Rappler's latest stories on Dinagat Islands
Kaka Bag-ao: Careers in fighting COVID-19 not limited to health workers
Dinagat Islands Governor Kaka Bag-ao says an effective strategy against COVID-19 employs people who come from different backgrounds
In Dinagat Islands, containment is key to coronavirus response
Dinagat Islands focuses more on prevention, as it tries to nip the spread of the new virus in the bud before it overburdens the provincial health care system
[OPINION] Breaking down doors, walls, and ceilings: A speech by Governor Kaka Bag-ao
Many people escape the shackles of poverty because of one thing: opportunity. This may be true for many people, but 'many' is not 'all.'
Slain Dinagat board member's daughter gains support to take father's seat
(UPDATED) The Dinagat Islands Provincial Employees Association urges the provincial government 'to honor the memory of board member Olofernes by allowing his daughter, Chelsy, to take his seat in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan'
DOJ orders probe into killing of Dinagat board member
The National Bureau of Investigation will look into the killing of Wenefredo Olofernes, who was shot dead in Surigao City
Dinagat provincial employees condemn killing of board member
The provincial board will tackle on Tuesday, July 9, the resolution filed by 4 members calling justice for the murder of Wenefredo Olofernes
Dinagat board member shot dead after Sunday jogging
'We lost a good leader in Dinagat Islands today,' says Dinagat Islands Governor Kaka Bag-ao
Kaka Bag-ao: Poverty, inequality are the 'enemies' in Dinagat Islands
'Laban ito para ipakita sa kanila na iyong kahirapan...hindi iyan normal,' says Dinagat Islands Governor-elect Kaka Bag-ao
Rappler Talk: Kaka Bag-ao on slaying the Ecleo dynasty in Dinagat Islands
On Tuesday, June 4, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with governor-elect Kaka Bag-ao to discuss the key factors that led to her victory
'Dragon slayer' Kaka Bag-ao wins as Dinagat Islands governor
The Dinagat Islands Representative defeats another member of the once powerful Ecleo clan
MAP: Where P2.8-B cocaine ended up in PH over past decade
In the past 10 years, at least 481 cocaine bricks have ended up in Philippine shores. We map where they were found.
Dinagat Islands local officials arrested for illegal posession of firearms
Police confiscate firearms in the homes of Tubajon town Mayor Romeo Vargas and Sangguniang Bayan Member Norlito Ticod
A week's haul: P472.6-M cocaine bricks found on Philippine shores
Cocaine bricks are found on the shores of Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Camarines Norte, and Quezon
[Where I've Been] A surreal experience at Lake Bababu in the Dinagat Islands
An underwater cave connects Lake Bababu to the open sea and it has been successfully entered by a group of experienced scuba drivers Find out more about this destination here
Traveling to Rody Duterte’s misunderstood Mindanao
I am looking forward to the time when hearing of places such as Kidapawan Tawi Tawi Zamboanga Sulu or Mindanao will not elicit fear but fond beautiful memories
7 breathtaking Mindanao destinations you shouldn't miss
Mindanao is home to many pristine beaches fetching landscapes and beautiful waterfalls that will entice anyone to return
Who is running in Caraga | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Caraga
Add these 4 stunning destinations to your PH travel bucket list
It takes a while to get to these destinations but the journey is worth it for these beautiful views and unhampered peace and quiet
Dinagat tarsier a new Philippine tarsier species
UPDATED UP scientists make the discovery after comparing the genetic makeup of the tarsiers from Dinagat Caraga Bohol Samar Leyte and Zamboanga Mindanao areas
Agaton: Over 3,000 families displaced
UPDATED At least 46 villages are flooded in Butuan City while the province of Dinagat Islands experiences massive power outage
'Like we're inside a washing machine'
Dinagat Islands is between Eastern Samar and Surigao del Norte which are badly hit by the super typhoon
Typhoon Yolanda destroys houses, cuts power in Surigao
At least 28 000 residents seek temporary shelter in different evacuation centers
It's final: Ecleo group can't join party list – SC
ARMD s top nominee to Congress would have been Gwendolyn Ecleo of the Dinagat Islands political dynasty
#TalkThursday with Kaka Bag-Ao
Rappler speaks Kaka Bag Ao congresswoman elect of Dinagat Islands
Unspoiled white beaches: Mindanao
Time to whip out your bucket list and add these pristine beaches
Dinagat: Ecleo mother defeats daughter
Dinagat Islands Vice Gov Jade Ecleo’s fight with her mother Gov Glenda Ecleo was one of the most defiant but painful political battles in the midterm polls
Son of Dinagat’s 'Supreme Master' votes vs ruling Ecleos
Although a small province with a voter population of 65 345 the outcome of the elections in Dinagat Islands is crucial to the Aquino administration
Family feud and political sisterhood in Dinagat
Jade the current vice governor is running against her re electionist mother Gov Glenda Ecleo She is fielding congresswoman Kaka Bag ao against her sister Gwendolyn Ecleo
Dinagat: The hands that heal hold power
Nearly half a century after their patriarch transformed his faith healing organization into a vote delivery machine the Ecleos are still ruling one of the poorest provinces
Ecleos clash as sentiment for change grows in Dinagat
New province Dinagat Islands is among the provinces in the country with the lowest income The politics is dominated by the Ecleo clan regarded as royalty by the locals because of the family’s alleged healing powers
‘Less voters in 11 provinces, less cheating’
Registered voters for the 2013 Philippine elections has increased by 1 3 milion since 2010 Eleven provinces go against the national trend
Can Akbayan rep still be ousted?
The disqualification case vs Akbayan Rep Kaka Bag ao is dismissed on a technicality but this does not settle the issues raised by the petitioner
First Aquino-generated IRA highest for LGUs in 3 years
One new province 5 new cities change the distribution scheme among local governments
Party-list rep as district caretaker a first
Except for her being a sectoral representative Kaka Bag ao s appointment is in line with House traditions in filling vacancies
Alert back on for South Korea rocket launch
Parts of the country s Pacific seaboard are back on alert as South Korea plans to go ahead with a delayed rocket launch on Thursday
Tropical storm 'Ofel': Entire Visayas, CARAGA under storm signals
UPDATED The entire Visayas CARAGA under public storm warning signals as tropical storm Ofel Son Tinh accelerated towards the area Wednesday morning
'Ofel': Passengers stranded in 12 Visayas, Mindanao ports
A total of 1 480 passengers and more than 80 vessels are stranded in several ports in the Visayas and Mindanao as tropical storm Ofel Son Tinh moves closer
'Ofel': Signal #1 in 10 provinces
Ofel was last spotted 460 km east of Surigao City carrying maximum sustained winds of 55 km h near the center and moderate to intense rainfall 5 20 mm h
SC affirms creation of Dinagat Island province
Ecleo clan gets its own province and district
DOTC ramping up bidding for 7 ports
Amid criticisms of underspending the agency is ramping up bidding for ports
Ruben Ecleo Jr. no longer congressman
Speaker Belmonte found scant chance in Ecleo s appeal
Quake leads to stampede at Surigao mall
NDRRMC reports minor damage 3 injured in quake
5.9-magnitude quake off Surigao
Quake felt in northeast Mindanao eastern Visayas
