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  Socorro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Socorro is the name of two cities in the United States:
Isla Socorro is also one of the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico.
Socorro is the name of a planet in the fictional Star Wars universe.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Socorro   (146 words)

  
 Surigao Norte Features
It is surrounded on the north and east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur, and on the west by the historic Surigao Strait.
Surigao del Norte is one of the four provinces comprising the newly created Caraga Region of Mindanao.
A rich potential in tourism, Surigao del Norte is blessed with a panoramic group of islands surrounded of the country's most beautiful coral reefs and sea walls at the rim of the Asian continental shelf.
members.tripod.com /dtisdn/sdnmain.htm   (918 words)

  
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Surigao formerly, extended from what is now known as Agusan including the island east of it and the northern regions of Davao.
Surigao became the eastern District, comprising Agusan and all the islands between the towns of Butuan and Caraga in 1869.
It is bounded on the northwest by Surigao del Norte, on the southeast by Davao Oriental, on the east by the Pacific Ocean and on the west and southwest by the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Agusan del Norte.
oasis.fortunecity.com /acapulco/215/caraga/surigaos/surigaos.htm   (1233 words)

  
 NEDA Knowledge Emporium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Surigao City — In what was hailed as a pioneering initiative, TESDA Caraga had successfully administered a massive sectoral assessment in construction trades in the island municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte.
The municipality of Socorro is home to many highly skilled carpenters, masons, furniture and cabinet makers and boat makers who have acquired their artisanship through hands-on experience and exposure to actual work brought about by volunteerism culture that had been in place across generations and forms part of the institutional heritage of the locality.
These skilled workers are most sought after not only in Surigao del Norte but also in other provinces because of their workmanship and an innate sense of dedication and commitment to the job developed through long exposure to volunteer work.
www.neda.gov.ph /knowledge-emporium/details.asp?DataID=477   (540 words)

  
 WowSurigao!
TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR (August 10) — The Commission on Human Rights, Caraga Region is conducting widespread investigation on the violence allegedly inflicted by the New Peoples Army in the province coinciding with the delivery of the State of the Nation Address of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on July 24.
AGUSAN del Norte’s most illustrious son in the field of visual arts has come home and, fittingly, his land of birth recently bestowed upon him the honor of being one of its most outstanding citizens.
However, the province of Surigao del Sur were not able to comply with the order as it was still within the 26th anniversary celebrations of the province.
wowsurigao.com   (2218 words)

  
 Sustainable Rural Development Project - Caraga Region 13, Mindanao   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Municipalities of Dapa, Del Carmen, Gen. Luna and Socorro, Surigao del Norte
Municipalities of Kicharao and Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Barangays of Poblacion and Amontay of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
susdev.com.ph /pipesraSRD.htm   (475 words)

  
 ABS-CBN Interactive
SURIGAO CITY - Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers of the Second District of Surigao del Norte denied an earlier report that majority of Surigao del Norte mayors are withdrawing support for their leadership as chairmen of the administration party, Lakas-CMD, in the province.
On October 27, 18 Surigao del Norte municipal mayors, Floro Baltar of Basilisa; Lucio Gonzales of Pilar; Ronald Luib Sr.
Two Surigao del Norte provincial board members were also present, Allan Ecleo 2nd of the First District and the lawyer Victor Bernal of the Second District.
www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=18615   (957 words)

  
 Caraga Travel Guide
It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Bohol Sea and the Provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon on the west, and the Surigao
It embraces the four (4) Provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur, and the three (3) cities of Butuan, Surigao and Bislig.
These provinces and cities were administratively under Region X except Surigao del Sur which was with Region XI before the creation of the Caraga Administrative Region.
www.caragatravelguide.com /profiles   (804 words)

  
 #s u r i g a o website :: About Surigao del norte
On the eastern side of the province is Siargao Island, a tropical jewel that hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and home of wave surfing, the latest sport and tourist attraction to take the country by storm.
The whole of Surigao was later divided into two separate provinces in June 19, 1960 by virtue of Repulic Act 2786.
Surigao del Norte lies northeast of Mindanao, bounded on the north by Leyte Gulf, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the west by the Surigao Strait, and on the south by Surigao del sur and Agusan del Norte.
surigao.tripod.com /about.html   (644 words)

  
 #s u r i g a o website :: Socorro, Surigao del norte
In 1924, Socorro hit the limelight when a band of religious fanatic (colorum) rose in revolt against the government.
The Island where Socorro is found belongs to Parcel IV of the Mineral Reservation.
In 1960 Socorro became a separate entity from the mother municipality of Dapa.
surigao.tripod.com /socorro_history.html   (316 words)

  
 "Region X-a"
Agusan del Norte has been greatly influenced by Spanish colonization as well as the heavy influx of migrants from the outlying Visayan islands.
Agusan del Sur was separated from Agusan del Norte by the virtue of Republic Act.
Surigao del Norte was first inhabited by the Mananua tribe.
www.livinginthephilippines.com /region10a.html   (1125 words)

  
 G.R. No. 108743
Accompanied by her parents, on July 11, 1991, she proceeded to the municipal hall of Dapa, Surigao del Norte and reported the matter to Pat.
Appellant having waived the second stage of the preliminary investigation, the record of the case was forwarded to the Regional Trial Court of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, which forthwith issued an order for his arrest with no bail recommended.
He would receive his patients in his mother's house but after his sister complained of his numerous patients, on July 1, 1991, he started his healing sessions in the small house of Alberto Mozo in the reclamation area which was located just across their house.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1996/mar1996/gr_108743_1996.html   (2836 words)

  
 WowSurigao! » Blog Archive » A lawyer’s trip to Soccoro, Surigao del Norte
The gods of nature seemed to have mightily embraced it with their strong jealous arms; over-protective, and ever tenacious in keeping its secrets from being revealed, or treasures from being stolen or destroyed, by foolish mortals.
Surigao is located in the northern part of the island of Mindanao, in the Republic of the Philippines.
Surigao is the surfing capital of the Philippines, attracting surfers from all around the globe.
wowsurigao.com /?p=14   (362 words)

  
 Taruc vs De la Cruz : 144801 : March 10, 2005 : J. Corona : Third Division : Decision
Meanwhile, hostility among the members of the PIC in Socorro, Surigao del Norte worsened when petitioner Taruc tried to organize an open mass to be celebrated by a certain Fr.
Ambong was not a member of the clergy of the diocese of Surigao and his credentials as a parish priest were in doubt.
The Bishop also appealed to petitioner Taruc to refrain from committing acts inimical and prejudicial to the best interests of the PIC.  He likewise advised petitioners to air their complaints before the higher authorities of PIC if they believed they had valid grievances against him, the parish priest, the laws and canons of the PIC.
www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/2005/mar2005/144801.htm   (1425 words)

  
 Surigao del Norte: the Surfing Capital of the Philippines
Surigao del Norte envisions to be a world class tourist destination where an empowered local community actively participates in and benefits from a sustainable tourism industry that promotes socio-cultural and environmental preservation.
The Del Carmen Swamps is also a sanctuary of the large species of salt water crocodiles.
These were just few of the assets of Siargao Island much more to explore and enjoy in Dinagat Island and the Mainland of Surigao del Norte especially in its capital city of Surigao also known as the “Gateway to Mindanao” as well as “The City of Island Adventures”.
www.thefreeman.com /lifestyle/story-20050116-26830.html   (647 words)

  
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Although Surigao del Norte faces the Pacific Ocean, it is seldom visited by typhoons.
As Surigao District it included the politico-military commandancia of Butuan, which was made a part of Agusan province in 1911.
Above all, however, Surigao del Norte is known for its white sandy beaches, mountains, rock formations, caves and lake islets.
web.tiscali.it /kaliistukada/Eng/Turismo.htm   (996 words)

  
 PIA News Releases
Socorro, Surigao del Norte (21 April) -- Three peoples organization (POs) from Socorro, Surigao del Norte were the fortunate recipients of the Lagoon Tiktikan Project which was funded by the Philippine-Australian Community Assistance Program (PACAP) amounted to P3,965,700.00.
The TANARIZ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TAFIMCO), a cooperative based in mainland Socorro and its members hail from the three poblacion barangays of Socorro-Taruc, Navarro and Rizal, Sudlon Environmental Protectors Association (SOEPA) and San Roque Farmers and Fishermen Association (SAROFFA) were the beneficiaries of the recently launched Community-Based Environmental Program for Lagoon Tiktikan Ecosystem Project.
This three-year (2006-2008) project to be co-implemented and managed by the three POs, LGU of Socorro, and the barangays of Sudlon and San Roque is an expanded project from the first proposal sent by TAFIMCO to the PACAP last 2002.
www.pia.gov.ph /news.asp?fi=p060421.htm&no=79   (460 words)

  
 SURIGAO DEL NORTE, AGUSAN DEL NORTE & MISAMIS ORIENTAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, AGUSAN DEL NORTE and MISAMIS ORIENTAL
We met with John Coloso, the owner and driver of the van we hired in Surigao City.
The land travel from Surigao City to Cagayan de Oro would last from 6 to 8 hours, so we're expecting to be on the road the whole day.
holyweek.bravepages.com /march23   (726 words)

  
 GlobalPinoy, Travel - Surigao del Norte
Surigao City is best known as an embarkation point for island hopping adventures.
Enclosed by the Gulf of Leyte on the north, Pacific Ocean on the east, Surigao Strait on the west and the provinces of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Norte on the south.
The island can be accessed by plane thru PAL by Manila to Cebu to Surigao City route.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/surigaonor.php   (880 words)

  
 bayanihan dot org - 09 - Surigao del Norte: A jewel in the Pacific Rim
It is bounded on the north and east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the province of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur, on the west is the Surigao Strait.
Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, formerly the regional director of NCR, DoT said Surigao is a tempting destination for its natural wonders and friendly people.
Surigao is a tempting destination for its natural wonders and friendly people.
www.bayanihan.org /html/article.php/20030908190839066   (1223 words)

  
 G.R. No. 71527
Originally, this case was elevated to this Court for automatic review by reason of the death penalty imposed on accused appellants, Anacleto Berbal and Restituto Juanita, for the crime of Murder, by the Regional Trial Court at Dapa Surigao del Norte, Branch XXXI, in its Criminal Case No. 538.
On 28 December 1982, Cristina Basul, a 58-year old woman, was stabbed to death at her home at Barangay San Roque, Socorro, Surigao del Norte.
Concomitantly, let arrest orders be issued against Restituto Juanita; the warrants of arrest be coursed through the Provincial Commander of Surigao del Norte and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Region X, Cagayan de Oro City and Metro Manila.
www.lawphil.net /judjuris/juri1989/aug1989/gr_71527_1989.html   (3525 words)

  
 Manila Bulletin Online
Various stakeholders of the tourism industry organized themselves into the city and provinces tourism council to orchestrate efforts in identifying more eco-tourism destinations at various areas of the region.
Caraga region comprises the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, and the cities of Surigao, Bislig and regions capital city of Butuan, where most tourist spots are located.
Red Tumaliuan said that there are at least 22 eco-destination sites in Agusan del Norte, 70 in Agusan del Sur, 25 in Surigao del Norte and 10 in Surigao del Sur.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2006/06/02/TOUR2006060265746.html   (268 words)

  
 Manila Standard: The Future is Ours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
That CA ruling said the Surigao City regional trial court did not have jurisdiction to rule on the excommunication of several PIC members.
Florano to another diocese, but the bishop denied it, saying the political rift between the priest’s wife and Dominador Taruc — one of the petitioners, was not a valid reason for the transfer.
The respondents asked the RTC to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction but it was denied, as well as their later motion for reconsideration, forcing them to elevate the matter to the Court of Appeals.
www.manilastandardonline.com /mnlastd?page=politics01_mar21_2005   (455 words)

  
 Visit Philippines 2006 Calendar of Events - July to September   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
A project of the Province of Cotabato in coordination with DOT 12, City Government of Kidapawan, Municipality of Magpet and mountaineering clubs of Region 12 and Region 11.
A competition among the secondary school’s Drum and Lyre Corp. It showcases the competence of the different Drum and Lyre Corps of the City and Province of Surigao del Norte.
The festivity commemorates the transfer of Pueblo del Camando to Sitio Capan..
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /VPY-calendar/vpy-julysept.html   (4326 words)

  
 Why the doctor is in, and working in barrios   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Four are Muslims, namely, Jovette S. Guinal of Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur; Dyan Sangcopan-Decampong of Bayang, Lanao del Sur; Saidailah "Cindy" Raki-in of Bacolod Kalawi, Lanao del Sur, and Ibrahim Macapodi of Amaipacpac, also in Lanao del Sur.
Away from her home in Canlubang, Laguna, she is now assigned to Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte.
Some of the other doctors in the Ateneo leadership program are Joseph B. Ague, 47, now assigned in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur; Cynthia S. Algery, 42, now in Libmanan, Camarines Sur; Rebecca R. Aquino, 44, now in Agusan del Sur; Mary Faith Baban-Briones, 30, now in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur; Ma.
www.asianjournal.com /?c=123&a=9442&sid=1138d351499009a3382dfab4c8d6ead1   (1106 words)

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