Tag: Surigao del Norte
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5.6 Earthquake Strikes Siargao Island, Philippines
Early Saturday morning, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Siargao Island, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 2:42 a.m., centered 35 kilometers off the coast of General Luna in Surigao del Norte, with a depth of 58 kilometers. The earthquake, classified as tectonic, caused varying intensities…
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Surigao del Norte Forms Advisory Council to Tackle Energy Challenges
In response to ongoing power outages affecting Siargao Islands since December 1, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has taken a proactive step by establishing a multi-sector advisory council. Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers signed Executive Order No. 29-A on Monday, officially creating the Surigao del Norte Energy Development Advisory Council (SEDAC). This move aims…
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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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Surigao del Norte’s Agricultural Community Engages in Post-SONA Forum
In a significant gathering in Surigao City, nearly 500 farmers and fisherfolk from Surigao del Norte came together for the 2024 Post-State of the Nation Address Forum. The event, orchestrated by the Presidential Communications Office in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency and the Department of Agriculture in Region 13, focused on the theme ‘Masaganang…
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