🧳 Travel light, travel smart: Budget-friendly luggage pick for your next Siargao adventure!

Whether you’re chasing the famous waves of Cloud 9, hunting for hidden lagoons, or just planning to chill at the laid-back cafes in General Luna, Siargao is always a good idea. But before you book that flight, let’s talk about something every traveler needs: a reliable, rain…

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Surigao City gears up for State of the City Address, oath-taking ceremony

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte — City Vice Mayor Alfonso “Pons” Casurra officially opened Monday’s flag ceremony at the City Hall by urging department heads to submit their annual reports promptly. He emphasized that achievements from last year and the first half of this ye…

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Tourism slowdown in Siargao raises concerns among local stakeholders

By Surigao Today News Desk SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte — As the volume of tourists visiting Siargao Island continues to dwindle in the past few weeks, concerns are rising among investors, business owners, and tourism-dependent locals who fear a return to pre-boom trend…

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New Surigao-Sorsogon Ferry Route Offers Direct Mindanao-Luzon Link, Bypassing San Juanico Bridge Bottleneck

SURIGAO CITY – A game-changing inter-island route is on the horizon. A new daily Roll-on, Roll-off (RORO) ferry service directly connecting Surigao City in Mindanao to Bulan, Sorsogon in Luzon is set to launch soon—providing a faster and more efficient alternative for cargo …

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Thirst for solutions: Dinagat tackles water shortage head-on

SAN JOSE, DINAGAT ISLANDS – Amid ongoing dry season challenges, the members of the Provincial Water Security Council Core Group gathered recently to address the worsening water shortage affecting the entire province. Held at the People’s Hall in the IJN Yamashiro Building in…

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Mpox Alert: Caraga still safe, says DOH

BUTUAN CITY - Dr. Amethyst Kathleen Alicante, Cluster Head of RESU/HEMS at the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga, clarified that the Caraga Region remains free from monkeypox or Mpox cases. According to Dr. Alicante, Mpox is a zoonotic disease—originating from animals—and is…

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San Jose (Dinagat) Water District announces new monthly water meter replacement fees effective July 1

San Jose, Dinagat Islands — Starting July 1, 2025, consumers under the San Jose (Dinagat Island) Water District (SJDIWD) will see a revised monthly charge for water meter replacement, in line with the newly approved Board Resolution No. 017 Series of 2025. The resolution, ti…

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Mayor Paul Dumlao represents Surigao City in Africa

SURIGAO CITY - Mayor Paul Dumlao is currently in Nairobi, Kenya , attending the UN-Habitat Assembly , marking his visit to Africa — his fifth continent to date. In a social media post, Mayor Dumlao expressed pride and gratitude as he represents Surigao City on the global stage…

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Surigao City offers free palay hauling assistance for farmers

Surigao City – The Local Government of Surigao City, through the City Agriculture Office, is extending its full support to local farmers with the launch of the Operation Palay Hauling Assistance Program, according to a post from Surigao City PIO. This initiative provides fre…

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The exciting lineup: 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival Contingents Revealed!

Are you ready to be swept off your feet by an explosion of color, rhythm, and culture? The 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to unveil the official list of participating contingents for both the Bonok-Bonok Based Ca…

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Exciting career opportunity: Join Surigao del Norte State University as an instructor!

Surigao del Norte State University is currently seeking interested applicants to fill the position of Instructor I with various areas of specialization, including: 1. Master's in Environmental Science 2. Master's in English Language 3. Master's in Autonomy 4. Master…

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Surigao City public market lease agreement amended

Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves L. Dumlao II and Surigao City Vice Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra traveled to Manila on July 31, 2023, to sign an amended lease agreement for the Surigao City Public Market.  The agreement, which was signed in the presence of key government officials …

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Special recruitment event for jobs in Australia, New Zealand set in Surigao City this August

Attention to all job seekers! An exciting opportunity awaits for those interested in applying for work abroad. A special recruitment activity is set to take place on August 10-11, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, targeting positions in Australia and New Zealand. The venue for …

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Siargaonon women surfers dominate Pilipinas Surfing Nationals in Baler

Three Siargaonon women surfers went victorious during the Pilipinas Surfing Nationals  Leg 2 in Baler, Aurora recently. Nilbie Blancada (Champion), Jolina Longos (1st Runner-up), and Shiela Mae Arjona (3rd Runner-up) were the winners of the recent Women’s Open Shortboard Com…

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CebuPac to start daily Surigao-Manila, Surigao-Cebu flights from Nov. 1

Cebu Pacific will start a daily Surigao-Manila and Surigao-Cebu flights effective Nov. 1, 2022, utilizing an ATR-78 aircraft. Please find below the updated schedule per information from Engr. Junelito Abrazado, Manager of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in…

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