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Siargao ready for April first International game-fishing tourney

Apr 4th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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Seventy participants have confirmed their attendance in the 1st Siargao Invitational Game Fishing Tournament scheduled April 16 to 19, according to Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco T. Matugas.

Matugas gave an additional P200,000 from his provincial development assistance program (PDAF) for the big event.

The solon met Tuesday with Siargao Island’s nine mayors and ranking officials of government agencies involved in the tournament, such as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Tourism (DoT).

Aside from several activities during the four day fishing competition,

A “Miss Siargao” contest, in the charge of Dapa Mayor Peter Ruaya is expected to add color to the four-day festivities.

The tournament to is the first of its kind in the southern island and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a surfing dilettante, is the scheduled guest of honor and speaker at the opening ceremonies at the Magpopongko Beach.

Among the entries are those from Australia, United States of America, Hongkong, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and Indonesia, and other neighboring Asian countries. (more…)

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Philippine Department of Tourism cites another tourist destination in Surigao Norte, Butuan City

Mar 18th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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The Department of Tourism (DOT), through Secretary Joseph Ace Durano cited another tourist destination in the municipality of Pilar in Surigao del Norte where the world-famous Siargao island is located, and in this city, that will give additional reasons why local and foreign tourists should visit Caraga Region.

In an interview conducted recently, Sec. Durano said that tourists are now looking for another attraction and experience while they are in Siargao for surfing. “With this development, DOT finds “Magpupungko” lagoon a perfect place to develop”, Durano said.

To date, Sec. Durano said DOT has allocated around P1.6 million as a share to the municipal government in developing access roads and basic facilities around the lagoon area.

Sec. Durano added that DOT’s share was already given to the municipal government of Pilar for them to implement the project as soon as possible. Durano also said that he has already signed the memorandum of agreement which means that the project will be realized soon through the local government unit of Pilar as the implementing body. (more…)

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Philippines : A Premier Surfing Haven

Oct 7th, 2007
by naturegirl.
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siargao philippines surfing spot

Photo Credits : Kage Gozun

The campaign of the Department of Tourism (DoT) to make the country a premier surfing destination is beginning to get recognition. With a coastline twice as long as the United States, the Philippines is slowly but surely securing a place in the surfing world.

In cooperation with Department of Tourism, Onboard Philippines hopes to grow the local surfing industry, explore the numerous opportunities that it presents for Philippine tourism as well as empower and support the country’s growing community of local surfers, says Freddy Gonzalez of Aloha Board Sports Inc. (more…)

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Surigao town’s “Inuwak” flies high in Bonok-Bonok 2007 festival

Sep 16th, 2007
by balikbayanbox.
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by Harvey Entendez Diaz

Bonok-Bonok Festival Surigao

Surigao del Norte – For the second time around, the contingent from the Municipality of Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, was declared the grand champion in the Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2007 held on September 10 at the City Hall grounds in Surigao City. (more…)

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Sohoton Cove and Bucas Grande in Caraga declared protected areas

Aug 26th, 2007
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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sohoton cove in Bucas GrandeOut of the ten priority protected areas in the Philippines, two tourist destinations in the region are among those that has been declared by the Philippine government, thru the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the NGOs for Integrated Protected Areas (NIPA).

This was learned from Miro Ajoc, coordinator of the Sohoton Cove located in the northern part of Siargao Islands and Bukas Grande during the visit of the first inter-regional caravan team recently.

According to Ajoc, Sohoton Cove is one of the hidden treasures of Caraga Region and has been declared protected area because of its uniqueness having rare species of flora and fauna as well as the marine lives present in the area. (more…)

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Siargao holds training on basic surf life saving and water rescue

Aug 17th, 2007
by asiandiver.
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Siargao Surfing spot in General LunaGov. Robert Ace Barbers recently announced a weeklong Basic Surf Life Saving Seminar and Water Rescue Training will be conducted in Gen. Luna town to ensure safety and in preparation for the upcoming 13th International Surfing competition.The training will be participated by local surfers from the Municipalities of General Luna, San Isidro and Burgos who are interested to learn and expand their skills on life saving.

Gov. Barbers said activity is in cooperation with the Department of Tourism (DOT). Surigao del Norte was chosen by the DOT to be one of the surfing destinations in which this training will be conducted.

It maybe recalled that surfing is the most awaited annual sports activity in the province. Started in 1995, it has now evolved into a world-class and widely contested event. The provincial government is looking forward to a successful tournament this year.

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