different Patrons.

let's make it just like the kadayawan, simply a showcase of our culture through dancing and not an honor to our respective saints para may distinction.

anyway, regjeex, socorro was located at bucas grande island. ito lang ang masasabi ko, itataya ko na ang buhay ko, but if you're looking for a total adventure and not just white sand beaches, then socorro and the whole bucas grande island is the place you are looking for. simply amazing!

filino

September 21st, 2008, 03:09 PM

Club Tara, Socorro, Surigao del Norte

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i'm looking forward this summer and hopefully mag stay ako dito.

Ph Man

September 21st, 2008, 04:20 PM

yes, it's beautiful. and it's so serene. it's that part of a sea or just a lake? or an estuarie?

c0kelitr0

September 22nd, 2008, 04:53 AM

^^ it's part of a sea.

as for nabago waterways, dyan kami dumadaan palagi nung may project pa kami somewhere sa isang island dun. sobrang ganda talaga and very clean.

c0kelitr0

September 22nd, 2008, 04:56 AM

i think kaya hindi napapasok ng gaisano ang surigao kasi the local government is protective of its local investors. if only gaisano was able to put up even a small supermarket during the nickel mining boom, they'd be accepted as LOCAL so pwedeng pwede mag expand whenever they like it.

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 05:37 AM

Metro Surigao Foodcourt (soft opening pa daw sabi ng mga staff. actually, it does not look like an ordinary foodcourt for me. it's far from the usual foodcourt i've seen sa mga big malls). love it!

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dont know about this area. like an exclusive place for the family or group of friends.

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filino

September 22nd, 2008, 05:41 AM

gana ila cr: hehehehe

view from the cr: the city hall

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c0kelitr0

September 22nd, 2008, 05:41 AM

very nice food court indeed! ;)

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 05:46 AM

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 05:54 AM

Finally found the answer to where is the exact location of Mang Inasal-Surigao Branch which according to their website will be opening its doors on October 2008.

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found this Ad at El Paboritos Shoppe just in front of Jollibee along San Nicolas St.

qwert_guy

September 22nd, 2008, 06:37 AM

nice food court.^^

kamusta ila food?

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 06:49 AM

nice food court.^^

kamusta ila food?

sensya na qwert_guy d ko pa nasubukan, nakiki cr lang me dyan :lol:

qwert_guy

September 22nd, 2008, 07:09 AM

ah ok filino....

by the way yung mang inasal para sa akin masarap siya.

good for surigao to have one.

rally

September 22nd, 2008, 07:53 AM

CARAGANS is in my mind @regjeex, what yah think?

ha ha ha not that filino kay lain pasabt an caragan sa ato dialect. its slang for not smooth, rough behaviour, di mahimutang. but as i noticed in the thread of festivals in mindanao, the different festivals are so close together in their dates mostly in the August-September, so i sugested a travel promotion for this.

rally

September 22nd, 2008, 07:56 AM

Pagka patsada oi... wala kaha NPA dira dapita? adto ko dinha pag bakasyon nako next year... asa man dapit na sya?

Thats in Socorro, part of siargao Islands. No NPA's there. the last time they were seen was at Dapa and GL. he he he.

rally

September 22nd, 2008, 08:01 AM

this is so beautiful. really beautiful! but forgive me, asa dapit ang nabago?

Ha ha ha ai na bata.:ohno: You stand at surigao Port, directly in front of you will already be the mangrove reservation, behind that would already be Nabago. You can also access that through the Arellano districts but going by pumboat is more fun than the highway.

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 08:19 AM

Ha ha ha ai na bata.:ohno: You stand at surigao Port, directly in front of you will already be the mangrove reservation, behind that would already be Nabago. You can also access that through the Arellano districts but going by pumboat is more fun than the highway.

sensya na ral, d man gud pud ko taga syudad. :lol:

filino

September 22nd, 2008, 08:20 AM

ha ha ha not that filino kay lain pasabt an caragan sa ato dialect. its slang for not smooth, rough behaviour, di mahimutang. but as i noticed in the thread of festivals in mindanao, the different festivals are so close together in their dates mostly in the August-September, so i sugested a travel promotion for this.

hahaha bitaw no, mga karagan! :lol:

regjeex

September 22nd, 2008, 10:52 AM

Filipino surfer listed among world top surfers
by Robert E. Roperos

General Luna, Siargao Island (September 21) -- Local surfer from this town is leveled to top surfers in the world.

Carlito Nogalo, a local resident of this town, is among the four surfers presented by Billabong International – Southeast Asia to local media in a press conference conducted on Saturday (Sept. 20) at Cabuntog Resort here in connection with the 14th-year staging of Siargao International Surfing Competition from September 20-26, 2008 at Cloud 9, in this town.

When asked what's his feeling being considered and leveled to top tube riders/surfers in the world, Nogalo said "it's a great feeling to be with the three top surfers" referring to Wade Goodall of Australia who is the defending champion, Dylan Longbottom (Australia) and Jayson Shibata (Hawaii).

Nogalo also said being the best surfer requires proper discipline and perseverance. "In order to excel, you must be physically and mentally prepared", he said.

Meanwhile, Australian's Dylan Longbottom is a famed free-surfer and super-shaper in his own right. He has been living within foam-blowing distance to the snapper takeoff spot for four years now and has his sleds under the feet of a bunch of local guys' boards.

Hawaii's Jayson Shibata, on the other hand, is a third-timer in the Siargao International Surfing competition. In his previous interviews, he said he was fascinated with the waves of Siargao that made him participate in this annual surfing event in Siargao without having a second thought.

With Longbottom and Shibata's presence in the Siargao Surfing Cup this year plus the expertise of our very own Nogalo, they are considered a threat and close-rival of defending Champion Goodall, also a fellow Australian.

A total of 48 local and foreign surfers compete in this week-long tourney considered as the most prestigious international surfing competition in the country.

Aside from honor and fame, this year's champion will be going home with a cash prize of US$20,000. (PIA-13) [top]

techychef

September 22nd, 2008, 09:52 PM

repost: i simply love this building.

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I like the design sa building sa greenbank, :)

renvoi

September 23rd, 2008, 06:04 AM

Another "PALPAK" SRBC Project:

from this:

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to this:

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:ohno: :bash: :ohno:

what is this? I think the second floor level will be their office while the ground level will be carinderia, ukay-ukay store, barbershop, hardware, etc.:ohno:

filino

September 23rd, 2008, 07:06 AM

what is this? I think the second floor level will be their office while the ground level will be carinderia, ukay-ukay store, barbershop, hardware, etc.:ohno:

walang 2ndflr dyan, cldings lang yan

filino

September 23rd, 2008, 07:10 AM

DAY DREAM LAGUNA RESORT

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LOCATION:

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The Rooms:

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source: daydreamlaguna.com

filino

September 23rd, 2008, 07:12 AM

DAY DREAM LAGUNA RESORT

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filino

September 23rd, 2008, 07:14 AM

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filino

September 23rd, 2008, 07:17 AM

DAY DREAM LAGUNA RESORT

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c0kelitr0

September 23rd, 2008, 08:52 AM

ganda pala ng resort na yan!

rally

September 23rd, 2008, 09:00 AM

WOW!!! and to think its so near pero Ya pa ko ka kadto. Will bring the family there one of these days.

Hay sa socorro sab, ya pa ko ka kadto. ai na bata.:bash:

filino

September 23rd, 2008, 10:10 AM

WOW!!! and to think its so near pero Ya pa ko ka kadto. Will bring the family there one of these days.

samot ral kung ang motapad nimo kanang naka two piece :lol:
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Hay sa socorro sab, ya pa ko ka kadto. ai na bata.:bash:

ai-ai sab na bata, if you want total adventure ug kung nature lover kaw, the entire bucas grande is for you. beliv me ral, grabe gajud ka gana didto. dili kaw gajud magmahay.

the_islander

September 23rd, 2008, 10:54 AM

samot ral kung ang motapad nimo kanang naka two piece :lol:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_2620.jpg

ai-ai sab na bata, if you want total adventure ug kung nature lover kaw, the entire bucas grande is for you. beliv me ral, grabe gajud ka gana didto. dili kaw gajud magmahay.

amen to that. it is my A1 favorite anywhere in the philippines.
been to as far as baguio, sagada, and dakak, but i so love bucas grande.
it is an adventure in the paradise.

renvoi

September 23rd, 2008, 04:15 PM

renvoi

September 23rd, 2008, 04:23 PM

WOW!!! and to think its so near pero Ya pa ko ka kadto. Will bring the family there one of these days.

Hay sa socorro sab, ya pa ko ka kadto. ai na bata.:bash:

same here. ive been to different places in the philippines but never been to siargao and bucas grande is. so ashamed that even some of classmates and officemates been to siargao already.maybe one of these days mu bisita gajud ako sa GL and socorro.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 02:05 AM

wow! nice resort in day-asan.

btw who is the owner/developer of this resort? is this locally owned? thanks.

the lady on th picture i guess is the onwer. she's a surigaonon married to an "alien" :lol:

filino

September 24th, 2008, 02:05 AM

same here. ive been to different places in the philippines but never been to siargao and bucas grande is. so ashamed that even some of classmates and officemates been to siargao already.maybe one of these days mu bisita gajud ako sa GL and socorro.

bucas grande island alone is more than enough.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 02:08 AM

amen to that. it is my A1 favorite anywhere in the philippines.
been to as far as baguio, sagada, and dakak, but i so love bucas grande.
it is an adventure in the paradise.

bucas grnade island is truely the best. who would have thought that kahit na kulang na kulang ang promotion ng area, mga japanese tourists ang mga kasabayan ko.

rally

September 24th, 2008, 02:57 AM

bucas grnade island is truely the best. who would have thought that kahit na kulang na kulang ang promotion ng area, mga japanese tourists ang mga kasabayan ko.

I think this being done deliberately filino cause even the resorts therein are not promoting it publicly but only through their clientele. Pabor ako ini para ma maintain ija pristine condition.

rally

September 24th, 2008, 03:00 AM

rally

September 24th, 2008, 03:07 AM

wow! nice resort in day-asan.

btw who is the owner/developer of this resort? is this locally owned? thanks.

the wife is a Surigaonon, the husband is an Australian. The resort is well planned and developed since the Australian hubby is engage in the same business in Australia.

The story of the wife is like a fairy tale, rag to riches soap opera. she used to be a labandera of a local lawyer in her younger years. But then she found her prince charming. They got married in Manila and all the guest coming from Surigao were planed in and billeted at shangrila mandaluyong. the UP Madrigal singers sang in their wedding and the San Miguel Philarmonic orchestra played at their reception party.

rally

September 24th, 2008, 03:12 AM

samot ral kung ang motapad nimo kanang naka two piece :lol:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_2620.jpg

ai-ai sab na bata, if you want total adventure ug kung nature lover kaw, the entire bucas grande is for you. beliv me ral, grabe gajud ka gana didto. dili kaw gajud magmahay.

ha ha ha mapatay ako na ako kumander iton filino. :bash:

Lagi i have to go there, About time i accept the invitation of my friend from socorro. Oh sanan by reputation it seems that place is teeming with beautiful lasses.:banana::banana:

the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 03:23 AM

the wife is a Surigaonon, the husband is an Australian. The resort is well planned and developed since the Australian hubby is engage in the same business in Australia.

The story of the wife is like a fairy tale, rag to riches soap opera. she used to be a labandera of a local lawyer in her younger years. But then she found her prince charming. They got married in Manila and all the guest coming from Surigao were planed in and billeted at shangrila mandaluyong. the UP Madrigal singers sang in their wedding and the San Miguel Philarmonic orchestra played at their reception party.

this is the story of ms lydia bullivant?
wow!
she is blessed. and good for her. God is good. really.

the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 03:28 AM

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filino

September 24th, 2008, 04:31 AM

I think this being done deliberately filino cause even the resorts therein are not promoting it publicly but only through their clientele. Pabor ako ini para ma maintain ija pristine condition.

yup pero i heard mining companies are interested in exploring the area, sana LGU will look into this.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 04:33 AM

filino

September 24th, 2008, 04:35 AM

filino

September 24th, 2008, 04:44 AM

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OMG i love this shot!

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 04:53 AM

the wife is a Surigaonon, the husband is an Australian. The resort is well planned and developed since the Australian hubby is engage in the same business in Australia.

The story of the wife is like a fairy tale, rag to riches soap opera. she used to be a labandera of a local lawyer in her younger years. But then she found her prince charming. They got married in Manila and all the guest coming from Surigao were planed in and billeted at shangrila mandaluyong. the UP Madrigal singers sang in their wedding and the San Miguel Philarmonic orchestra played at their reception party.

wow. truely inspiring life story. it seems that you know the surigaonon wife personally.

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 04:55 AM

this is the story of ms lydia bullivant?
wow!
she is blessed. and good for her. God is good. really.

yes god is really good. success in life for those people who are hardworking and patient.

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 04:58 AM

yup pero i heard mining companies are interested in exploring the area, sana LGU will look into this.

i think the entire siargao island and bucas grande island have been declared as a protected area. so any mining activity is a no no.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:01 AM

wow. truely inspiring life story. it seems that you know the surigaonon wife personally.

kakilaya sab ako auntie sa ija kay her mother was their labandera before. and now, she's no longer a labandera but looking for one instead.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:02 AM

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 05:08 AM

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 05:11 AM

kakilaya sab ako auntie sa ija kay her mother was their labandera before. and now, she's no longer a labandera but looking for one instead.

that is what we call "wheel of fortune". good for her.

the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 05:17 AM

i think the entire siargao island and bucas grande island have been declared as a protected area. so any mining activity is a no no.

there's a move now to exclude some of the areas to open for mining activities.

it has been a constant debate in provincial environment meetings.
the area is a declared protected landscape and seascape.
yet locals are conniving into small scale mining believed to be transported by small boats to claver.

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 05:28 AM

it has been a constant debate in provincial environment meetings.
the area is a declared protected landscape and seascape.
yet locals are conniving into small scale mining believed to be transported by small boats to claver.

this so disappointing. mining in this area even a small scale one, would really affect the environment. DENR should do something about it in order to stop this activites:ohno::ohno::ohno:

filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:33 AM

this so disappointing. mining in this area even a small scale one, would really affect the environment. DENR should do something about it in order to stop this activites:ohno::ohno::ohno:

yes DENR should look into this and of course the Department of Tourism. as for the Small Scle Operations in the area, it is the local government who will handle for that and i guess the provincial government should do some explanations on that regard.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:40 AM

REPOST: My Sohoton, Socorro, Bucas Grande Island Adventure

White Sand Beaches of Socorro:

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filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:43 AM

more of sohoton,socorro:

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the sohoton cove (entrance)

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we're going inside:

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the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 05:44 AM

know what, the provincial government is doing their best to combat mining activities in the protected areas. it is mgb/denr who are continuously issuing clearances and permits.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:49 AM

actually the sohoton cove is just an entrance for more god's given gift. look at this:

the chocolate hills on water?

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filino

September 24th, 2008, 05:50 AM

you must have this pix, or else no one will trust you that you've been to sohoton (well that's according to our guide) :lol:

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the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 06:00 AM

the infamous horse shoe... the first and the last thing that one should remember while inside.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 06:05 AM

know what, the provincial government is doing their best to combat mining activities in the protected areas. it is mgb/denr who are continuously issuing clearances and permits.

for area clearance, yes, it is mgb but the approval of any small scale mining application outside the Surigao Mineral Reservation Area (SMR) come from the provincial government.

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 06:57 AM

well it only shows how corrupt the people either in government or in the private sector. even if it is already prohibited, for as long as environmental clearance and permits are concerned, you can only wonder how this and that company was able to secure a permit or license to operate considering the ban of giving such licenses or permits.:ohno:

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 06:58 AM

the infamous horse shoe... the first and the last thing that one should remember while inside.

i'm curious, why is it infamous?

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 07:00 AM

filino

September 24th, 2008, 07:01 AM

Bricken Ridge

September 24th, 2008, 07:04 AM

the chocolate hills on water?

Absolutely. Like the Chocolate Hills, Sohoton caves is in its early karstsification. Other stunning and more mature karst regions are in Halong Bay in Vietnam and Zhangjiajie in China.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 07:08 AM

Absolutely. Like the Chocolate Hills, Sohoton caves is in its early karstsification. Other stunning and more mature karst regions are in Halong Bay in Vietnam and Zhangjiajie in China.

this tourist paradise deserves more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more mroe attention from the local and national government.

renvoi

September 24th, 2008, 07:13 AM

filino

September 24th, 2008, 07:36 AM

flickr find: more of sohoton

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/784286150_49993a6125_m.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/2315227793_b7b876aebe_m.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/2315234043_d1893a26aa_m.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/2856086414_fc93568e03_m.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/2857184517_9e0952251e_m.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/2858012260_9f524582f3_m.jpg

the_islander

September 24th, 2008, 08:09 AM

i'm curious, why is it infamous?

because it would be the mark to the entrance and exit of the lagoon.
when youre lost inside, you just have to look for this mark.

filino

September 24th, 2008, 08:20 AM

because it would be the mark to the entrance and exit of the lagoon.
when youre lost inside, you just have to look for this mark.

OIC, kaya pala!

rally

September 25th, 2008, 03:07 AM

yup pero i heard mining companies are interested in exploring the area, sana LGU will look into this.

yes thats true filino. Its the handiwork of a politician. an alarm has been raised by some environmentalist on this issue ugsa nu lie low anay si politiko. Its all about money specially with upcoming 2010 elections. this politko is gunning for re-election, and probably his wife will also be candidate daw pkus the rest of the candidates of their local party who will be expecting their shae of the party funds. :bash:

rally

September 25th, 2008, 03:09 AM

wow. truely inspiring life story. it seems that you know the surigaonon wife personally.

dili Renvoi, but my 2 lawyer friends were ninongs in the wedding, sila amoy nag storya sa ako.

rally

September 25th, 2008, 03:13 AM

i think the entire siargao island and bucas grande island have been declared as a protected area. so any mining activity is a no no.

Local political kingpin, with the help of the mining companies are looking for loopholes - usually mulaong na exploration ra or a more subtle way is geographic mapping of the area - and if there are none maghimo nan loophole. it has been done before, in other protected areas all over the country.

rally

September 25th, 2008, 03:20 AM

know what, the provincial government is doing their best to combat mining activities in the protected areas. it is mgb/denr who are continuously issuing clearances and permits.

Marajaw kun magkuha pa nan permit and clearances, jaon iban derecho ra gajud mina. Also the permits and clearances that are secured are usually not for outright mining but some other purpose ugsa ma issuehan pero an actual operations. Pag sita nan LGU (assuming its not part of the set up) ipakita ra ini, nakay di sab makasabot tawon an nag inspect pag kita nan permit o clearnce gikan sa DENR/MGB or Province, bow na dajun.:ohno:

rally

September 25th, 2008, 03:22 AM

filino

September 25th, 2008, 03:59 AM

pardon my ignorance, whats KARSTSIFICATION and KARST?

hahaha same here amo no commetn ako. :lol:

filino

September 25th, 2008, 04:00 AM

yes thats true filino. Its the handiwork of a politician. an alarm has been raised by some environmentalist on this issue ugsa nu lie low anay si politiko. Its all about money specially with upcoming 2010 elections. this politko is gunning for re-election, and probably his wife will also be candidate daw pkus the rest of the candidates of their local party who will be expecting their shae of the party funds. :bash:

if that pilitiko in your mind pariho sa ako then one of these days makalusot ton, why? simply bec they're in mining business. hahay :ohno:

filino

September 25th, 2008, 04:03 AM

Marajaw kun magkuha pa nan permit and clearances, jaon iban derecho ra gajud mina. Also the permits and clearances that are secured are usually not for outright mining but some other purpose ugsa ma issuehan pero an actual operations. Pag sita nan LGU (assuming its not part of the set up) ipakita ra ini, nakay di sab makasabot tawon an nag inspect pag kita nan permit o clearnce gikan sa DENR/MGB or Province, bow na dajun.:ohno:

actually ang ma inspect ang mga PMRB Police

renvoi

September 25th, 2008, 04:21 AM

yes thats true filino. Its the handiwork of a politician. an alarm has been raised by some environmentalist on this issue ugsa nu lie low anay si politiko. Its all about money specially with upcoming 2010 elections. this politko is gunning for re-election, and probably his wife will also be candidate daw pkus the rest of the candidates of their local party who will be expecting their shae of the party funds. :bash:

i wish that this politicians will not be re-elected in the 2010 elections.

renvoi

September 25th, 2008, 04:24 AM

if that pilitiko in your mind pariho sa ako then one of these days makalusot ton, why? simply bec they're in mining business. hahay :ohno:

so you mean filino you're in politics?

rally

September 25th, 2008, 04:43 AM

The MO goes this way: the mining compnaies will fund the campaign of politiko and his allies for 2010 to ensure victory. When they are already in position, the mining companies will now collect the return of their investment. So expect the mining activities to start sometime in 2011.

In Surigao del Sur, former congressman Butch Pichay who is now the acting Chair of LWUA has found himself in an ackward position Pro-mining man gud sija tapos kuman it seems that mining interests is encroaching on the watershed of the province.

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:08 AM

so you mean filino you're in politics?

nope, but i know they have active mining claims within the province.

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:09 AM

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:13 AM

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:32 AM

Speaking of Mining, here's some google images:

the red mountain area (claver, Surigao del Norte)

there are about 5 mining operators around the area and still counting

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/redmountain.jpg

Nonoc Island, Surigao City the home of PHILNICO

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/nonocisland.jpg

Manila Mining Corp. (temporary shutdown)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/manilamining.jpg

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:39 AM

let's move around the mainland municipalities of surigao:

Sison:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/sison.jpg

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:40 AM

Taganaan:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/taganaan.jpg

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:41 AM

Bad-as, Placer:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/bad-as.jpg

Placer:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/placer.jpg

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Tubod:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/tubod.jpg

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:43 AM

Magpayang, Mainit:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/magpayang.jpg

Mainit:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/mainit.jpg

Mainit Lake:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/mainitlake.jpg

c0kelitr0

September 25th, 2008, 05:43 AM

because it would be the mark to the entrance and exit of the lagoon.
when youre lost inside, you just have to look for this mark.

it doesn't really explain why the horsehoe is infamous. how does being a marker make it infamous? care to expound more?

filino

September 25th, 2008, 05:44 AM

Alegria:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/alegria.jpg

renvoi

September 25th, 2008, 06:01 AM

it doesn't really explain why the horsehoe is infamous. how does being a marker make it infamous? care to expound more?

actually i also dont get it. if the horseshoe serves as a marker for egress, then it is rather famous because of its importance.

renvoi

September 25th, 2008, 06:03 AM

nice satellite shots of surigao del norte municipalities. i wonder why surigao city cannot be zoomed by this similar distance?

c0kelitr0

September 25th, 2008, 06:08 AM

actually i also dont get it. if the horseshoe serves as a marker for egress, then it is rather famous because of its importance.

exactly, if it helps people navigate around the area, it shouldn't be infamous, di ba? hehehehe.

when i first saw the pic and someone mentioned it being infamous, akala ko maraming nasugatan na dyan due to the nasty-looking oyster colony :lol:

c0kelitr0

September 25th, 2008, 06:12 AM

nice satellite shots of surigao del norte municipalities. i wonder why surigao city cannot be zoomed by this similar distance?

wala pang high-res photo over that area. in a few months siguro, ma-uupdate na yung google earth ;)

filino

September 25th, 2008, 07:15 AM

exactly, if it helps people navigate around the area, it shouldn't be infamous, di ba? hehehehe.

when i first saw the pic and someone mentioned it being infamous, akala ko maraming nasugatan na dyan due to the nasty-looking oyster colony :lol:

hmmm i remember laong amo guide pag imo ton tigbason magdugo daw. sayang waya nako tag try pag tigbas :lol:

Bricken Ridge

September 25th, 2008, 10:24 AM

this tourist paradise deserves more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more more mroe attention from the local and national government.

I think that's just too much "more" you may ever need for a stunning place like Sohoton. :) The best they can do is to designate this place to a national park- keeping its pristine conditions from wanton destruction by unscrupulous developers.

renvoi

September 25th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I think that's just too much "more" you may ever need for a stunning place like Sohoton. :) The best they can do is to designate this place to a national park- keeping its pristine conditions from wanton destruction by unscrupulous developers.

agree. in order to preserve the natural beauty of siargao island & bucas grande island the national government should declare the entire siargao island, not only as a protected area but as a national park.

rally

September 29th, 2008, 04:58 AM

Oi! Where is everybody? Namingaw man?

Last Sunday, the Surigao Tactical Airsoft Group (STAG) sponsored the 1st Airsoft competition in Surigao City. Participants include out of town teams such as Nasipit Air soft Association (NASA), AgusanTactical Airsoft Club (ATAC), BALBAS and ASGC of Butuan City, Air Soft Bislig (ASB), Ranalan Assault Team (RAT), Airsoft Tigers (ASTIG) and Surigao Airsoft Rifle Group of EnthusiastS (SARGE).

ATAC won the championship.

c0kelitr0

September 29th, 2008, 05:37 AM

weekend kasi siguro kaya gumala lahat hehehe

filino

September 29th, 2008, 06:04 AM

filino

September 29th, 2008, 06:05 AM

weekend kasi siguro kaya gumala lahat hehehe

sa bayay ra ako, tag kapuyan ako mo open nan computer :lol: :lol: btaw, buzy pud ug badminton

rally

September 29th, 2008, 09:43 AM

any pics of the event ral? pls post it here. anyway kapila man ang SARGE?

did not my bring my camera.:bash: ask sa ko sa ako kaibanan.

4 teams were deployed by SARGE - Shooting Saints (best BDU), Bazakan (1st runner up), SUG, and SS.

qwert_guy

September 29th, 2008, 09:58 AM

nice Google-earth find filino... hope we can see shots sa surigao city soon... nag try din ako, ala pa palang high resolution shot.

Tychus_Findlay

September 29th, 2008, 10:39 AM

nice Google-earth find filino... hope we can see shots sa surigao city soon... nag try din ako, ala pa palang high resolution shot.

Few months ago lng ng hi-resolution shot nan surigao del norte, I am a registered user of google earth for usd45/year din request ako nan closer shot sa map nan surigao, maybe they need more request, i encouarage mga surigaonon to request....I think you can post your request and questions here
http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps

GearX

September 29th, 2008, 10:44 AM

good advice @Tychus_Findlay :okay:

renvoi

September 29th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Few months ago lng ng hi-resolution shot nan surigao del norte, I am a registered user of google earth for usd45/year din request ako nan closer shot sa map nan surigao, maybe they need more request, i encouarage mga surigaonon to request....I think you can post your request and questions here
http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps

well then, calling all surigaonon forummers, let's request google earth to upgrade surigao city's area into a high resolution one.

im sorry for my ignorance, but is google earth and wikimapia the same or a totally different map site.thanks.

renvoi

September 29th, 2008, 04:30 PM

Taganaan:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/taganaan.jpg

i'm surprised by Taganaan. malaki din pala ang poblacion nya, same with mainit and placer. how about claver and dapa, are this areas already in high resolution?

renvoi

September 29th, 2008, 04:40 PM

filino

September 30th, 2008, 02:19 AM

filino

September 30th, 2008, 02:22 AM

i'm surprised by Taganaan. malaki din pala ang poblacion nya, same with mainit and placer. how about claver and dapa, are this areas already in high resolution?

no higres for dapa and claver and the rest of surigao province municipalities for now, kaya request na tayo sa google

filino

September 30th, 2008, 02:24 AM

this images proves that surigao del norte has vast reserves of mineral resources. i think the one in claver are iron deposits and of course the nickel deposits in nonoc island.

for the record, caraga region is the mining capital of the philippines

c0kelitr0

October 1st, 2008, 03:46 AM

^^ with one of the largest deposits of iron and nickel in the world ;)

filino

October 1st, 2008, 10:00 AM

^^ with one of the largest deposits of iron and nickel in the world ;)

nickel at nonoc island, surigao city

iron at claver-carrascal area

filino

October 2nd, 2008, 01:37 AM

walang magawa kahapon :lol:

homebaker:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09232008.jpg

filino

October 2nd, 2008, 01:38 AM

PNB-Surigao

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302008003.jpg

filino

October 2nd, 2008, 01:40 AM

NEMCO and portion of St. Paul University along Rizal

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302008006.jpg

New bldgs u/c along Rizal

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09302008002.jpg

filino

October 2nd, 2008, 01:42 AM

Green Bank - Surigao

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10012008006.jpg

New bldg u/c beside green bank

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10012008008.jpg

filino

October 2nd, 2008, 01:44 AM

Inside Surigao Medical Center (new bldg)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10012008002.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10012008003.jpg

view from the rest room of SMC :lol:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10012008001.jpg

renvoi

October 2nd, 2008, 11:34 AM

walang magawa kahapon :lol:

homebaker:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/09232008.jpg

masarap ang cakes dito, parang goldilocks.

renvoi

October 2nd, 2008, 11:44 AM

from the pix above, the one with the caption " view from the restroom of SMC", may concrete road na pala dyan, san papunta yan? thanks.

rally

October 3rd, 2008, 03:53 AM

from the pix above, the one with the caption " view from the restroom of SMC", may concrete road na pala dyan, san papunta yan? thanks.

Your referring to the concrete road in the foreground i presume renvoi. It leads to the residence of one of the Bautista's, the family who owns Surigo Education Center and surigao Medical Center.

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 04:21 AM

Your referring to the concrete road in the foreground i presume renvoi. It leads to the residence of one of the Bautista's, the family who owns Surigo Education Center and surigao Medical Center.

@rally: how about the vacant lot sa bautista parin ba yan?

c0kelitr0

October 3rd, 2008, 05:05 AM

masarap ang cakes dito, parang goldilocks.

Masarap ang cakes nila but they're nothing like goldilocks because Home Baker has wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better cakes than goldilocks :cheers:

Goldilocks = Kabag; 90% hangin 10% flour.

renvoi

October 3rd, 2008, 05:37 AM

Your referring to the concrete road in the foreground i presume renvoi. It leads to the residence of one of the Bautista's, the family who owns Surigo Education Center and surigao Medical Center.

yes rally. thanks for the info.

so private road baja jaon.

rally

October 3rd, 2008, 05:38 AM

masarap ang cakes dito, parang goldilocks.

Try the newly opened MARICORS along Rizal st. fronting Shell station. Best cakes and pastries in town. :cheer:

rally

October 3rd, 2008, 05:40 AM

@rally: how about the vacant lot sa bautista parin ba yan?

Im not sure, but i would assume na ila gihapon filino.

renvoi

October 3rd, 2008, 05:40 AM

Masarap ang cakes nila but they're nothing like goldilocks because Home Baker has wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better cakes than goldilocks :cheers:

Goldilocks = Kabag; 90% hangin 10% flour.

ha ha ha... so puro hangin lang pala ang sa goldilocks. anyways, sana magkaroon din ng branch ang goldilocks sa surigao para may competition ang home baker.

rally

October 3rd, 2008, 05:43 AM

ha ha ha... so puro hangin lang pala ang sa goldilocks. anyways, sana magkaroon din ng branch ang goldilocks sa surigao para may competition ang home baker.

Metro Surigao had plans to open an outlet of Goldilocks, dont know if it will push through.

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 07:22 AM

Try the newly opened MARICORS along Rizal st. fronting Shell station. Best cakes and pastries in town. :cheer:

i heard about it too. maka try nga!

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 07:24 AM

Metro Surigao had plans to open an outlet of Goldilocks, dont know if it will push through.

wow this is good news, hope it's true. baka yung tabing vacant lot could be the goldilocks location. hopefully!

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 07:26 AM

Masarap ang cakes nila but they're nothing like goldilocks because Home Baker has wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better cakes than goldilocks :cheers:

Goldilocks = Kabag; 90% hangin 10% flour.

ok lang naman ang taste ng cakes ng homebaker, yung tipong d ka mapapahiyang bitbitin. they should improve ther packaging.

c0kelitr0

October 3rd, 2008, 07:28 AM

naku, goldilocks will have to adjust their prices further if Maricors and Home Baker have cheaper goods because Goldilocks really have bad products (except polvoron).

di ko na naabutan yang maricors when i went there for a visit but if maricors is better than home baker, then these two will give goldilocks a run for its money.

c0kelitr0

October 3rd, 2008, 07:29 AM

ok lang naman ang taste ng cakes ng homebaker, yung tipong d ka mapapahiyang bitbitin. they should improve ther packaging.

that's what they should do...better marketing and branding.

rally

October 3rd, 2008, 07:42 AM

wow this is good news, hope it's true. baka yung tabing vacant lot could be the goldilocks location. hopefully!

Nope, that vacant lot is owned by the Lims (owner of that philtrust bldg), theres construction going on there, but dont know what will open there.

Maricors also accpets made to order cakes and pastries. Try their Ube puto - lami gajud.

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 08:27 AM

that's what they should do...better marketing and branding.

i agree!

filino

October 3rd, 2008, 08:30 AM

Nope, that vacant lot is owned by the Lims (owner of that philtrust bldg), theres construction going on there, but dont know what will open there.

Maricors also accpets made to order cakes and pastries. Try their Ube puto - lami gajud.

really! i must try it. but for the meantime, try pud nijo ang bibingka nan Panadero lami sab. buy mo didto at 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. kay init pa. hehehehe nag promote ba!

renvoi

October 3rd, 2008, 10:40 AM

WOW. free advertisement and promotion of goldilocks, home baker, maricors and panadero.

i hope these establishment will give us cakes and pastries so that we can really decide who is the best.

cyberwizard

October 4th, 2008, 09:05 AM

^^^^

guys, saan ba tayo makabili ng high-end computer diyan sa surigao city?pls me i have a friend in Sison who s planning to buy computer..thnx

filino

October 4th, 2008, 03:37 PM

^^^^

guys, saan ba tayo makabili ng high-end computer diyan sa surigao city?pls me i have a friend in Sison who s planning to buy computer..thnx

Octagon, Time Express Depot, Formcom to name a few.

dangas

October 5th, 2008, 02:30 PM

cguro mas high end an biologics na jaon atbang sa provincial hospital sa una na kuman regional training center na.

kadugay na gajud nako waya makabisita sa surigao... hahay

filino

October 6th, 2008, 01:58 AM

cguro mas high end an biologics na jaon atbang sa provincial hospital sa una na kuman regional training center na.

kadugay na gajud nako waya makabisita sa surigao... hahay

i beg to disagree. i wont reccomend biologic. lots of unfortunate experiences with their services personal at sa office namin. 100% not highly reccomended. sorry!

filino

October 6th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Surigao City: Caraga’s child-friendly city for 2008
By Karen T. Acero
Surigaocity.gov.ph Correspondent
September 29, 2008

The City of Surigao was pronounced, once again, as a regional winner in the Search for the Presidential Awards for Child-Friendly City 2008, after having rendered exceptional services to advance the interests of the children. This was disclosed by the search’s regional awards committee to Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra on Tuesday last week (September 23).

The city’s entry was submitted directly to the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) in Butuan City. The RSCWC evaluated and validated the entry, and monitored the various programs and activities implemented by the city government in the advancement of its end goal of attaining total development of its people, particularly the children.

The formal awarding of prizes will be held in Cagayan de Oro City but the final date is yet to be scheduled as of press time.

filino

October 6th, 2008, 02:12 AM

Surigao City wins 2nd runner-up in literacy awards
By Karen T. Acero
Surigaocity.gov.ph Correspondent
September 24, 2008

Surigao City was adjudged second runner-up in the Local Government Unit category in the National Literacy Awards 2008 held on September 19 at Baguio City. The Surigao City team proudly received the award with Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra.

The team was composed by staff of the Department of Education Surigao City Division, City Parole and Probation Officer Alicia B. Espejon and some barangay officials.

As one of the development agendas formulated by Mayor Casurra’s administration, the mayor is determined to lessen up, if not eradicate, illiteracy in the city by providing the indigenous peoples and minorities, out-of-school youths and adults, parolees and probationers, and jail inmates a chance to learn and be functionally literate. Through literacy programs, they would be able to read to their children, fill out a job application or follow directions on a medicine bottle, or be useful and productive in the society they belong to.

Literacy promotion is a continuous program of Mayor Casurra complementing the city’s development direction to edify and empower its citizenry.

The National Literacy Awards was created by the Literacy Coordinating Council and the Department of Education in support of the national government's commitment to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing adult illiteracy by half in 2015 and improving the quality of life of the Filipinos.

The National Literacy Awards has two categories, namely, the Outstanding Literacy Program Award and the Outstanding Local Government Unit Award.

The Outstanding Literacy Program Award is given to a literacy program being implemented by a non-government or civic organization and academic institution, which has evident positive impact on the learners and the community. The program should have contributed to the transformation of learners into productive and more responsible community members.

The Local Government Unit Award is given to one highly urbanized city, component city, municipal level Class A and Class B, which has developed policies, programs and projects advantageous to literacy development and which has made a constructive impact to the underprivileged of society and which affected the full functioning of democracy and the growth of the economy as a whole.

rally

October 6th, 2008, 05:31 AM

cguro mas high end an biologics na jaon atbang sa provincial hospital sa una na kuman regional training center na.

kadugay na gajud nako waya makabisita sa surigao... hahay

Oi, welcome Dangas. Ini sab kaw baja. sa City forum ta man kaw gu una nabasahan.

although maka kuha kaw nan high end sa biologic, filino is right, hamok reklamo sa ila after sales services.

renvoi

October 6th, 2008, 07:14 AM

[QUOTE=filino;26202800]Surigao City: Caraga’s child-friendly city for 2008
By Karen T. Acero
Surigaocity.gov.ph Correspondent
September 29, 2008

The City of Surigao was pronounced, once again, as a regional winner in the Search for the Presidential Awards for Child-Friendly City 2008, after having rendered exceptional services to advance the interests of the children. This was disclosed by the search’s regional awards committee to Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra on Tuesday last week (September 23).

The city’s entry was submitted directly to the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) in Butuan City. The RSCWC evaluated and validated the entry, and monitored the various programs and activities implemented by the city government in the advancement of its end goal of attaining total development of its people, particularly the children.

The formal awarding of prizes will be held in Cagayan de Oro City but the final date is yet to be scheduled as of press time.[/QUO

such a good reputation for Surigao City.:banana::banana::banana:

TONZI

October 6th, 2008, 02:11 PM

^^ Congratuations Surigao City for such recognition! Sana all cities will be like Surigao na child friendly cities...:)

filino

October 7th, 2008, 03:32 AM

filino

October 7th, 2008, 03:39 AM

While roaming around the city:

San Nicolas St:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008002.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008003.jpg

Narciso St.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008007.jpg

Rizal St.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008005.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008006.jpg

filino

October 7th, 2008, 03:42 AM

On-going construction of Provincial Gym:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008008.jpg

On-going renovation of Provincial Sports Complex:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008009.jpg

filino

October 7th, 2008, 03:54 AM

Approaching Surigao Education Center (SEC)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008012.jpg

SEC

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008014.jpg

filino

October 7th, 2008, 03:57 AM

Im going home now

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008016.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008015.jpg

YamahaSniper

October 7th, 2008, 05:24 AM

nice!! :D

renvoi

October 7th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Surigao City Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal:

Front:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008019.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008020.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008022.jpg

i hope that the administrator appointed by the city government to oversee this terminal will notice or realize that the whole structure badly needs repainting.

renvoi

October 7th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Im going home now

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008016.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/10062008015.jpg

several years back i think tricyles were banned from plying the national highway, but now seems they're all back.

filino

October 8th, 2008, 01:37 AM

i hope that the administrator appointed by the city government to oversee this terminal will notice or realize that the whole structure badly needs repainting.

for sure Mayor Casurra is aware of that. but as we all know government transactions with all of those legal process flow so expect an "usad pagong" action.

filino

October 8th, 2008, 01:39 AM

several years back i think tricyles were banned from plying the national highway, but now seems they're all back.

they're all back for sure with consent, otherwise city jail ang rota nila. too bad! :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

renvoi

October 8th, 2008, 05:01 AM

for sure Mayor Casurra is aware of that. but as we all know government transactions with all of those legal process flow so expect an "usad pagong" action.

well repainting of a structure only needs a budget for it and I dont think that will pass through some legal processes just to have this terminal refurbished.

filino

October 8th, 2008, 06:45 AM

well repainting of a structure only needs a budget for it and I dont think that will pass through some legal processes just to have this terminal refurbished.

hmmm granting that they already have the budget, so they will proceed for the canvass/bidding..... murag diri ta madugay!

regjeex

October 8th, 2008, 08:03 AM

Filino, maajong adlaw diha... unsa naman status sa mall diha? wala naman ka nag visit sa Butuan thread... visit sad didto usahay... Congrats Surigao...

filino

October 8th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Filino, maajong adlaw diha... unsa naman status sa mall diha? wala naman ka nag visit sa Butuan thread... visit sad didto usahay... Congrats Surigao...

regjeex ayaw na lang damha among mall diri kay way klaro. naa rumors nga under negotiation na daw with Gaisano ang area beside sa St. Paul University High School Campus near sa City Terminal. ang srbc city mall, as usual kural pa gihapon. :lol: :lol: :lol:

for now, im more excited sa Provincial Sports Complex

c0kelitr0

October 8th, 2008, 09:57 AM

i really hope they can repaint the bus terminal. the last time i was there, the walls really didn't look good.

filino

October 8th, 2008, 10:02 AM

i really hope they can repaint the bus terminal. the last time i was there, the walls really didn't look good.

:ohno:

filino

October 8th, 2008, 10:26 AM

GOOD NEWS!

Four times weekly service to Surigao City
begins November 13, 2008

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/Ceb.jpg

CEBU - SURIGAO - CEBU

^^ :banana: :banana: :banana: ^^

dangas

October 8th, 2008, 10:29 AM

the reason that surigao and siargao tourist sopts are unspoiled is because of the lack of ammenities for the tourist and guest. you wouldn't risk drinking water from local faucet if you hail from europe would you? facilities in the area are limited... excluding of course the great general luna and the surfing areas in siargao. but the rest of the soppused tourist spots has no emmenities that a regular tourist would require. also, means of transportation deters the guest in venturing further into paradise-like islets that offer intriguing mysteries.....

surigao and siargao has yet to develop these aspects if they want to promote the tourist spots further....

filino

October 8th, 2008, 10:44 AM