Tag: Siargao
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Free Medical Services for Siargao’s Educators This Weekend
In a commendable move, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte is set to offer free medical services to approximately 1,600 public school teachers on Siargao Island this weekend. Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers announced the initiative, named ‘Abante Maestra: A Teachers’ Wellness Initiative,’ which aims to support the health and well-being of the island’s educators.…
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Cebgo Shifts Siargao and Masbate Flights from Manila to Clark Starting March 30
Cebgo, a subsidiary of Cebu Pacific, will relocate its flights to Siargao and Masbate from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 30. This move aligns with a broader strategy by aviation authorities to shift turboprop operations away from NAIA to alleviate congestion and promote other airports. The decision…
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Sugba Lagoon in Siargao to Undergo Month-Long Closure for Environmental Rehabilitation
The renowned Sugba Lagoon, located in Del Carmen on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, will be temporarily closed from January 10 to February 10, 2025. This closure is aimed at facilitating environmental recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The local government of Del Carmen has also planned to use this period to repair and maintain tourism facilities…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Key Transportation Projects at Malacañan
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant contract signing event at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the advancement of five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The ceremony, held on December 18, 2024, was a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the Philippines. The projects include the New…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Contracts for Five Major Transportation Initiatives
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant ceremony at Malacañan Palace in Manila, where he observed the signing of contracts for five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The event, held on December 18, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s infrastructure development, aimed at enhancing travel comfort and economic…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Five Major Transportation Projects
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant contract signing event at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the commencement of five crucial transportation initiatives by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The ceremony, held on December 18, 2024, was a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the Philippines. The projects include the development…
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Siargao’s Submarine Cable Intact Despite Minor Fault, SIARELCO Confirms
The Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) has reassured the public that the submarine cable connecting mainland Mindanao to Siargao Island is largely undamaged, despite a recent fault. The issue, identified as resulting from normal wear and tear, was specifically located in a section of the cable that had been rubbing against sharp corals due to sea…
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Siargao Implements 60-Day Price Freeze Amid Power Crisis
In response to a prolonged power outage, the Department of Trade and Industry in Surigao del Norte (DTI-SDN) has enacted a 60-day price freeze on essential goods in Siargao Island. This action follows the declaration of a state of calamity by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Norte, which was prompted by the power crisis…
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Major Drug Bust in Siargao: High-Profile Suspect Nabbed, Over PHP1M Shabu Confiscated
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, law enforcement officials in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, successfully apprehended a high-value target during a buy-bust operation in Purok 1, Barangay 13, Dapa. The operation, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, led to the seizure of 31 sachets of suspected shabu, totaling 150.7 grams with a…
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Surigao del Norte Declares Calamity Amid Siargao’s Ongoing Power Outage
In response to a severe power crisis that has persisted for over a week, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has officially declared a state of calamity for Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands. The decision, made on December 10, 2024, comes as the islands grapple with the effects of a power outage that started…
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