Surigao City and Surigao del Norte Province

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DOLE set to release livelihood grant to coco farmers in Surigao del Norte
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Surigao del Norte Field Office is set to release coco coir livelihood grant to members of the Claver Coconut Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative (CLACOFARMCO) on Friday at the multi-purpose hall of Taganito Mining Corporation in Claver, Surigao del Norte.

In a phone-patch interview with PIA, Gloria Varquez, DOLE-Surigao del Norte field office head said this is the second release of the said cooperative after they have received the P230,000 grant in 2009.

She added CLACOFARMCO management has just liquidated the amount they received two years ago and that they are now qualified to receive the remaining grant amounting to P170,000.

“All in all, they are receiving a total of P400,000 livelihood grant from DOLE,” Varquez added.

The official further said the activity is part of the Labor Day celebration in the region on May 1, anchored on the theme: “Pagtutulungan, Pagbabago, Disenteng Trabaho.”

Coco coir is an organic tiny particle which is obtained from coconut husk while separating fiber from husk. It is also known as Coco peat which is used in Horticulture and Floriculture environments.

Coco peat provides with an organic alternative to rock wool and perlite media without the environmental disposal issues. Hydroponic crop production using Coco peat makes the opportunity to consistently maximize yield and provide better quality. (RER/PIA-Caraga)

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SIARGAO ISLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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Philex Mining Posts P4-Billion Record High Revenue In Q1

By JAMES A. LOYOLA
Manila Bulletin

Manuel V. Pangilinan
Philex Mining Corporation posted a historic high first quarter revenue of P4.02 billion, 4 percent higher than the P3.86 billion recorded in the same period last year on the strength of gold and copper prices in the global market.
However, the firm disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange that lower grade and metal recoveries at the Padcal Mine in Benguet Province kept core net income steady at about P1.33 billion while reported net income was 3 percent lower at P1.27 billion from P1.31 billion last year.
Philex Mining chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said the Company’s investment in its Silangan Project is necessary for the long-term develop¬ment of the Company.
“This is the time to sow. This is the time to put in significant investments in the Silangan Project – investments for the development of the mine, the capability development of the orga¬nization for its eventual operations, the technology and equipment to conserve the environment as well as investments into the long-term devel¬opment of our host and neighboring communities in Surigao del Norte,” Pangilinan said.
Philex said metal prices continued to be strong in the first quarter of 2012, as revenue from gold increased to P2.18 billion from P2.1 billion last year, while revenue from copper likewise increased to P1.8 billion from P1.65 billion.
Average realized metal prices for the period were at $1,678 per ounce gold and $4.26 per pound copper on 29,153 ounces of gold and 9,085,371 pounds of copper produced.
Last year, average realized metal prices were at $1,315 per ounce gold and $4.13 per pound copper on 37,003 ounces of gold and 9,110,472 pounds of copper produced.
Tonnage milled in Padcal increased 4 percent to 2.36 million tons for the first three months of 2012 from 2.27 million tons in 2011.
But copper concentrate produced was 2 percent lower at 16,478 dry metric tons as ore grades were lower at 0.494 grams gold per ton and 0.219 percent copper this period from 0.613 grams gold per ton and 0.221 percent copper in 2011.
Metal recoveries decreased to 77.91 percent for gold and 79.92 per¬cent for copper, from 82.86 percent and 82.45 percent, respectively.
Income from operations decreased 5 percent as higher production in Pad¬cal and higher corporate overhead in-creased operating costs and expenses to P1.94 billion from P1.65 billion over the same period last year.
For social development and man¬agement programs (SDMP) at the Padcal mine, Philex Mining spent a total of P9.17 million for the host and neighboring communities in the first three months. Of this amount, 75 percent was spent for education, 19 percent for livelihood and public infrastructure and 6 percent for health programs.
Environmental protection pro¬grams during the first quarter totaled P50.58 million or 19 percent of the P261.21 million allotted for 2012 for its nursery operations, plantation opera¬tion and protection, and construction of fireline/firebreak, as well as main¬tenance and operations of the active and decommissioned tailings ponds.(James A. Loyola)

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Booming Tourism Industry In Siargao Island
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
April 27, 2012, 9:28am
DAPA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte - The Department of Tourism (DoT-Caraga Region 13) along with the provincial government of Surigao del Norte started the three-day tour guiding training that started on Wednesday to local government unit officials (LGU's), students and non-government organization (NGO's) as booming tourism industry in this "paradise island" is already picking up.

The objective of the training of these local officials, students and NGO's from the nine towns of this beautiful Pacific Ocean facing island is to cater to the needs of mushrooming tourists, both foreign and domestic at different tourist destinations here.



Currently, the island is hosting a five-day global game fishing competition in Pilar town where big number of anglers coming from the different countries of the world are competing beginning Thursday while next week from May 1 to 9, the island is also hosting the 2012 International Women's Surfing Tournament, Beach Volleyball Competition and National Surfing Competition at famous "Cloud 9" in General Luna town. Regional tourism directors from Luzon are here to observe the tourism potentials in the island.



The basic tour guiding training seminar here is also to teach the participants of the Philippine tourism industry and also to arm the host municipal and barangay communities on introduction to reception services and tour guiding, types of tour guides, roles and responsibilities of a tour guide, requisites of a tour guide and techniques in tour guiding.



Speakers from the DOT-Caraga Region 13 led by Regional Director Leticia DC Tan also taught the participants on framework of handling customer concerns, arrival and send off guiding techniques, practical tour guiding, childwise tourism, local culture, arts and heritage, commandments of tour guiding and several techniques in the tourism industry.



"This learning is your weapon for the satisfaction of guest and visitors especially that almost the island towns of this island are already international known and we noticed the increasing number of tourists coming in," said Director Tan, in her message to the participants.



Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas also challenged the host municipal and barangay communities where tourist spots are located, particularly the local officials to be more innovative in dealing to their guests and visitors as the provincial government is also increasing the support in terms of infrastructure, particularly roads to tourists destinations.



"We are determined to make our province more globally competitive in the years ahead," said the provincial Chief Executive.



The basic tour guiding training seminar will end today (Friday).



In another development, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte will simultaneously conduct a mobile passporting and job fair in Siargao Island next week.

Jobs seekers and those who want to have their passport renewed or those applying for new passports can take advantage of the opportunity while taking the time to also enjoy the summer activities in Siargao Island.

Both activities will be conducted on May 7 to 8 at Dapa Municipal Gymnasium here, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, National Statistics Office (NSO), PESO, and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Several POEA accredited recruitment agencies will conduct interviews and hiring.



Interested applicants should bring with them pertinent documents such as passports, training certificates, bio-data and others.



For the mobile passporting, applicants are advised to bring with them the required documents such as NSO certified birth certificates for the new applicants, three colored photos as specified by the DFA, marriage contract, valid IDs and other supporting documents, and Php 1,200 processing fee.


The said activities are in support to the nationwide celebration of National Service Day on May 9 and the Health, Education and Environment, Agri-Aquaculture, Livelihood and Spiritual Renewal (HEALS) agenda of Gov. Matugas and her husband Surigao del Norte 1st District solon Rep. Francisco T. Matugas. (MIKE U. CRISMUNDO)

[the_villager]

CONTEST MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES


1. The Bonok – Bonok Festival is composed of two (2) categories:

A. Bonok-Bonok based - open to Schools and Barangays of Surigao City only

B. Free Interpretation - open to all groups, LGUs within & outside the Province of Surigao Del Norte and private entities. (Public Private Partnership is encouraged)

2. Participants for Free Interpretation category must have a minimum of fifty (50) with a maximum of one hundred (100) dancers, twenty five (25) instrumentalists and twenty (20) props men, who must be properly attired and choreographed. The dance entry should present a storyline or dance scenarios taken from the place being represented or inspired from various literary forms (i.e. folktales, legends, historical facts, occupation etc.)

3. For Bonok-Bonok based category, a contingent must be composed of a minimum of forty (40) and a maximum of sixty (60) dancers and twenty (20) props men. The dance concept must be rural presented in a “folk opera” form that integrates the many elements of the place / people’s rich folk culture and heritage and lifes and works of the City’s patron saint Sr. San Nicolas de Tolentino.

4. A deduction of twenty (20) points from the total score shall be made if the contingent exceeds to the number of performers.

5. The dance entry shall take in the forms of Street Dancing (done during the parade in progressive steps) and the main dance drama or stationary dance which will be held at the Provincial Sports Complex. All entries will be given an allotted time of six (6) minutes excluding entrance and exit.

• For Free Interpretation category the time starts from the first movement of any musical instrument.
• For Bonok Bonok based the time starts as the music played.

Any contingent going beyond the time limit shall be deducted twenty (20) points from the over – all average score.

6. A contingent is only given 3 minutes to set-up their props prior to their performance.

7. Only the Bonok Bonok beat (4/4 measure) shall be used. Slight variation in the beat is allowed.
Bonok Bonok basic steps (32 counts, 2 figures) must also be used. Progressive steps shall be used all throughout the parade route to prevent stoppages or bottlenecks.

Musical accompaniment should be live for the free interpretation and canned for the Bonok-Bonok- based. Musical instruments such as electric guitar, keyboard and other electronics are not allowed. The use of indigenous or creative instruments from native materials like bamboos, leaves, woods, etc., is highly encouraged for the Free Interpretation Category.

8. Costumes, props and accessories must likewise be in the context to the chosen concept / theme. However, contingents are encouraged to use designs and materials that are inexpensive.

Choreography – dance steps, movements, costumes, props, and pieces of equipment should conform to the normal standards of morality and good conduct.

All contingents are prohibited from using party poppers and flammable materials such as fireworks or pyrotechnics, electronics and battery-operated gadgets to avoid accident during performance. Twenty (20) points will be deducted from the over all score in violation to this.

9. All hand props shall be carried by the dancers all throughout the parade route. Heavy props (riser) / mechanical props are not allowed during the stationary dancing / dance drama at the Provincial Sports Complex.

10. Only one (1) support vehicle shall be allowed per contingent during the street dancing parade. Support staff for each contingent shall be limited to twenty (20) including officials who will be joining the contingent. However, all support vehicles are not allowed inside the provincial sports complex.

11. All Heads of contingents or any representatives of confirmed participants will be required to attend the meeting on August 3, 2012 at the City Mayor’s Office Conference Room to discuss the concerns of every contingent.

12. Any contingent may seek consultation / monitoring service to the Events Committee organized by the Surigao City Tourism Council, Inc. Consultation may cover Official Rules and Guidelines.

13. The decision of the Bonok-Bonok Festival 2012 Board of Judges shall be FINAL AND UNAPPEALABLE.

14. CRITERIA: F.I B.B

1. STORYLINE THEME AND CONCEPT ………. 25 % --- 25 %
Clarity of message and clean development
of storyline or dance scenarios.
A reflection of the culture authentication
to the base materials.

2. CHREOGRAPHY …………. 20 % --- 20 %
Ability of the ensemble to creativity translates
the material source into choreographed
presentation
Artistry of steps, formation and floor pattern.
Creative transitions from one dance sequence/
figure to the next.
Effective utilization of all dancers and props-bearers
in the interpretation of the materials.

3. PERFORMANCE …………. 25 % --- 25 %
Precision and coordination, mastery, grace
and fluidity of movements.
The aesthetic quality of the choreography and
its execution while participating contingent is
parading for transit from one performance area
to another.
Performers’ discipline and physical projection during
the Street Dancing and Main Dance Drama/Ritual.
Over-all impact created among the spectators / audience.

4. COSTUME & PROPS …………. 20 % --- 20 %
Appropriateness of costumes to the storyline.
Aesthetic appeal and impact of colors, textures
and shapes.
Effective use of the Props relevant to the
overall Choreography

5. MUSIC …………. 10 % --- ---
Quality or intensity of musical performance of the ensemble.

6. OVERALL IMPACT …………. --- --- 10 %
How the dance parade & ritual presentation
Able to create excitement to the audience .

TOTAL ……..… 100 % --- 100 %

15. The competition will be on September 9, 2012 starting from 1:00 in the afternoon and will end after last contingent has performed.

16. The final schedule of performance by each participating group will be known through drawing of lots on September 8, 2012 during the final meeting of the choreographer.

17. All contingents must be properly identified with 2x3 feet rectangular placard showing its registration number back to back, which will be provided by the organizer.

18. Winners will be announced immediately after the competition. Cash prizes, trophies and certificates of participation will be awarded at the same time.

19. All participating contingents should be present during the awarding ceremony.

20. All participating contingents will be provided with modest accommodation at centrally located schools and subsidy/cash assistance of P 50,000.00 each.

21. Participating groups must submit to the City Tourism Council, Inc. on or before July 26, 2011, the following:

Completely filled-up Official Entry Form.
Brief description of tribe or festival in focus, for the judges to better understand and appreciate the presentation.
Complete list of official delegate with their respective roles and or functions.
Name of one (1) Official Coordinator whose signature appears on the official entry form. He / She will coordinate with the Surigao City Tourism Council, Inc. Events Committee. Any cash prize and subsidy will be given only to the OFFICIAL COORDINATOR.

22. PRIZES are as follows: FREE INTERPRETATION BARANGAY BASED
CATEGORY CATEGORY

1st |Prize P 200,000.00 + Trophy P 100.000.00 + Trophy
2nd Prize 150,000.00 + Trophy 75,000.00 + Trophy
3rd Prize 100,000.00 + Trophy 50,000.00 + Trophy
Consolation Prize 20,000.00 each 20,000.00 each

SPECIAL AWARDS
Best in Street Dancing P 50,000.00 + Trophy P 20,000.00 + Trophy
Best in Choreography 20,000.00 + Trophy 10,000.00 + Trophy
Best in Music 20,000.00 + Trophy ________
Best in Costume 10,000.00 + Trophy 10,000.00 + Trophy

23. All communications and inquiries must be addressed to:

SURIGAO CITY TOURISM COUNCIL, INC.
c/o Bonok-Bonok Festival 2012 Secretariat
Surigao City Tourism Office
Luneta Park, Borromeo St., Surigao City
Tel nos. (086) 826-8064 / 231-7228 / telafax (086) 826-8179



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[the_villager]

Bonok-Bonok - A festival of thanksgiving and invocation to the almighty through the intercession of the City’s patron saint San Nicolas de Tolentino.

Happiness, friendship and prayers for good health and abundant harvest are expressed in the dance. Dancers chant “Viva Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino… Viva!”

Bonok-Bonok which means “heavy downpour” and Maradjaw Karadjaw meaning “All the very best” is culled from the belief that the heavy rains ensure the bountiful harvest of rice, root crops and fruits, which are the people’s staple food.

People have already adopted the “Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw” festival as a reflection of Surigao City’s rich cultural heritage, held every September 9 in celebration of the City’s Fiesta.




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[melai]

Originally Posted by the_villager

Bonok-Bonok - A festival of thanksgiving and invocation to the almighty through the intercession of the City’s patron saint San Nicolas de Tolentino.

Happiness, friendship and prayers for good health and abundant harvest are expressed in the dance. Dancers chant “Viva Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino… Viva!”

Bonok-Bonok which means “heavy downpour” and Maradjaw Karadjaw meaning “All the very best” is culled from the belief that the heavy rains ensure the bountiful harvest of rice, root crops and fruits, which are the people’s staple food.

People have already adopted the “Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw” festival as a reflection of Surigao City’s rich cultural heritage, held every September 9 in celebration of the City’s Fiesta.




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na lageh dili gajod puede ma waya an pista

[Rosas Pandan]

Originally Posted by the_villager

lami-a jud sa ice cream na ako tagka-on sa Little Italy just a minute ago. hehehehe so proud to have this in surigao dili na jud kita matagaw mokadto sa dagku na syudad

and of course perte ka sosyal ang place it seems you're not in surigao city.

OMG! I went there really nice.....also Mooon Cafe puro during lunch time

[Rosas Pandan]

Originally Posted by white_ranger

kahamok na opening!!!!!

when date na ba when mu open ang metro? may ta maapas nila kuman pista klay hamok kwarta ang mga tao basta pista!

i saw the renovation's activity inside metro.....

[Rosas Pandan]

Originally Posted by the_villager

Jollibee Gaisano will open daw this June.

the sonner the better kay arang gajud ka taas an linya sa sa jabe downtown bisan off time

[Rosas Pandan]

Originally Posted by DAPA_CITY

gana ra man.wala pa lang maimprove jud for a class A resort since starting pa sila. anyway, depende ra jaon sa pagenganyo. They have a pukot restaurant, pwede magvideoke. Humana kuno ila pool bag.ohay pa.

haman ini dapit?

[DAPA_CITY]

Originally Posted by Rosas Pandan

the sonner the better kay arang gajud ka taas an linya sa sa jabe downtown bisan off time

lage, dili najud ko ganahan mukaon kay gulpi naman kataas permi an linya during lunchtime. Kun muadto sad ka sa greenwhich dili kaayo daghan tawo maglinya pero puno sad ang mga lingkuranan..ang chowking sad, pirme puno, bagan an mang inasal na lang last resort jud kay daghan man ila space ug dili man sad ta pirme magbbq.

[melai]

lisod na gajod lunch time s downtown ky puno2 na. Ako style mg sajo rakan ko or late lunch na para dli taas an pila.

[jojoumbina]

pila ka oras byahe via lantsa/pumpboat gikan
SURIGAO to DINGAT/ALBOR?

tapos

DINAGAT/ALBOR to SIARGAO?

[white_ranger]

Originally Posted by jojoumbina

pila ka oras byahe via lantsa/pumpboat gikan
SURIGAO to DINGAT/ALBOR?

tapos

DINAGAT/ALBOR to SIARGAO?

murag wala byahe na mag gikan sa albor direct sa siargao....pwede albor to surigao tas surigao to siargao..2 to 2 and half basta lantsa kay paspas peru kun roro mas dugay abuton nan 4 hours!

[white_ranger]

Originally Posted by the_villager

uno man ini na time shauwn? adton ni join ang Pampanga, Cebu ug Davao?

yeah!i remember those days na biskay 5 ra ang contingent peru best of the best at that time..imagine from davao,manduae,pampanga,misamis,butuan!

wla na gali to pa entraha ang taga surigao(trade) kay muatras ang davao ug manduae..but i may say that was 1 of the best bonok bonok ever...champion vs champion!

[white_ranger]

Originally Posted by DAPA_CITY

SIARGAO ISLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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d ba ini kun trade? lahi ra ba sad ini na school?

[jojoumbina]

Originally Posted by white_ranger

murag wala byahe na mag gikan sa albor direct sa siargao....pwede albor to surigao tas surigao to siargao..2 to 2 and half basta lantsa kay paspas peru kun roro mas dugay abuton nan 4 hours!

aw amo man pumpboat/lantsa gamit.

kung surigao-dinagat/albor - 2 hours?
2 hours rasb ang dinagat/albor - siargao?

[white_ranger]

Originally Posted by jojoumbina

aw amo man pumpboat/lantsa gamit.

kung surigao-dinagat/albor - 2 hours?
2 hours rasb ang dinagat/albor - siargao?

dont know if 2 hours ba ang albor going to siargao...but mostlikely either 2-4 hours..

[white_ranger]

may ta ang mga mining company sa surigao norte ug city mutabang tana mag sponsor sa muabot na fiesta...

and hope jauy stage this bonok bonok kay kalooy kun maglapok!