re: sa lot ng srbc, if they are laying out na, baka nga something is about to be constructed, latest info ko lang kasi is whether it's SRBC will construct the building and have it leased to metrobank OR metrobank will lease the lot plus will construct their building... d pa kasi na-meet uli ng architects si Mr. Bonpin eh...

re: allied bank, hmm wala akong kakilala sa allied bank surigao eh, but my dad is a manager sa one of the branches of allied bank in cebu, maybe i can relay to him the poor state of allied bank surigao. hehehe.

kung metro bank, sana ang design looks like the original design of SRBC HQ or mas maganda pa doon yung konting my height.

guys, please speak in English and Tagalog only so that other visitors of this thread may be able to understand what we are talking about here. or if you can't help it, please quote a translation ;) thanks.

guys, please speak in English and Tagalog only so that other visitors of this thread may be able to understand what we are talking about here. or if you can't help it, please quote a translation ;) thanks.

noted! thanx for the reminder

Regional Office Sa NBI Ibalhin na sa Surigao City

Posibleng mabalhin na sa dili madugay, ang buhatan sa NBI-Caraga ngadto sa dakbayan sa Surigao. Kini ang gipahibalo ni NBI-Caraga ARD Lauro Reyes, sa mga tigbalita. Kon mahitabo kini, sumala pa ni Reyes, tungod sa ilang tinguha nga makabaton sa ilang kaugalingon nga buhatan alang sa seguridad sa mga sensitibo nga mga dokumento ug sa mga kahimanan nga ilang nabatonan.

Matad sa opisyal, nga dili nila mabatunan ang maong seguridad sa buhatan nga ilang nahimutangan karon.

Gisulti ni Reyes, misulay sila sa paghangyo sa mga LGUs dinhi sa siyudad ug lalawigan, apan walay luna nga gi-offer alang kanila sa Agusan Norte.

Sa dakbayan usab, may gi-offer unta nga dapit, apan gikondisyonan sila nga patukuran kini sa dakbayan sa ilang buhatan sulod sa tulo lamang ka tuig, ug dili kini nila Masaya sa pagka-karon.
Sumala ni Atty. Reyes nga may gi-offer sa ilang buhatan nga idonar nga luna didto sa Surigao, nga anaa lamang duol sa sentro sa siyudad. Wala usab sila hatagi sa kondisyon, basta nga gamiton lamang nila kini alang sa ilang buhatan ug patukuran sa dakbayan sa panahon nga aduna na silay gahin alang niini.

Posted by Lumad Surigaonon at 11:47 AM

ANI NAN SINING SURIGAO” Natapos nga Malampuson

Malampusong natapos kagahapong adlawa ang usa ka semana nga kalihukan “ Ani nan Sining Surigao “ Phil. Arts Festival 2008 nga gisugdan niadtong Febrero 21, 2008. Ang maong kalihukan gipasiugdahan sa National Commission for Culture and Arts ug sa Surigaonon Heritage Studies Center uban ang mga pag-abag sa kagamhanan sa dakbayan ug lalawigan.

Mga kultura sa Surigao sama sa mga awit o kanta, balak, sajaw (folk dances) nga pulos gihan-ay ug gitagit sa mga Lumad nga Surigaonon ang gipakita ug gipabati sa mga katawhan sa mga presentasyon nga gihimo sa kiosk diha sa luneta ingon man sa City Gym.

Si Ms. Sol Corong ang information officer sa National Commission for culture and Arts mibutyag sa Radyo Ronda nga ang tanang mga pasundayag ilang gi-documento ug kini pagatipigan alang sa musunod nga mga henerasyon ug iyang gipasalamatan ang Surigaonon Heritage Studies Center nga gipangulohan ni Mr. Fernando Almeda Jr., nga gidawat sa hagit alang sa pag-utingkay ug pagtipig sa mga kulturang Surigaonon. Gipasidunggan usab ang SHC sa paningkamot nga mabarog ang Museo nan Surigao nga nahimutang sa Surigao Boulevard.

Matud ni Ms. Corong nga ang usa ka dapit ug katawhan dili mahimong molambo ngadto sa unahan kon dili nila lingi-on pagtan-aw ang kasaysayan sa ilang kaliwatan diha sa cultura ug arte (culture & arts).

Ang Surigaonon Heritage Studies Center masaligon nga ang natipigan nga Culture and Arts sa Surigao del Norte mahimo unyang mapakita sa mga dumodo-ong ( domestic or foreign tourist ) sa diha nga matapos na unya ang usa ka mini theater nga ipahimutang sulod karon sa gitukod nga provincial gym sa may sports complex.

Sa pikas nga bahin napahimutang na karon sulod sa Museo nan Surigao ang mga hulagway sa mga Mayor sa dakbayan nga gipintal ni Engr. Manuel Mendros.

Kagahapon sa hapon gipahigayon ang koronasyon sa Little Miss Bito-on nan Surigao 2008 nga si Trisha S. Gubaton gikan sa Special Science Elementary School sa Division of Surigao City samtang ang 1st princess mao si Steffi C. Siervo gikan sa Banban Elementary School, Tagana-an District ug ang 2nd princess mao si si Elaina Jane R. Seraspe samtang ang Miss Bito-on nan Surigao 2008 mao si Ronalyn R. Monte gikan sa Tubajon National High School, division of Dinagat Islands ang 1st princess mao si Christine Jane E. Luib gikan sa Surigao del Norte national High School u gang 2nd princess mao si Glenmaries C. Siervo. Ang nagkorona mao si Mayor Ronald Luib sa lungsod sa Tubajon, Province of Dinagat Islands.

Ang NCCA ug SHC nagpasalamat sa tanan nga mi-bulig sa kalampusan sa “Ani nan Sining Surigao," Philippine Arts Festival 2008. (RPN-DXKS)

Posted by Lumad Surigaonon at 2:03 PM

shala ang boulevard, may devt authority!

i'm glad there's something like that in Surigao. Great plan for that stretch! I didn't know it's that long at 1.8 km!
fyi, the proposal was pushed by the surigao chamber of commerce and industry (scci), the voice of the business community of surigao, through its president mr johann jake miranda.

sana binili mo nalang ang newspaper @filino at encode mo nalang sana yung article...:cheers:

wow taas pala yan, almost same ng 2km boulevard ng dipolog.:cheers:
the TWG of the boulevard devt authority is trying to replicate legaspi city's embarcadero or that of zamboanga and dumaguete.

that will be extended up to lipata hills according to the city mayor that is why ang pacemco port along that area will be relocated to canlanipa to give way for the boulevard expansion.
pacemco board is reconsidering the transfer plan since there was no progress in the philnico reopening. their relocation purpose is to serve the philnico with their limestone needs, but since negotiations halted, they are reconsidering the plan.
that's according to a reliable source. hehe.
expansion of surigao luneta arcade building II along borromeo st
is now ongoing
:banana: :banana: :banana:
is it luneta arcade II or new city commercial building? just askin, for enlightenment.

is it luneta arcade II or new city commercial building? just askin, for enlightenment.

im not sure but i hope somebody here could clarify on that. anyway, i passed by the city airport this morning and to my surprised there were 4 or 5 small airplanes landed on the airport. based on what i have read from the other furom, i supposed those were the staff of airphilippines and ATO Manila cheking our runway for possible Boeing 737 to land here. according to that furom, the length of our city airport runway is enough for 737 thus, they are checking either it has enough capacity like the thickness of the runway or the general condition of the runway. islaner any idea on this?

im not sure but i hope somebody here could clarify on that. anyway, i passed by the city airport this morning and to my surprised there were 4 or 5 small airplanes landed on the airport. based on what i have read from the other furom, i supposed those were the staff of airphilippines and ATO Manila cheking our runway for possible Boeing 737 to land here. according to that furom, the length of our city airport runway is enough for 737 thus, they are checking either it has enough capacity like the thickness of the runway or the general condition of the runway. islaner any idea on this?

unfortunately, got no update regarding that. what i'm sure is they are looking for possibilities of serving the surigao route in lieu of the asian spirit. in fact, a delegation from airphils pay a visit to mayor last february 8.

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courtesy of: http://insulare.blogspot.com

unfortunately, got no update regarding that. what i'm sure is they are looking for possibilities of serving the surigao route in lieu of the asian spirit. in fact, a delegation from airphils pay a visit to mayor last february 8.

yeah i knew it, but they will be using a q400 model aircraft that only accomodates 60 plus passengers. unfortunately this is not a jet type of plane, but that visit gives them the opportunity to upgrade the type of aircraft they will be using by May 1 if im not mistaken, upon knowing that our airport can possibly accomodate a 737.

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courtesy of: http://insulare.blogspot.com

i've been to buenavista cave but not here, i heard mas challenging daw pumasok dito than buenavista. is it true?

Floods submerge parts of Surigao City By ABS-CBN News Interactive
With inputs from Surigaocity.gov.ph Correspondents

Some parts may have been edited by Surigaocity.gov.ph. Original transcript can be found here.
March 8, 2008

One full day of continuous rain have flooded parts of Surigao City, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group reported Thursday. The flooding came as a result of the Kinabutan River overflowing due to the heavy rains.

Residents in affected areas had to be rescued by the Quick Action Response Team (QART), Surigao City's local rescue team, from their homes. "Lumikas na kami... kasi sinabi na tataas pa ang tubig, kaya sumama na kami sa kanila," evacuee Marita Cabaya said in an interview.

"Doon hindi madali ang paglikas namin dahil tumaas na ang tubig hindi na makaya ng aming bangka, kaya nagpapasalamat kami na dumating na ang rescue [team]," said Janeth Cabaya, another evacuee.

According to the rescue team, the flooding is the worst the city has seen so far in years. "Patuloy ang aming rescue operation hangga't hindi titigil ang ulan," said QART head Isidro Elumba.

The city's medical team also said they are ready to respond in case evacuees become sick of colds and cough.

"We are preparing for anybody who come here and complain [of]... cough and cold," said city medical officer Dr. Lina Dumalig.

Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Casurra immediately raised an alarm to warn other residents in affected areas.

"Pinatunog namin ang siren indicating na kailangan nang lumikas ang mga naninirahan sa mga low-lying areas," Casurra told ABS-CBN Surigao correspondent May Diez.

Casurra also said that the flood damages amount to an estimated P10 million. Radio reports had it that the City Government is studying the need to declare the "state of calamity" in the city.

net find:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/Surigao3.jpg

@filino: we're both correct pala, metrobank AND jollibee will be renting the lot of SRBC... they are constructing a two-storey building...

@filino: we're both correct pala, metrobank AND jollibee will be renting the lot of SRBC... they are constructing a two-storey building... but that building IS NOT designed by my architect/friends... hehe.

:eek2: whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!:horse:

what a good news indeed! but wait, i got a chance o talked with my office mate the other day, her sister is working at srbc, she told me that, that vacant lot will be develop into srbc's parking area and the current parking area will rise another srbc building. ano ba nag tama? nakakalito!

but yoncha jollibee's general manager as far as i knew na my drive-thru daw ang second branch, so paano yan magka drive-thru if that building will be shared by two tenants?

good for surigao.. :applause:

i am defintely gonna visit surigao and try surfing. i know im gonna suck big time because i havent done it before :D who cares.

i am defintely gonna visit surigao and try surfing. i know im gonna suck big time because i havent done it before :D who cares.

then you must survive these waves:

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

@nikkixtrm: siargoa is not only surfing or the whole of surigao but who would have think that you can also find these in siargao, surigao:

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

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

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

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

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fishing2.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fishing1.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fish012.jpg


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@nikkixtrm: siargoa is not only surfing or the whole of surigao but who would have think that you can also find these in siargao, surigao:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fishing2.jpg


I wonder what fish specie this is....? looks weird. :cheers:

@filino, ,malaking "bangsi" or flying fish ba eto? ^^


http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fishing1.jpg



This is so cute! Na-preserved ba eto sa isang mini-zoo dyan or makita eto sa park?

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

i heard
they are living in the wild

then you must survive these waves:

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

haha! no, im not even gonna try that. i heard that during summer, waves are not that big. its only during the month of september or something. you know, when they have that surfing tournament or contest. :)


edit:
oh, i didnt know they have tarsier. maybe it because surigao is kind of close to bohol? i dont know :D

I wonder what fish specie this is....? looks weird. :cheers:

sorry, i dont have any idea.....hehehe

@filino, ,malaking "bangsi" or flying fish ba eto? ^^


http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/fishing1.jpg

ang bangsi hindi ba flying fish? hahahaha di ko rin alam, sorry guyzzz

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nasa wild yan, when my father was the DENR-CENRO before we always have a vacation at siargao and tarsier is acommon sight already for me kc maraming nadadakip na mga natives na nanghuhuli ng mga tarsier which is bawal naman......

haha! no, im not even gonna try that. i heard that during summer, waves are not that big. its only during the month of september or something. you know, when they have that surfing tournament or contest. :)


edit:
oh, i didnt know they have tarsier. maybe it because surigao is kind of close to bohol? i dont know :D

ang mga waves na iyan are for prof surfers. even in international surfing months, you can still enjoy surfing when you're a pro on some other sites na smaller waves lang. the picture above are the waves at cloud 9 the famous surf destination in siargao and yes, during summer hindi ganyan kalaki ang waves diyan.

^^
good, because im the opposite of what a 'pro surfer' is like.

:eek2: whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!:horse:

what a good news indeed! but wait, i got a chance o talked with my office mate the other day, her sister is working at srbc, she told me that, that vacant lot will be develop into srbc's parking area and the current parking area will rise another srbc building. ano ba nag tama? nakakalito!

the vacant lot will be metro bank and jollibee, dunno how they will make jollibee have a drive thru with that set-up... :)

this will rise in the current parking lot if this gets approve by the SRBC chairman...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/3D%20Models/srbc_main1.jpg

the vacant lot will be metro bank and jollibee, dunno how they will make jollibee have a drive thru with that set-up... :)

so this is confirm? i'm more excited with the new jollibee branch (a second branch for a small city....what a good news!) and of course the 2nd branch of metro bank, this signifies that our city is indeed progrssing! :banana:

the future site of jollibee and metrobank 2nd branch?

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/03112008.jpg

yan nag latout na sila

city @ night:

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the park @ night

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Metro Surigao Shopping Center is the home of BENCH - Surigao Branch?

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guys, piolo's pix speaks for it........ :banana: :banana: :banana:

WELCOME TO SURIGAO - BENCH!!!!

Stores @ Metro Surigao Shopping Center:

1. Nickel Drug
2. Mister Donut
3. Kodak
4. Agfa
5. Stall # 5 (local)
6. Refreshment Parlor (local)
7. PLDT
8. Internet Shop (local)
9. Photo Shop (local)
10. Pawnshop (local)
11. Bench (soon to open)
12. several cellphone shops
13. metro's educational & electrical department
14. metro's grocery

2nd & 3rd flrs: metro's department store

surigao is the country's mining hub, the pix below shows the proof:

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pag walang mining...walang cell phone, walang internet, etc...:cheers:

pag walang mining...walang cell phone, walang internet, etc...:cheers:

correct ka dyan! :lol:

good mowning surigao! guys, heard from the sales lady of metro that rusty lopez is soon to open at this shopping center. hmmmm a good addition indeed for the shoppers. with that, metro shopping surigao will soon become the home of BENCH and RUSTY LOPEZ. :banana: :banana: :banana:

First International Game Fishing Competition

This coming year April 2008, Siargao Island will host the First International Game Fishing Competition where some 50 to 60 local and foreign participants are expected to participate.

Metro Surigao Shopping Center is the home of BENCH - Surigao Branch?

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/03172008001.jpg

guys, piolo's pix speaks for it........ :banana: :banana: :banana:

WELCOME TO SURIGAO - BENCH!!!!

is that true??? i'm a bench bug. and im excited about it.
no need for me to buy my bench during out of towns... wohoo!

edit: sad thing here is i will see multiple people with the same shirt like me.

good mowning surigao! guys, heard from the sales lady of metro that rusty lopez is soon to open at this shopping center. hmmmm a good addition indeed for the shoppers. with that, metro shopping surigao will soon become the home of BENCH and RUSTY LOPEZ. :banana: :banana: :banana:

i dont like rusty lopez.
the quality does not justify the price.
boardwalk is way better. also gibi.

filino, care to share where i can find this tarp in jerry's building???
i want to feature that ad in my blog. thank you for having it here.

is that true??? i'm a bench bug. and im excited about it.
no need for me to buy my bench during out of towns... wohoo!

i really hope so, the other day i was able to visit metro and i found out that, the portion in the picture na may bench name was already closed and i heard na medyo bz inside, i even made a silip and i saw what's inside and i can tell na it was for bench kc ang design ng enterior ay mukhang sa bench talaga. and not only that at the second floor the sales lady told me that rusty lopez will also open and serve the surigaonon. im so happy kc even in a small city like ours, we are indeed moving ang progrssing. i think in a city category where our city belong, i guess we're miles ahead...... go go go surigao!!!

filino, care to share where i can find this tarp in jerry's building???
i want to feature that ad in my blog. thank you for having it here.

you can find it at the second flr of metro surigao. naka display yan doon near sa stairs.

i dont like rusty lopez.
the quality does not justify the price.
boardwalk is way better. also gibi.

but it is still a good addition for surigao. rusty is everywhere. small and big time shopping mall, you can find rusty lopez, so it is still a name. metro surigao changed a lot, its slowly transforming into a mini mall. thanks to the new management.:applause:

is that true??? i'm a bench bug. and im excited about it.
no need for me to buy my bench during out of towns... wohoo!

edit: sad thing here is i will see multiple people with the same shirt like me.

hahahaha dont mention it, everytime penshoope and rrj has a sale dont dare to shop nalang......:lol:

thanks sir sinj for the immediate approval of my request!

but it is still a good addition for surigao. rusty is everywhere. small and big time shopping mall, you can find rusty lopez, so it is still a name. metro surigao changed a lot, its slowly transforming into a mini mall. thanks to the new management.:applause:

yeah a good news still.
i was just speaking on my behalf. hehe
cant afford rusty lopez anyway.

hahahaha dont mention it, everytime penshoope and rrj has a sale dont dare to shop nalang......:lol:

i do. and i will see if i wouldnt give up bench and try another brand.
siguro human rakan.

last sunday i was at the blvd, and i guess srcb citi mall will now start there construction kc medyo bz na sa area. sana nga! surigao deserve to have a mall atleast one. huhuhu

i do. and i will see if i wouldnt give up bench and try another brand.
siguro human rakan.

i guess your fashionsta islander kc mahilig ka sa clothes. me naman im really looking forward to see mcdonalds rising in surigao!

i guess your fashionsta islander kc mahilig ka sa clothes. me naman im really looking forward to see mcdonalds rising in surigao!

togoink! i just prefer a brand. it doesnt mean im fond of shopping some clothes.

togoink! i just prefer a brand. it doesnt mean im fond of shopping some clothes.


same here, im not on eating, i just love to see those fastfood establishments rising in our city.

good good... youre an advocate of progress.

aside from surigao, may ibang branches ba ang SRBC?

aside from surigao, may ibang branches ba ang SRBC?

i knew one in lapu-lapu city, mactan. and another one in CDO.

^^ Butuan has one too, right?

Bench is finally coming to Surigao, that's good news! Penshoppe has been in Surigao for at least 5 years now and its items are more expensive than Bench's. If Penshoppe is doing good, I don't see why Bench wouldn't.

Funny though, I only have one Bench item :lol: I'm not a fan.

^^ Butuan has one too, right?

Bench is finally coming to Surigao, that's good news! Penshoppe has been in Surigao for at least 5 years now and its items are more expensive than Bench's. If Penshoppe is doing good, I don't see why Bench wouldn't.

Funny though, I only have one Bench item :lol: I'm not a fan.

i have none...if that makes you feel better.

i have none...if that makes you feel better.

same here......:lol:

i changed of my sched last holy week. i supposed to visit siargao for holy week but a friend of mine invited me to spent my holy thursday & good friday at Tubod, Surigao del Norte 32 kms away from the city. and i would say that's the best holy week i've ever been for i have witnessed the LIVE PRESENTATION OF WAY OF THE CROSS. so realistic, excellent performaces, very touching. here's some of the pix:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/03212008180.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/03212008179.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/03212008196.jpg


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what a fabulous presentation!!!! two thumbs up!!! :applause::applause::applause:

^^
tinuod jud na siya nga gilansang?

^^
tinuod jud na siya nga gilansang?

hmmm hindi, but it looks real right? sigawan ang mga tao the time pinapalo and madapa si Jesus. iyakan naman ang mga oldies. the acting really highly appreciated to the max!!!! we walk for about 6 kms and 80% of it is going upward, so tiring yet sulit na sulit sa bakasyon

Siargao solon, mayors laud President Arroyo for P300-M pro-poor projects
By Ben on Mar 5, 2008 in Feature, News

Projects expected to spur economic dev’t in the island as well making it Tourism Center of Caraga

by Ben Serrano - March 4, 2008

BUTUAN CITY- “No other President has given so much attention for the development of Siargao Island like what President Arroyo did and all of these are to spur economic growth while making the island, the tourism center in Caraga Region if not in Mindanao”, chorused Siargao Mayors and Siargao Island Rep. Francisco Tinio Matugas during two-day Siargao Island Project Prioritization Workshop held at a local convention center here March 4-5, 2008.

The workshop was attended by some regional directors of regional offices based here in Butuan City while others by their representatives of different national government agencies, municipal development and planning officers, Municipal Mayors and staff of the Constituency Office of Congressman Matugas.

Matugas who is former three-termer Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte said that the purpose of the gathering is to prioritize locally and nationally initiated programs particularly the pro-poor projects to maximize limited resources while getting maximum results, cost-effective and relevant to the needs and demands of times.

“ I am consensus builder, I want government projects be implemented according to the needs of the people and this is the reason why I called up all government agencies to come and seat down and discuss together on what direction we all wanted to go”, Matugas told newsmen in an interview.

Matugas enumerated national government initiated projects that will start this year with some already on-going and these are; P100-M Expansion of Sayac International Airport runway in Del Carmen town to cater bigger aircrafts for local and foreign tourists who trooped and visit the island by the thousands yearly, P80-M Circumferential Road that will connect all nine towns of the island, P2-M Siargao Watershed Project, P3.5-M Barangay Wharfs Development, P10-M Siargao Manpower Training Center, P20-M Barangay Road Rehab and Improvement Project and P20-M for the Construction of new Siargao Schools Division Office Building.

Other projects were P5-M BFAR-initiated establishment for the first-ever 500-hectares Siargao Mariculture Park that will develop artificial refs, culture of different marine life and fish-species and Construction of Ice Plant and Cold Storage that will help local fishermen storing their catch and the P22-M Siargao Irrigation Project.

Matugas who almost shed tears in recalling hardships he undergo while getting support from national government to help spur economic development in the Siargao whom he claimed “very difficult and tedious process” thanked President Arroyo as he agree with Siargao Municipal Mayors present that no other President has shown so much concern for Siargao Island.

“Without full support of President Arroyo, these projects that will surely generate employment and eventually helped the poor could not have been materialized”, Matugas admits.

Aside from its rich marine resources and its being the surfing capital of the country, Siargao Island is the home of best beach resorts whose crystal clear sands, sky blue seawaters can equal if not surpassed Boracay Island and other fine beach resorts in the country.

Siargao officials in unison admitted that what is lacking are intensified promotions of the beautiful island to entice more local and foreign tourists.

Matugas said that with the completion of expansion project of the runway of Sayac International Airport located in Del Carmen saying “we expect arrival of more local and foreign tourists as more airlines will now open more trips to Siargao from key cities like Manila , Cebu and even international flights”.

Siargao Island which is part of Surigao del Norte province is the most visited island of the province if not in the whole of Caraga Region after it has become a major tourist destination which has a total of nine municipalities, namely, Dapa, Del Carmen, Pilar, General Luna, Burgos, Sta. Monica, Socorro, San Benito and San Isidro.

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Get ready to pull those start cords and haul those anchors in the 1ST SIARGAO INVITATIONAL GAMEFISHING TOURNAMENT!
Siargao is a mosaic of islands and islets nestled at the rim of the South East Asia Continental Shelf. It is situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila and politically a part of the Province of Surigao del Norte.

Siargao is an island paradise famous for its surfing waves, long stretch of white sand beaches, vast mangrove forest, pristine mountain lakes, unique limestone forest, and deep waters teeming with a plethora of marine life. Marlins, tuna, groupers, sail fish, dorado or mahi-mahi are abundant and sport or game fishing is guaranteed whole year round with a peak season on March to May.

Set amidst such milieu, Siargao Islands uncovers the splendor and the allure of its marine bounty as it host the very 1st Siargao Invitational Gamefishing Tournament on April 16-19, 2008. :banana: :banana: :banana:

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16 April 2008 (Wednesday): Depart Manila/Cebu to Siargao via Surigao City

• 9:00 AM : Depart Manila via Asian Spirit
• 10:00 AM : Arrive Surigao City
• 10:30 AM : Proceed to Surigao Seaport by Jeepney
• 12:00 NN : Proceed to Siargao Island via Montenegro Shipping Line
(Packed Lunch is recommended)
• 3:30 PM : Arrive Dapa, Siargao Island then proceed to Pilar, Siargao Island by van (45 minutes travel time) Check-in at Homestay in Pilar, with Bed and Breakfast accommodation.

Relax and prepare things for the Anglers’ Briefing, Welcome Dinner and Cultural Show

• 6:00 PM : Anglers’ Briefing / Welcome Dinner / Press Briefing
• 7:00 PM : Cultural Show

17 April 2008 (Thursday): Grand Opening Program Tournament Proper

• 5:30 AM : Anglers’ Check-out at Pilar Boulevard
• 11:00 AM : Grand Opening of the 1st Siargao Invitational Gamefishing Tournament 2008 At Pilar Boulevard

(Guest of Honor: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo)
Inauguration of the Municipal Gymnasium / Teachers’ Congress

• 12:00 NN : Lunch / Relax & have leisure at Magpopongko Beach
• 4:00 PM : Angler’s Check-in at Pilar Boulevard / Weighing of fish catch
• 7:00 PM : Search for Ms. Siargao 2008

18 April 2008 (Friday): Tournament Proper

• 5:30 AM : Anglers’ Check-out at Pilar Boulevard
• 10:00 AM : Gamefishing clinic/lessons for guests (optional)
• 12:00 NN : Lunch / Relax & have leisure at Magpopongko Beach
• 4:00 PM : Angler’s Check-in at Pilar Boulevard / Weighing of fish catch
• 7:00 PM : Battle of the Bands

19 April 2008 (Saturday): Closing Program and Awarding of Prizes

• 5:30 AM : Anglers’ Check-out at Pilar Boulevard
• 10:00 AM : Gamefishing clinic/lessons for guests (optional)
• 12:00 NN : Lunch / Relax & have leisure at MagpopongkoBeach
• 4:00 PM : Angler’s Check-in at Pilar Boulevard / Weighing of fish catch
• 7:00 PM : Awarding Ceremonies / Bikini Babes

20 April 2008 (Sunday):

• 4:00 AM : Check-out / Proceed to Dapa
• 6:00 AM : Depart for Surigao City via Montenegro Shipping Lines
• 9:30 AM : Arrive Surigao City / Breakfast / proceed to Surigao City airport
• 11:00 AM : Depart for Manila via Asian Spirit

Optional Activity: Relax & have leisure in the resort and extend another day in Siargao for an island tour

a normal situation during rush hours: hmmmmmm :ohno:

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it's nice to see these barriers:

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with narrow roads, traffic is now worsening in the city:

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wait! why is the airport in Siargao called Sayac International Airport??

^^ ito ba yung pinaka sentro ng city?

wait! why is the airport in Siargao called Sayac International Airport??

that i dont know. maybe clerical error or perhaps that airport is intended for that purpose in the future.

^^ ito ba yung pinaka sentro ng city?

you mean those pictures above?

with narrow roads, traffic is now worsening in the city:

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eto po filino...

eto po filino...

that's the very heart of the city. see that bldg, that's St Paul University (main campus) formerly San Nicolas College.

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Surigao City Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra will reveal the accomplishments, thrusts and directions of the local government on his 2008 State of the City Address on April 3 at the City Auditorium. He will report to the Surigaonons his achievements for the year 2007 and the plans that he intends to continue for the next couple of years. His address focuses on the increase of locally generated income, socio-economic development projects and the customer-friendly services of the city.

For the rest of his third and final term as city mayor of Surigao, he will complete the Surigao City Culture and Arts Center, the first phase of the Surigao City Solid Waste Management System and Sanitary Landfill, the third floor of the City Commercial Building and the ground floor of the City PNP Building.

Mayor Casurra will exert efforts to re-file House Bill 4320 in the House of Representatives. The bill, filed by then-Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers of the 2nd District of Surigao del Norte on May 12, 2005 in the 13th Congress, seeks to convert 243.7 hectares of timberlands in the urban areas of the city to alienable and disposable lands.

Mayor Casurra will work for the accreditation of Hikdop Island Home and Lying-in Clinic with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and the Department of Health; formulate sustainable programs for mental health and establish a psychiatric facility; complete the Sitio Brazil farm-to-market road in Mat-i; and establish a land information desk under the Surigao Land Administration Management Project.

Achieving these projects despite all the odds and challenges will push through as long as all Surigaonons remain united and committed............

PGMA is in surigao now, particularly at the Municipality of Malimono

Lake Mainit, the fourth largest lake in the Philippines, is geographically located between the Provinces of Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte, in the Island of Mindanao (9020.32”-9031.98” N Latitude and 125028.50” E Longitude). It is also the deepest with a maximum depth of about 223 m and a mean depth of about 128 m. It is one of the most productive lakes in the country ranking only third to Laguna de Bay (Balayut, 1983).

The lake is the haven of several commercial species of fish that are a source of livelihood of fishermen around the lakeshore. There are about 12 species of fish identified in the lake (Lewis, 1973), seven of which are commercially exploited by fishermen (Gracia, 1981). Some of them are either migratory or were introduced by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) or by some private individuals to augment the fish stocks in the lake. The most dominant fish in the lake in terms of fish catch are the gobies (pidianga) which constitute about 63.3% of the total daily catch (Gracia, 1981). The rest of the catches are distributed among the other groups such as tilapia, mudfish, catfish, common carp, eel and some miscellaneous species. The most dominant species of phytoplankton are the blue green and green algae and some diatoms. The zooplankton species are dominated bycopepods and rotifers.

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Mt. Maniayao: one of surigao's highest and rumored to be a volcano:

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a road going to mainit lake

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^^ Butuan has one too, right?

Bench is finally coming to Surigao, that's good news! Penshoppe has been in Surigao for at least 5 years now and its items are more expensive than Bench's. If Penshoppe is doing good, I don't see why Bench wouldn't.

Funny though, I only have one Bench item :lol: I'm not a fan.

i have none...if that makes you feel better.

same here......:lol:
hope to have more the likes of you in town. :)

bat tinatawag yan lake mainit? mainit ba yan?

bat tinatawag yan lake mainit? mainit ba yan?

hmmm i always asked that same question before but lake mainit is not actually hot/mainit, it is named after one of the municipality that bounded within the lake which is called mainit. the municipality of mainit as far as i knew hosted the mapaso spring. ito yong mainit!

BACUAG TO HOST 3RD SKIMBOARDING COMPETITION:

Bacuag Website is now online:
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skimboarding:
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SURIGAO CITY CULTURE AND ARTS CENTER

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LATEST UPDATES: Surigao Culture & Arts Center

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UPDATES: Construction of the Luneta Arcade Bdg. 2 (third floor)

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UPDATES: latest on BENCH Shop

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malapit na tapos ang shop! :banana: :banana:

FYI: Bench Surigao is to be located at the ground floor of Metro Surigao Shopping Center.

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Metro Surigao Shopping Center has it's own Food Court at the Second Floor soon! :banana: :banana:

busy sts along rizal and amat sts:

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taken from the 2nd flr of Chowking

the ever busy san nicolas st:

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on the background is the previous high school building of St. Paul University

lunch muna me: inside chowking

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want to see me in picture? hmmm look at the pix above..... yes! the white guy is me! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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i love chowking halo-halo now, pinong-pino na ang ice and taste much better now compared dati.

Help in Surigao rehab, local execs, solons asked

Mrs. Arroyo orders DPWH to speed up repairs of roads, bridges

Mike U. Crismundo

MALIMONO, Surigao del Norte — President Arroyo has called on local executives and legislators to help in the rehabilitation of bridges and roads damaged by rains in this farthest mountain seaside town of the province.


At the same time, the Chief Executive, who visited this town last weekend, has also ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Secretary Cerge Remonde to assist in fast-tracking the repair of those identified damaged bridges and roads.

She said the counterpart of the national government for the rehabilitation of the projects will be drawn from the calamity fund.

According to the President, the need to repair the two bridges is a priority concern so that the transport of food and other products to and from the municipality will be made easier and faster.

She said the rain-damaged sections of Surigao province must be given priority, as well as in Claver, Surigao del Norte to Carrascal, Surigao del Sur so that rice can get out from the granaries and immediately brought from Cantilan and Madrid to Tago, all in Surigao del Sur.

To avoid a rice shortage in the country, Mrs. Arroyo said all infrastructure projects must be given attention especially roads so that supply of rice will immediately be delivered to its destination.

The President said that in Manila, there are ships carrying rice that cannot dock due to congestion. Because of this, she said that she has also instructed Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap to meet with Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza to iron out bottlenecks.

As to the delay in the delivery of rice by land, President Arroyo already instructed Remonde to relay the instruction to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Avelino Razon to ensure that rice crops and other food convoys be secured against harm.

She also added that "kotong" cops must be "quashed like rats" so that this will not be a reason for eliminating police checkpoints because this can help the motoring public in deterring crime. "Checkpoints are meant to deter criminals and not to detain food," the President said.

The President said that it has been a long time since her scheduled visit to the municipality was cancelled and since then, she has longed to fulfill a promise to the people of Malimono to facilitate the more efficient delivery of social services.

Mrs. Arroyo instructed Northeastern Mindanao DPWH Regional Director Engr. Romeo S. Momo to come up with a budget estimate needed for the rehabilitation of the two bridges.

She asked Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, local government executives of Surigao del Norte under Gov. Robert Ace Barbers, and the municipality of Malimono for their counterparts in realizing the project.

"Since the two bridges that needs to be repaired are not located within the restriction of the national road, I am asking Cong. Guillermo Romarate and the local government units of Surigao del Norte and the municipality of Malimono to give their counterpart so that the rehabilitation will be made soon," she added.

The President said good road conditions of roads and bridges are vital components for progress and development.

Also present during the visit of the President here were members of the Cabinet, Surigao del Norte solon Rep. Francisco T. Matugas, 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade commander Brig. Gen. Dante Fernandez and other regional, provincial, municipal officials.

^^ yung mga poste luma na ata. delikado... mukhang kelangan ng palitan.:cheers:

nice updates @filino :cheers:

^^ yung metro surigao mall rendering may billboard pa ni piolo.. :haha: wala lang..

^^ yung metro surigao mall rendering may billboard pa ni piolo.. :haha: wala lang..

hmmmm, it's not piolo, it's me actually! :lol: :lol:
and another one, metro surigao shopping center is not actually a mall pero parang mini mall na rin :nuts:

nice updates @filino :cheers:

thank you GearX!

^^ yung mga poste luma na ata. delikado... mukhang kelangan ng palitan.:cheers:

sinabi mo pa! :ohno: but i noticed that SURNICO is slowly changing their old posts somewhere in the city and in the province hopefully they will change everything.

this is K3 Centerpoint an Office and School Supplies Store in the City having an expansion atlast:

the old building:
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K3 expansion:

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K3 building with K3 Van

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the entrance of Metro Surigao Shopping Center soon to open FOODCOURT:

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im sure these clothes being displayed will be rearranged once the foodcourt will open

Mayor Casurra: Strong support from community helps reach city goals
By Harvey Entendez Diaz
April 2, 2008


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The City Government’s “accomplishments would not have been made possible without the strong support, cooperation and convergence of practically all sectors of our community,” Surigao City Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra said Wednesday in his 2008 State of the City Address held at the City Auditorium, where Surigaonons from different social classes convened in the full-packed auditorium to listen to the mayor as he reported the various achievements attained by the city in 2007.

Mayor Casurra highlighted the increase in the locally generated income where the city earned an 11.66-percent increase per year since 2004, which roughly translated to an income of P439 million last year compared to P285 million earned in 2004. This was mainly due to the sound fiscal management that the City Government has institutionalized during the start of his administration, according to Mayor Cassura.

His administration’s thrust toward transparent and accountable governance has continuously yielded positive results as reported by a Social Weather Station trust survey conducted in December 2007 where he gained the highest trust rating of +82, followed by Sangguniang Panlungsod at +61, the city police at +46, the non-government organizations at +13 and the business sector at +8.

The city was also a recipient of the TAGataguyod Award for best performing city coalition for transparent accountable governance given by the Mindanao Business Council, the Asia Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development.

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The mayor also made into spotlight the city strategic planning and development projects implemented and set forth for the city. The small grant of the Surigao Land Administration and Management Project (SLAM), a grant under the Innovation Support Fund of the Australian Agency for International Development, was completed in 2007 and the P7-million programmatic phase will begin this year. Utilizing information and communications technology, SLAM would facilitate inter-agency land management coordination and convergence of information which fundamentally improve agency planning, management and service delivery within the city and, eventually, to the entire region.

The three project components of the Philippines-Japan Grant for Underprivileged Farmers, also known as NEDA KR2 program, were 80 percent complete, said Mayor Casurra, while the solar power installations in select remote barangays under the Solar Power Technology Support 2 program of the Department of Agrarian Reform has been completed and are currently enjoyed by the residents of the select barangays.

Mayor Casurra also reported the achievements of the city in the education sector, in which Surigaonon students continue to excel not only in the country but also in other countries. He also recognized the city scholars under the City Scholarship Program who have successfully graduated from their chosen degrees.

The year 2007 saw various endowments granted by international non-government organizations, medical missions and religious groups who have donated medical equipment and health facilities. Mayor Casurra recognized the city’s partner organizations like the Fruitful Harvest Ministry, the Philippine Inland/Island Mission Ministry of Australia, the Fundación Anesvad Cooperación Española and the Culion Foundation of Spain, and Youth in Action of Turning Point Church of the U.S. who donated hospital beds and medical supplies which were aptly distributed to hospitals and clinics around the city.


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“It is a great honor [that he] mentioned our group. It is our second year that we’ve done it and we are planning to continue [doing] it, ” Jamie Williams, team leader of Youth in Action and who was in the city to witness the mayor’s address, said in an interview.

Mayor Casurra reported his plan to exert efforts so that House Bill 4320 can be re-filed in Congress. The bill, filed by then-Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers of the 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (now governor of Surigao del Norte) on May 12, 2005 in the 13th Congress, seeks to convert 243.7 hectares of timberlands in the urban areas of the city to alienable and disposable lands.

When asked for comments, Gov. Barbers said, “Maayo na. Mas magana gani na maaprubahan before 2010 because during my time as a member of Congress, napasa nako na sa Lower House unya didto lang nabinbin sa Senate, pero nakapasa na jaon sa committee level. Didto lamang jaon naipit sa plenary discussion. (That’s good. It would be better if [the bill] gets approved before 2010 because during my time as a member of Congress, I had successfully passed that in the Lower House but it was deferred in the Senate although the bill already passed in the committee level. It was only held up during plenary discussion.)”

Mayor Casurra concluded his reports with a list of plans his administration had set forth for the city in the coming years. “What we have line up may be a tall order but we have known in the past years that as long as we remain united and committed to our ideals, we will overcome the odds and challenges,” he said. (Photos by Surigao City PIO)

Siargao ready for April 1st int'l game-fishing tourney (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Tourism_24/Siargao_ready_for_April_1st_int_l_game-fishing_tourney.shtml)
By Mike U. Crismundo


PILAR, Siargao Island, April 04 (PNA)--Seventy participants have confirmed their attendance in the 1st Siargao Invitational Game Fishing Tournament scheduled April 16 to 19, according to Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco T. Matugas.

Matugas gave an additional P200,000 from his provincial development assistance program (PDAF) for the big event.

The solon met Tuesday with Siargao Island's nine mayors and ranking officials of government agencies involved in the tournament, such as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Tourism (DoT).

Aside from several activities during the four day fishing competition,

A "Miss Siargao” contest, in the charge of Dapa Mayor Peter Ruaya is expected to add color to the four-day festivities.

The tournament to is the first of its kind in the southern island and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a surfing dilettante, is the scheduled guest of honor and speaker at the opening ceremonies at the Magpopongko Beach.

Among the entries are those from Australia, United States of America, Hongkong, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and Indonesia, and other neighboring Asian countries.

Matugas added that three of the country’s national and prestigious game fishing clubs, the Philippine Game Fishing Foundation, the Philippine Sports Fishing Club and the Silver Jack Fishing Club of Manila, have also confirmed participation.

Meanwhile, in an effort to make other tourist destinations accessible in this so called “Siargao Island of Paradise”, where the famous surfing sports haven is also located, the DPWH is also fast-tracking several multi-million infrastructure projects in the island.

Concurrently, Ratugas said the DPWH regional and provincial district engineering offices and local government units (LGUs)are cementing the P130-million Dapa-Del Pilar section of the highway.

Construction and improvement of the P140-million airport’ terminal, runway extension, parking area, fencing and ATO offices is ongoing while a P70-million bridges in General Luna is alo under construction. (PNA)

wow! the city's locally-generated income almost doubled in just 3 years! :runaway:

wow! the city's locally-generated income almost doubled in just 3 years! :runaway:

hopefully the said income will translate to something good for the people of surigao

6th Sen. Robert “Bobby" Barbers Memorial Cup Bancarera National Championship Gipangandaman Na

Nangandam na karon ang buhatan sa Provincial Sports Office para sa umaabot nga 6th Sen. Robert “Bobby” Barbers Memorial Cup BANCARERA National Championship karong buwan sa Mayo 2008 didto sa Barangay Mabua, ning dakbayan.

Ang atong Provincial Sports Coordinator, Mr. Joel Posesano nagkanayon nga ubay-ubay karon ang mosalmut sa maong lumba sa pumpboat, nga gipasiugdahan sa provincial government ug sa pamilyang Barbers. Sa nasayran, ang ilang amahan ug ang gimahal sa mga Surigaonon, Sen. Robert “Bobby” Z. Barbers maoy nagsugod sa maong kalihukan sugod pa niadtong 2002.

Matud pa sa maalagarong Gobernador Robert Ace S. Barbers, kinahanglan gayud nga adunay Bancarera karon nga tuig tungod kay ang Bancarera usa sa mga gikahinaman sa mga Surigaonon nga ilang gayong gisunod sa pagtan-aw tungod sa kaaligre niini. Anaay lain-laing sports activities nga masaksihan sama sa Sky Diving ug Jet Ski agig pahinungod kang Senator Robert “Bobby” Barbers gikan sa ilang mga suod kaayo nga higala, ug sa kadaghan nga miapil sa maong lumba nga nagagikan sa nagkalain-laing probinsiya ug sa kadagko sa mga premyo. Ang first prize-Php 40,000.00, 2nd – Php 30,000.00, 3rd –Php 20,000.00 ug 4th Php 10,000.00.

Ang mga imbitadong musalmot sa maong bancarera mao ang gikan sa Zamboanga, Dipolog, Saranggani, Nasugbo, Batangas, Maasin, Surigao Sur-Cantilan, Placer, Mabua ug Dinagat.

Ang mga interesado pang musalmot moadto lamang sa buhatan sa Provincial Sports Office nga anaa na karon sa Provincial Center Lobby, ug makigkita kang Mr. Joel Posesano alang sa dugang impormasyon.

Posted by Lumad Surigaonon at 10:28 AM

SONGKOY NATURAL COLD SPRING POOL - TUBOD, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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TT AND COMPANY FOOD COURT

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PROVINCIAL SPORTS COMPLEX UPDATES:

as of April 4, 2008

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the gym

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the mini theater

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back of this is the olympic size swimmingpool

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the oval: marami pang dapat gawin..... ( at the background: prov. gym & prov. mini-theater)

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nice update @filino...:cheers:

nice update @filino...:cheers:

thanks qwert_guy

st. scene:

along san nicolas st.

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san nicolas st. going to lipata hills passing through brgy. san juan & sabang beach:

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Russians invade Siargao’s 1st int’l fishing tourney (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Sports_28/Russians_invade_Siargao_s_1st_int_l_fishing_tourney.shtml)

SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte, April 13 (PNA) – Unaccounted number of Russian nationals, along with journalists started arriving in this so called Pacific Ocean facing “paradise island” in Northeastern Mindanao to participate in the weeklong 1st Siargao Invitational (international) Game Fishing Tournament next week, this was learned on Saturday.

Siargao Island has already built a reputation internationally for its perfect waves ideal for surfing and rich natural marine resources.

Also started to arrive into the seemingly crystal sea waters off Magpopongko Beach Resort, at Pilar town are anglers from U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea and Australia.

Game fishing enthusiasts, nature trippers and underwater sports lovers from Manila, Cebu, Davao and other parts from across Philippine Archipelago also started to arrive in the picturesque town of Pilar, to show off their game fishing skills and compete for big cash prizes and trophies.

Competitors with the heaviest catch and those with the highest weight points will receive big prizes.

Officials and members of the country’s most prestigious game fishing clubs- the Philippine Game Fishing Foundation, the Philippine Sports Fishing Club and the Silver Jack Fishing Club of Manila also started to arrive.

“All set and participants including numerous guests are already heading to the island,” the tournament organizers, led by Surigao del Norte solon Rep. Francisco “Lalo” T. Matugas said.

Aiming to promote further the island as tourist destination in the country, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo along with members of the Cabinet led by Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, will witness the big fishing event next week, Rep. Matugas said.

“We are hoping that this big event will further boost awareness of Siargao’s vast underwater riches,” added Rep. Matugas.

Aside from the international fishing tourney itself, Rep. Matugas further said organizers have prepared other thrills for competitors and spectators alike, including the “Miss Siargao” beauty pageant where no less than Dapa Mayor Peter “Boy” Ruaya, supported by the other 8 mayors in the island are movers.

A Battle of the Bands competition, a gamefishing clinic for guests and other activities are already lined up for the weeklong activities in this northeastern tip island of Caraga region, Surigao del Norte solon concluded. (PNA)

^^ wrong thread, this should have been posted on Siargao and Dinagat Islands. :D but anyway, great news!

I wonder what fish specie this is....? looks weird. :cheers:

its CORYPHAENA SP.
common name is dolphinfish....

edit: dapat species... singular or plural...

@filino, ,malaking "bangsi" or flying fish ba eto? ^^


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gusto ko makakita ani... its a sailfish... family sa mga marlin... i hope nga madayon amo sampling sa surigao...

^^ wrong thread, this should have been posted on Siargao and Dinagat Islands. :D but anyway, great news!

it's ok, siargao still part of surigao del norte province and this thread covers the entire province of surigao del norte thus this thread named surigao city & surigao.

its CORYPHAENA SP.
common name is dolphinfish....

edit: dapat species... singular or plural...

thanks

thanks

your welcome.. sana matuloy kami sa surigao... hmmmm... and siargao...

pats building is now rising fast: ^^

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wala lang gusto ko lang kunan ng pix, while having my daily routine that is jogging/walking. i took this early in the morning.

this is Mt. Mani-ayao one of Surigao's highest peak
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i just love clouds formation and the colors above
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Sports Complex view from the outside as of April 14, 2008:

the gym:
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a closer look of the main studium, taken infront of PENSHOPPE. look at the materials.....this is what modern techs can do.......

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taken infront of BPI after depositing my millions :lol:

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HISTORY OF BONOK-BONOK

One of the oldest and still existing tribes in the Philippines are the Mamanwas, who are quite similar to the Negritoes in physical profile. Although forced to settle in the hinterislands because of the advent of development, they still practiced, however, their customs and traditions. Among these is the belief about “KAHIMUNAN”, a tribal festivity, where music and graceful dancing are distinctive features. They chant and play accompanied with their instruments, such as: the gimbar (drum), the gong and the bamboo called the “kalatong” and “katik”. A “baylan” or priest officiates the celebration as a tribute to their God, “MAGBABAYA” and ancestors for good health and bountiful harvest intercessions.

During the “kahimunan” or tribal festivity, wild pigs, chicken and different fruits are offered to the ancestors. A thanksgiving dance called “BONOK-BONOK” is performed by the different village chieftains and babaeyons. Happiness and friendship are expressed through dancing, shouting and singing. They wave scarves of “BANAY” as signs of good will, prosperity and blessings for the entire tribal village.

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Thus, Bonok-Bonok is a ritual dance which originated from these early settlers. The rhythm usually starts with a slow beat and gradually gets faster, causing the dancers to work at pace with the music. Adding to the attraction of the dance, is the colorful raiment, which includes beaded headdresses or tubaw, bracelets and anklets of the women. The ceremonial dress of the men and women are likewise ornate in design, and of various colors.

The dance ritual has been brought down through the generations and still being practiced today. In reverence to the Patron Saint San Nicolas de Tolentino, the people have already adopted the “Bonok – bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw” Festival which is a reflection of Surigao’s rich cultural heritage.

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contingent from pampanga

PASAYAN Festival

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The first “pasayan” Festival was successfully launched during the city fiesta where an impressive 500 kilograms of shrimps were cooked to hopefully make it in the Guiness World Book of Records as envisioned by the Chairman of the Bonok-Bonok Foundation, Gov. Robert Lyndon Barbers.

The governor also took the chance of promoting the bountiful harvest of shrimps from the fishermen of the Municipality of Gigaquit and its nutritional value, and he demonstrated it together with Madame Tricia Barbers, by feeding the orphans of Surigao City from Tugbongon with the deliciously cooked shrimps.

A throng of excited Surigaonons were eagerly waiting for their turn to buy the cooked shrimps, as it was sold in a very affordable price of P100.00 to which the proceeds will go to the funds of the Bonok-Bonok Foundation.

Gov. Barbers who financially financed the said festival was very thankful to all the Surigaonons for showing their support and to Knorr Sinigang Mix being one of the major sponsors. (with some info. From Rebecca Bagnol, Supervising Agriculturist-PAO)

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GMA wants more flights to ‘surfing capital’

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday ordered the Tourism and Trade and Industry departments to invite Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific to fly to Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte from Manila to make the island more accessible to tourists.

’’We should invite them... We should push them [to fly to Siargao],’’ the President said in a late-breaking statement. Siargao is the country’s unofficial surfing capital.

Mrs. Arroyo issued the instructions upon her arrival at the Sayak Airport in Surigao del Norte after she was told that the widening works on the airport were almost completed and by then could accommodate more airplanes.

The statement quoted Trade Secretary Peter B. Favila as saying that PAL and Cebu Pacific would be flying the so-called missionary routes now that they have acquired smaller planes. Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano, however, was quoted as saying that Siargao Island is one of the few priority destinations of the missionary routes.

Presently, only domestic carrier South East Airlines (SEAIR) flies directly to Siargao Island from the Cebu International Airport.

To get to Siargao from Manila, one has to fly to Butuan City or Cagayan de Oro City and travel by land for about three to four hours to get to Surigao City. From the Surigao City port, one has to take a boat trip that takes four hours.

In a phone interview, PAL President Jaime J. Bautista said the company would look into the President’s invitation. "We will consider that. We want to fly to as many destinations as we can," he said. Mr. Bautista, however, noted that the runway in Surigao del Norte is too short. "We will first look at the runway."

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i wonder why i was called sayak international airport. :ohno:

i really hope that manila-surigao surigao-cebu flights will resume too hopefully with PAL and CebuPac

more of sports complex as of 04-17-08

i guess this could be the main audience entrance:

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based on the pix, the design is intended for a glass wall , right?

on the other side:

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im excited on this, look at the wall design, something new.........

inside MONTEREY MEATSHOP:

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mahal na pala ng kilo ng karne :cheers:jan @filino...

mahal na pala ng kilo ng karne :cheers:jan @filino...

see that ground pork worth 180.00/kl? ako ang umubos dyan .....:lol:

it's for my german dog, labrador and yong isang dog ko limot ko yong bred nya at isang askal. :lol:

GMA wants more flights to ‘surfing capital’ (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW041708/content.php?id=045)

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday ordered the Tourism and Trade and Industry departments to invite Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific to fly to Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte from Manila to make the island more accessible to tourists.

’’We should invite them... We should push them [to fly to Siargao],’’ the President said in a late-breaking statement. Siargao is the country’s unofficial surfing capital.

Mrs. Arroyo issued the instructions upon her arrival at the Sayak Airport in Surigao del Norte after she was told that the widening works on the airport were almost completed and by then could accommodate more airplanes.

The statement quoted Trade Secretary Peter B. Favila as saying that PAL and Cebu Pacific would be flying the so-called missionary routes now that they have acquired smaller planes. Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano, however, was quoted as saying that Siargao Island is one of the few priority destinations of the missionary routes.

Presently, only domestic carrier South East Airlines (SEAIR) flies directly to Siargao Island from the Cebu International Airport.

To get to Siargao from Manila, one has to fly to Butuan City or Cagayan de Oro City and travel by land for about three to four hours to get to Surigao City. From the Surigao City port, one has to take a boat trip that takes four hours.

In a phone interview, PAL President Jaime J. Bautista said the company would look into the President’s invitation. "We will consider that. We want to fly to as many destinations as we can," he said. Mr. Bautista, however, noted that the runway in Surigao del Norte is too short. "We will first look at the runway."

wow swerte naman ng mga aso mo @filino... pwede ako magpa adapt sa yo? gawin mo nalang din akong aso..:lol:

on the other side:

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im excited on this, look at the wall design, something new.........

wow! mukhang maganda sya!!!

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i am about to post the latest pix of this surigao's latest project...... hehehehe nice pix islander

last saturday i attended a wedding at Bilang-Bilang Church. while wating for the ceremony to start, i took some pix:

the altar:
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more pix:

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at the reception: The Philippine Gateway Hotel

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nice hotel...medyo malaki sya.. ilang rooms ba meron yan @filino?

Surigao del Sur to get bulk of 2008 infrastructure fund

P2 billion programmed for Surigao-Davao road project

Mike U. Crismundo

BUTUAN CITY -- President Arroyo pledged her commitment to help boost development in Surigao del Sur as she announced that the province will get "a bulk" of the 2008 infrastructure allocation.

She also ordered the release of R10 million for the water system in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte to boost its tourism activities.

Surigao del Norte solon Rep. Francisco T. Matugas said the President is banking on the full development of the tourism assets of Siargao Island to achieve economic progress.

In her visit last week in Surigao provinces, the President announced that Surigao would receive a bulk budget for infrastructures from the 2008 allocation amounting to R2 billion for the construction of the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road in order to complement the R200-million Carrascal-Claver road project which is expected to allow tourists coming from the regions and nearby areas to reach the province once it is completed.

Northeastern Mindanao Public Works and Highways Regional Director Romeo S. Momo said these flagship multi-billion projects of Arroyo are now in place while others are already "moving."

President Arroyo said the development of the tourism assets of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur is the key factor to the economic progress in the two provinces.

The Arroyo administration’s Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (2004-2010) stated that the tourism sector’s "primary importance in poverty alleviation lies in its potential to generate millions of jobs for various groups of people."

"Tourism is the best source of employment and from the most skilled to the least skilled, there is an employment opportunity," the President said when she was in Siargao Island last week.

Thus, the President pledged to help rural areas in Northeastern Mindanao, particularly in tourism areas to develop their natural resource endowments through support infrastructure, such as airports and roads to make the tourist destinations more accessible.

Aside from helping the tourism industry, this will also create human-resource-intensive jobs, foreign exchange earnings, livelihood, investment, and revenues, both local and national, said Rep. Matugas.

He said for the past several years, tourism industry has been playing a key role in promoting mutual understanding among nations, and as an instrument of national and economic development through poverty alleviation and conservation of fragile natural and cultural resources.

He said Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano and the Regional Development Council are closely coordinating with him in promoting tourism investments in Siargao Island and other neighboring areas.

The Arroyo administration projected to reach one million in net additional employment from the tourism sector.

The President is banking on the full development of the tourism assets of Surigao del Norte for the province to finally achieve economic progress, stressed Rep. Matugas, a close ally of Arroyo.

The Chief Executive last week invited Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific to fly directly from Manila to Siargao, the provinces tropical paradise endowed with white powdery sand, underground caves, game fishing spots and surfing havens.

nice hotel...medyo malaki sya.. ilang rooms ba meron yan @filino?

i guess it has 60 rooms with three restaurants and a pool

Kagbantoy Beach, Placer, Surigao del Norte

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i guess it has 60 rooms with three restaurants and a pool

looks like its far from the city proper... how far is this?

looks like its far from the city proper... how far is this?

it is just 2 kms away from the heart of the city. not really far, actually parang at the center pa rin siya. more or less nag expand din naman ang city so medyo malapit na rin.

how about at the heart of the city, any nice hotels?

BTW, how many hours travel by bus from surigao city to Mangagoy? any pics of of the beautiful cities of the Surigao Sur.?

how about at the heart of the city, any nice hotels?

BTW, how many hours travel by bus from surigao city to Mangagoy? any pics of of the beautiful cities of the Surigao Sur.?

i've never been to mangagoy qwert_guy, hanggang tandag city lane me, but surigao-tandag parang 6 hours yata yon and mangagoy is malayo pa sa tandag.

Filino, Is mangagoy is part of Bislig or a different municipality? I have relatives there in Sto. Nino but never been there pero plan to go this May.

i've never been to mangagoy qwert_guy, hanggang tandag city lane me, but surigao-tandag parang 6 hours yata yon and mangagoy is malayo pa sa tandag.

Filino, Is mangagoy is part of Bislig or a different municipality? I have relatives there in Sto. Nino but never been there pero plan to go this May.

mangagoy is a barnagay of bislig city but mas bibo cja tungod sa PICOP sa una murag nahimo cja na center of commerce ng bislig.

st scene: Shell @ Rizal St. while filling up my tube

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oh BENCH my BENCH.........hapit na gajud sija mag open

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remember this?

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here's the design:

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@Filipino, unsa naman balita sa on going construction sa new mall sa Surigao? Tuloy ba cja?

@Filipino, unsa naman balita sa on going construction sa new mall sa Surigao? Tuloy ba cja?

bad news: you mean the SRBC Citi Mall? well, until now kural pa gihapon sija hahahaha. mag post nya ko diri ug pix sa kural ha, if naa ko time. hehehe

good news: gov. barbers said during the radio interview na ang century properties from manila is planning to build a mall in surigao. wala lang ko kabalo sa uban pang details in this regard.

^^ Thats good news indeed.... ano ba mga malls ng century properties?

here's the design:

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nice looking building...hotel ni?

^^ Thats good news indeed.... ano ba mga malls ng century properties?

parang first mall venture ni nila if ever madayon. murag more sila sa codo o highrise buildings sa manila

nice looking building...hotel ni?

nope! it's a commercial building owned by the city government

parang first mall venture ni nila if ever madayon. murag more sila sa codo o highrise buildings sa manila

that would be great kung madayon na..im planning to visit your city by august. i have no idea kung unsa ka layo ang surigao gikan sa amoa. pero feel nako sobrang layo talaga...:nuts:

that would be great kung madayon na..im planning to visit your city by august. i have no idea kung unsa ka layo ang surigao gikan sa amoa. pero feel nako sobrang layo talaga...:nuts:

layo gyud qwert_guy ingon akung bos, perte daw kakapoy ang byahe.

layo gyud qwert_guy ingon akung bos, perte daw kakapoy ang byahe.

nalipong na ko now nga nag imagine sa kalayo sa byahe.:nuts:... pero first time man pud nako makaanha so may kahalo ding excitement.. :)

Layo siya qwert if mag Bus ka... there's an option kung via Cebu ka and sakay nalang ka cebu pacific to Butuan or I dont know kung naa pod ang Surigao or mag Asian Spirit kay im sure naa ang Surigao. If you like Cebu pacific then mag via Butuan ka kay 3.5 hours lang ang byahe from BXU to Surigao. at least dili kapoy imong pag abot so maka laag laag paka sa Surigao and having fun. What ya think?

nalipong na ko now nga nag imagine sa kalayo sa byahe.:nuts:... pero first time man pud nako makaanha so may kahalo ding excitement.. :)

That's good news Filino. Same here in Butuan taman ra sa tambak ang mga new developer like SM & Robinsons pero according to them na they bought it already wala pa lang rendering. And some other mall developers too na until now wala pa rin taman ra sa tambak.. maajo gani ang Citi Mall ninyo kay naa na koral... hahaha but i dont know kung naa pod koral ang mga new developers sa Butuan kay im very far from it. We'll wait nalng...

But Century yeah i've heard that in Manila particularly in Ortigas a lot of buildings they have it's along Meralco Avenue. Cguro first nila mag tukod og mall and they're planning to put up here in Surigao. Good news indeed.

bad news: you mean the SRBC Citi Mall? well, until now kural pa gihapon sija hahahaha. mag post nya ko diri ug pix sa kural ha, if naa ko time. hehehe

good news: gov. barbers said during the radio interview na ang century properties from manila is planning to build a mall in surigao. wala lang ko kabalo sa uban pang details in this regard.

How about the Surigao Boulevard? What's status on it? can't wait to see that i think its more similar in Roxas boulevard thats how i see... hahaha. kay it's nice ba na naa daplin sa dagat like in Dumaguete diba... tas different colors of lights. Man! I saw SILIB Butuan in youtube its a local variety show in ABS-CBN Butuan - in lanuza wow.. pretty nice they have surfing area too... But i like the broadwalk on the seashore... sana matuloy na yang boulevard nyo para dagsaan ang mga tourista sa cAraga

Layo siya qwert if mag Bus ka... there's an option kung via Cebu ka and sakay nalang ka cebu pacific to Butuan or I dont know kung naa pod ang Surigao or mag Asian Spirit kay im sure naa ang Surigao. If you like Cebu pacific then mag via Butuan ka kay 3.5 hours lang ang byahe from BXU to Surigao. at least dili kapoy imong pag abot so maka laag laag paka sa Surigao and having fun. What ya think?

wala na Asian Spirit sa Surigao regjeex medyo several months na. pangutana nato kang filino ngano nawala Asian Spirit sa surigao. This increased the air passenger traffic of Bancasi Airport. Right now CEB has 14 flights a week between Manila & Butuan while PAL has 11 flights a week. CEB has 3 flights a week between Cebu & Butuan. Come May 19, PALExpress will have a daily flight between Cebu & Butuan.

I see. so unsa nalng kaha ang existing airlines sa Surigao? Filino Surigao airport still operational? sayang hub pa naman sya sa Siargao Island.

wala na Asian Spirit sa Surigao regjeex medyo several months na. pangutana nato kang filino ngano nawala Asian Spirit sa surigao. This increased the air passenger traffic of Bancasi Airport. Right now CEB has 14 flights a week between Manila & Butuan while PAL has 11 flights a week. CEB has 3 flights a week between Cebu & Butuan. Come May 19, PALExpress will have a daily flight between Cebu & Butuan.

I see. so unsa nalng kaha ang existing airlines sa Surigao? Filino Surigao airport still operational? sayang hub pa naman sya sa Siargao Island.

wala na airline nagserve sa Surigao City and Tandag City as of the moment. Siargao still has flights to Cebu via SoutEastAsian Airlines 2x a week using a 19 seater plane.

The following are just my own analysis and do correct me if i am wrong:

Most Siargao bound tourists still prefer to travel via Butuan due to a)bigger planes(some of these tourists bring with them surfboards which may not fit in small planes). b)night entertainment and shopping and c)heritage tours

Even when Asian Spirit was still serving Surigao City, most surigaonons still prefer to travel on air via Butuan due to a)bigger planes(Filipinos feel safer if they travel on big planes/boats) b)it was cheaper to take CEB or PAL via Butuan than taking Asian Spirit direct to Surigao.

It is more comfortable to travel to Butuan & Davao than to Surigao City when you are from Tandag and Bislig. Hence passengers from these places seldom take the plane from Surigao City.

Surigao City is such a lovely place and am hoping PALExpress will serve this city in the near future. Initially PALExpress will fly from Cebu to Butuan and GenSan starting May 19. Davao starting May 26 and Maybe Surigao before the year ends.

By the way, as an added info, the PALExpress plane that will serve Cebu-Butuan-Cebu flies from Boracay(Caticlan) to Cebu, then flies back to Boracay after it comes back from Butuan. This means from Butuan you will be in Boracay in 1 hour and 30 minutes. 1 hour travel time plus 30 minutes stopover at Cebu!

wala na airline nagserve sa Surigao City and Tandag City as of the moment. Siargao still has flights to Cebu via SoutEastAsian Airlines 2x a week using a 19 seater plane.

stopover at Cebu!

yes wala na ang asian spirit diri sa surigao.



Most Siargao bound tourists still prefer to travel via Butuan due to a)bigger planes(some of these tourists bring with them surfboards which may not fit in small planes). b)night entertainment and shopping and c)heritage tours

Even when Asian Spirit was still serving Surigao City, most surigaonons still prefer to travel on air via Butuan due to a)bigger planes(Filipinos feel safer if they travel on big planes/boats) b)it was cheaper to take CEB or PAL via Butuan than taking Asian Spirit direct to Surigao.



correct. even me i prefer going to manila via butuan kay gawas sa dako ang planes cheaper pa ang fare, imagine 50% plus imo ma save. surigao to manila is more than 4,000.00.



Even when Asian Spirit was still serving Surigao City, most surigaonons still prefer to travel on air via Butuan due to a)bigger planes(Filipinos feel safer if they travel on big planes/boats) b)it was cheaper to take CEB or PAL via Butuan than taking Asian Spirit direct to Surigao.

It is more comfortable to travel to Butuan & Davao than to Surigao City when you are from Tandag and Bislig. Hence passengers from these places seldom take the plane from Surigao City.




the first time nag served ang asian spirit sa surigao pariho ra ug fare sa butuan, one time gani nakasakay ko 1,800.00 plus lang but later ni mahal na mao daghan mi dagan sa butuan. during ana nga time mi increase ug 400% ang arrival sa city, correct me if im wrong pero murag something like that. asian spirit is using a jet type of aircraft that accomodates 120 plus passengers (nalimot nako basta 100 plus to)


as of this moment wala nay flight going to surigao-cebu-manila, but last saturday during kang gov. barbers interview he imphasized na sana soportahan nan mga tawo ang new airline nga mo biyahi sa city. as i checked at the airport may ticket both na ang airphil (using 150 seater plane) and during the State of the City address of Mayor Cassura, he says that Cebu Pacific Air will be serving the city soon nagka problema lang sa mga agent kay naginilogay na daw ang Cebu Pac want to play safe pagdating sa mga agents nila.

Surigao City has a Beatiful City airport and just 10 minutes ride away from the heart of the city. the only reason why PAL, Cebu Pac and Airphil wala mo serve dati kay mubo daw ang runway. ang mistake sa ATO the extension of the runway was not properly documented and reported to the central office. today, it was confirmed that the city airport can now accomodate bigger planes.

I see. so unsa nalng kaha ang existing airlines sa Surigao? Filino Surigao airport still operational? sayang hub pa naman sya sa Siargao Island.

yes it still operational. yon nga lang private planes lang ang motugpa. hehehehe but soon as the extension of the runway has already been reported hopefully may kabag-ohan na

PAL Express mubiyahe na sa Surigao karong Agosto


Maayong balita ni sa mga Surigaonon ug mga turista, ang Philippine Airlines (PAL) mibutyag sa ilang interes sa pagbiyahe Surigao-Manila karong bulan sa Agosto, mao kini ang gikumpirma mismo ni kanhi Gobernador Robert Lyndon Barbers sa iyang pagkighinabi sa usa sa mga local radio stations sa syudad kagahapon sa buntag.

Matud ni Gobernador Lyndon nga ang PAL Express (short for Philippine Airlines Express) usa ka subsidiary low-cost regional airline brand sa Philippine Airlines ang muoperate diri sa Surigao City.

Dugang pa ni Barbers nga usa ka 70-seater Q400 Bombardier Aerospace ang giingong pagagamiton nga eroplano diri sa Surigao.

NBI Satellite Office sa Surigao Pagabuksan na Karong Abril 29

Dili na gyud maglisod ang atong mga igsuong Surigaonon pagkuha ug NBI clearance kay sugod karong martes, Abril 29 pagabuksan na ang satellite office sa National Bureau of Investigation diri sa syudad sa Surigao.




Kung kahinumduman, nagpabati ug kasagmuyo ang mga opisyales sa NBI-Caraga sa syudad sa Butuan ug probinsya sa Agusan del Norte kay wala may gihatag nga luna para kanila mao midesisyon nalang sila sa pagbalhin ug opisina diri sa Surigao City diin gihatagan pod sila ug luna ni Mayor Alfonso Casurra.
Si Gov. Ace Barbers sa iyang kabahin mihatag usab ug laing luna para kanila.


Ang field office sa NBI diri sa Surigao City naa mahimutang sa 2nd Floor, Surigao Integrated Jeep and Bus Terminal.

@filino: we're both correct pala, metrobank AND jollibee will be renting the lot of SRBC... they are constructing a two-storey building...

@yoncha789 i guess pariho tayo mali kc just this afternoon ito na yong nakatayo:

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and i dont have any idea what is this basta nakalagay don commercial space. :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

after they cancelled the SRBC HQ and build this building instead plus the SRBC mall na until now wala pa, i bet SRBC is now fast becoming a company of unfinished projects. hahahaha

anyway, it looks like a display center nan mga multicabs hahaha

bench is finally open:

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from the outside:

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what a picture!!! i love it!!!

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hahahaha

Wow! nice one... I dont think we have Bench in Butuan! I'll take a look at when i get there...

what a picture!!! i love it!!!

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wow congrats surigao, may bench na kayo at last.. :applause:

asian spirit is using a jet type of aircraft that accomodates 120 plus passengers (nalimot nako basta 100 plus to).

That was a 100 seater BAe146 plane manufactured by the British Aerospace Systems


as of this moment wala nay flight going to surigao-cebu-manila, but last saturday during kang gov. barbers interview he imphasized na sana soportahan nan mga tawo ang new airline nga mo biyahi sa city. as i checked at the airport may ticket both na ang airphil (using 150 seater plane) and during the State of the City address of Mayor Cassura, he says that Cebu Pacific Air will be serving the city soon nagka problema lang sa mga agent kay naginilogay na daw ang Cebu Pac want to play safe pagdating sa mga agents nila.

Surigao City has a Beatiful City airport and just 10 minutes ride away from the heart of the city. the only reason why PAL, Cebu Pac and Airphil wala mo serve dati kay mubo daw ang runway. ang mistake sa ATO the extension of the runway was not properly documented and reported to the central office. today, it was confirmed that the city airport can now accomodate bigger planes.

Air Philippines operates using Boeing 737-200 that can carry 118 passengers and Bombardier Q300 that can carry 50 passengers. I do hope B737-200 planes can safely land at Surigao City. Just some caution, AirPhils B737-200 fleet are second hand planes. The same model like the one that crashed at Samal Island several years back. Their Bombardier Q300 is brand new.

I believe the length of the runway of Surigao City Airport is still not ideal for Cebu Pacific's Airbus 319. But Cebu Pacific now has an ATR72-500 turboprop plane which can carry 50 to 68 passengers.

LGU Surigao City should work out for the extension of the runway for it to safely accommodate Boeings and airbuses.

PAL Express mubiyahe na sa Surigao karong Agosto


Maayong balita ni sa mga Surigaonon ug mga turista, ang Philippine Airlines (PAL) mibutyag sa ilang interes sa pagbiyahe Surigao-Manila karong bulan sa Agosto, mao kini ang gikumpirma mismo ni kanhi Gobernador Robert Lyndon Barbers sa iyang pagkighinabi sa usa sa mga local radio stations sa syudad kagahapon sa buntag.

Matud ni Gobernador Lyndon nga ang PAL Express (short for Philippine Airlines Express) usa ka subsidiary low-cost regional airline brand sa Philippine Airlines ang muoperate diri sa Surigao City.

Dugang pa ni Barbers nga usa ka 70-seater Q400 Bombardier Aerospace ang giingong pagagamiton nga eroplano diri sa Surigao.


Bombardier Q400 and ATR72-500 planes definitely can be safely accommodated by Surigao Airport runway. It will be great to see PAL and CEB servicing the good people of Surigao and its visitors.

Wow! nice one... I dont think we have Bench in Butuan! I'll take a look at when i get there...

parang mayroon yata sa gaisano mall but not sure. e chck ko rin nxt time....

I believe the length of the runway of Surigao City Airport is still not ideal for Cebu Pacific's Airbus 319. But Cebu Pacific now has an ATR72-500 turboprop plane which can carry 50 to 68 passengers.

LGU Surigao City should work out for the extension of the runway for it to safely accommodate Boeings and airbuses.

sorry but ano ba ang required length ng runway for cebu pac aircrafts?

regarding LGU surigao, ambot lang kaha kay bagan hinay pa sa uyod ang action..... :ohno:

a new resort at sohoton cave owned by balanghai hotel: 12,000/night? hmmmm.....well that's what my father has paid during his stay there and he took these pictures.......

hindi pa totally tapos ang resort pero nag soft opening na sila

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may pool daw na u/c sa tabi nito

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Surigao del Norte Libre Na Sa Malaria

Lain na usab nga dungog ang nakuha sa Surigao del Norte ug Surigao City tungod kay giila kini sa World Health Organization nga nahiapil na sa mga dapit sa nasud nga “Malaria Free.”

Kini, sumala ni Mr. Jonathan Basadre, Resident Entomologist sa Caraga Center for Health Development. Nagpasabot kini matud niya, nga walay kaso sa balatiang Malaria nga naitala sa maong lalawigan ug dakbayan, sa milabayng 5 ka mga tuig nga “endemic” o gikan sa maong dapit.

Si Mr. Basadre, maoy nagpresentar sa maong buhatan atol sa press forum nga gipahigayon niadtong miaging adlaw agi’g kabahin sa kasaulogan sa “Global Malaria Day.”

Kauban ni Basadre sa gipahigayon nga press forum, sila sa Ms. Mirasol Tuso, ang Global Malaria Control Project Coordinator, Dr. Josephine C. Chua, ang OIC City Health Officer sa Butuan City ug si Jimmy Egay, ang Provincial Malaria Control Coordinator sa Agusan del Norte.

Matud ni Basadre, nga sa Caraga DOH Director Leonita Gorgolon ug Dr. Carmencito Yu, ang Regional Malaria Control Coordinator, atua karon sa kaulohan uban sa mga representante sa LGU ug panglawas sa lalawigan ug syudad sa Surigao City, aron sa pagdawat sa pasidungog.

Gibutyag sa report nga uban sa pag-abag sa LGU, malampuson kaayo ang mga pamaagi sa Surigao del Norte sa pagsumpo sa balatiang Malaria sama sa “early detection and treatment,” “inter-residual spraying sa mga panimalay,” pagpanghatag sa mga chemically-treated mosquito nets, pagpahimulos sa libreng serbisyo sa pagtambal nga gihatag sa pangamhanan ug uban pang mga kampanya batok sa malaria.

Sumala ni Basadre, ang maong kahimtang makab-ot sa bisan asang bahin sa rehiyon, o kaha, mapakubos pasa gidaghan sa mga mabiktima pa sa maong balatian, kon pahimuslan lamang ang libreng serbisyo nga gidalit sa kagamhanan sa pagkontra sa malaria.

Posted by Lumad Surigaonon at 9:59 AM

flickr find:

sunrise & sunset at surigao blvd:

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flickr find:

surigao city


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flickr find:

Surigao City Cathedral (San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish)

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inside the cathedral

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cathedral at night a view from the park

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flickr find:

surigao city sts.....

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flickr find:

surigao City: a view from a passenger vessel approaching surigao city port

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once upon a time: hehehehe gimingaw nako ani niya oi......

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supercat

sorry but ano ba ang required length ng runway for cebu pac aircrafts?

regarding LGU surigao, ambot lang kaha kay bagan hinay pa sa uyod ang action..... :ohno:

Cebu Pacific has a fleet comprising Airbus319, Airbus320 ug ATR72-500.

Butuan airport is just good enough to accommodate Airbus319/320 pero naovershoot pa rin ang isang Airbus plane ng PAL last year. You may have noticed grabe jud ang break sa plane inig land sa Bancasi Airport. Because of this, expansion of the Butuan Airport that will amount to around P1.5B, is on the way. By then dili na siguro kinahanglan mobreak ug apil ang tiil sa passengers(he he he) kay taas na ang runway.

Since Surigao Airport runway is shorter than the present runway of butuan, then we can say it still need some expansion to accommodate Airbuses. Of course Cebu Pacific can serve your beautiful city with it ATR72-500 which are similar to Bombardier Q400 which will be used by PALExpress for your city.

Filino dagan na lang for office diha para ikaw na lang sponsor resolution para madevelop ang Surigao Airport maski pareha lang gud sa Ozamis.

Yeah I've experienced that too... pugong apil ang tiil nako pag land sa Bancasi. Mao diay ang reason na kusog kaayo ang break kay tungod sa runway. Dapat ma extensionan na nila soon.. And the Surigao will provide that soon.

Cebu Pacific has a fleet comprising Airbus319, Airbus320 ug ATR72-500.

Butuan airport is just good enough to accommodate Airbus319/320 pero naovershoot pa rin ang isang Airbus plane ng PAL last year. You may have noticed grabe jud ang break sa plane inig land sa Bancasi Airport. Because of this, expansion of the Butuan Airport that will amount to around P1.5B, is on the way. By then dili na siguro kinahanglan mobreak ug apil ang tiil sa passengers(he he he) kay taas na ang runway.

Since Surigao Airport runway is shorter than the present runway of butuan, then we can say it still need some expansion to accommodate Airbuses. Of course Cebu Pacific can serve your beautiful city with it ATR72-500 which are similar to Bombardier Q400 which will be used by PALExpress for your city.

Filino dagan na lang for office diha para ikaw na lang sponsor resolution para madevelop ang Surigao Airport maski pareha lang gud sa Ozamis.

Ndi ko napansin sa Gaisano mall. Meron sa Butuan Penshope sariling boutique pero Bench i dont know kung naa ba... Ill find out that too when i get home.

parang mayroon yata sa gaisano mall but not sure. e chck ko rin nxt time....

Cebu Pacific has a fleet comprising Airbus319, Airbus320 ug ATR72-500.

Butuan airport is just good enough to accommodate Airbus319/320 pero naovershoot pa rin ang isang Airbus plane ng PAL last year. You may have noticed grabe jud ang break sa plane inig land sa Bancasi Airport. Because of this, expansion of the Butuan Airport that will amount to around P1.5B, is on the way. By then dili na siguro kinahanglan mobreak ug apil ang tiil sa passengers(he he he) kay taas na ang runway.

Since Surigao Airport runway is shorter than the present runway of butuan, then we can say it still need some expansion to accommodate Airbuses. Of course Cebu Pacific can serve your beautiful city with it ATR72-500 which are similar to Bombardier Q400 which will be used by PALExpress for your city.

Filino dagan na lang for office diha para ikaw na lang sponsor resolution para madevelop ang Surigao Airport maski pareha lang gud sa Ozamis.

hehehe ang palosot nan LGU surigao under daw sa ATO, anyway tinood man sab noon but they have the authority kay sa iban surigaonon.......

PAL Express to fly 22 routes initially


CATICLAN, Malay, Aklan – PAL Express, the new, low-fares brand of Philippine Airlines, will serve 22 inter-island routes at the outset, including some provincial points currently without air service or underserved by other players, PAL president Jaime J. Bautista announced today.


“With PAL Express, Philippine Airlines is reassuming its traditional mandate of providing quality, affordable air service to outlying communities. Such air link has historically acted as a spur for the development of these areas.” said Bautista.


“PAL Express also allows PAL to offer a low-fare yet high-value alternative in many trunkline and tourist routes such as here in Caticlan,” he added during arrival ceremonies of the inaugural PAL Express flight from Manila.


Other PAL executives onboard the maiden flight were deputy chief executive officer Henry So Uy and assistant vice president for sales Antonio Herrera.


On hand to welcome the PAL delegation were Aklan vice-governor Gabrielle Calizo; members of the travel trade; and representatives from the media.


Caticlan, gateway to the resort island of Boracay, is the first destination of PAL Express, which will operate 12 flights daily from Manila starting today. Brand-new, 50-seater Bombardier Q300 turbo-propeller aircraft are deployed on the high-traffic route.


PAL Express will dramatically expand its network over the next two months, with service scheduled to be launched on 22 routes.


Thirteen of those new routes emanate from PAL Express’ main hub of Cebu, where operations start May 19 with services to five points – Caticlan, Bacolod, Tacloban, Butuan and General Santos.


On the same day, a daily flight between Manila and Busuanga in northern Palawan will also commence.


On May 26, three more services will operate out of Cebu: Davao, with thrice-daily flights; Iloilo, twice daily; and Puerto Princesa, a single flight everyday.


On June 23, four new destinations will be served from Cebu – Dipolog, Ozamiz, Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga, with the last service proceeding onward to Davao and back – rounding out the Cebu hub network for now.


On the other hand, PAL Express’ other hub in Manila will add several new routes in July: Surigao, Legazpi, Virac and Cauayan (Isabela) on July 21, and San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Calbayog and San Fernando (La Union) on July 26.

With PAL Express’ entry, Surigao, Cauayan and San Fernando, which have gone without air service for many years now, will once more enjoy a regular air link to Manila – a service PAL first provided these small cities in the 1980s.

Likewise, travelers to Virac, San Jose, Ozamiz and Calbayog will benefit from PAL Express’

good afternoon surigao, it's in the news this morning in the local radio station, guess what?????? aside from PAL Express, CepuPac, Airphil and Asian Spirit (yes it's flying back in the city) will soon serve surigaonon. though there's no specific month, day or date was being reported but it's a statement from X-gov Lyndon Barbers. :banana: ^^ :banana:

Barbers Deklarado: ALL-OUT WAR BATOK ILLEGAL LOGGERS, MINERS
Deklarado karon ang gobyernong probinsyal sa Surigao del Norte nga andam kining makigbatok sa mga illegal loggers, miners ug bisan sa mga mananagat ug uban pang malapason sa palibot.

Mismong si Governor Robert Ace S. Barbers, maoy nag-una sa pagpaningkamot karon aron panalipdan ang palibot pinaagi sa Advocacy for a Clean Environment and its Sustainability (ACES) Program.

Gipalihok karon ni Gob Barbers ang tanang mga law enforcement agencies, apil na ang Philippine National Police(PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines(AFP) ug Philippine Coast Guard(PCG) aron gukdon gyod ang tanang mga malamposon.

“We are dead-serious in enforcing environment laws, rules and regulations” pintok na pahinumdom ni Barbers,, ngadto sa tanang mga opisyales sa lain-laing ahensya sa gobyernong local ug nasyonal nga iyang gipatawag sa usa ka tigom sa Surigao City.

Sayo niini, may nanggawas nga mga balita nga tungod sa padayong pagpasagad sa tawo, nameligrong matunaw o matabunan sa tubig sa hingpit ang pipila ka isla sa nasod.

Ang gobernador nag ingon nga ang gobyernong probinsyal sa Surigao del Norte nagpakabana gayod sa pagpanalipod ug pagpreserbar sa atong palibot.

Nanawagan karon si Gob. Barbers ngadto sa tanang ahensiya sa gobyerno nga molambigit ngadto sa mga kalihokan alang sa gitawag ug environment preservation.

“This has got to stop, and we need your cooperation,” patin-aw sa gobernador.

“We must identify now the hotspot areas and let us monitor these activities, and arrest violators on the environment laws” dason sa gobernador.

Apil sa giingong lugar nga nabanhaw ang illegal nga mga kalihokan, ang pipila ka mga dapit sa mainland, Surigao del Norte.

Gilaraw karon ang pagbutang ug checkpoints batok sa illegal nga mga forest products aron kapugngan ang illegal nga pagpalusot niini.

“We will work out on putting up check points in all exit points in the province, including our ports so that the illegal transport of our forest products and mineral ores will be curtailed. I would like to give a warning to all operators and financers of illegal activities in the province causing damage to our natural resources to halt their operations because this time we are taking aggressive steps to enforce the law”. Sulti ni Gob. Barbers.


Posted by Lumad Surigaonon at 11:23 AM

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Surigao City Sanggunian Panglungsod

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PAT's building is now moving up!!!!!!!

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and beside PAT's is another building u/c: hmmmmm unsa kaha ni???

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wew! just arrived from davao.....

wew! just arrived from davao.....

What time ka umalis ng Davao @filino? sayo man ka abot gud. :)

Please vote for your favorite entries in the 2008 Philippine Independence Day Banner Contest here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=630569

What time ka umalis ng Davao @filino? sayo man ka abot gud. :)

mga 3 yata yon ng hapon

Surigao City lone NE Mindanao contender for Gawad Kalasag

This nickel city of Northeastern Mindanao in the Caraga region is this year’s lone contender for the "Gawad Kalasag" awards, it was learned today.

The award is given to heroes in disaster response, governed by the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Surigao City was a nominee in 2007 but failed to get it.

City Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra is optimistic that this time, his city will capture it.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government said the contestants will be evaluated on how they fare based on four areas of disaster management.

The search is open to all city, provincial, municipal and barangay disaster coordinating councils and non-government organizations.

Surigao City's entry is for best in "city disaster coordinating council."

The Regional Selection Committee endorse nominations to the national level on May 6.

Asian Spirit mubalik na sa Surigao karong Hunyo 9

Gibutyag karon ni ex-Gob. Lyndon Barbers ang plano sa Asian Spirit sa pagbalik niini sa ilang operasyon karong Hunyo 9.

Sa usa ka radio interview, giyagyag usab ni Barbers ang mga plano sa airline company sa paghatag ug mga promo fares para sa mga Surigaonon. Gitin-aw ni Barbers nga gimitingan pa hantud karon kung unsa orasa mugikan ug mularga paingon diri sa Surigao ang eroplano nga sa ingon ni Barbers ‘83-seater BAe 146 aircraft’ ang pagagamiton nga mularga kalima sa usa ka semana.

Dugang pod niini, gifinalize na usab ang mga preparasyon sa PAL Express sa ilang plano sa pagbiyahe diri sa Surigao karong Agosto.


source: http://periodicosurigao.blogspot.com

Sa Siargao: P2-M Patrol Boat Ihatag Sa Dapa


Hatagan ug duha ka milyon ka pesos nga balor sa Patrol Boat ang lungsod sa Dapa aron magamit sa paggukod sa mga malapason sa balaod sa kadagatan didto sa isla sa Siargao.

Mao kini unod sa report ni congressman Francisco “Lalo” Matugas atol sa launching sa proyektong Mari-culture Park didto sa lungsod sa Dapa di pa lang dugay. Sa iyang diskurso, gitug-an ni Matugas nga gawas sa mariculture Park, ang lungsod sa Dapa, butangan pa gyod ug usa ka patrol boat, nga sarang gamiton sa mga sulugoon sa balaod sa pagpatuman sa kadagatan.

Giilang tukma ug haom gayod ang maong patrol boat tungod kay hangtud karon nagpadayon pa gihapon ang pag-abusar sa kadagatan ilabi na sa mga dinamitero nga mopalusot sa ilang illegal nga panagat.

Ang bag-ong patrol boat alang sa lungsod sa Dapa, gikumpirma pod sa nga kadagkuan sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) pinangulohan mismo ni director Malcolm Sarmiento sa BFAR nasyonal.

Wala pa hinuon maklaro kanus-a ipadala sa Dapa ang nahisgutang patrol boat.


source: http://periodicosurigao.blogspot.com/2008/05/sa-siargao-p2-m-patrol-boat-ihatag-sa.html

hi im new here. i've been a lurker in this site for a couple of months now and i've enjoyed reading the developments in surigao city. im a surigaonon too based here in manila. filipino thank you for promoting surigao. i really miss the place. i've noticed though that most of the photos posted here are of the same location in surigao city re: san nicolas st. cor. rizal. could you please post some pictures (street scene) of brgys. taft and san juan. thanks.

Asian Spirit mubalik na sa Surigao karong Hunyo 9

Gibutyag karon ni ex-Gob. Lyndon Barbers ang plano sa Asian Spirit sa pagbalik niini sa ilang operasyon karong Hunyo 9.

Sa usa ka radio interview, giyagyag usab ni Barbers ang mga plano sa airline company sa paghatag ug mga promo fares para sa mga Surigaonon. Gitin-aw ni Barbers nga gimitingan pa hantud karon kung unsa orasa mugikan ug mularga paingon diri sa Surigao ang eroplano nga sa ingon ni Barbers ‘83-seater BAe 146 aircraft’ ang pagagamiton nga mularga kalima sa usa ka semana.

Dugang pod niini, gifinalize na usab ang mga preparasyon sa PAL Express sa ilang plano sa pagbiyahe diri sa Surigao karong Agosto.

source: http://periodicosurigao.blogspot.com

I hope this will really push thru. Until now nothing is mentioned in the official website of asian spirit (http://www.asianspirit.com). June 9 is barely two weeks away and no official announcement yet from the airline. What is definite is PALExpress will serve Surigao soon. The company already advertised in leading newspapers and mentioned in press releases the comeback of PAL in the beautiful city of Surigao.

a new resort at sohoton cave owned by balanghai hotel: 12,000/night? hmmmm.....well that's what my father has paid during his stay there and he took these pictures.......

hindi pa totally tapos ang resort pero nag soft opening na sila

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/DSC03130.jpg

im excited to go back in suhoton again...
and i surely wont miss this resort to visit...
any idea regarding the admission if they are asking for entrance fees?
thanks.

hi im new here. i've been a lurker in this site for a couple of months now and i've enjoyed reading the developments in surigao city. im a surigaonon too based here in manila. filipino thank you for promoting surigao. i really miss the place. i've noticed though that most of the photos posted here are of the same location in surigao city re: san nicolas st. cor. rizal. could you please post some pictures (street scene) of brgys. taft and san juan. thanks.

welcome renvoi. doon lang kasi ako always dumadaan kaya pasensya na, but i will try to take pics of some sts of the city.

im excited to go back in suhoton again...
and i surely wont miss this resort to visit...
any idea regarding the admission if they are asking for entrance fees?
thanks.

the last time i went to sohoton parang 100 ang entrance fee

found from CDO Thread:



PLDT launches $ 550-M northern fiber optic gateway By EMMIE V. ABADILLA


The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) yesterday launched the 0 million Asia-America Gateway (AAG) landing in Bgy. Baccuit, Bauang, La Union.


President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo inaugurated this Northern gateway consisting of a 20,000-kilometer long fiber optic cable project that links Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii and the US West Coast. PLDT contributed $ 50 million to the initiative.

Furthermore, PLDT intends to start its third gateway facility in the Southern part of the Philippines also worth around $ 500 million within the year, according to PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan.

"We are tentatively looking at Cebu, Leyte, Cagayan de Oro and Surigao as probable choices for the Southern Gateway in Visayas and Northern Mindanao," he added.

In the meantime, the telco will start operating the AAG by early 2009, enabling the country to become a hub for regional as well as trans-Pacific connectivity. In the future, it will provide connectivity to Australia, India, Africa and Europe as well.

The first gateway facility, located in Batangas, passes through Japan and Taiwan. Significantly, AAG, the second gateway in the North, is the first to bypass earthquake prone areas.

Hence, it will provide added protection from disasters such as the 7.1 magnitude earthquake two years ago that disrupted telecommunications services to corporate and retail customers across the region.

"It’s less prone to risk," stressed PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Sales and Marketing Group Eric Alberto.

On top of these, the 2 terabit-capacity AAG is expected to meet the growth in international bandwidth demand for Internet Protocol or IP-based data, video and other multimedia services in the next half decade.

Until 2010, the country’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector alone is projected to triple its growth to be a $ 10 Billion industry. AAG will likewise boost Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs), call centers and other growth industries that depend on advanced telecommunications services and thus further propel the country’s economic development.

The enhanced international connectivity likewise supports the growth of broadband Internet services such as PLDT MyDSL and Smart Bro Prepaid. (EVA)