:lol: :lol: :lol: :banana: :banana: :banana: See, now you're realized na kung ano maging reaction when u bashing our Thread. Kay ikaw man ang nag una una for making inapproriate comments or whatever so damo gid mo balos sa imo. Amo gid na mag tarong ka kung mag visit kag lain nga thread because that's the lesson anyways diba? Sabi nga bato bato sa langit ang matamaan at laging nagagalit... hehhehee este wag magalit pala... Because you know what? i have a lot of good friends in Surigao emailed me after they read the thread in Butuan and Surigao... Sabi nila... pag pasensyahan nalang daw kse minsan taong ganun.. but then I say sorry to them. Anyhow, for me its OK to have PEACE... It so happen na giunahan mo kami so you deserved to have such comments. OK???

kay unsa man d ay ako gi comment nga inappropriate? you and bob kept on accusing me of using doulble nickname on your furom. will you stop that? i have nothing said offensive and inappropriate in your furom....please echeck daw ug balik. mi appreciate paman gani ta sa butuan. why kept on accusing me that I and luisame (who is she/he, anyway) is the same? will you prove that? common, lets grow up!!!!

kamo ba, you and bob asked so many sources just to proved na sakto ako mga post, now i already provided you those sources, tapos kuman nagyawit gihapon ka, unsa ka bading, kutiban ug baba? all i can say : you can pretend, you can run, but can not hide......the truth shall always prevail......
anyway, lets stop this nonsense issue.....stop na!!!

pass the popcorn please..hehe

puede pala mag Cvc dito di napapansin :lol:

peace will be elusive in the presence of envy ;) ito lang masasabi ko... butuan and surigao city are of the same level....both are nice cities ;) ... but based on the pictures i have seen and compared, i like surigao city more ... shalom :cheers:

WHATEVER...

kay unsa man d ay ako gi comment nga inappropriate? you and bob kept on accusing me of using doulble nickname on your furom. will you stop that? i have nothing said offensive and inappropriate in your furom....please echeck daw ug balik. mi appreciate paman gani ta sa butuan. why kept on accusing me that I and luisame (who is she/he, anyway) is the same? will you prove that? common, lets grow up!!!!

kamo ba, you and bob asked so many sources just to proved na sakto ako mga post, now i already provided you those sources, tapos kuman nagyawit gihapon ka, unsa ka bading, kutiban ug baba? all i can say : you can pretend, you can run, but can not hide......the truth shall always prevail......
anyway, lets stop this nonsense issue.....stop na!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol: I really like you filino or whatever... Pinasaya mo ang mundo ko... lalo na I'm far from Philippines. Cheers... Magkita raman japon ta yon nga lang 2009 pa.. hahahaha....kisan ta jud ka og mala mala! :lol: :lol: :lol:

right on rajah, surigao appeals me more too.. :( perhaps because of its proximity to siargao

;15212413']right on rajah, surigao appeals me more too.. :( perhaps because of its proximity to siargao

what is being posted in this furom is true. it is the real situation and when you travel to the city it is what you will see. the pictures says everything and you can feel the clealiness of its environment. walang hidden agenda, walang tinatago, walang pinipiling angle to cover up something para di makita sa picture.

hi guyz, this afternoon I went to blvd, i was amazed with the fast change of our seaport. the expansion of surigao seaport is ongoing and hopefully i will be finished later this year or early next year. i thought dili na mag expand kay dako naman ang ato pier but im glad kay gdak-an pa gajud. ingon nila dapat gajud daw dak-an to accomodate more cargo & passenger ships. anyway, as i walked along the boulevard, pas pas sad ang construction sa huge SRBC restaurant. the said restaurant is part of the soon to rise SRBC CITY Mall giuna lang siya pag construct. sad to say i failed to take even a single pic coz na lobat ko.

FYI: Surigao City Blvd is a six lane road. mura siya ug north luzon expressway lapad kaayo ang dalan although not fully finished maybe kulang pa sa budget.

what is being posted in this furom is true. it is the real situation and when you travel to the city it is what you will see. the pictures says everything and you can feel the clealiness of its environment. walang hidden agenda, walang tinatago, walang pinipiling angle just to cover up something para di makita sa picture.

hmmm...whats with the hidden agenda?...Inday...those pictures that you saw in Butuan thread are not mine..allof them are just lifted from other site or forums and photosites...

In every city...there are nice spots...cleanspots and not so developed poor spots....but Benchmarking YOUR description AGAINST to your own posted photos of Surigao.....it seems those pictures of yours are giving those hyped "world class" term of yours a big injustice....

its so easy to go around your town from san nicolas, sarvida, kaimo, borromeo etc streets...I have been a frequent visitor to your town during my tour of work...

and to base your words of "world class" is a big balooney....

I find the food there nice and cheap...especially seafood...the daytimes are relaxed and laidback...kind of relaxing though...but if you stay in the city for 2days.....everything turns to boredom...save if you go to siargao...

hi guyz, this afternoon I went to blvd, i was amazed with the fast change of our seaport. the expansion of surigao seaport is ongoing and hopefully i will be finished later this year or early next year. i thought dili na mag expand kay dako naman ang ato pier but im glad kay gdak-an pa gajud. ingon nila dapat gajud daw dak-an to accomodate more cargo & passenger ships. anyway, as i walked along the boulevard, pas pas sad ang construction sa huge SRBC restaurant. the said restaurant is part of the soon to rise SRBC CITY Mall giuna lang siya pag construct. sad to say i failed to take even a single pic coz na lobat ko.

FYI: Surigao City Blvd is a six lane road. mura siya ug north luzon expressway lapad kaayo ang dalan although not fully finished maybe kulang pa sa budget.

MURAG NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY:lol:

A FAT LIAR....:lol:

Hoy Inday.....pag undang na...ipakita nalang to mga picture sa resorts palihug...mas nindot pa to sila tan awon...kaysa mag sige ka dinha panlinla sa mga tawo about sa itsura...(POST THE PICTURE OF THAT NORTH LUZON EXPRESWAY BLVD beh).

Haay kining mga taga bukid..pastilan

stop na please...........we all know naman bob of our weakness and ASSETS......LETS JUST FOCUS MORE ON PRODUCTIVE ISSUE THAT WILL DEVELOP OURSELVES AND OUR CITY..I KNOW UR POINT BOB....WE KNOW ALREADY WHAT THEY .......HAVE THEIR SO CALLED ASSEST IN THEIR LIABILITY.....

request lang... can we not just be friendly to @filino... wala naman syang sinasabing masama ah, honest lang sya sa feelings at opinion nya ..... we should be matured enough to accept what he is .... request lang po ... :cheers:

@filino... i would like to see a picture of the blvd.... thanks... :)

MURAG NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY:lol:

A FAT LIAR....:lol:

Hoy Inday.....pag undang na...ipakita nalang to mga picture sa resorts palihug...mas nindot pa to sila tan awon...kaysa mag sige ka dinha panlinla sa mga tawo about sa itsura...(POST THE PICTURE OF THAT NORTH LUZON EXPRESWAY BLVD beh).

Haay kining mga taga bukid..pastilan


hahahaha affected gani:banana: . kung feel nko twgon na ug north luzon expressway mag boot ka? :banana: ngano di nimo ma take nga two lanes lang ang inyo? :banana: dako pa ang highway sa sibagat ay! :banana: you know bob, mamatay lang ang masuya.... :bash: ngano affected gyud ka no.... i knew it, mo react gyud.... expected na nko na bob. :cheers: bob our city is not highly unbanized it is just ONE OF ASIAS MOST LIVABLE CITY lang naman we are not competing with you projects. wala man gani ko mag react sa article na ang NASIPIT INTERNATIONAL PORT wala nay barko midonggo.NGANO KAHA AFFECTED KA DIRI BOB! remember you said, taga bukid ko, then ang mopatol sa taga bukid mas labaw pang taga bukid dili ba bob. hibalo ka bob wala baya ka nako samoka sa inyong furom, ni kausa kalit lang kaug sulod diri, kinsay BUK-ID nato ron? i really dont know whats in your head ngaman ing-ana ka mag react bob.

request lang... can we not just be friendly to @filino... wala naman syang sinasabing masama ah, honest lang sya sa feelings at opinion nya ..... we should be matured enough to accept what he is .... request lang po ... :cheers:

@filino... i would like to see a picture of the blvd.... thanks... :)

thank you so much for that. soon, if ive got a chance to take pictures on that area. our city blvd is a six lane road but it still unfinished. but im afraid if i can put justice on the picture coz im only using my cell, but anyway i'll try.

this thread is all opinion and banana feelings lang pala, and nothing factual...

well thanks for reminding...I thought tinuod...feel mo lang pala...

ok..thats entertaining:)

stop na please...........we all know naman bob of our weakness and ASSETS......LETS JUST FOCUS MORE ON PRODUCTIVE ISSUE THAT WILL DEVELOP OURSELVES AND OUR CITY..I KNOW UR POINT BOB....WE KNOW ALREADY WHAT THEY .......HAVE THEIR SO CALLED ASSEST IN THEIR LIABILITY.....

yeah....i agree with you....please lets just join together, besides we are all living in caraga why not stop this nonsense issue. bob please lang.......peace na prof'l man kaha ka. show it!!!

this thread is all opinion and banana feelings lang pala, and nothing factual...

well thanks for reminding...I thought tinuod...feel mo lang pala...

ok..thats entertaining:)


hmmmm nothing fuctual naman noon!!! dili pa gyud ka too? first you questioned me about sa most livable place in asia kay daw wala koy source unya gtagaan ka ug source nangita napud ka ug lain bikil. paghilum dha bob yaya lang gyud ka. d lang gyud ka kadawat sa tinooray.gusto nimo ipaslak gyud sa imong nawong ang tanan source. i really dont know bob, why react to the max gyud ka. mura ka ug mamatay ug naay development sa lain place sa caraga. ngano kaha di nalang ta magtinabangay pag promote sa caraga as a whole dili kay nag segi kag bagotbot wala man tana ka unsaa diha. wag mong ipairal ang crab mentality bob....obvious baya....peace na!!! react na pud lagi na siya. peace na baya!!!

thank you so much for that. soon, if ive got a chance to take pictures on that area. our city blvd is a six lane road but it still unfinished. but im afraid if i can put justice on the picture coz im only using my cell, but anyway i'll try.

ok lang kahit na cellcam lang... btw, if i'm not mistaken there's a seaside park in surigao .... i have an old (colored) picture of the place and it looks like the bay of SF because of the majestic mountains which you could see in the backdrop of the picture .... i hope you don't mind taking a picture of this park as well ....... i'll try to search the old photo for comparison... thanks in advance :cheers:

hmmm...whats with the hidden agenda?...Inday...those pictures that you saw in Butuan thread are not mine..allof them are just lifted from other site or forums and photosites...

In every city...there are nice spots...cleanspots and not so developed poor spots....but Benchmarking YOUR description AGAINST to your own posted photos of Surigao.....it seems those pictures of yours are giving those hyped "world class" term of yours a big injustice....

its so easy to go around your town from san nicolas, sarvida, kaimo, borromeo etc streets...I have been a frequent visitor to your town during my tour of work...

and to base your words of "world class" is a big balooney....

I find the food there nice and cheap...especially seafood...the daytimes are relaxed and laidback...kind of relaxing though...but if you stay in the city for 2days.....everything turns to boredom...save if you go to siargao...

nag explain ba! ka hilas! guilty gyud!!!

hmmmm nothing fuctual naman noon!!! dili pa gyud ka too? first you questioned me about sa most livable place in asia kay daw wala koy source unya gtagaan ka ug source nangita napud ka ug lain bikil. paghilum dha bob yaya lang gyud ka. d lang gyud ka kadawat sa tinooray.gusto nimo ipaslak gyud sa imong nawong ang tanan source. i really dont know bob, why react to the max gyud ka. mura ka ug mamatay ug naay development sa lain place sa caraga. ngano kaha di nalang ta magtinabangay pag promote sa caraga as a whole dili kay nag segi kag bagotbot wala man tana ka unsaa diha. wag mong ipairal ang crab mentality bob....obvious baya....peace na!!! react na pud lagi na siya. peace na baya!!!

ok sige..peace na...basta mamiyesta mi dinha ha..pakan-a ko ug mga fresh shrimps ug seafoods :) :lol:

if you can take the photo of this seaside restaurant too that has large containers of live fish unya ikaw ang mu pili...paskang lami-a...

tapos suroy dajon ta sa pansukian...mangita good views

puyo me sa inyo bayay..inom inom then seafoods..inig mahubog na....sumbagay dajon ta:lol:

ok sige..peace na...basta mamiyesta mi dinha ha..pakan-a ko ug mga fresh shrimps ug seafoods :) :lol:

if you can take the photo of this seaside restaurant too that has large containers of live fish unya ikaw ang mu pili...paskang lami-a...

tapos suroy ajon ta sa pansukian...mangita good views

puyo me sa inyo bayay..

hahahaha wala na ang restaurant kay nag abang lang to sila sa PPA. they were forced to vacate the area for the expansion sa port. for now, the city seaport expansion is ongoing. dont know when matapos but i guess later this year or early nxt year pa. the mining industry in caraga is booming more particularly in surigao provinces maybe thats the reason why theres a need na for the expansion of the city seaport to cater s growing "clients".

bitaw bob let peace reign in this furom ug sa butuan. mas nindot ug magkasinabot man gud ta.

ok sige..peace na...basta mamiyesta mi dinha ha..pakan-a ko ug mga fresh shrimps ug seafoods :) :lol:

if you can take the photo of this seaside restaurant too that has large containers of live fish unya ikaw ang mu pili...paskang lami-a...

tapos suroy dajon ta sa pansukian...mangita good views

puyo me sa inyo bayay..inom inom then seafoods..inig mahubog na....sumbagay dajon ta:lol:

sumbagay ta? aw laki d ay ka? i thought bading ka... hahahaha:lol: :nuts: :lol: :ohno: :lol:

hahahaha wala na ang restaurant kay nag abang lang to sila sa PPA. they were forced to vacate the area for the expansion sa port. for now, the city seaport expansion is ongoing. dont know when matapos but i guess later this year or early nxt year pa. the mining industry in caraga is booming more particularly in surigao provinces maybe thats the reason why theres a need na for the expansion of the city seaport to cater s growing "clients".

bitaw bob let peace reign in this furom ug sa butuan. mas nindot ug magkasinabot man gud ta.

yup..but I would say booooo to our Gov. Barbers and Cong. Glenda Ecleo...for not being able to facilitate very well the entry of Jinchuan Nickel which could have taken over Philnico...SAYANG kaayo ang multi billion DOLLARs ha nga nawala because of this failed deal...pastilan daghan tana mga CARAGA mabulahan..

regarding that port....is there any way SuperCat will resume their service to Cebu..? nalugi man daw sila kaniadto mao they ceased operating to Surigao..

the SRBC construction pod..ngano na undang man?...sayang...

are there other restaurants there that offers freshest sea bounties...daghan man daw kaayo...waya na gyud ko ka tilaw fresh seafoods dinha since dinhe nako all the time sa Butuan

oi bob ask lang ko, what happened d ay sa nasipit port? tinarong na nga pangutana bob ha. bitaw, based sa ako experienced dha bob, during my college days, kanang ma close san nata sa ticket sa barko dii surigao, one time napugosko sakay via nasipit. that was my first and last diha sa nasipit. i was once a victim sa mga tulis-tulis diha. ug tinood tong sa article medyo hasol sa part sa passenger kay layo siya sa highway unya mahal ang sukot sa trisikol. anyway most sa ako mga classmate during that time nga taga butuan ug cabadbaran ari sa surigao manakayan ug barko.

unsa d ay sitwasyon diha sa nasipit port sa pagkakuman?

sumbagay ta? aw laki d ay ka? i thought bading ka... hahahaha:lol: :nuts: :lol: :ohno: :lol:

ikaw pod the way you double nicked with a female name puts your gender to a big question..dami nag aakala babae or otherwise or bading ka....dont do that here Filino ok..just an advice

oi bob ask lang ko, what happened d ay sa nasipit port? tinarong na nga pangutana bob ha. bitaw, based sa ako experienced dha bob, during my college days, kanang ma close san nata sa ticket sa barko dii surigao, one time napugosko sakay via nasipit. that was my first and last diha sa nasipit. i was one a victim sa mga tulis-tulis diha. ug tinood tong sa article medyo hasol sa part sa passenger kay layo siya sa highway unya mahal ang sukot sa trisikol. anyway i hope most sa ako mga classmate during that time nga taga butuan ug cabadbaran ari sa surigao manakayan ug barko.

unsa d ay sitwasyon diha sa nasipit port sa pagkakuman?

yes...those drivers do over charge their passengers...and charge you for every big baggage you have...sobra kaayo...then the jeepney terminal is way far...only for you to be crammped again like sardines

but the last time I use the port..the situation is much better...pero aduna pa gyud uban na badlongon

yup..but I would say booooo to our Gov. Barbers and Cong. Glenda Ecleo...for not being able to facilitate very well the entry of Jinchuan Nickel which could have taken over Philnico...SAYANG kaayo ang multi billion DOLLARs ha nga nawala because of this failed deal...pastilan daghan tana mga CARAGA mabulahan..

regarding that port....is there any way SuperCat will resume their service to Cebu..? nalugi man daw sila kaniadto mao they ceased operating to Surigao..

the SRBC construction pod..ngano na undang man?...sayang...

are there other restaurants there that offers freshest sea bounties...daghan man daw kaayo...waya na gyud ko ka tilaw fresh seafoods dinha since dinhe nako all the time sa Butuan

oo sayang kaayo ang philnico, but ang latest kuman another chinese investor ang ni invest ug mas dako pa daw sa investment nga g proposed sa Jinchuan Nickel, anyway i hope tinood pero it was mayor casurra and philnico resident manager an nagsulti ana diri sa local newspaper sa surigao nga last week nga issue.

about sa supercat, i doubt mubalik pa sila kay as fa as i knew, nagkahinay na gud sila, even there trip sa ormocand bohol mi ubos na. not same sa una nga almost every hour naay trip, today due to high cost sa pag-ayo sa ila nga fastcrafts mao murag gibaligya nila ang uban. ang issue pud diri sa city sa una lugi daw tungod pud sa mga politico nga segi daw naay mga passes.

sa SRBC city mall, wala man siya giundang ug construct. wala pa lang masugdi gyud ug construct ang main mall. gi una ang restaurant. base sa ako nakita murag two or three flrs man ang restaurant nila nga beside samall. actually part daw na sa mall as stated by mr. bonpin during sa interview diri sa local radio station.

about sa fresh fish, ang latest kuman nga nag open nga hotel mao ang Laguna Daydream Hotel & Resort, naa daw fresh seafoods didto. magpili lang daw ka, ug ikaw punto unsaon pagpaluto. naa Ping U restaurant diri sa city nga ikaw pud magpili sa seafood nga imo ipaluto, kaya lang medyo may kamahalan, ambot pila to ang gramo sa isda.

oo sayang kaayo ang philnico, but ang latest kuman another chinese investor ang ni invest ug mas dako pa daw sa investment nga g proposed sa Jinchuan Nickel, anyway i hope tinood pero it was mayor casurra and philnico resident manager an nagsulti ana diri sa local newspaper sa surigao nga last week nga issue.

about sa supercat, i doubt mubalik pa sila kay as fa as i knew, nagkahinay na gud sila, even there trip sa ormocand bohol mi ubos na. not same sa una nga almost every hour naay trip, today due to high cost sa pag-ayo sa ila nga fastcrafts mao murag gibaligya nila ang uban. ang issue pud diri sa city sa una lugi daw tungod pud sa mga politico nga segi daw naay mga passes.

sa SRBC city mall, wala man siya giundang ug construct. wala pa lang masugdi gyud ug construct ang main mall. gi una ang restaurant. base sa ako nakita murag two or three flrs man ang restaurant nila nga beside samall. actually part daw na sa mall as stated by mr. bonpin during sa interview diri sa local radio station.

about sa fresh fish, ang latest kuman nga nag open nga hotel mao ang Laguna Daydream Hotel & Resort, naa daw fresh seafoods didto. magpili lang daw ka, ug ikaw punto unsaon pagpaluto. naa Ping U restaurant diri sa city nga ikaw pud magpili sa seafood nga imo ipaluto, kaya lang medyo may kamahalan, ambot pila to ang gramo sa isda.

can you post also picture sa Tavern Hotel...I happen to stay there too....then magtambay tambay sa seaside pod..

there is also this hill where there is a seminary sa mga madre or a formation center unahan sa provincial hospital....

Filino.. daghan naka mga picture dapat i-post ha..

can you post also picture sa Tavern Hotel...I happen to stay there too....then magtambay tambay sa seaside pod..

there is also this hill where there is a seminary sa mga madre or a formation center unahan sa provincial hospital....

Filino.. daghan naka mga picture dapat i-post ha..

ang tavern hotel, Hotel Tavern (gibali lang)na kuman kay nag change management naman sila. under renovation/expansion pud sila pero still open guests/bookings but dili pa angay picturan kay bati pa kaayo walay porma pa pulos pa haligi but para sa update ako lang e try kana ug dili ko maulaw mag sigi ug picture basi dalpon ko. hahahaha

bitaw ang nindot kuman sa tavern kay ang iya mga bar sa gawas kilid sa blvrd (sa north luzon exprss way ba hahahaha). actually bob sa blvrd daghan na kaayo mga bars. nagkanat, pero sad to say this september 27 i think subject for demilition kay without permit man.

^^

And cooler heads prevail...cool!

Hey Filino, I'm also waiting for those nice photos of Tavern, Seaport with the mansion of the Ecleos as the background and even the mystic Lake Mainit. Thanks in advance.

^^

And cooler heads prevail...cool!

Hey Filino, I'm also waiting for those nice photos of Tavern, Seaport with the mansion of the Ecleos as the background and even the mystic Lake Mainit. Thanks in advance.

i'll try to take pix sa tavern. but sa seaport with the masion of the ecleo as the background i doubt kung maka post kay wala may mansion si ecleo diri sa city. kang barbers noon. barbers white house is overlooking the surigao straight. this weekend i'll try to take some view of mainit lake.

this is the city's public market:

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again another view of Surigao City Integrated Terminal

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a walk around the city

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na trap ko sa traffic (:ohno: naa napud tahay traffic diri :nuts: )

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let me share with you my travel at sohoton cove, at bucas grande island, surigao. it is an hour away from the city thru a "lantsa". so far, this is the best place i've ever seen. when i visited siargao before a long time ago i thought that was already the best but if you want a total adventure and willing to "gapang gapang" sa mga cave within a cave aside from the white sand beaches they could offer then this is the best place for you. check it out:


this is the grand entrance of sohoton cove:
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we are inside the cove
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this is what you will see inside the cove (this is really amazing!!!! i dont know how god created this great beauty of nature.....totally amazing)
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the one and only landmark of sohoton. (if you dont have this, people wont believed you're there.)
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a closer look
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a view while we're on our way to sohoton cove
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sohoton rock formation
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sohoton white sands
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this is for you
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one of sohoton treasure (inside titikan cave)
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Filino...even without those pictures Surigao is more urban compared to other smaller cities like Pagadian, Gingoog, Tangub, Tacurong and Tagum ...^^

Put the location name also with the picture for the guidance of our visitors

ang tavern hotel, Hotel Tavern (gibali lang)na kuman kay nag change management naman sila. under renovation/expansion pud sila pero still open guests/bookings but dili pa angay picturan kay bati pa kaayo walay porma pa pulos pa haligi but para sa update ako lang e try kana ug dili ko maulaw mag sigi ug picture basi dalpon ko. hahahaha

bitaw ang nindot kuman sa tavern kay ang iya mga bar sa gawas kilid sa blvrd (sa north luzon exprss way ba hahahaha). actually bob sa blvrd daghan na kaayo mga bars. nagkanat, pero sad to say this september 27 i think subject for demilition kay without permit man.

dapat tang tangon na mga makeshift stores dinha na mga karaoke bars and beer houses...they can obstruct the beautiful view of the surigao straight...

thats a good move nga de molish na sila...

dapat tang tangon na mga makeshift stores dinha na mga karaoke bars and beer houses...they can obstruct the beautiful view of the surigao straight...

thats a good move nga de molish na sila...

correct and dapat sa una pa gibuhat. pity are those "nice" bars for apil sila sa na tang tangon.

Green Bank of Caraga @ San Nicolas St.
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ikaw pod the way you double nicked with a female name puts your gender to a big question..dami nag aakala babae or otherwise or bading ka....dont do that here Filino ok..just an advice

Nanga unsa mo? what the .... is goin on here? hhehehehehhe. react jud ko og dako ani ba? mag selos ko ni BoB ba... kay mag kita ra ba mi ni Filino... selos jud ko ba... hahahaha... peace na sila.. hahahaha....

Green Bank of Caraga @ San Nicolas St.
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WOW nice building... Green Bank i think the owner is Andaya or Indaya... which is the main branch/headquarter is in Butuan. They are expanded such huge developement. I think they will open up soon in CEBU and later in Manila. Pero takot akong mag open ng account sa Green bank while I'm here abroad... I dont know if meron silang OFW remitances. My Mom supposed to open an account at GReen bank but buti nalang napigilan ko. Pero ndi ko sinisiraan ung local banks natin ha... maganda din naman ang services nila... yon nga lang for me na working very far from Philippines prefer to open in commecial bank like banco de oro, metro bank and PCI... pero mas maganda pa din ang banco de oro at metro bank... ung account ko sa PCI though na stagnant minsan ko lang hinuhulugan.. hahahaha... but for the business its should go straight to banco de oro... hahahaha promotional to ha...

filipino... my darling... miesta pod ko sa inyo ha... gusto nako kanang crab... kanang sakto sakto ra ka dako ayaw pod ng daku kaayo kay mura na og monster...

Nong umuwi ako nong may 2006 ngg barko ko from manila kay fully book ang PAL og CEBU pacific... tas wala pod sked sa nasipit.. so nag via surigao ko.. maganda ang services ng port nila.. ndi huzzle... on nga lang sabi ng mga tao din sa paligid na mag iingat daw kse ang dami daw mandurukot... kse gabi din kami dumaong eh...pero kahit san naman cguro meron ganun... and I also have comments while waiting for multicabs going to terminal... daghan kaayo tricycle samok kaayo.. I hope they will minimize it parang color coding ba.. like in Butuan lahat ng trcycle color red or blue.. or what ever... kse sobrang dami na cguro ng tricycle jan... Bat walang aircon buss pag gabi? putsaaa... nag antay kami ng matagal inabot kami ng alas 2 ng maaga... kakatakot pa sa daan going to Butuan.

Yan filipino... hinabaan ko na ung sulat ko ha... i tour jud ko nimo sa suyigao kay wala ko katuod dira... basin mawala ko... nya basin i pa kid nap ko nimo diha.. hahaha joke...

i like the aerodynamically designed tricycles in Surigao City :cheers:

Green Bank of Caraga @ San Nicolas St.
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^^

Agree with the design being aerodynamic. Galing!

Nanga unsa mo? what the .... is goin on here? hhehehehehhe. react jud ko og dako ani ba? mag selos ko ni BoB ba... kay mag kita ra ba mi ni Filino... selos jud ko ba... hahahaha... peace na sila.. hahahaha....

regjeex, i wont comment na ha about "luisame" and me as one coz you dont beleived naman dba. what is important is PEACE already reign in this furom which a good thing naman right?

if you dont mind, maybe you would love to erase a phrase in your posts:

SURIGAO " A WORLD CLASS CITY "
Suko man ang SURIGAO nga ang BUTUAN is a first class & highly URBANIZED CITY...

coz walay nasuko nga highly urbanized city ang butuan. if i remember, that certain luisame question only on clean and green. bob explained already that each place has its own weaknesses and assets which is indeed true. unfortunately butuan's is a little weak in that aspect right? but i'm sure your local government is doing some action on that regard, just like surigao the local government also is doing there job on other aspects nga weak sila.

again may peace stays in this furom forever and lets just promote our region together.

ATTN:

last evening mayor pons cassura announced that next week is the formal announcement for the Reopenning of Philnico Industrial Mining Corp located at Nonoc Island, Surigao City. as we all knew, a negotiations failed between the government and with the first investors from china who would have invest billions of pesos for the reopenning of such mining company. today, a new investors came and "BINGO" next week is the formal announcement of its reopenning as what mayor casurra said last night.

FYI:

* Nonoc Island is the host of world biggest nickel deposits.
* The entire Nonoc Island was declared as Special Economic Zone for
Heavy Inustries and PHILNICO as the first locator.
* Nonoc Island has its own airport & seaport.

^^ Do you have any picture of nonoc island? Thanks.

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Metro Surigao Shopping Center, Rizal St., Surigao City
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Portions of Bucas Grande Islands


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WOW nice building... Green Bank i think the owner is Andaya or Indaya... which is the main branch/headquarter is in Butuan. They are expanded such huge developement. I think they will open up soon in CEBU and later in Manila.

There are so many green banks na sa mindanao and visayas... dito nga lang sa cebu, i see 4 branches na.. and two more to be opened. A very successful rural bank. We must be proud!hehe

I just read your posts guys... react lang ko gamay.

filino (or kung kinsa man ka), When i went to surigao, the city's boulevard is not 3 lane blvd... 3 lane hinuon xa. gigamit ang outermost lane as a parking area. and dili xa lapad as i've noticed. i've been to the big cities na already. makitid lang talaga ang blvd ninyo... but it's not a bad thing... na acomodate man sa kinahanglan sa city... maybe in the future it will widened... kung ma dako na ang surigao city...

And sa port of nasipit, kani, mu react na jud ko... frequent traveller ko (tig uli lang gud from cebu to butuan. hehehe).. walay mudunggo? wtf? naay regular shipping sked ang sulpicio... I admit, ni back out ang gothong ang aboitiz. tungod kay sila na nga bankrupt (well except for aboitiz, i've heard that they are acquiring new vessels for their route, which is a good thing). Pero the demand is still there... Wala kaayo domestic cargo ang Nasipit, except for lumper and saging. Pero international cargo, large volume of palm oil from agusan sur ang in eexport nila.... Going steady ang nasipit. The last time i arrived in Butuan, ang Nasipit Port, nindot na kaayo.. they added features sa labas ng terminal, parang covered walk with a cool design. parang ayala terminal kung nakaadto ka cebu (naka adto ba ka?)

Butuanons.. ayaw na ninyo awaya ang surigao.. di nato sila ka level. mas taas pa ta.

IButuanons.. ayaw na ninyo awaya ang surigao.. di nato sila ka level. mas taas pa ta.


Exactly, for a city that is over 20 years older than Surigao, what a sad thing that Butuan is way behind Cagayan de Oro which became a city the same year, 1950. So there, talking about equals, Butuan is nothing compared to Cagayan de Oro today which became a city the same year. So you can shut up now. Bisaya-on ko pa ba para maintindihan mo?

regjeex, i wont comment na ha about "luisame" and me as one coz you dont beleived naman dba. what is important is PEACE already reign in this furom which a good thing naman right?

if you dont mind, maybe you would love to erase a phrase in your posts:

SURIGAO " A WORLD CLASS CITY "
Suko man ang SURIGAO nga ang BUTUAN is a first class & highly URBANIZED CITY...

coz walay nasuko nga highly urbanized city ang butuan. if i remember, that certain luisame question only on clean and green. bob explained already that each place has its own weaknesses and assets which is indeed true. unfortunately butuan's is a little weak in that aspect right? but i'm sure your local government is doing some action on that regard, just like surigao the local government also is doing there job on other aspects nga weak sila.

again may peace stays in this furom forever and lets just promote our region together.

Peace na lagi... sos daghan pa gajud na sija og jagaw jaw oi... hahaha... Basta ma miesta lagi ko sa inyo... nya isuroy dajon ko... changed na nako ang signature kay aron walay samok... hahahahaha

Exactly, for a city that is over 20 years older than Surigao, what a sad thing that Butuan is way behind Cagayan de Oro which became a city the same year, 1950. So there, talking about equals, Butuan is nothing compared to Cagayan de Oro today which became a city the same year. So you can shut up now. Bisaya-on ko pa ba para maintindihan mo?

Pre, its so happen na regional center ang Cagayan de Oro before and Butuan is part of the region X. Talagang Hari dati ang Cagayan de Oro... So now Butuan is a regional center of Caraga so the expections of developments goes to Butuan itself. We dont compare city of CDO kay tsada kaayo ang pamalakad sa ilang local government. Im not saying na bad ang govt of Butuan. The reason behind is that snail ang pace of development and it was controlled by the regional development which is didto na hansak sa CDO. When it comes to Butuan and Surigao syempre may kunting agwat kse mas malaki ang City ng Butuan when it comes to land area. Again we are not comparing about CDO kay region X sila. So its time now for Surigao and Agusan (CARAGA). slowly but surely. Don't make any pain in the ass kay na peace na ra ba ang thread... gituldukan ni FILINO... PEACE BROTHER....

are we talking of Cubao here or Surigao????.... very impressive infra development... unsurpassed by other cities of the same level :applause: :cheers:



Metro Surigao Shopping Center, Rizal St., Surigao City
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Butuanons.. ayaw na ninyo awaya ang surigao.. di nato sila ka level. mas taas pa ta.

what a comment! :ohno:

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this is in Sulu & Tawi-Tawi archipelago :)

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Exactly, for a city that is over 20 years older than Surigao, what a sad thing that Butuan is way behind Cagayan de Oro which became a city the same year, 1950. So there, talking about equals, Butuan is nothing compared to Cagayan de Oro today which became a city the same year. So you can shut up now. Bisaya-on ko pa ba para maintindihan mo?

same year they became cities..but Butuan had just been a regional capital/center for a single decade....while CDO has been an administrave regional capital (where Butuan and rest of CARAGA previously belong) for years...a recipent of several regional development programs like the RCDP (Regional Cities development Project) under the Marcos and Cory administrations...

CDO growth is phenomenal....all the evidences are there...no questions asked

and the issue of Butuan-CDO equality is NOT the point of ISSUE here in the forum...unless if you have a hidden agenda of instigating a green issue....which our matured and friendly CDO forumers will NOT buy...

this is in Sulu & Tawi-Tawi archipelago :)

thats in sohoton cove areaif im not mistaken. i saw that similar islands during my late summer tour july 21, 2007

same year they became cities..but Butuan had just been a regional capital/center for a single decade....while CDO has been an administrave regional capital (where Butuan and rest of CARAGA previously belong) for years...a recipent of several regional development programs like the RCDP (Regional Cities development Project) under the Marcos and Cory administrations...

CDO growth is phenomenal....all the evidences are there...no questions asked

and the issue of Butuan-CDO equality is NOT the point of ISSUE here in the forum...unless if you have a hidden agenda of instigating a green issue....which our matured and friendly CDO forumers will NOT buy...

hala imbis nag declare nako ug peace....

anyway bob ask lang ko, my officemate has a cousin working at ace hardware, during our party last night accidentaly he was there too. he told that ace hardware is looking an area for surigao for there expansion. any info on this regard bob?

Filino....palihug sa Pansukian photos please

hala imbis nag declare nako ug peace....

anyway bob ask lang ko, my officemate has a cousin working at ace hardware, during our party last night accidentaly he was there too. he told that ace hardware is looking an area for surigao for there expansion. any info on this regard bob?

we are at peace...we just have to be careful on some posters who carry all praises with their right hand....then stab you with double edge posts with their left hand...

Post on Filino...

Exactly, for a city that is over 20 years older than Surigao, what a sad thing that Butuan is way behind Cagayan de Oro which became a city the same year, 1950. So there, talking about equals, Butuan is nothing compared to Cagayan de Oro today which became a city the same year. So you can shut up now. Bisaya-on ko pa ba para maintindihan mo?

correct!!!!

we are at peace...we just have to be careful on some posters who carry all praises with their right hand....then stab you with double edge posts with their left hand...

Post on Filino...

ang ako g ask ba, any info?

hala imbis nag declare nako ug peace....

anyway bob ask lang ko, my officemate has a cousin working at ace hardware, during our party last night accidentaly he was there too. he told that ace hardware is looking an area for surigao for there expansion. any info on this regard bob?

That's what I'm talkin about Filino. PEACE na baya ang thread. Palihug ko og badlung Filino.. kay naa man ka rights kay ikaw man ang nag buhat ani nga Thread....

the data that u provided the thread about different islands of Surigao del norte is very interesting....................very nice how i hope mas mas promote pa na cya..............caus e ma sdeserving na cya kai sa ubang tiurist destination sa atong nasud...........kulang lang jud tag adequate facilities...og promotion,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,dapat g promote na ne sa international market...............

Exactly, for a city that is over 20 years older than Surigao, what a sad thing that Butuan is way behind Cagayan de Oro which became a city the same year, 1950. So there, talking about equals, Butuan is nothing compared to Cagayan de Oro today which became a city the same year. So you can shut up now. Bisaya-on ko pa ba para maintindihan mo?

as explain by...bob...its true that BXU @ CDO became acity the same YEAR BUT IT ALSO VERY TRUE THAT during those time proirity project were accorded to CDO hence the they are the regional center......even though BXU experiencing a boom during 60 and 70 due to its logging industry... not a single office were put in the city to complement its economic activites....during those time also national govt...had no clear program for environment protection....if there were its very lax....then time comes...forest were denuded in...BXU main economic driver is slowly deminishing....

Boy, you guys are making me laugh. And again, exactly. You just all explained why you should zip up because Butuan is a regional center and Surigao is not.

So again, compare regional centers to each other. And if that is too complicated to understand, well, no one can help you there.

the data that u provided the thread about different islands of Surigao del norte is very interesting....................very nice how i hope mas mas promote pa na cya..............caus e ma sdeserving na cya kai sa ubang tiurist destination sa atong nasud...........kulang lang jud tag adequate facilities...og promotion,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,dapat g promote na ne sa international market...............

yes it is true. kulang gyud sa promotion, it is because surigao city now is giving more attention to its mining industry. how i wish nga they give equal priorities on both industry. but somehow, bright man gud pud ang prospect sa mining industry, and i think what the city government wants is the direct flow of revenue coming from those mining companies. it is a fact na dagko gyud ang mga taxes nga ma generate with this kind of industry kay tinibo man ang bayad compared to tourism nga gradual ang revenues but it will stay for long as long as the facilities were properly cared of while mining has negative impacts and limited lang ang mining life.

imagine mayor cassura announced that if the reoperation of phinico mine will finally materialized surigao city is the wealthiest city in caraga.

Boy, you guys are making me laugh. And again, exactly. You just all explained why you should zip up because Butuan is a regional center and Surigao is not.

So again, compare regional centers to each other. And if that is too complicated to understand, well, no one can help you there.

very well said......
we are just making a healthy discussion here.......clarification is much welcome to bring to people the right informations......and let the people decide whats the truth. but please let peace always reign in this thread.

as far as i knew cities in this country were properly categorized so maybe with all those informations & clarifications, hinaot unta nasabtan nato.

Filino....palihug sa Pansukian photos please

you can try this link: pansukinresort.com or pansukian.com (either of the two)

I just read your posts guys... react lang ko gamay.

filino (or kung kinsa man ka), When i went to surigao, the city's boulevard is not 3 lane blvd... 3 lane hinuon xa. gigamit ang outermost lane as a parking area. and dili xa lapad as i've noticed. i've been to the big cities na already. makitid lang talaga ang blvd ninyo... but it's not a bad thing... na acomodate man sa kinahanglan sa city... maybe in the future it will widened... kung ma dako na ang surigao city...

And sa port of nasipit, kani, mu react na jud ko... frequent traveller ko (tig uli lang gud from cebu to butuan. hehehe).. walay mudunggo? wtf? naay regular shipping sked ang sulpicio... I admit, ni back out ang gothong ang aboitiz. tungod kay sila na nga bankrupt (well except for aboitiz, i've heard that they are acquiring new vessels for their route, which is a good thing). Pero the demand is still there... Wala kaayo domestic cargo ang Nasipit, except for lumper and saging. Pero international cargo, large volume of palm oil from agusan sur ang in eexport nila.... Going steady ang nasipit. The last time i arrived in Butuan, ang Nasipit Port, nindot na kaayo.. they added features sa labas ng terminal, parang covered walk with a cool design. parang ayala terminal kung nakaadto ka cebu (naka adto ba ka?)

Butuanons.. ayaw na ninyo awaya ang surigao.. di nato sila ka level. mas taas pa ta.

jameslab8470 nangita lang gyud ka ug bikil, who says walay barko midungo sa NASIPIT INTERNATIONAL PORT? me? of course not, my comment was based on the article titled "FROM NASIPIT OT NOWHERE". my comment was purely based on that article. so, dont react too much, easy ka lang, sa inyo ra na nga article gkan, from butuan city. gets mo?

"Butuanons.. ayaw na ninyo awaya ang surigao.. di nato sila ka level. mas taas pa ta" yes it is true dili ta ka level. and i dont care.... as far as i knew we are just a small city not highly urbanized but our projects are comparable to them. we may dont have an international port but our PPA clients came from different countries most particularly in asia. why? simply bec. we are just simply irresistable.... need sources? visit our PPA office and ask them.....

I just read your posts guys... react lang ko gamay.

filino (or kung kinsa man ka), When i went to surigao, the city's boulevard is not 3 lane blvd... 3 lane hinuon xa. gigamit ang outermost lane as a parking area. and dili xa lapad as i've noticed. i've been to the big cities na already. makitid lang talaga ang blvd ninyo... but it's not a bad thing... na acomodate man sa kinahanglan sa city... maybe in the future it will widened... kung ma dako na ang surigao city...

sir, wait for the time when i post those pix, ok!!! i must accept and said it clearly on some of my post na 6 lanes siya all in all. three lanes in each side, but, on the other side mura siya ug two lane lang bec. na putol ang trabaho sa blvd bec. of the squatters during that time who asked for extension not until this sept. 17 or 27 na demilison na gyud sila. so after that, movements for the development in that area will continue.

the data that u provided the thread about different islands of Surigao del norte is very interesting....................very nice how i hope mas mas promote pa na cya..............caus e ma sdeserving na cya kai sa ubang tiurist destination sa atong nasud...........kulang lang jud tag adequate facilities...og promotion,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,dapat g promote na ne sa international market...............

sohoton cove may not be part of the packages offered by DOT to other prospect countries who has great tourists potential but the time i was there, almost all the tourists were foreigners. gamay lang me bisaya, daghan pud mga tagalo. so it was an indication that besides sa lapses sa iyang promotion sohoton cove is frequently visited by tourists. mr. mero said (caretaker) walay adlao nga molabay nga nobody visited sohoton, maghilak daw ang adlao kung walay tourista mo adto.

That's what I'm talkin about Filino. PEACE na baya ang thread. Palihug ko og badlung Filino.. kay naa man ka rights kay ikaw man ang nag buhat ani nga Thread....

METRO BUTUAN " The TIMBER CITY of the SOUTH" & HOME of the BALANGAYS

regjeex, sorry gjud ha, dont get me wrong, advice lang ni ako, misleading man imo signature, denuded na baya ato area ha and balanghays were already a history. in short your signature dili na applicable sa pagkakuman. it was all history you know. maybe i would suggest ha: hmmmmmm:ohno: wala man koy ma think: but i like METRO BUTUAN alone, kay mura dako ug dating, ayaw nalang isingit pa mga history na iyan. just like surigao it was once called as the NICKEL CITY but since nag close ang Nonoc sa una, so giwala na siya and now it was changed to THE CITY OF ISLAND ADVENTURES....oh dba, sounds interesting. added to that as One of Asia's Most Livable City.

so friendly advice lang ha, change it nalang that will suit to butuan's situation right now.

^^ i can't help but agree ... :okay:

ONE DAY TO GO NA LANG
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
WATCH OUT FOR
CARAGA'S MOTHER OF ALL FESTIVALS
THE BATTLE OF ALL CHAMPTIONS

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THE CONVERGENCE OF FESTIVALS


UGMA NA.......SEE YA!!!
:dance:

2005 outside surigao city (other provinces) contengents:

1. Pampanga (luzon)
2. Davao City - 2nd place
3. Manadaue City - Grand Champion
4. Gingoog City
5. Misamis Occidental
6. Agusan Sur Province
7. Jabongga (agusan norte), and many more, limot nako sa uban.

2006 outside surigao city (other provinces) contingents:
1. Davao City
2. Mandaue City
3. Bacuag (surigao del norte) - grand champion
4. Taganaan (surigao del norte)
5. Malimono (surigao del norte)
6. Gingoog City
7. Misamis Occidental
8. Agusan del Sur province, etc.

2007 outside surigao city (other province) contingents:
1. Butuan City
2. Cabadbaran City
3. Misamis Occindental
4. Gingoog City
5. Bacuag (surigao del norte)
6. Agusan Sur
7. Jabongga (agusan norte)

mao ra nay ako nahibal-an kuman nga mga outsiders who joined this years festivals, kay was na me contact sa sulod. of course dili patalbog pud ang taga surigao city contingents. these outsiders contingents i guess were all champions na sa ila tag-sa tag-sa ka mga festivals. so lets expect some great actions here from all those contingents converge into one, now competing in the great bonok-bonok marajao karajao festival 2007.

regjeex, sorry gjud ha, dont get me wrong, advice lang ni ako, misleading man imo signature, denuded na baya ato area ha and balanghays were already a history. in short your signature dili na applicable sa pagkakuman. it was all history you know. maybe i would suggest ha: hmmmmmm:ohno: wala man koy ma think: but i like METRO BUTUAN alone, kay mura dako ug dating, ayaw nalang isingit pa mga history na iyan. just like surigao it was once called as the NICKEL CITY but since nag close ang Nonoc sa una, so giwala na siya and now it was changed to THE CITY OF ISLAND ADVENTURES....oh dba, sounds interesting. added to that as One of Asia's Most Livable City.

so friendly advice lang ha, change it nalang that will suit to butuan's situation right now.

Sos pasagdi nalang jud ng signature... jaw na lamang na pansina... ang mahalaga peace na ang thread... naa gani mosimang nga akong mabasa na.. pasensya nalang hahahahaahha joke... Filino yaw lang kasuko sa akong question ha... are male or female.. if F pede ba taka panguyaban diri sa thread... hahaha joke....

Philex, partner to spend $ 1 B in project (http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS20070909102510.html)


Philex and subsidiary Philex Gold expect to spend some $ 750 million to $ 1 billion with partner Anglo American Plc to develop the Boyongan coppergold deposit once mining the Surigao property is deemed to be feasible.


Philex Chairman Walter Brown said Anglo American is currently conducting the pre-feasibility study in Boyongan which is expected to be completed by the third quarter of this year and they will then decide whether to proceed to an actual feasibility study of the project.

He added that the feasibility study will cost about $ 50 million and will be spent by Anglo American which has an option to increase its stake in the project to 80 percent if it has been deemed viable.

It will take about one year to complete a feasibility study and about 20 months to get operations onstream including the development of the mine, ore mill, storage facilities, and loading facilities.

Brown said the project will be funded partly by equity from Philex and Anglo American as well as by various forms of debt.

He noted that given favorable results to date from the pre-feasibility studies undertaken by joint venture partner Anglo American in Boyongan, there is strong indication, if the results continue to come in as expected, that this project may be on stream before the end of Philex’s Padcal mine life.

"We are programming the economic life of our Padcal operations to be extended by three years from our previous plan to close in 2011 to 2014," said Brown adding that this is the result of a careful review of their ore reserves, anticipated production capability and attendant costs, and after considering conservative projections of metal prices.

He said Philex is accelerating the pace of its exploration activities in the vicinity of Padcal where they are actively exploring a gold prospect immediately adjacent to the current workings. Philex is also preparing to drill potential copper deposits proximate to the mine.

Philex reported produced coppert, gold and silved with an estimated gross value of P959 million, based on provisional metal prices, in the month of August, 2007.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) yesterday, Brown said 726,570 dry metric tons of disseminated copper-gold ore were delivered by its mine and treated at the Banget flotation facilities.

Brown said this produced 6,527 dry metric tons of copper concentrates averaging 25.61 percent copper, 56.16 grams of gold per DMT, and 53.24 grams of silver per DMT.

These concentrates yielded an equivalent metal content of 1.67 million kilograms of copper, 372,114 grams of gold and 347,805 grams of silver.

Philex more than doubled its net income for the first seven months of the year to P3.1 billion from P1.4 billion in the same period in 2006 due to higher metal prices and more metals sold.

"High metal prices coupled with higher mine production resulted (in) the company’s strong financial standing for the sevenmonth period. We are optimistic that this trend will continue until the end of the year," said Brown.

Brown added that, because of the company’s robust financial performance, Philex’s earnings reached P1.036 per share from only P0.471 per share in the same period last year.

"We will continue to look (for) ways to increase the value (of our shares for) our shareholders. Philex is pursuing other mining exploration projects not only in the country, but in the other parts of the world as well," he said.

Sos pasagdi nalang jud ng signature... jaw na lamang na pansina... ang mahalaga peace na ang thread... naa gani mosimang nga akong mabasa na.. pasensya nalang hahahahaahha joke... Filino yaw lang kasuko sa akong question ha... are male or female.. if F pede ba taka panguyaban diri sa thread... hahaha joke....

too much illusion will kill you.... regjeex if you dont have anything good to say, just shut up ok. i just want to restate this " ANG RESPETO AY HINDI BINIBIGAY INI EARN IYAN" act like your age and be profl'n. walang personalan, healthy discussion lang, kung di mo iyan ma intindihan, then get lost and find your own world where you belong.

too much illusion will kill you.... regjeex if you dont have anything good to say, just shut up ok. i just want to restate this " ANG RESPETO AY HINDI BINIBIGAY INI EARN IYAN" act like your age and be profl'n. walang personalan, healthy discussion lang, kung di mo iyan ma intindihan, then get lost and find your own world where you belong.

Oi hala! kalain! SUKO DIAY!!! mao na ni ron..

Oi hala! kalain! SUKO DIAY!!! mao na ni ron..

walay nasuko rejeex, what i want to emphasized in this thread is to have a healthy and educational discussions in every topic. unya ikaw karon kept on posting nonsense issue just to make you pansin. again, this is to remind not only you regjeex but to all of us here, who has nothing to do with their lives must find another place where they should belong. keep on posting topics which you think can help you in gaining informations for your own good and not those nonsense issues or whatever na gihimo nalang nato ug kataw-anan ang thread. again, this is for all of us, and not just for you regjeex. please be reminded that, for of us here, ikaw na lang ang misimang. please be guided accordingly.

this is in Sulu & Tawi-Tawi archipelago :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mamistahay/bucasgrande.jpg

Dito yan islands encircled color red.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/boju4289/caraga/gl_map.jpg

BONOK-BONOK MARJAO KARAJAO FESTIVAL NA!!!!

DALI DAJON KAMO DIRI SA SYUDAD NAN SURIGAO

Here's the complete web page where Boju got the pic of Bucas Grande Island...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/sohoton.gif

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/surigaocitymap.gif

walay nasuko rejeex, what i want to emphasized in this thread is to have a healthy and educational discussions in every topic. unya ikaw karon kept on posting nonsense issue just to make you pansin. again, this is to remind not only you regjeex but to all of us here, who has nothing to do with their lives must find another place where they should belong. keep on posting topics which you think can help you in gaining informations for your own good and not those nonsense issues or whatever na gihimo nalang nato ug kataw-anan ang thread. again, this is for all of us, and not just for you regjeex. please be reminded that, for of us here, ikaw na lang ang misimang. please be guided accordingly.

SORRY.... My BAD

Here's the complete web page where Boju got the pic of Bucas Grande Island...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/sohoton.gif

FABULOUS! Tanong ko lang kung pede mag scuba diving jan?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mamistahay/bucasgrande.jpg

Dito yan islands encircled color red.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/boju4289/caraga/gl_map.jpg

Ang Claver ba is Town of Surigao Sur or part ng City of Surigao? Kse one time ung ate ko jan naasign sa Claver ung AVON store. pero that was long time ago. Tas nakalimutan ko na ung kakanan ba or kakaliwa bale galing kami Butuan. I forgot na eh...

natingala ko..... bikil? unsay bikil? sorry. not pure bisaya

natingala ko..... bikil? unsay bikil? sorry. not pure bisaya

bikil means nangita lang ug away ba just to make pansin. anyway, apologies accepted na...peace everybody.

Ang Claver ba is Town of Surigao Sur or part ng City of Surigao? Kse one time ung ate ko jan naasign sa Claver ung AVON store. pero that was long time ago. Tas nakalimutan ko na ung kakanan ba or kakaliwa bale galing kami Butuan. I forgot na eh...

it is part of surigao del norte. when you go to sohoton, mas appropriate na sa claver ka agi coz 45 minutes lang ang ride and you're there na. make sure to have an appointment from the tourism office so you will be guided accordingly.

this is the Surigao City Blvd:
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8546/09082007002uy3.jpg

in the left side of the pic, as you can see it, medyo two lanes pa siya, it is bec. of the squatters area occupied some of the portion. but this month they will be demolished.

as you can see, the trisikol is on the middle lane.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/245/09102007003ky5.jpg

the surigao city blvd is a six lanes blvd. 3 lanes each sides. sometimes you dont have to be a big city just to have this kind of infrastructure project. it is in the leader afterall.

the ongoing expansion of surigao city seaport
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6383/09082007001me6.jpg

some of the international vessels at the seaport
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/2775/09112007001vt1.jpg

the proposed SRBC Restaurant besides the Proposed SRBC Mall
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/2461/09082007005id0.jpg

the actual construction of the said restaurant
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7121/09082007004qa1.jpg

the ongoing renovation/expanssion of HOTEL TAVERN (along surigao blvd)
http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/6971/09082007003qm3.jpg

one of the soon to open hotel at surigao city owned and managed by Surigao Education Center
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3774/09102007015py0.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8872/09102007014ey7.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3048/09102007013mh5.jpg

at the back of the hotel (pool side and the restaurant)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3868/09102007012hg4.jpg

i guess this hotel also serves as the training center/facility of there HRM course

Filino, naka kuha baka og pics sa festival? kinsa man ang champion? post ka og pics sa event. Thanks.

Filino, naka kuha baka og pics sa festival? kinsa man ang champion? post ka og pics sa event. Thanks.

Here's the Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2007 Winners:

Grand Champion: Municipality of Bacuag, SDN (Inuwak Festival)
First Prize: Surigao del Norte National High School
Second Prize: Municipality of Jabonga, ADN (Sumayajaw Festival, dancers are from Jabonga National High School)
Third Prize: Surigao City Pilot School

Best in Coreography: Municipality of Bacuag, SDN (Inuwak Festival)
Best in Costumes and Props: Municipality of Bacuag, SDN (Inuwak Festival)
Best in Musicality: Municipality of Jabonga, ADN (Sumayajaw Festival)

heres the pix of the grand champion:
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6725/championbacuagtf9.jpg

uwaks (birds) of the grand champion:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/904/09102007027rv9.jpg

First runner-up
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3609/1strunnerupsnnhsvo8.jpg

Third runner-up
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1732/3rdrunneruppilotschoolii1.jpg

Butuan City Contingent
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2366/09102007024ni8.jpg

@filino, ang nanalo ba dito ang magrerepresent sa Surigao sa Sinulog festival?
Halos every year kasi may contigent galing surigao na sumasali sa sinulog.

bonok-bonok festival 2007 crowd:
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4795/09102007031je5.jpg

even on top
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7807/09102007028ni2.jpg

fireworks display after the proclamation
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2429/09102007045fz1.jpg

@filino, ang nanalo ba dito ang magrerepresent sa Surigao sa Sinulog festival?
Halos every year kasi may contigent galing surigao na sumasali sa sinulog.

last year special participation lang ang surigao, dont know the reason but i heared no budget daw. this year, i hopre bacuag will represent surigao.

this pic reminds me of dumaguete :cheers:
this is the Surigao City Blvd:
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8546/09082007002uy3.jpg

in the left side of the pic, as you can see it, medyo two lanes pa siya, it is bec. of the squatters area occupied some of the portion. but this month they will be demolished.

as you can see, the trisikol is on the middle lane.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/245/09102007003ky5.jpg

the surigao city blvd is a six lanes blvd. 3 lanes each sides. sometimes you dont have to be a big city just to have this kind of infrastructure project. it is in the leader afterall.

this pic reminds me of dumaguete :cheers:

my friends from dumagauete also says that medyo kahawig daw. anyway things will slowly change now as the demolition will push through this month.

I just read your posts guys... react lang ko gamay.

filino (or kung kinsa man ka), When i went to surigao, the city's boulevard is not 3 lane blvd... 3 lane hinuon xa. gigamit ang outermost lane as a parking area. and dili xa lapad as i've noticed. i've been to the big cities na already. makitid lang talaga ang blvd ninyo... but it's not a bad thing... na acomodate man sa kinahanglan sa city... maybe in the future it will widened... kung ma dako na ang surigao city.

i have already posted the surigao city blvd. full development of the said blvd will now continue as the demolition will push through this month. this blvd will take you up to Lipata Hills, where the famous Barbers Mansion, Lipata Ferry Terminal & the soon to open Almont Resort located.

Surigao City is indeed a beautiful place. Go Surigao, Go! :banana:

Indeed. We are currently doing feasibility studies to build a high end boutique hotel in Lipata hills that would tie up with a 15 acre beach resort currently under negotiation in an island across the city. Surigao will soon have a first rate hotel/resort in 5 years. Hopefully. the politicos in Surigao will not give us a hard time considering the city's history of turning down big businesses like Gaisano, et al to patronize local businessmen who haven't done much for the city. :)

Indeed. We are currently doing feasibility studies to build a high end boutique hotel in Lipata hills that would tie up with a 15 acre beach resort currently under negotiation in an island across the city. Surigao will soon have a first rate hotel/resort in 5 years. Hopefully. the politicos in Surigao will not give us a hard time. :)


Nice development out there! That would be nice since there has been an increase of tourist arrival in Surigao. I'm sure that hotel will attract more tourists. :)

We are keeping our fingers crossed. Hopefully, Surigao will be ready for this market. With Cebu/ Mactan and Boracay too commercialised, Surigao should be able to capture the B C and D market

Alright! uhmm is Siargao islands belong to Surigao del Norte? Just want to know. :)

Alright! uhmm is Siargao islands belong to Surigao del Norte? Just want to know. :)

siargao is part of surigao del norte

siargao is part of surigao del norte

Thank u so much! Wow! if that so, then Surigao del Norte's economy is in good terms. :cheers: :banana:

Indeed. We are currently doing feasibility studies to build a high end boutique hotel in Lipata hills that would tie up with a 15 acre beach resort currently under negotiation in an island across the city. Surigao will soon have a first rate hotel/resort in 5 years. Hopefully. the politicos in Surigao will not give us a hard time considering the city's history of turning down big businesses like Gaisano, et al to patronize local businessmen who haven't done much for the city. :)

im just curious, different ba ang almont resort proposal in your plans?

Indeed. We are currently doing feasibility studies to build a high end boutique hotel in Lipata hills that would tie up with a 15 acre beach resort currently under negotiation in an island across the city. Surigao will soon have a first rate hotel/resort in 5 years. Hopefully. the politicos in Surigao will not give us a hard time considering the city's history of turning down big businesses like Gaisano, et al to patronize local businessmen who haven't done much for the city. :)

i always heared that, i thought it was just all rumors and baseless but too bad, thats the reason why surigao city is moving slowly. but what i like this city is that they are not competing with their level or category, they are competing with the bigger instead.

^^ Back in the early 80's, influencial members of the Surigao Chinese Chamber of Commerce blocked Gaisano from establishing a department store/supermarket in the city fearing that their customers will be usurped by the chain. The same group of people cyclically burned their losing businesses to obtain insurance money, taking advantage of inept investigative skills by the city's fire marshalls.

The city is suffering from political anemia- elected officials does not have enough red blood to prove their worth. There is no binding vision to make the city continually progressive. Rather they thrive on occasional spurts after an investor-activated CPR e.g. the revival of the Nonoc Nickel Mines. Shipping and airline companies flounder because city and provincial officials and their extended families and friends always want a free ride.

A friend who's working for Robinsons informed me that when they made the feasibility study for Robinsons here three years ago, they also made a similar study for Surigao. In fact, my friend presented to me a video about Surigao City. In their study they found out that Surigao is capable of supporting a hypermart such as a Big R or SM supercenter (about 25,000-35,000 sqms mall size).

^^ Back in the early 80's, influencial members of the Surigao Chinese Chamber of Commerce blocked Gaisano from establishing a department store/supermarket in the city fearing that their customers will be usurped by the chain. The same group of people cyclically burned their losing businesses to obtain insurance money, taking advantage of inept investigative skills by the city's fire marshalls.

The city is suffering from political anemia- elected officials does not have enough red blood to prove their worth. There is no binding vision to make the city continually progressive. Rather they thrive on occasional spurts after an investor-activated CPR e.g. the revival of the Nonoc Nickel Mines. Shipping and airline companies flounder because city and provincial officials and their extended families and friends always want a free ride.

that is very true. no wonder, they are shying away........too bad

A friend who's working for Robinsons informed me that when they made the feasibility study for Robinsons here three years ago, they also made a similar study for Surigao. In fact, my friend presented to me a video about Surigao City. In their study they found out that Surigao is capable of supporting a hypermart such as a Big R or SM supercenter (about 25,000-35,000 sqms mall size).

i also heared about that. i heared nga e yong public market will be the site of robinson mall. i dont know how true it was. any updates on that regard? wala na bay plano ang robinson to push through their investments here coz i heared they will also open a "mall or big R" in butuan city. any updates?

As far as I know there'll be only one Robinsons mall to be built in Mindanao until 2012, and that is in GenSan. For SM, there'll be none for Mindanao until 2010. I don't know but I guess you should fight more to have these big ticket investments in your localites (since you could actually support investments of this magnitude). Better yet, create an enviroment conducive to attracting these businesses such as detaching yourself from the Mindanao stigma, create a vibrant academic life to stimulate investments in the ICT sector, and aggressively promote sectors in the city which are already thriving such as your tourism industry.

As far as I know there'll be only one Robinsons mall to be built in Mindanao until 2012, and that is in GenSan. For SM, there'll be none for Mindanao until 2010. I don't know but I guess you should fight more to have these big ticket investments in your localites (since you could actually support investments of this magnitude). Better yet, create an enviroment conducive to attracting these businesses such as detaching yourself from the Mindanao stigma, create a vibrant academic life to stimulate investments in the ICT sector, and aggressively promote sectors in the city which are already thriving such as your tourism industry.

ic, thx for the info. anyway, if the reopenning of PHILNICO will finally be materialized everything in surigao will change. as mayor cassura said, this will transform surigao as the wealthies city in region 13 and thats only for mining industry. tourism is also waiting for its full development, hopefully the local government of this city will find ways for to develop its full potentials.

The Faces of Bonok-Bonok Festival 2007 Grand Champion: The Contingent from the Mun. of Bacuag (Twice na, sila pud champion last year)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7468/pix1tw9.jpg, http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4424/pix2cz1.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3159/pix3gy5.jpg, http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9776/pix4aj8.jpg


pictures taken from screwface files (sorry screwface but i love this pix, thus, i cant help myself but post all these pix here)

views around surigao
mainit lake
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5228/mainitlake200an5.jpg

mt. maniayao (surigao highest peak, i guess)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/630/maniayaw200ol6.jpg
i was there already, nice view gjud cija sa taas overlooking mainit lake, you can even see the camiguin island and the city of surigao when you were on top.rumors have it na bulkan daw siya, kay actually around mt. maniayao, it has two lakes actually, one is mainit lake and the other one is lake maniayao and somewhere in mainit area naa poy mga hot spring and then in the other side naa poy cold spring, so all factors na ma consider na it is indeed a vulcano is there, but theres no confirmation yet on its actual status, some says it's not and some says bulkan siya. which is which... hehehe, when your from butuan, approaching the Municipality of Tubod, you will totally see its amazing view.


pix taken from pidjanga, i love it.

Surigao is definitely one of the scenic cities in the south.

Anyway, Surigao del Norte is the richest province in the Philippines IMO. Its seabed is the reservoir of deuterium. Am I right? :)

Surigao is definitely one of the scenic cities in the south.

Anyway, Surigao del Norte is the richest province in the Philippines IMO. Its seabed is the reservoir of deuterium. Am I right? :)

yeah, too bad, the national government has no enough capability to extract it. anyway the reopnning of PHILNICO nickel mine is now working, once it is materialized, surigao city will be caraga's wealthiest city and one in mindanao. for sure this will change surigao city in an instant. add to that, tourism is also waiting for its full development. hopefully the local government could find ways on how to use its full tourism potentials.

yeah, too bad, the national government has no enough capability to extract it. anyway the reopnning of PHILNICO nickel mine is now working, once it is materialized, surigao city will be caraga's wealthiest city and one in mindanao. for sure this will change surigao city in an instant. add to that, tourism is also waiting for its full development. hopefully the local government could find ways on how to use its full tourism potentials.

u have the fact and the logical reason. So sad to hear that. But I find it amusing somehow and a big blow to us Filipino that our national gov't has been in the oil venture in Equatorial Guinea, Africa. This only shows that our national gov't has the capability somehow. :ohno:
Likewise i have two minds regarding the intentions of the foreign investors out there.

u have the fact and the logical reason. So sad to hear that. But I find it amusing somehow and a big blow to us Filipino that our national gov't has been in the oil venture in Equatorial Guinea, Africa. This only shows that our national gov't has the capability somehow. :ohno:
Likewise i have two minds regarding the intentions of the foreign investors out there.

well, according to them, theres no modern equipment yet invented up to this moment in the world to extract those mineral resources. too bad, this could be our answers to the world most particularly those middle eastern countries/oil rich countries. raising the status of every Filipino or the whole Philippines economically is always been our ultimate dream.

Siargao Comp: 2007

Cloud 9 Invitational

The National competition will be run from 17 September to 23 September. The top eight finishers will move on to compete in the Cloud 9 Invitational.

Cloud 9 Siargao Philippines
24 - 30 September 2007

Billabong Announces New Sponsorship Of ‘Cloud 9’ Invitational - Philippines Surfing Event

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 24 July, 2007 : - - Gold Coast -- Surf company Billabong announced that in 2007 it will secure sponsorship of the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational at the island jewel of Siargao, Philippines in September. The three-year deal ensures that Billabong has naming rights sponsorship of the Philippine’s biggest surfing event until 2009.

Siargao’s ‘Cloud 9’, a powerful hollow right-hander, will provide an idyllic setting for the who’s who of world surfing, contestants coming from as far a field as Australia, Bali, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan and the USA. Due to Siargao’s proximity to the Philippines, big swells from the Pacific Ocean roll in from the second deepest stretch of water in the world to create flawless hollow barrelling waves.

Boasting US$20,000 in prize money, the exclusive invitational event offers a world-class field of 48 invited surfers a chance to compete at one of Asia’s hottest surfing destinations. Billabong General Manager South East Asia, Chris James, said sponsorship of the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational is a continued commitment to promoting the sport of surfing throughout the region.

“Cloud 9 is one of the most perfect right hand reef breaks in the world,” said James. “To invite 48 tube riding specialists to a wave of this calibre has serious potential to bring world class surfing to South East Asia.”

Similarly, Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace S. Barbers said, “The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte is very pleased with Billabong’s sponsorship of this year’s international surfing competition. Surfing is the most awaited sports tourism activity in the province. Started in 1995, it has now evolved into a world-class and widely contested event. We are looking forward to a successful tournament this year.”

The 2007 line-up includes high profile surfers such as Mark Matthews (Maroubra, NSW, AUS), Jamie O’Brien (Oahu, HAW), Manoa Drollet (Tahiti), Dylan Longbottom (Gold Coast, AUS), Makua Rothman (Oahu, HAW), Ryan Augenstein (California, USA), Luke Dorrington (Gold Coast, AUS) and Asher Pacey (Gold Coast, AUS).

The seven-day tournament will run from Monday September 24th to Sunday September 30th. The opening ceremony will be staged on Monday 24th with competition commencing that day. The tournament contest site is Siargao Islands ‘Cloud 9’, a powerful hollow right-hander that has been hailed as one of the ten best waves in the world and has been frequently compared to the renowned surf of Hawaii and Indonesia.

The Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational is proudly supported by the Provincial Government of Surigao Del Norte with Support from Smart Communications, San Miguel, The Department of Tourism Philippines, Asian Spirit and Coca Cola.


For more information you may contact


Billabong Australasia
Simon Barratt
sbarratt@billabong.com.au

Event Media
Jake White
jake@surfingqueensland.com.au

Event Director
Andrew Stark
andrew@surfingqueensland.com.au

International Field Confirmed For Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational

(Gold Coast: Tuesday 28th August, 2007):

INTERNATIONAL surf wear company Billabong is proud to announce the list of the world’s best surfers who will be making their way to the island jewel of Siargao, Philippines for the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational.

The exclusive invitational event, running from Sept 24-30 and boasting US 20,000 in prize money, offers a world-class field of 48 invited surfers a chance to compete at one of Asia’s hottest surfing destinations.

Siargao Island; a jungle-drenched jewel with its virgin beaches and warm clear waters is set to transform as surfers from Australia, Hawaii, Bali, Japan and the USA test-their-mettle against the powerful hollow right-hander of ‘Cloud 9’.

Premier up-and-coming Australian surfers including 2006 Australasian Junior champion Wade Goodall (Caloundra, QLD), World Qualifying Series (WQS) competitor Luke Dorrington (Snapper Rocks, QLD) and former U/18 Australian Grommet champion Nick Vasicek (Snapper Rocks, QLD) along with free-surfing phenomenon Ry Craike (Kalbarri, WA), renowned big wave charger Mark Matthews (Maroubra, NSW), Billabong Pro Tahiti Trials runner-up Anthony Walsh (Ballina, NSW) and defending event champion Ryan Hipwood (Mermaid Beach, QLD) are all confirmed starters in the Philippine’s biggest surfing event.

“I haven’t been to Cloud 9 before but from what I have seen and been told it is one of the most insane waves in the world“ said Goodall. “I have been chasing World Qualifying Series (WQS) points all year and sometimes you have to surf in some fairly average conditions.

“To be invited to the Philippines for this event, with only 47 other guys is going to be a bit of a treat, I’m really looking forward to it.”

Bolstering to the tournament’s already premier line-up of surfers is the inclusion of Hawaiian chargers; Pipeline Master Jamie O’Brien (Oahu), North Shore local Mikala Jones (Oahu) and Pipeline kingpin Makua Rothman (Oahu).

Other Hawaiians confirmed to compete include Jason Shibata (Oahu), Kalani Chapman (Oahu) and Rico Jimenez (Oahu).

Renowned Balinese surfers Wayan ‘Kopling’ Wirtima, Made ‘Raditya’ Rhondi, Rahtu Suargita, Wayan “Betet” Merta, Ketut Juliarta and Tipi Jabrik will also travel to the neighbouring Philippines to contest the specialty event and will no doubt push the performance levels of the international field.

Due to Siargao’s proximity to the Philippines, big swells from the Pacific Ocean roll in from the second deepest stretch of water in the world to create flawless hollow barrelling waves.

The seven-day tournament will run from Monday September 24th to Sunday September 30th. The opening ceremony will be staged on Monday 24th with competition commencing that day.

The tournament contest site is Siargao Island’s ‘Cloud 9’, a powerful hollow right-hander that has been hailed as one of the ten best waves in the world and has been frequently compared to the renowned surf of Hawaii and Indonesia.

The Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational is proudly supported by the Provincial Government of Surigao Del Norte with Support from Smart Communications, San Miguel, The Department of Tourism Philippines, Asian Spirit and Coca Cola.

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Chinese investors want to revive Nonoc
Published By Manila Times
September 17, 2007 (Edited by surigaocity.gov.ph, original transcript can be found here.)

Private investors from China have shown interest to operate the Nonoc nickel mines and pour in more funds. This was disclosed by Philippine Nickel Corp. (Philnico) president Ernesto Narvaez in his recent visit in the Surigao City. Mayor Alfonso Casurra, on the other hand, is committed to protect Surigao's marine life and ecosystems in the wake of opening up anew its mining sector to foreign and local investments.

The seaport city of Caraga region, particularly Nonoc Island, which is a few minutes motorboat ride from mainland Surigao, is home to one of the world’s biggest nickel deposits, next only to Dinagat Island where huge deposits of platinum, nickel and chromite sit.

Narvaez announced that a new group of investors from China are ready to sign a contract with Philnico to rehabilitate the Nonoc mines before October this year. The Nonoc mines, one of the region’s biggest nickel mines in the late 60’s up to the early 80’s, was closed after declaring bankruptcy due to labor problems that resulted to unpaid debts.

The government, through Asset Privatization Trust, took over Nonoc Island’s nickel mining assets including its debts and taxes due until private mining firm Philnico took over its control.

Meanwhile, Casurra said development of the Nonoc nickel mines is only a short-term priority for the city’s economic agenda, particularly in revenue and job generation.

“We do not rely solely on our mining potentials as means for our medium- and long-term economic plan. We are now trying to tap potentials for agri-business, particularly on our local livestock industry and eco-tourism, such as developing Surigao’s best dive sites,” Casurra said.

@filino, ang nanalo ba dito ang magrerepresent sa Surigao sa Sinulog festival?
Halos every year kasi may contigent galing surigao na sumasali sa sinulog.

i saw the vid of bacuag in youtube, they are impressive i hope they will join ILIGAN CITY'S KASADYA STREETDANCING THIS 27TH OF SEPTEMBER...surely, they will win the contest with their GOOD MUSIC AND BIG PROPS...

PROMOTE KO LANG:

SURIGAO CITY'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS NOW ONLINE
surigaocity.gov.ph
the website logo
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4921/surigaoweblogohy7.jpg

lahat nang surigueño join pud ta sa furom didto, para enjoy.....

i saw the vid of bacuag in youtube, they are impressive i hope they will join ILIGAN CITY'S KASADYA STREETDANCING THIS 27TH OF SEPTEMBER...surely, they will win the contest with their GOOD MUSIC AND BIG PROPS...

i guess what you saw at yotube is bacuag 2006 performance. if your impressed with that then you have to see there 2007 performance.

World surfers in Siargao for Billabong Cloud 9
September 24, 2007
The Philippine Star

The massive waves off Siargao island in Surigao del Norte take global limelight anew as the best surfers from nine countries compete in the Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational starting Monday.

At least 40 surfers are competing for the top prize of $20,000 and the Siargao Surfing Cup, which is presented for the first time by surfing giant Billabong Australia.

Gerry Deagan, event coordinator, said this year’s competition is bigger with "more participants, more talents and more money."

Most of the participants in the event, which started in 1996, came from Australia. There are four Japanese and five Indonesians. Others came from the US, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and France.

Organizers said at least 12 local surfers are also giving their best shot at the title. Two of them – Dionisio Espejon and Carlito Nogalo – have been recognized as early title favorites.

"I was surprised by the level of Filipino surfers – very impressive," said Indonesian Kopling Wirtama during a press conference in Manila. "But they should go to other places and travel so their competence is not limited to home surf site."

The event, part of the world qualifying series, is co-presented by Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), San Miguel Corp., Smart Communications, Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Asian Spirit and Montenegro Lines.

PTA general manager Robert Dean Barbers said the event is important in promoting Siargao as one of the best surfing sites in the world. Edu Punay

13th Siargao int'l surfing tilt kicks off (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&fi=p070927.htm&no=8)
by Fryan E. Abkilan

SURIGAO CITY (September 27) -- The 13th Siargao International Surfing Competition dubbed as the 1st Billabong Cloud 9 invitational officially off September 24, 2007 with 45 surfers from 10 countries participated.

Gen. Luna Mayor Felipe Espejon, Billabong SEA Marketing Director Peter Thew and Surigao del Norte Gov. Robert Ace Barbers, shared speeches to welcome and thank the participants and sponsors.

Mayor Espejon was overwhelmed with the influx of tourists and participants visiting the island. "In behalf of our administration, we welcome you (all) with open arms," said Mayor Espejon.

Billabong SEA Marketing Director, Peter Thew thanked their local counterparts for the support. "It's been great to have Billabong involved in the competition," said Thew. He promised that this season's competition will be great and far more exciting than before. Thew also informed everyone that the scope of this year's event has become huge for it now reaches worldwide.

Gov. Ace Barbers, in his message acknowledged the support of the LGU-Gen. Luna and other stakeholders for their contributions. "We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has contributed in the success of this event," said Barbers. "This event, which started 13 years ago as just a local surfing event, became and international surfing competition and hopefully we'll become known worldwide in the next coming years with the help of our friends from the media," he said.

Countries who participated in the opening ceremony and who will compete over the next four days include Australia, Indonesia, France, Japan, New Zealand, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the United States.

Surfing competition began Monday, September 24 at Cloud 9, Tuason Point with the first round of qualifying heats and will end on Sunday, September 30, 2007. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)

a thread for the city! yey! surigao's urbanized area is small but very dense. the whole urban area is only about 11 sq. km but packed with around 90,000-100,000 during daytime! still, it manages to stay very clean and green. go surigao! i love this city! :banana:

some pics i took from last year's visit

Surigao City Street Scenes

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^^ based on the latest pics i've seen, this street has already been overlaid with asphalt. nice!

some pics i took from last year's visit
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this pic is the provincial grandstand. it is now under renovation and expnasion, transforming this into a worldclass sports complex and one of the most modern in mindanao and the most modern in caraga

a thread for the city! yey! surigao's urbanized area is small but very dense. the whole urban area is only about 11 sq. km but packed with around 90,000-100,000 during daytime! still, it manages to stay very clean and green. go surigao! i love this city! :banana:

welcome to this thread

I just wanna share some of the best pictures I found from the best contingents who joined the
BONOK-BONOK FESTIVAL 2007

contingent from
CABADBARAN CITY

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contingent from
BUTUAN CITY

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contingent from
MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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contingent from
JABONGA, AGUSAN DEL NORTE

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contingent from
BACUAG, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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contingent from
SURIGAO CITY PILOT SCHOOL

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contingent from
SURIGAO NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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that's all guyz, hope to see you next year!!!!

Surigaocity.gov.ph steps up in PWA semis
September 28, 2007

The official Web site of the City Government of Surigao, surigaocity.gov.ph, is officially competing for the Best eLGU City Web Site in the prestigious 10th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) after Media G8way Corp., the event organizers of the PWA, released Thursday the official list of Web sites qualified for the pre-finals round of the PWA. Five other LGU Web sites will be contending for the title, namely: Balanga City (cityofbalanga.gov.ph), Lucena City (mylucena.com), Marikina City (marikina.gov.ph), Ormoc City (ormoc.gov.ph), and Tagum City (tagumcity.gov.ph).

surigaocity.gov.ph underwent a general design overhaul late last year after the City Computerization Committee created the Management Information Team, the special information technology (IT) technical working group of the City of Surigao. The old design of the Web site was based on the National Computer Center (NCC)-made template. The site was soft-lauched in April of this year and, from thereon, served as the Internet window of the city to the local community and Suriganons abroad.

The city Web site not only offers basic information, as it also served as a one-stop portal for people who want fast access to information related to the city, such as legislated ordinances, application forms for permits, a directory of offices and business establishments and a list of procurement needs of the city government. Additinally, a community forum where Suriganons from all walks of life can discuss current issues and virtually all topics under the sun. A section was also produced exclusively for business investors.

The eLGU category was added to the roster of categories in the PWA by Media G8way in close coordination with the NCC to pay tribute to local government units that use the power of the Internet and the World Wide Web in delivering services and information in electronic format to its respective constituents and stakeholders like procedures on life events, electronic procurement of goods and services, and information on business investment and tourism.

One feature of the PWA is people can vote for the Web sites that they think deserved to be awarded. As such, Surigaonons can vote for surigaocity.gov.ph online or through cellular phones using text messaging. Once surigaocity.gov.ph surpasses the semi-final round, it will step up to the finals round where only five Web sites will be shortlisted. Winners of the 10th PWA will be announced on November 23, 2007, at Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila.

For more information on voting for surigaocity.gov.ph or other Web sites, or the award-winning body in general, visit the official site of the Philippine Web Awards

o ayan mga surigueño vote na!!!

Mt. Baragabon Hotel & Resort - Mabua, Surigao City

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Fiesta Resort (under construction) - Mabua, Surigao City

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Almont Hotel and Beach Resort (under expansion/renovation) - LIpata Hills, Surigao City

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swimming pool area soon
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a view from the roof top
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One of the "Rich & Famous" Subdivisions of Surigao City at Lipata Hills

Ocean Ridge
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Alta Vista Homes
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The Barbers "White House" at Lipata Hills- Surigao City

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ewww, shouldn't it be "Surigaonon"? not "Surigueño". :sleepy:

ive been to lipata a long time ago during the National Jamboree held there.
its a nice place...

ewww, shouldn't it be "Surigaonon"? not "Surigueño". :sleepy:

oo nga pala..... ano nga ba ang kaibahan ng dalawa?:nuts:

oo nga pala..... ano nga ba ang kaibahan ng dalawa?:nuts:

The latter is more Spanish sounding. :lol:

Seriously, how was the word "Bonok-Bonok" derived?

very familiar ang motorcycles dito sa surigao, its very much the same design ng sa tagum. nice...

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The latter is more Spanish sounding. :lol:

Seriously, how was the word "Bonok-Bonok" derived?

so, the same lang pala :lol:

anyway bonok-bonok means "abundance" as in abonda sa grasya.

^^
is it some form of a native dialect? perhaps an older variation of the visayan vernacular?

thanks sir Filino for the info. i sure hope i can visit your place someday. :)

^^
is it some form of a native dialect? perhaps an older variation of the visayan vernacular?

thanks sir Filino for the info. i sure hope i can visit your place someday. :)

it is one of our native dialect.

hoep to see you here soon.

notice the resemblance???

Surigao Tricycles
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Tagum Tricycles
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^^
Thanks for the info!

Ikaw pud, you're most welcome in our city!

Surfing boosts Surigao Norte eco-tourism




SURIGAO CITY — Surfing caught world attention of a town of Surigao del Norte, a government official said yesterday.


"This giggling sport has caught domestic and international attention as the area is very much viable for international surfing competition," said Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco T. Matugas.

Matugas also said the surfing in General Luna town has given a big boost to the efforts of the towns on Siargao Island, to promote the island as a surfing paradise in Asia.

"This sport and paradise scene in the upper most island in this province have contributed a big income to the local coffers," Matugas said.

The former governor and incumbent representative in the Lower House of this Pacific Ocean-facing province cited the on going 13th Siargao International Surfing Competition dubbed as "1st Billabong Cloud 9 International Competition" in General Luna town.

The international surfing competition started on Sept. 24 and ended on Sept. 29, this year.

At least 45 surfing enthusiasts from different parts of the globe vied for honors in competition.

Australian surfer Wade Goodall emerged as the champion of the surfing contest, toppling defending champion Ryan Hipwood of Mermaid Beach, Queensland, Australia.

Sunshine Coast Australian surfing star Goodall received the top prize of $ 7,500 which was presented for the first time by surfing renowned Billabong, a surfing firm based in Australia, during the culmination ceremony which was attended by local and regional officials and a big crowd of domestic and international enthusiasts.

Other winners included Australian Nick Vasicek who was 1st runner-up; 2nd runner-up was Dave Reardon Smith of Australia, and 3rd runner-up was Makua Rothman of Hawaii.

The last leg of the competition was also witnessed by presidential daughter Luli Macapagal Arroyo.

The island of Siargao, with its good waves and white-sand beaches, served as the venue of the series of surfing competitions in the past years.

These were held on the initiative of the provincial government of Surigao del Norte and the Department of Tourism. (Mike Crismundo)

notice the resemblance???

Surigao Tricycles
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Tagum Tricycles
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yeah, yan din ang napansin ko when i was in tagum. im not sure but tagum and surigao city are sister city.

set 1:


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set 2: Cloud 9


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set 3:


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The latter is more Spanish sounding. :lol:

Seriously, how was the word "Bonok-Bonok" derived?

What's the difference?

A true-blooded Surigaonon never calls himself a Surigueño. That is an outright insult to the Surigaonon's heritage and language. There's no such word as Surigueño.

As for Bonok-Bonok, it has something to do with fertility and good harvest. It is also used to describe positively the rainy season and how it affects the harvest. Thus, at present, it means "abundance" or "abundant". The adjective is used mainly to describe "rain" and "harvest".

Example:
Nagsugod na pagbonok-bonok [nan tig-uyan] kuman!

This refers to the start of the rainy season. The tone of the sentence should be that of "excitement" in expectation of a good harvest ahead. Note that in the sentence, there's no need to include the word "uyan" (rain) or "tig-uyan" (rainy season) because bonok-bonok in itself already connotes rain or the rainy season.

Another word to describe rain is "bundak" but this connotes something heavier than the "bonok". "Bundak" is mostly used to describe sudden but short heavy rain.

What's the difference?

A true-blooded Surigaonon never calls himself a Surigueño. That is an outright insult to the Surigaonon's heritage and language. There's no such word as Surigueño.

As for Bonok-Bonok, it has something to do with fertility and good harvest. It is also used to describe positively the rainy season and how it affects the harvest. Thus, at present, it means "abundance" or "abundant". The adjective is used mainly to describe "rain" and "harvest".

Example:
Nagsugod na pagbonok-bonok [nan tig-uyan] kuman!

This refers to the start of the rainy season. The tone of the sentence should be that of "excitement" in expectation of a good harvest ahead. Note that in the sentence, there's no need to include the word "uyan" (rain) or "tig-uyan" (rainy season) because bonok-bonok in itself already connotes rain or the rainy season.

Another word to describe rain is "bundak" but this connotes something heavier than the "bonok". "Bundak" is mostly used to describe sudden but short heavy rain.

thanks for the clarification cokelitro

Surigao City LGU is now finalist in PCCI's Most Business-Friendly LGU Award for 2007. PCCI stands for Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The nomination of Surigao City was sponsored by the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The award aims to recognize cities with innovations in governance promoting transparency and accountability resulting to business growth.

Surigao City ranked 1st runner-up last year, and hoping to bag the prize this year.

Awarding will be done during the 33rd Philippine Business Conference, October 24-26, 2007 in Manila Hotel.:banana: :banana: :banana:

SIBAY-SIBAY FESTIVAL - Tubod, Surigao

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SERIGAO EDUCATION CENTER future expansion

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Inside City Garden Resto
at
THE HOTEL TAVERN

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HOTEL TAVERN current expansion (an 8 storey hotel)

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wow! 8 storeys? that's going to be one of Caraga's tallest! :banana:

by the way, do you have construction updates of the new sports complex?

Nickel firm to start production in 2008
By Ronnel Domingo
Inquirer

http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=73048

CANADIAN MINERAL exploration firm Mindoro Resources Ltd. announced it has significantly increased its target area for nickel production in its Agata project in the Surigao mining district following results from latest drilling samples.

Mindoro Resources said it now expects to mine over a period of three to five years between 50 and 60 wet metric tons a year of nickel laterite in the Agata project.

The company had initially defined an area that was expected to yield ores at a rate of 500,000 to 700,000 WMT a year.

“As a result of the encouraging drill results to date, as well as geological mapping of the extent of the northern laterite and the current high demand and prices for nickel and ferro-nickel feedstock, [we are] now evaluating the potential of the project, and enhanced value options via on-site or local processing alternatives,” the firm said.

The newly defined exploration area includes 30 million to 35 million WMT of ores at a grade of 0.9 to 1.1 percent nickel and 40 to 44 percent iron-grades, which the firm said exceeded current requirements in the Asia-Pacific region for direct shipping grade ferro-nickel feedstock that is used to produce nickel-containing pig iron.

Also, the new exploration target includes mineralization with 20 million to 25 million WMT of ores at a grade of 1-1.4 percent nickel and 8-10 percent iron.

The target area covers 340 hectares where a total of over 90 drill holes have been completed so far.

Also, the company said the revised exploration target did not include areas where low-grade but commercially potential nickel ores were present.

Mindoro Resources said the new target would form the basis for evaluating several attractive value-added processing options, including constructing a local blast or electric furnace for nickel pig iron production.

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The building of midrise hotel, like this, is in demand in Surigao now since there are lots of influx of foreign tourists, who are fond of experiencing the pleasant views of what Surigao can offer.

go surigao go...

wow 8 storey's!!thats high... could that be the tallest if done?

wow! 8 storeys? that's going to be one of Caraga's tallest! :banana:

by the way, do you have construction updates of the new sports complex?

the construction of sports complex is ongoing, anyway l'll finds ways to go inside the construction site so i can post pictures here.

wow 8 storey's!!thats high... could that be the tallest if done?

yes, i think that's going to be the tallest in the city. currently, the tallest buildings (a few of them) are 6 storeys tall.

yes, i think that's going to be the tallest in the city. currently, the tallest buildings (a few of them) are 6 storeys tall.

and with elevator daw na with glass walls para makita daw ang view as surigao straight.

woooooww very nice, i love to see that when it will be finished....

woooooww very nice, i love to see that when it will be finished....

according to some sources, hotel tavern is proud of renovating and constructing a new building spending there own money, meaning they never barrowed a single centavo sa bank to avoid the high interest, with this expect a slow movements sa construction, atleast daw hindi sila nangungutang sa bank. hmmm well, i cant wait to see it rising :)

when's mcdonald's opening?

have they moved the settlers along the boulevard already? have they started constructing SRBC mall?

when's mcdonald's opening?

have they moved the settlers along the boulevard already? have they started constructing SRBC mall?

as of now, wala pa ring latest sa mcdo, i guess mauuna pa ang construction ng jollibee's 2nd branch na with drive thru na.

really now? where's jollibee's 2nd location?

really now? where's jollibee's 2nd location?

they're still scouting for perfect location, but it was confirmed already.

holy moly, it seems jollibee's really doing well in Surigao.

holy moly, it seems jollibee's really doing well in Surigao.

jollibee surigao staffs were even treated a trip to hongkong due to overwhelming sales earned by jollibee surigao.

The newly repainted PHILIPPINE GATEWAY HOTEL

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the table is outside kay gi renovate man ang manjagao restaurant
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the pool
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wow..nice hotel. Care to share what are the hotel rates?

ONGOING EXPANSION OF METRO SURIGAO SHOPPING CENTER

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P120-M Siargao road approved
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071020106320.html)


BUTUAN CITY—Economic boom in Surigao del Norte is in the offing as President Arroyo approved P120-million concreting of the seven kilometers circumferential road in that surfing capital island, this was learned yesterday (Oct. 19).


Surigao del Norte solon 2nd District Rep. Francisco T. Matugas and 1st District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, Jr. expressed gratitude to President Arroyo for approving the mega-project.

On Wednesday, the President directed Tourism Secretary Ace Durano and Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. to start ground works for the road project.

Director Romeo S. Momo, regional director of Northeastern Mindanao Public Works and Highways will supervise the construction of the said project.

"This is a big boost to the economic activities in the island, especially that mushrooming of tourists are coming because of its paradise scene and surfing activities," Matugas. (Mike U. Crismundo)

P120-M Siargao road approved
(http://http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071020106320.html)


BUTUAN CITY—Economic boom in Surigao del Norte is in the offing as President Arroyo approved P120-million concreting of the seven kilometers circumferential road in that surfing capital island, this was learned yesterday (Oct. 19).


Surigao del Norte solon 2nd District Rep. Francisco T. Matugas and 1st District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, Jr. expressed gratitude to President Arroyo for approving the mega-project.

On Wednesday, the President directed Tourism Secretary Ace Durano and Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. to start ground works for the road project.

Director Romeo S. Momo, regional director of Northeastern Mindanao Public Works and Highways will supervise the construction of the said project.

"This is a big boost to the economic activities in the island, especially that mushrooming of tourists are coming because of its paradise scene and surfing activities," Matugas. (Mike U. Crismundo)

kewl!!!!!!!! what a good news!!!

hey guyz not a confirm newz yet but Surigao City won the Most Business Friendly LGU for 2007 in Mindanao Level. The City is about to compete for the National Level.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Carrera Habagat spins off today
By Harvey Entendez Diaz with feeds from Sun.Star Cebu
October 23, 2007

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This year's Carrera Habagat adventure race, participated by fifteen teams from all over the country, starts today at the City Gymansium of Surigao. Their mission: to traverse two islands in Surigao del Norte--Siargao and Bucas Grande.

"Triathlon on steroids."�This was how race director Jason Garrido described what is to be expected from this year's Carrera Habagat, dubbed the Siargao-Bucas Grande Traverse, which starts today and ends on October 26 at General Luna, Surigao del Norte.

"This is like triathlon on steroids--bike, run and swim--magnified to extreme levels," Garrido said during the event's press conference held on October 10 at the Outpost Restaurant in Cebu City.

Garrido added that Carrera is the oldest adventure race in Asia. There is another adventure race in Hong Kong but it is a stage race, finishing on a daily basis and starting again the following day.

On the other hand, the Carrera is a non-stop race and racers will have to decide whether to take a rest in the evening or continue to race at will.

This year's Carrera will be the seventh staging of the country's "toughest" adventure race.

"This is the country's toughest adventure racing. A four-day non-stop multi-event race, which includes disciplines such as kayaking, rappelling and special section tasks which incorporates mind and indigenous games into the race," said event director Randy Su.

So tough is the race that most of those competing do not necessarily target to win but just to claim the bragging rights of having finished it.

The race goes back to Surigao, which was the venue for the race’s 2003 edition, dubbed the Pacific Island Respite.

As the title suggests, a part of the race will be in an island called Bucas Grande. "We always hold the races in small islands to also promote eco-tourism of these islands," Su added.

Set to protect its reign is Team Kalit, composed of Ronnie Moring, Niño Abarquez, Rameses Urgel and Hazel Madamba.

Other than them, foreign nationals are also attracted to the challenge the race sets out in front of them. German national Jens Funk, a football player and triathlete, and British David Hariis, who competes in rugby and sailing, will team up with Filipinos, including mountain racer Merlita Arias, to test their mettle against other adventure racers and even against the challenge itself.

Other teams include Davao, Ibaan, Iligan, Iloilo, Conquer, Bayantel, Nomad, Dumaguete, Simon, Blood Red, TNF, KIKKM and UTA.

Each team is composed of six members--four will be racing, where one should be of the opposite sex. The two will serve as the support crew.

Habagat's Web site (http://www.habagat.com) will be showcasing a scoreboard displaying each team's status as they traverse the race map. Pictures of the team taken during their ordeal will also be featured.

The Carrera Habagat champion will receive P40,000 in cash, plus trophy, medals, gift packs, certificates and the most coveted bragging rights. The first placer will receive P30,000 and the second placer, P10,000.

Awards night will be held at Cabuntog Resort in General Luna. This year's Carrera Habagat is presented by Solar Sports, TWO, the Department of Tourism, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte and the City Government of Surigao. The event is sponsored by San Mig Light, Graphic Star, Pitman Outdoor Clothing and The Outpost.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

P120-M road improvement project in Siargao island set

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BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 23 (PNA) – Economic boom in the Pacific-Ocean facing upstream island in Surigao del Norte province is in the offing as President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the P120 million concreting of the seven- kilometer circumferential road in that surfing capital island, this was learned today.

Surigao del Norte solon 2nd District Rep. Francisco T. Matugas and 1st District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, Jr. expressed their heartfelt gratitude to President Arroyo for approving the mega-project in that island.

Last Wednesday, President Arroyo directed Tourism Secretary Ace Durano and Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane to work hand-in-hand for the immediate ground works of the road project.

DPWH Regional Director Romeo S. Momo will personally supervise the construction of the said project.

“This is a big boost to the economic activities in the island, especially that mushrooming of tourists are coming because of its paradise scene and surfing activities,” said Rep. Matugas.

Mayor Peter “Boy” Ruaya of Dapa town also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Arroyo and Rep. Matugas for making Siargao island more progressive and developed.

Meanwhile, Rep. Matugas also reported on Friday that next year, a 100-hectare Mariculture Park, where a fish port and cold storage building are house, are also completely set to rise in Dapa town in that same island.

The big project, which can extend more economic livelihood to fisherfolks and Siargaonons and revenues to town coffers, is also being fully supported by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Rep. Matugas said.

The launching of the Mariculture Park will be scheduled next month.

He also said that the 500-meter runway extension in Sayak Airport at Del Carmen town and the P10 million airport terminal building will also be constructed early next year to accommodate more bigger aircrafts.

The P20 million airport parking area has already been completed, he added. (PNA)

@filino, would it be nicer if you'll change the title of the thread from "Surigao City" to "Surigao City and the Province?" What do you think?

nice suggestion

@farirah, how can i change the thread title?

Carrera Habagat kicks off at Surigao
October 23, 2007

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The Country's "toughest" Adventure Race.
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AGAIN PROMOTE KO LANG:

SURIGAO CITY'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS NOW ONLINE
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[CENTER]to all
surigaonon
pls be reminded that the
surigaocity website is a semifinalist for 10th philweb award.
your vote counts a lot
here's how:

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City Gov't turns over LAMP equipment to RoD, CENRO
By Harvey Entendez Diaz
Surigaocity.gov.ph Correspondent
October 11, 2007

The City Government had consigned office and computer equipment to the Office of the Register of Deeds (RoD) and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Wednesday at the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). The equipment were required for the implementation of the initial phase of the Surigao Land Administration Management (SLAM), a land administration reform project aided by the Innovation Support Fund (ISF) of the Australian Government under the Philippines-Australia Land Administration and Management Project Phase 2 (LAMP2).



The equipment include 3 Kyocera photocopiers, 2 sets of Acer Aspire desktop computers, 2 HP inkjet printers and 3 HP flat-bed scanners.

The procurement of the equipment, composed of photocopiers, desktop computers, large-format printers and flat-bed scanners, was financed by the small grants fund of LAMP2 and will be utilized by the RoD and CENRO for indexing and collating of titles and cadastral records in the city.

Relatedly, ISF grant manager Ma. Lourdes T. Reyes had informed the City Government Monday, through a letter to the City Mayor, of the approval of the P7M grant needed for the full implementation of SLAM, which should be effected until December 2008. This news was favorably received by SLAM's project implementation unit head Diana Edera, the assistant CPDO coordinator, in her brief talk during Wednesday's turn-over ceremonies.



Vice Mayor Rico Salvador Sering (third from left), together with CPDO coordinator Elmer Tecson (second from right) and assistant CPDO coordinator Diana Edera (rightmost), hands over the LAMP equipment ownership to CENR officer Ulpiano Dasilao and LMS chief Gerry Bacud.

SLAM is the product of intensive land administration and management (LAM) workshops and seminars conducted by LAMP2 coordinators with the local government unit (LGU) proponents. Utilizing information and communications technology, SLAM would facilitate inter-agency coordination and convergence of information which fundamentally improve agency planning, management and service delivery within the city and, eventually, to the entire region. The agencies involved in SLAM include the RoD, CENRO, CPDO, the City Treasurer's Office and the City Assessor's Office.

ISF is a A$1.5M grant fund facility from the Australian Government for selected LGU-led LAM projects in coordination with local LAM sector agencies. ISF enables the LGUs to improve their LAM services by making new LAM innovations and processes available to them.

63rd Commemoration of Battle of Surigao Strait
October 24-26
Lipata Ferry Terminal, Surigao City

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The Battle of Surigao Strait is commemorated every October 24-25 of the year. US, Japanese and Philippine World War II veterans highlight the event. In some instances of the celebration, the Philippine Air Force showed amazing jet flight exhibition above Surigao Strait. For more information about the events that transpired during the Battle of Surigao Strait, please call the Surigao Tourism Office.

WIKIPEDIA has this article:


Battle of Surigao Strait

Nishimura's "Southern Force" consisted of the battleships Yamashiro and Fusō, the cruiser Mogami, and four destroyers. They were attacked by bombers on 24 October but sustained only minor damage.

Because of the strict radio silence imposed on the Central and Southern Forces, Nishimura was unable to synchronise his movements with Shima and Kurita. When he entered the narrow Surigao Strait at about 02:00 Shima was 25 miles (40 km) behind him, and Kurita was still in the Sibuyan Sea, several hours from the beaches at Leyte.

As they passed the cape of Panaon Island, they ran into a deadly trap set for them by the 7th Fleet Support Force. Rear Admiral Jesse Oldendorf had six battleships (Mississippi, Maryland, West Virginia, Tennessee, California, and Pennsylvania, all but the Mississippi having been resurrected from Pearl Harbor), eight cruisers (heavy cruisers USS Louisville (Flagship), Portland, Minneapolis and HMAS Shropshire, light cruisers USS Denver, Columbia, Phoenix, Boise), 28 destroyers and 39 Patrol/Torpedo (PT) boats. To pass the strait and reach the landings, Nishimura would have to run the gauntlet of torpedoes from the PT boats, evade two groups of destroyers, proceed up the strait under the concentrated fire of six battleships in line across the far mouth of the strait, and then break through the screen of cruisers and destroyers.

At about 03:00, Fusō and the destroyers Asagumo, Yamagumo, and Mishishio were hit by torpedoes launched by the destroyer groups. Fusō broke in two but did not sink. Then at 03:16, USS West Virginia's radar picked up Nishimura's force at a range of 42,000 yards (38 km) and had achieved a firing solution at 30,000 yards (27 km). She tracked them as they approached in the pitch black night. At 03:52, West Virginia unleashed her eight 16 inch (406 mm) guns of the main battery at a range of 22,800 yards (21 km), striking the leading Japanese battleship with her first salvo. At 03:54, USS California and USS Tennessee opened fire. Radar fire control allowed these American battleships to hit targets from a distance at which the Japanese could not reply because of their inferior fire control systems. Yamashiro and Mogami were crippled by a combination of 14-inch (356 mm) and 16-inch (406 mm) armor-piercing shells. Shigure turned and fled but lost steering and stopped dead. Yamashiro sank at 04:19, with Nishimura on board. His surviving ships retreated west.

At 04:25, Shima's two cruisers (Nachi and Ashigara) and eight destroyers reached the battle. Seeing what they thought were the wrecks of both Nishimura's battleships (actually the two halves of Fusō), he ordered a retreat. His flagship, Nachi, collided with Mogami, flooding the latter's steering-room. Mogami fell behind in the retreat and was sunk by aircraft the next morning. The bow half of Fusō was destroyed by Louisville, and the stern half sank off Kanihaan Island. Of Nishimura's seven ships, only Shigure survived.

The Battle of Surigao Strait was, to date, the final line battle in naval history. Yamashiro was the last battleship to engage another in combat and one of very few to have been sunk by another battleship during World War II. This was also the last battle in which one force (the Americans, in this case) was able to cross the T of its opponent, enabling the U.S. ships to bring all their firepower to bear on the Japanese ships.

Commemoration of the First Hoisting of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao

It is in Surigao that the Philippine flag was hoisted first in Mindanao. Celebrated every December 26 of each year, this solemn commemoration is participated by all Surigaonons and visitors alike.

source:surigaocity.gov.ph

@farirah, how can i change the thread title?

Your welcome! Magrequest ka from the mods.:)

:banana::banana::banana:The Soon to Rise SRBC Mall:banana::banana::banana:

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Soon to Rise
SURIGAO RURAL BANKING CORP.
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:banana::banana::banana:The Soon to Rise SRBC Mall:banana::banana::banana:

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on-going na ba ang construction ani? when is the proposed opening date?

on-going na ba ang construction ani? when is the proposed opening date?

supposedly a year ago pa dapat ni mag start ug construction. unfortunately, due to the presence of some squatters on the area before who refuses to vacate the land thus the construction temporarily postponed not until this recently where all those illegal settlers were forced to vacate the land due to the demolition order issued by the City Government. hopefully the construction of the mall will now start.

wow finally! :banana:

though some says that the mall is not appropriate in such location. they love to see coffeshops rise in that area. personally, i also love to see the blvd without a mall. hehehe but what can we do, the mall is about to rise soon......

Tsaka ndi nman rich in culture ang surigao eh... kse nasisira nga lang ng Bagyo...

I took this statement from the very first posts in this thread. I was quite surprised about the heated argument about Surigao forumers claiming their city is world-class. I know I have no right to say anything about the pros and the cons on the topic. But the above-mentioned quote sounds erratic. I don't think the culture of a people (race) is destroyed because of typhoons. Unless, I think, typhoons kill everyone in a place then that could mean end for everything, including the people's culture. Just my two cents on the whole thing.

I took this statement from the very first posts in this thread. I was quite surprised about the heated argument about Surigao forumers claiming their city is world-class. I know I have no right to say anything about the pros and the cons on the topic. But the above-mentioned quote sounds erratic. I don't think the culture of a people (race) is destroyed because of typhoons. Unless, I think, typhoons kill everyone in a place then that could mean end for everything, including the people's culture. Just my two cents on the whole thing.

unfortunately that statement came from a forumer from butuan. we should not put too much weight on a totally nonsense baseless comments most specially to those people who are pretending to be "I KNOW EVERYTHING ATTITUDE".

infairness to that guy he apoligizes naman for that statement.

Hello. Glad to read an immediate post. Yes, I have read everything up to page 8 of the thread. I am happier the rift had already ended. I just find the posts really offensive, and I am proud of how you guys, Surigaonons (?), defended your claims. I read about Surigao's being voted one of the most livable cities in Asia. And like my dearly loved Legazpi, Surigao is one of the ten most competitive small cities in the country. Keep it all up. Oh, by the way, I have never posted anything in a Mindanao thread. I am glad I am welcome here.

Hello. Glad to read an immediate post. Yes, I have read everything up to page 8 of the thread. I am happier the rift had already ended. I just find the posts really offensive, and I am proud of how you guys, Surigaonons (?), defended your claims. I read about Surigao's being voted one of the most livable cities in Asia. And like my dearly loved Legazpi, Surigao is one of the ten most competitive small cities in the country. Keep it all up. Oh, by the way, I have never posted anything in a Mindanao thread. I am glad I am welcome here.

you're very much welcome here. i was about to repost the source of being one of asia's most livable city but glad you were able to read some of the posts and found the answer.

anyway im a constant visitor of legaspi thread. i truly love mt. mayon, unfortunately i dont have that much resources (financially) to reach your lovable city. i love all the pix posted on your thread. i simply love legzpi!! :banana::banana::banana:

wow very nice mall, how wide is the area?

wow very nice mall, how wide is the area?

i dont have much detail on the area i'll check it out later. FYI: this mall is the first of the province.

long pero slim type lang pala siya...not bad...nagsugod na ba ang construction ana?

long pero slim type lang pala siya...not bad...nagsugod na ba ang construction ana?

d pa. but i agree this mall is not that huge, as it was stated that it has two mini theater. so i guess this mall is not the usual mall na dako gyud kaayo. and as i see the mall location, the lot is not that big enough, but i guess it is already good considering the population of the city.

as of today, the SRBC restaurant which is part of the mall is already under contruction.

Diocese of Surigao hosts 13th MSPC
By glenrose on Oct 24, 2007 in News

Surigao City (October 24) — With the theme “Restoring Moral Values through BECs,” the Diocese of Surigao hosts the 13th Mindanao Sulu Pastoral Conference (MSPC) which started Monday, October 22, 2007 and will end on Friday, October 26, 2007.

A total of 175 religious delegates converged to discuss timely issues concerning Church and Society which aimed to assess the moral situation within the Church and the country in media, governance, family and schools, to evaluate the moral education and formation program in the respective archdiocese, to identify factors affecting the deterioration, of not the decay of morality in the Church and in society and to come up with concrete initiatives and plan of action for the restoration and rediscovery of moral values within the church and the society.

A holy mass at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral officiated by Most Reverend Antonieto Cabahog was conducted as an opening salvo.

Meantime, a lively entertainment of contemporary songs and dances welcomed the delegates and guests in a religious gathering at Saint Paul University gymnasium here.

Paulinian grade school pupils, high school and college students showcased the distinctively warm attitude and artistic culture of the Surigaonons through a cultural presentation which laid the bushed bodies of the delegates who traveled from different places in Mindanao convening for five days to discuss issues aimed at uplifting the present conditions of the Church and society particularly in Mindanao region.

“We had rigid practices because we want to show the unique gift of culture Surigaonon has which is reflected in our dance movements,” Kim Jonas Orquillas, a college dancer shared.

Moreover, preceded the cultural show was a message from Surigao City Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra who welcomed the participants. Mayor Casurra emphasized that he was grateful to the religious organizers of choosing Surigao City as the venue for this years’ MSPC. (Tara Hannah Mante, Jean Kristine Calang, Christine Fil Bagalay – SPUS/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

source: http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/surigaodelnorte/2007/10/24/diocese-of-surigao-hosts-13th-mspc/

soon to rise
OUR LADY OF SACRED HEART

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TOURISM PAVILLION

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under the cross is actually a waterfall

13th Mindanao Sulu Pastoral Conference - Surigao City

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Bishops from all over Mindanao converge in Surigao City to attend the 13th Mindanao Sulu Pastoral Conference in Pope John XIII Pastoral Center in Surigao City. Bishop Antonieto Dumagan Cabajog welcomes all the delegates from the different dioceses, prelatures and vicariates of Mindanao island. The activity commence with a Holy Mass at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral, presided by Bishop Cabajog and concelebrated by other bishops. This year’s conference carries the theme “ Restoring Moral Values Through Basic Ecclesial Communities”

Below are the schedule of activities for the conference


Oct. 22, 2007

5:00 PM Opening Mass: Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog
6:30 PM Welcome Dinner (SPUS Dinner)


Oct. 23, 2007

8:30-9:30 AM Orientation of the Venue/Report of the Results of the pre MPSC trigger questions.
9:30-10:00 Break
10:00-12:00 Sociological Analysis of the results/Open Forum
12:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Moral Evaluation of the Results/Open Forum
3:30-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Workshop I
5:30 Holy Eucharist
7:00 Dinner/Cultural Presentation


Oct. 24
8:30-10:00 Recap/Talk: Morality & Politics/Open Forum
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Talk: Lay Experience/ Perception of Morality/Open Forum
12:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Synthesis of MSPC Statement Through the Years/Open Forum
3:30-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Workshop 2
5:30 Holy Eucharist

Oct. 25

8:30-9:30 Recap/Workshop Reports
9:30-10:00 Synthesis of Strategic Goals/Open Forum
12:00 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Presentation of MSPC XIII Statement
3:30-4:00 Break
4:00-5:30 Finalization: Host & Venue of Next MPSC
5:30 Closing Mass
7:00 Solidarity Dinner

source: http://caragaconnections.blogspot.com/

MSPC Related articles:

DA, CBCP to launch agri sites in Mindanao

SECRETARY Arthur Yap of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will join officials of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in Surigao del Norte today for the launching of a widescale program that aims to raise the productivity and profitability of Mindanao’s farms through sustainable agriculture.

Yap will also speak before the Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Council, where he will explain agriculture’s pivotal role in improving the lives of the people in the Southern Philippines and how government and the church can work together towards realizing this goal.

All Mindanao bishops are expected to grace the affair, which is held every two years to discuss pressing issues concerning the welfare of Mindanaoans.

Undersecretary for Special Concerns Berna Romulo-Puyat will kick off the program in promoting sustainable agricultural sites in Mindanao. Yap is set to distribute certificates for shredders, decorticating machines and shallow tube wells to Bishop Antonieto Cabajog, Diocese of Surigao del Norte and farmer- beneficiaries from the province of Surigao del Norte.

Expected to attend this landmark event are Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez, D.D., chairman of the Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice & Peace (ECSA-JP)/Caritas Filipinas/CBCP-NASSA; Sr. Roseanne Malillin, executive secretary of Caritas Filipinas/CBCP-NASSA; Director Silvino Tejada of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) and Usec Puyat.

During his visit to the province, the DA chief will also hold a dialogue with Mindanao farmers to personally listen to their problems and concerns.

Last week, Yap also launched an unprecedented Sustainable Agriculture Program (SAP) in Bohol, which is a joint initiative between the Arroyo government and the CBCP, to boost farm productivity in the province while ensuring the sustainability of its farm resources.

Yap also turned over equipment such as shredders, decorticating machines with geo-textile weavers and certificates for shallow tube wells to farmers’ cooperatives and Catholic bishops in Tagbilaran and Talibon in Bohol,

Earlier, the DA inked an agreement with another leading Catholic organization -- Caritas Filipinas -- on the establishment of a facility in Butuan City that will help realize their common goal of increasing the productivity and profitability of Mindanao’s farms while ensuring the sustainability of the island’s agricultural resources.

Under the agreement, the DA and the CBCP-NASSA-ECSA-JP, through Caritas Filipinas, will jointly set up a Sustainable Agriculture Resource Center (SARC) for the Caraga Region that will identify project sites where organic farm practices can be employed to help boost productivity and raise rural incomes in Mindanao.

Under the MOA signed during the launching of the DA-Caritas Joint Program on Sustainable Agriculture last August, the SARC will serve as “co-partner and as a show-window for the farmers and will provide whatever assistance to prospective cooperators” under the project.


source: http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-25&sec=4&aid=36318

Hello. Glad to read an immediate post. Yes, I have read everything up to page 8 of the thread. I am happier the rift had already ended. I just find the posts really offensive, and I am proud of how you guys, Surigaonons (?), defended your claims. I read about Surigao's being voted one of the most livable cities in Asia. And like my dearly loved Legazpi, Surigao is one of the ten most competitive small cities in the country. Keep it all up. Oh, by the way, I have never posted anything in a Mindanao thread. I am glad I am welcome here.

We need more like you @gurugeri. Keep on posting not only in this thread, but other Mindanaon threads as well. :okay:

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I like the architecture. Hope this will be materialized as soon as possible. Surigaonons and me too can't wait longer for this to happen. I'm so glad that many Mindanaoan cities are in full blast nowadays in regards to progression.^^:cheers:

hey guyz not a confirm newz yet but Surigao City won the Most Business Friendly LGU for 2007 in Mindanao Level. The City is about to compete for the National Level.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


I'm so glad about this. The abundant natural resources and the increase of tourist visitors and investors in Surigao City and the province as a whole nowadays have pushed the local government and the people together to work harder towards greater urbanity. Keep it up Surigaonons! Be indeed proud of your achievements. ^^

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anong nangyari sa park? anong gagawin nila dito?

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anong nangyari sa park? anong gagawin nila dito?

this will become Tourism Pavillon. i dont know what exactly it is, but i heard my mga coffeshops daw dito and other tourists related establishments.

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wala lang post ko lang, it's nice to know that all those major cellphone companies now here in the city. (from left: Globe Second Tower, Sun Second Tower, at the top: Smart Third & fourth Towers) :banana::banana::banana:

sorry sa pic, camphone lang iyan!!

this will become Tourism Pavillon. i dont know what exactly it is, but i heard my mga coffeshops daw dito and other tourists related establishments.

tapos na ba yang ginagawa nila ngaun? bat ala akong nakitang mga workers jan?

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wala lang post ko lang, it's nice to know that all those major cellphone companies now here in the city. (from left: Globe Second Tower, Sun Second Tower, at the top: Smart Third & fourth Towers) :banana::banana::banana:

sorry sa pic, camphone lang iyan!!

ang labo naman ng kuha mo...ano ba unit ng camphone mo?hehe.. parang painting yung pic..

Surigao City: The Most Business-Friendly LGU 2007 in Mindanao

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With SCCI President Jake Miranda and Vice-Mayor Rico Salvador Sering receiving the award.

here's the area winners:

North Luzon - San Fernando City, Pampanga
South Luzon - Legaspi City
NCR - Marikina City
Visayas - Bacolod City
Mindanao - Surigao City

source:http://www.surigaocity.gov.ph

^^Congrats Surigao city... GigaGO Surigao!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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I like the architecture. Hope this will be materialized as soon as possible. Surigaonons and me too can't wait longer for this to happen. I'm so glad that many Mindanaoan cities are in full blast nowadays in regards to progression.^^:cheers:

Surigao City: The Most Business-Friendly LGU 2007 in Mindanao

here's the area winners:

North Luzon - San Fernando City, Pampanga
South Luzon - Legaspi City
NCR - Marikina City
Visayas - Bacolod City
Mindanao - Surigao City

source:http://www.surigaocity.gov.ph

Congratulations!
Beautiful projects for Surigao City.
Greetings from Legazpi City :) :grouphug:

grabe na tlaga ang surigao, di na mapigilan ang pag asenso...

ang labo naman ng kuha mo...ano ba unit ng camphone mo?hehe.. parang painting yung pic..

sorry ha, i was in a car kasi eh, tapos bilis pa ng takbo.

tapos na ba yang ginagawa nila ngaun? bat ala akong nakitang mga workers jan?

lunch time kasi during that time kaya walang workers.

sorry ha, i was in a car kasi eh, tapos bilis pa ng takbo.

thats ok, pro next time drive safely ha...

Congratulations!
Beautiful projects for Surigao City.
Greetings from Legazpi City :) :grouphug:

thanx, your welcome here dxpsycho.

thats ok, pro next time drive safely ha...

nakikisakay lang me that time :lol:

PIA Press Release
2007/10/26

PCCI cites most business friendly LGUs of RP

Tacloban City (October 26) -- The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry awarded the Most Business Friendly Local Government Units in the various areas of the Philippines, in an awarding ceremonies held at the Manila Hotel on October 24, 2007.

The awards were presented by Senator Loren Legarda assisted by PCCI President Ramon Chua and PCCI Awards Committee Chairperson Miguel Varela, in connection with the welcome dinner for the 33rd Philippine Business Conference.

The Most Business Friendly Municipality award were given to General Trias, Cavite for Luzon; the municipality of Tanauan, in Leyte for Visayas and none for Mindanao.

For the Most Business Friendly City, cited were Marikina City for National Capital Region, Legaspi City for Southern Luzon, San Fernando City in Pampanga for Central Luzon, Bacolod City for the Visayas and Surigao City for Mindanao.
There was no area winner for the provincial level, Atty. Varela informed, unlike last year when there were provincial area winners for all the three major islands in the country.

Among the Awardees, the Municipality of Tanauan received the award for second consecutive year as the Most Business Friendly Municipality in the Visayas Area while the City of Bacolod also received the Most Business Friendly City in the Visayas for the 2nd consecutive year.

The Search for the Most Business Friendly Local Government Units is the project of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in order to honor the Local Government Units which provides a friendly and efficient business atmosphere that will encourage businessmen to thrive in the area.

The award also hopes to serve as an inspiration to other local government units to provide a business-friendly atmosphere in their locality. (PIA 8) [top]

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nakikisakay lang me that time :lol:

pwede next time maglakad ka nalang..hehehe..
can you post more pic filipino? :cheers:

Bacolod named most business-friendly city
Surigao City cited for Mindanao
By Helen Flores
Saturday, October 27, 2007

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has chosen the “City of Smiles,” Bacolod, as the “Most Business-Friendly City” in the country for 2007.

The search for the Most Business Friendly Local Government Units was a project of the PCCI, which aims to honor LGUs that provide a friendly and efficient business atmosphere that will encourage businessmen.

The award also hopes to serve as an inspiration to other LGUs to provide a business-friendly atmosphere.

Other cities cited were Marikina City for the National Capital Region, Legaspi City for Southern Luzon, San Fernando City in Pampanga for Central Luzon and Surigao City for Mindanao.

[full article edited] from this source (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007102690)

soon to rise
OUR LADY OF SACRED HEART

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very nice architecture!!! the roof is somehow Sydney Opera-ish :D

where in Surigao City is this? :banana:

hi coke,

I wish you took picture of the Naked Island too.

i did. it's somewhere around here hehe

some pics i took last year...

Surigao City

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Surigao Provincial Convention Center

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Under Construction:

Redevelopment of Surigao Sports Complex

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Ganda naman ng mga tarpolins na to... ipaulahi nalang unta ni na mga tarpolins, dapat unahon unta ang pag construct..:bash:

^^ it's actually under construction sabi ni filino ;)

RSCWC scores Surigao's child welfare projects, facilities By Harvey Entendez Diaz
October 26, 2006

Members of the technical working group of the Regional Sub-committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) visited the City of Surigao Tuesday for the evaluation of the city's programs and facilities for children in relation to the 2007 Search for the Most Child-friendly City in Caraga Region.



RSCWC members inspects the documents related to Surigao City's programs for the welfare of children.

The evaluation, slated on October 23-24, covered the city's child welfare projects and activities, as well as the facilities for the welfare of children, such as the streetchildren center in Barangay Anomar and the day-care centers in Barangays San Juan, Capalayan and Rizal (Balibayon).

The RSCWC conducts this regional search annually and evaluates local government units (LGUs) to ensure that programs, projects and activities for the welfare of children are laid out and executed, and that LGUs come up with a comprehensive intervention that effectively addresses issues and concerns of children in their locality.

Surigao City is a constant awardee of the RSCWC search and was last year's most child-friendly city in the region.

Relatedly, the National Council for the Welfare of Children (NCWC) will conduct the search for the most child-friendly LGUs in the country in 2008. LGUs which garner the regional award for two consecutive years will be automatically nominated in the national search.

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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g138/jafhoy3/112_1663.jpg

Ganda naman ng mga tarpolins na to... ipaulahi nalang unta ni na mga tarpolins, dapat unahon unta ang pag construct..:bash:

yes it is under construction now. i post some of its pics here. pls check it out nalang.

oh ok i see...nasa iisang place lang ba yung construction nyan?

oh ok i see...nasa iisang place lang ba yung construction nyan?

yes, nasa isang place lang. the sports complex is located at the heart of the city.

anyone? please post pics of construction updates of these...