Typhoon Odette Leaves Siargao Devastated

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Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao devastated!
 
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Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao devastated. 

Source: Sec. Martin Andanar 

President Rodrigo Duterte Conducts Aerial Inspection in Siargao

PRESIDENT DUTERTE AND SENATOR BONG GO, PERSONALLY VISIT SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND SOUTHERN LEYTE AFFECTED BY Typhoon ‘ODETTE’

On Saturday, December 18, President Duterte personally visited the areas affected by typhoon ‘Odette’ to see the condition of our fellow Filipino in Siargao; Surigao City; Maasin, Southern Leyte; and Dinagat Islands, some of the areas severely damaged by typhoon Odette.

Senator Bong Go was also involved in the aerial inspection conducted by the President to preview the damage caused by the typhoon in the said typhoon-affected areas. According to the Senator, many have been stranded so the government continues to coordinate with some volunteers and rescuers to immediately meet the needs in the provinces devastated by the typhoon.

Tatay Digong and Kuya Bong Go also assured our countrymen that the government is always ready to help especially in their time of need, and it will continue to find ways to overcome any challenges we face as a people.

Source: Senator Bong Go 

Burgos, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Burgos, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. ARCENA, ANGIE BONONO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. NIER, ANTHONY SELISANA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. GOÑA, CHONA MACALDO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. NOGUERRAZA, ANIELYN BONARES - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. CAGAS, SABINO ARCENA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. DOMIÑOS, PEDRITA VIRTUDAZO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. DULPINA, RENE BUO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

4. ESPANTO, VALENTINA VIRTUDAZO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

5. GALAGAR, MARICHU PLATIL - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. GOÑA, BEBERLY ESPANTO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. GOÑA, ROGELIO POMOY - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. MACALDO, FRANKLIN GOÑA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. MALINAO, JOSE, JR. NOGALIZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. MALINAO, LIEZL ESPEJON - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

11. NIER, ROSALIE HANTUD - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. NOGALIZA, RENATO ALCALA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. PERNIA, FEDILA MAGDULA - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

14. POMOY, CHARIE MAY BUBELA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

15. TIU, IMELDA SALVACION - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

16. VIRTUDAZO, MARLON MALINAO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC

Dapa, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Dapa, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. MATUGAS, ELIZABETH TINIO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. RUAYA, YULIE YANGSON - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. ABEJO, GERRY MATUGAS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. RUAYA, PETER JADE YANGSON - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. ALMADEN, ERIC BAPTISMA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. BONCAROS, ARNULFO DURERO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. CORO, RAQUEL GERARCAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. CORO, MARLON MATUGAS - MALE
PADAJON SURIGAO PARTY

5. CORPIN, JOHN DAVID ATILANO - MALE
ABAG PROMDI

6. DONES, CARLITO CAMINGUE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. DULGUIME, HENRY SINDAY - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. ESPARRAGO, IVAN-BRETT CONDE - MALE
INDEPENDENT

9. MADERA, JOVENCIO GOLINDANG - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. MANTILLA, RAMIL RANZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

11. NAVARRO, HERLEND TESIORNA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

12. PORPAYAS, NEOPITO TESIORNA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. RUAYA, JOSEPHINE ALIPAYO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

14. SINDAY, PETE PORPAYAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. TESADO, EDELITO GUARTEL - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. TESIORNA, JEFFERSON ESPINELI - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

17. TESIORNA, MACKENLEY ARGANA - MALE
INDEPENDENT

18. TINIO, FERDINAND MINDAÑA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

19. TIU, ERNESTO RUAYA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC

General Luna, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

General Luna, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. MATUGAS, SOL FORCADILLA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. PLAZA, GLORIA ALIPAYO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. SAJULGA, ROMINA RUSILLON - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. CAMINGUE, JOHN VINCENT RAVELO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. DELGADO, DIXTER ORTOJAN - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. DOLERA, VAN HAROLD LANUTAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

4. FIGURON, ARNEL AGUDO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. GORGONIO, JOEMAR EBUÑA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

6. KOZASA, GINA GUBATON - FEMALE
INDEPENDENT

7. MAGALONA, MARCELINO BALDO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

8. PLATIL, EFREN SOLLOSO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

9. PLAZA, CHARLITO BETANSUS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

10. RUSILLON, ENRICO JACE LUPERTE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. SAAVEDRA, JOLAN EGOT - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. SILVOSA, JOHN CHRISTOPHER CONSISTENTE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

13. SOLLOSO, VERONICO GALELA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. TIU, KERR ALIPAYO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. TOKONG, FERNANDO GLORIA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO

Source: COMELEC

Pilar, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Pilar, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. PATRIANA, REMEGIO JR TAN - MALE
INDEPENDENT

2. RESURRECCION, MARIA LIZA GERONA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. SALVALOZA, EDITO ESPAÑOLA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. BOCOTA III, FORTUNATO ESCATRON - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. GONZALES, JEASA CONTRERAS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. BUO, FELICIDAD ENHAYNES - FEMALE
PADAJON SURIGAO PARTY

2. COMETA, ALI ESPINILE - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. ESPIEL, ANALIZA ELIMANCO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. ESCATRON, WILFREDO BORJA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. ZERDA, APRIL ESCUYOS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. SPAÑOLA, MANUEL NOGUERRA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. GOLANDRINA, PILARITO SUMALINOG - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. JUMAWAN, MARISOL OREJAS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. OMBOS, MYLOU LITERATO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

10. OREJAS, EDGARDO CURADA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. POLANGCO, EDGARDO SEVILLA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. PORPAYAS, TEOFREDO ESCUSORA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

13. RESURRECCION, LORETO JR GERONA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. SALVALOZA, GOMELYN ESCUYOS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. SALVALOZA, RONITO ESPAÑOLA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

16. SALVALOZA, MARICOR BASTES - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

17. SOLLOSO, CRYSTHEMAR MADREDIJO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

18. SULAPAS, JESUS GONZALES - MALE
INDEPENDENT

19. TRIGO, SAMUELITO GONZALES - MALE
INDEPENDENT

Source: COMELEC

San Benito, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

San Benito, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. DEDUMO, RUSHFORD PINGAL - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. MENIL, MA. GINA SUMANDO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


VICE-MAYOR
1. GUYANO, MERLY JANE ALTRES - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. REQUIRME, WELLYBEL ARLAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. ALVAREZ, EDWARD ESTOQUE - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. BAGOT, CARLITO ESCUYOS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. NUÑEZ, KRESTIN BAGOT - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

4. BALAGON, JOEL LAGBAS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. CABALLEJOS, JAYROM PATINO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

6. CONSIGNA, GEONILOM BUO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

7. DEDUMO, BREMDORF ESTOQUE - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. FRANCISCO, EDITHA COMANDANTE - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. GLIMANE, ALDREIN CLERIGO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

10. GLORIA, MERCELIN ALTRES - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. LABOLA, DELFIN PEJAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

12. LUMAPAS, GIL PACILLOS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. MENDAVIA, CHARLITO ESTALOZA - MALE
INDEPENDENT

14. PACILLOS, EVELYN SULAPAS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. PLANDANO, BUENAMER SULAPAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. POCULAN, ELMER QUIZON - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

17. POLICAN, WILLIAM ARLAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

18. AGATI, CINDY RIVAS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

19. SUMANDO, FELIX BALAGON - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

20. SUMANDO, PUYAT POMOY - MALE
INDEPENDENT

21. TOLDO, RONIE BRAYN DRAMAYO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

Source: COMELEC

San Isidro, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

San Isidro, Surigao Del Norte
Certified List of Candidates 
 MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. DOMIÑOS, LAMBERTO JR. ESPADERO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. MAITEM, PEPITO JR. ANITO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

VICE-MAYOR
1. DULPINA, NORBERTO COMBOY - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. DULPINA, ROBERT MALAZA -MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. MALAZA, RUDY DULPINA - MALE
PADAJON SURIGAO PARTY

COUNCILOR
1. CACAYAN, CIRCULANO JR CONCHA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. CAMINGUE, RUSTY COLITE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. COMON, BERNANDINO ESCAÑAN - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. CONDE, JOSSIEMAR JUNTILO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. DOMIÑOS, FELISA ESPADERO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. DULPINA, JAYL HINAMPAS - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

7. DULPINA, LEVY MURILLO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. DULPINA, FLORA MALAZA - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

9. DULPINA, SAMUEL MALAZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. ESPANTO, ORBITO DULGUIME - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. ESPENIDO, NESTOR JR NOGALIZA - MALE
INDEPENDENT

12. FLORES, REMELITO POBE - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. LISCANO, BENJAMIN TAÑARE - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. LONGOS, ALBINO JR. GARIDOS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. NOGALIZA, DIONESIO MIRANDAY - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. PELIGRO, PORFERIA MOLDEZ - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

17. PERUCHO, ARCHE MURILLO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC

Socorro, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Socorro, Surigao Del Norte 
Certified List of Candidates 
MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. GALANIDA, CESAR MAISOG - MALE
INDEPENDENT 

2. GALANIDA, FELIZARDO ANCOG - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. TIMCANG, RIZA RAFONSELLE TARUC - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


VICE-MAYOR
1. BORDAS, JESSA MARIA LEE MASCARDO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. OCON, GEMMA LASALA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


COUNCILOR
1. ALABAT, JIV SOCORRO SILVA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. DACERA, WILBERTO MANTILLA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. DIZON, GENELYN DANO - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. DELA PEÑA, JADE RALPH YAMSON - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

5. ELANDAG, ARMANDO LAUGO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. ELANDAG, RUDELITO TAMAYO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

7. ESTRELLA, EMERITO RAVELO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

8.GUMA, ALEX TIMCANG PARTIDO 
DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

9. LIMBARO, RONALD MACABODBOD - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. LIQUIDO, FELIPA MAHOMOC - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. MASCARDO, CLIFFORD CRUIZ - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

12. MONDRAGON, ROVENCIO ODCHIMAR -MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. PIAO, FERNANDO ESTRELLA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

Source: COMELEC

Santa Monica (Sapao), Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, MAY 9, 2022 Local Elections

Santa Monica (Sapao), Surigao Del Norte
Certified List of Candidates
MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS


MAYOR
1. COMON, FELOMINA ARLAN - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

2. DOLAR, ARWELA ARCENA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN


VICE-MAYOR
1. DOLAR, FERNANDO NOGALIZA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. VIRTUDAZO, RENATO ARLAN - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. ANDANAR, AIKEN TIU - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. ARLAN, DAWN MARJORIE METIAM - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

3. BAGOTSAY, BENJAMIN SOLO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

4. BIOL, ALVIE ARLAN - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

5. CATURAN, ANALIZA LASCO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. COMON, RYAN ARLAN - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

7. DOMAGTOY, RICO GONZALES - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

8. LAPLANA, JICKY GO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

9. LIM, MA. ROSE CRISTINA DAGCUTA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

10. LIZA JR., CRISANTO FLORES - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

11. LIZA, MARYBETH LIBRIAS - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

12. NIER, NOAH SELISANA - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

13. PENERA, ANANIAS BOTONA - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. SALAAN, LONIELITO BILLONA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

15. TAJOS, SILVERIO ESPUERTA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. TAN, NEPHTALI BECERRO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

17. TOLDO, MANUEL CONCHA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

Source: COMELEC

Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Certified List of Candidates, May 9, 2022 Local Elections

Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte
Certified List of Candidates
MAY 9, 2022 LOCAL ELECTIONS

MAYOR
1. CORO, ALFREDO II MATUGAS - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. TAN, ANDRONIA CUBILLAN - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


VICE-MAYOR
1. DULGUIME, RENATO LITANG - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. TAN, ROGELIO LAO GUICO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY


COUNCILOR
1. ALBURO, JR, PABLO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

2. ARELLANO, ERIC COMON - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

3. BONONO, BOBOT OLIVA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

4. BOQUILON, ROLDAN CUEVAS - MALE
INDEPENDENT

5. CALAYAG, WALTHON VICIO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

6. CARIAGA, CLARO PAQUEO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

7. CORO, WELLMAN DEDUMO - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

8. DONOSO, JUDITO CABANIG - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

9. DONOSO, GEORGE ROCULAS - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

10. DONOSO, RICHARD RAMBONANZA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

11. GADES, ISAGANI SR. CASTILLO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

12. GERALDINO, LAVELIA BOTONA - FEMALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

13. JUCAY, SHYRA MAE SOLLOSO - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

14. LAO SINGUAN, RENANTE JARIL - MALE
INDEPENDENT

15. LESACA, ALVIN ESTRADA - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

16. LONGOS, MANUEL LIM - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

17. MANTONG, ERNILOU RAVELO - MALE
INDEPENDENT

18. NIER, NONERTO DOMINGUITO - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

19. PAITAN, REX YU - MALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

20. PETALLO JR., ANTERO DULGUIME - MALE
NACIONALISTA PARTY

21. PETALLO, GENY LOU CORTES - FEMALE
PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN

Source: COMELEC



Inauguration of the Siargao Island Sports Tourism Complex and Catangnan Cabitoonan Bridge System


Inauguration of the Siargao Island Sports Tourism Complex and Catangnan Cabitoonan Bridge System lead by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.



Siargao has been named readers' choice for Best Island in Asia for 2021

📸: jackson.groves

Popular surfing destination Siargao has been named readers' choice for Best Island in Asia by lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Siargao took the lead in the top 10 islands in Asia list which also included popular Philippine tourist spots Palawan and Boracay -- ranking third and eighth respectively.

Here are the top 10 islands in Asia according to Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards:

1. Siargao, Philippines
2. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
3. Palawan, Philippines
4. Bali, Indonesia
5. Sri Lanka
6. Langkawi, Malaysia
7. Koh Samui, Thailand
8. Boracay, Philippines
9. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
10. Phuket, Thailand

Known as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines," Siargao is famous for the Cloud 9 surfing spot as well as for its pristine white sand beaches.

📸: ASC Media/Hain

Siargao has been attracting several tourists in recent years and has developed a reputation as a go-to island getaway. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Siargao has served as an island hub for digital nomads.

Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards is an annual survey that ranks the world's best hotels, resorts, islands, and cities. (Source: reportr.world) 

General Guillermo Eleazar visit Siargao


General Guillermo Eleazar visit Siargao

General Guillermo Eleazar is a Filipino police officer who currently serves as Chief of the Philippine National Police.

Source: General Guillermo Eleazar


Siargao Accredited Accommodations Establishments





Planning your next vacation in Siargao Island?
These are the DOT - Accredited Accommodations Establishments allowed to operate during community quarantine.
Stay home now.. Travel tomorrow 😉
*Tourists are prohibited: Aug. 11-31, 2021
Update: August 23, 2021

Source: Surigao Del Norte Tourism and Culture Office

Miss Universe Philippines Siargao Candidate


SIARGAO ISLAND FIRST EVER MUPH CANDIDATE | Michelle Angela Navarro Okol, with roots from Dapa town, is the official candidate of Siargao Islands in this year’s Miss Universe Philippines pageant. She’s a granddaughter of the late Representative Constantino “Baby” Navarro, the 20-year-old Angela not just exudes with beauty and charm but a consistent first honor and dean's lister taking up political science in one of Manila's top universities.

Being Siargao's first-ever representative to the Miss Universe Philippines.

Please join me in my MUPh journey by VOTING once again for my "Casting Video Challenge" in the MUPh application.

How to vote?
1. Download the Miss Universe Philippines app.
Android - https://bit.ly/3rxx5pv 
iOs - https://apple.co/3i6bxNI

2. Open the MUPH app and go to the voting tab by tapping on the star icon on the lower left part of your screen.

3. Watch the video by tapping the play icon. Vote by pressing the star icon on your favorite delegate's video.

Mechanics:
- Each MUPH App user can cast ONE vote per day for any delegate during the voting period.
- Voting for the Runway Challenge will start on August 9 and will officially close on August 14, 11:59 PM.
- Only the votes from the MUPH App will be counted. Social media likes, reactions, shares, views will have no bearing in the selection of the Top 50.

Get your KTX Season Pass for the much-awaited Preliminaries and Extended Pageant Finals with live performances of the best artists in the country! 

Book your tickets now: www.ktx.ph/events/32947/miss-universe-philippines-2021

Source: Michelle Angela Navarro Okol FB Page

2nd Dose Nan Astrazeneca Vaccine


Good day everyone! 

Magpahibayo an Rural Health Unit nan General Luna na jaoy ato himoon na Covid Vaccination kuman AUGUST 11, 2021 para sa 2ND DOSE NAN ASTRAZENECA VACCINE, an mga tawo ra na nabakunahan nan Astrazeneca Vaccine last May 11, 2021 onwards ra an mukadto sa RURAL HEALTH UNIT gikan alas nuwebe (9:00) sa buntag hantod alas kwatro y medya (4:30PM) sa hapon.

Mamalihog kami na an tanan scheduled for 2nd dose mukanhi sa RHU-GL kay tungod an Astrazeneca na vaccine MULTIDOSE ini (1 vial good for 10-12 individuals) amo kinahanglan mubatok gajud pagpabakuna sugod August 11, 2021(Wednesday) hantod August 12, 2021(Thursday) na schedule. 

Gentle reminder dad-on palihog an ijo VACCINATION CARD, magdaya nan pajong in kaso mouyan. 

Again please let's follow our minimum health protocols, WEAR FACEMASK and  FACESHIELD, SOCIAL DISTANCING (at least 1 meter apart). 

If taas gihapon linya sa 2nd dose, ato gihapon PRIORITY an ato mga SENIOR CITIZEN, paunahon gihapon nato sila.

Salamat! Kitakits sa Rural Health Unit nan General Luna.

Source: RHU General Luna

FIRST COMMEMORATIVE STAMP IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE

FIRST COMMEMORATIVE STAMP IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE, PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF DEL CARMEN, SIARGAO, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 100TH FOUNDATION DAY. 

I am very proud as a Siargaonon that the Municipality of Del Carmen, Siargao, will receive the COMMEMORATIVE STAMP from the office of our Postmaster General of the Philippines for their 100th anniversary celebration of their municipality. I am overjoyed to have a post office stamp from our Island of Siargao that will be used for mail stamp in various places around the world. 

CONGRATULATIONS DEL CARMEN! SALUDO KAMI NI GOB LALO SA IJO KA BAGTIK! CONGRATULATIONS MAYOR BABY CORO! CONGRATULATIONS VICE MAYOR JR CORO! 

Source: Cong. Bingo Matugas

For more information visit www.visitdelcarmen.com


125th Malasakit Center, Launched At Siargao District Hospital

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, the 125th Malasakit Center at Siargao District Hospital in Surigao del Norte was opened to the public under the leadership of Sen. Bong Go. The new name of the hospital, Siargao Island Medical Center, was also launched on the same occasion, which was sponsored by the Senator last year.

In addition, Kuya Bong Go and his office also provided assistance to 115 medical health workers, including rank and file employees, as well as 25 hospital patients.

Apart from making the process of asking for help with their hospitalization easier, our compatriots living on the island will no longer have to spend and leave to get medical assistance from the government.

The Malasakit Center is sure to bring great help and comfort to our compatriots on the beautiful island of Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines! 

Source: Senator Bong Go

Siargao Island Medical Center

This is the first ever state of the art and world class healthcare facility in the world famous Island of Siargao.

We have been very proud of Siargao, its tourism prospects and all. But it took President Duterte and Senator Christopher Bong Go to ensure that healthcare of the locals and tourists are taken care of.

Did you know that Siargao is composed of 9 municipalities under the Province of Surigao del Norte? Tapos ngayon lang po magkakaroon ng magandang hospital! 

Thank you, President Duterte and Senator Bong Go! Salamat po! 

GO PHILIPPINES! 👊🏼🇵🇭 GO SIARGAO! 

Source: FB

Amazing Race Siargao Successful Event


Five teams of socially savvy, fearless warriors from all over Siargao Islands embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, traversing tourist spots and proving their mettle on a quest to be crowned the all-out champion.
21 youth participants took part in the first-ever Amazing Race for the Oceans in Siargao Island last Sunday, June 27, 2021. The participating teams were composed of students from the Agri-Fishery Department of Surigao State College of Technology -  Del Carmen Campus; and hailing from the 9 municipalities in the island of Siargao.
Traveling to multiple stations in the shortest amount of time, each team arrived at a new destination where they must compete in a series of physical, mental - and often emotional - challenges. Each station comes with a challenge that is relevant to themes such as Mangrove Management, Sustainable Tourism, Marine Protected Areas Management, Deep-Sea Mining, Ocean Conservation and Environmental Protection. 
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The Amazing Race- Siargao is part of Project i-WOD: A World Ocean Day Celebration Project brought to you by Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Alumni Mobilization Program through Leadership and Influence to Filipino Youth (AMPLIFY), and is supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. This is also in partnership with US Government Alumni Association Panay and Guimaras, Sustainable Ocean Alliance Philippines, Siargao Agri-Youth Organization, Surigao State College of Technology -  Del Carmen Campus, Municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Philippines , Rare Philippines, and Del Carmen Youth Initiative - DCYI. 

Source: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative- Eastern Mindanao/Surigao Hub

Attended the necrological service for the late SFO3 Manuel Sumando


BFP Caraga Regional Director SSUPT FRED LINAZAN TRAJERAS JR, together with Assistant Regional Director SUPT MICHAEL MELCHOR SOLER PONFERRADA and Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Provincial Fire Marshal of Surigao del Norte SUPT REY GONZALES BAUTISTA, attended the necrological service for the late SFO3 Manuel Sumando - former Fire Marshal of Dapa Fire Station. 

During a brief program, SSUPT TRAJERAS presented the Scroll of Commemoration to the wife of the deceased symbolizing the acknowlegement of his years in public service, as well as the turn over of Financial Assistance raised by all personnel of BFP Caraga.

Source: Bureau of Fire Protection Caraga Region

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Siargao Division Federation of Supreme Pupil Government Officers



 Siargao Division Federation of Supreme Pupil Government Officers

S.Y 2020-2021

President: Allen James Ravelo – Num. West

Vice President: Kynah Duanne Uy – Dapa West

Secretary: Prescious Isla Dizon Tesado – Soc. West

Treasurer: Patricia Laos – Num. East

Auditor: Ariana Nicole Dolero – GL

P.I.O: Rich Lianne – Soc. East

Peace Officer: Vianney L. Domiños – Burgos

124th Feast of Señor Sto. Niño

Mayor Elizabeth T. Matugas: For the celebration of the 124th Feast of Señor Sto. Niño this coming January 15-16, 2021, no LOCKDOWN will happen. However, the implementation of the special Minimum Health Protocols such as the introduction of face masks / face shields, social distancing and other Ordinances to control the people who want to enter the Municipality of Dapa.


Source: Municipality of Dapa


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