Pres. Arroyo visits Caraga Region today
by Robert E. Roperos
Siargao, Surigao Del Norte (April 16) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is set to visit Caraga Region, particularly in the Provinces of Dinagat Islands, and Siargao in this province, and Carrascal in Surigao del Sur today, Wednesday, April 16 and 17, 2008.

PGMA to DPWH, PNP: Repair damaged roads, provide security to rice and food convoys
by Robert E. Roperos
Butuan City (March 28) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Secretary Cerge Remonde, to immediately repair rain-damaged roads in some areas in Caraga region.

San Miguel town sponsors 1st San Miguel chess tournament
by Alvin A. Añonuevo
Butuan City (29 February) -- The municipality of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur recently sponsored the 1st ever chess tournament held last week at the new public market of the town.

DSWD releases P3.6-M for construction of core shelter units in Bislig City
by Leah T. Quintana
Butuan City (February 12) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) initially released P 3.5 million for the construction of 50 core shelter units for 50 families in Bislig City out of the 100 proposed beneficiaries by the city government, and also another P100,000 for the cash-for-work assistance.

Bislig City Chess Club sponsors chess clinic
by Alvin A. Añonuevo
Bislig City (February 7) -- The Bislig City Chess Club and affiliated chess clubs by the National Chess federation of the Philippines recently sponsored a three-day chess clinic at Mangagoy gymnasium on February 1-3, 2008.

Surigao Sur cites benefits from ACT for Peace program
by Nida Grace B. Tranquilan
TANDAG CITY (February 1) -- The Caraga Coordinating Office for "Act for Peace programme" conducted an Implementation Planning Workshop to discuss on implementation mechanisms, functions and commitments of the Provincial Technical Working Group (PTWG), Municipal Technical Working Group (MTWG), Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) and Local Service Provider (LSP) in preparation for the Annual Work and Financial Plan 2008 of Surigao del Sur.

Surigao Sur solon distributes fertilizers, sprayers
by Nida Grace B. Tranquilan
Tandag City (January 9) -- Surigao del Sur First Congressional District Rep. Philip Pichay personally distributed fertilizers and sprayers to the farmer beneficiaries through the local officials of identified agricultural barangays in the province.