Tag: Surigao del Norte

  • Claver’s Journey to Cityhood Advances with House Approval

    In a significant step towards urban development, the town of Claver in Surigao del Norte has edged closer to city status following the approval of its cityhood bill by the House of Representatives. The legislation, known as House Bill No. 8800, which aims to transform Claver into the City of Claver, was passed with a…

  • Surigao del Sur and Norte Farmers Receive Over PHP7 Million in Agricultural Vouchers

    In a significant boost to local agriculture, the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) has distributed PHP5.5 million in discount vouchers to rice farmers in Madrid, Surigao del Sur. The distribution took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and included 2,624 vouchers that will benefit 2,888 hectares of rice fields. These vouchers provide…

  • 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.…

  • Surigao del Norte State University Students Receive Over PHP1.1 Million in Financial Aid

    In a significant boost to education in the region, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has provided financial assistance totaling over PHP1.1 million to 555 students at the Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) in Claver. The distribution event, held on January 22, 2025, was led by Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers, alongside Vice Governor…

  • DSWD-13 Confirms 1,653 New Beneficiaries for ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Surigao del Norte

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13) has recently confirmed 1,653 new beneficiaries from Surigao del Norte for the ‘Walang Gutom’ program, as announced on Thursday. Each of these beneficiaries has been equipped with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, pre-loaded with PHP3,000 in food credits, distributed over a two-day event from Tuesday…

  • Surigao del Norte Residents Benefit from ‘Walang Gutom’ Food Distribution

    In a significant effort to combat hunger, the ‘Walang Gutom’ or Zero Hunger initiative has provided food assistance to 1,356 residents of Surigao del Norte. The distribution took place from January 9 to 13, 2025, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13). Each beneficiary was given food packages valued…

  • Surigao del Norte Boosts Barangay Health Workers’ Honorarium to PHP1,500

    In a move to enhance the welfare of its community health workers, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for barangay health workers (BHWs). Starting this month, the honorarium has been raised from PHP1,000 to PHP1,500, as stated by Janis Medina Reginio from the provincial information…

  • Lawmaker Advocates for New Naval Base in Surigao del Norte Amidst Chinese Drone Incident

    In the wake of a Chinese underwater drone being found by local fishermen near Masbate, a Philippine lawmaker has called for the establishment of a new naval facility in Surigao del Norte under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized the strategic significance of the location for…

  • Surigao del Norte Proposed as New EDCA Naval Site Following Chinese Drone Incident

    In the wake of a Chinese underwater drone being discovered off the coast of Masbate, a Philippine lawmaker has called for the establishment of a new naval facility in Surigao del Norte under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized the strategic significance of Surigao del Norte…

  • Lawmaker Advocates for New Naval Base in Surigao del Norte Following Chinese Drone Incident

    In the wake of a Chinese underwater drone being discovered off the coast of Masbate, a Philippine lawmaker has called for the establishment of a new naval facility in Surigao del Norte under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized the strategic significance of Surigao del Norte…