Troops Recover IEDs in Butuan Following Surrendered Rebel’s Revelation
PLACER, Surigao del Norte — September 12, 2025 — A crucial tip from a former member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) led to the recovery of improvised explosive devices…
Troops Recover High-Powered Firearms in Surigao del Sur After Rebel Surrender Leads
PLACER, Surigao del Norte — Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB), in coordination with units under the 901st Infantry Brigade, recovered three high-powered firearms in the hinterlands of Barangay…
₱4.3-M Marijuana Kush Seized, Female Suspect Nabbed in Surigao del Norte Buy-Bust
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte — Authorities scored a major breakthrough in the anti-drug campaign with the arrest of a 29-year-old woman and the confiscation of over ₱4.3 million worth…
Claver Turns Over Fiberglass Fishing Boats to 22 Fisherfolk
CLAVER, Surigao del Norte – A total of 22 fisherfolk from 14 barangays in Claver received brand-new fiberglass fishing boats complete with marine engines and accessories during a turnover ceremony…
PDEA Seizes ₱400,000 Worth of Shabu in Surigao City Buy-Bust
Surigao City — Authorities seized more than ₱400,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested two alleged drug personalities in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Taft, Surigao City, on Thursday afternoon,…
Tricycle Driver Arrested in Surigao City for Lewd Acts, Faces Multiple Charges
Surigao City – Authorities apprehended a tricycle driver in Surigao City after he was reported for lewd conduct in front of a female passenger during the early hours of Thursday…
High-Value Drug Suspect Nabbed in Siargao Port Inspection
DAPA, Surigao del Norte — A high-value drug suspect was arrested during a joint anti-illegal drugs operation at the Philippine Ports Authority premises in Barangay 7, Poblacion, Dapa, on Wednesday…
Construction of Expanded Siargao Airport Terminal Begins, Promising Boost for Tourism and Local Economy
DEL CARMEN, SURIGAO DEL NORTE — Siargao Island is set to welcome visitors with a bigger, more comfortable, and distinctly Filipino gateway as the construction of its expanded passenger terminal…
Op-Ed: Tourism Without Respect Is Not Progress — It’s Displacement
August 5, 2025 There is no denying that tourism has brought undeniable benefits to many parts of our country: employment, infrastructure, investment, and the pride of showcasing our natural beauty…
Police in Caraga Seize ₱88K Worth of Illegal Lumber, Nab Two in Anti-Logging Operations
Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez, Butuan City — July 30, 2025 —The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 has ramped up its campaign against illegal logging, arresting two individuals and confiscating…