Rappler's latest stories on Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur under 'preventive community quarantine'
(UPDATED) A curfew is strictly implemented from 8 pm to 5 am in the entire province
51 injured as earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur
(UPDATED) A magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes the northeast coast of Mindanao, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes
Keeping the Enchanted River 'bluer than blue': A lesson on conservation and community
The Enchanted River's Blue Lagoon is one of the most visited places in Hinatuan
Agusan del Sur mayoral bet arrested over firearms
Police in Caraga Region also arrest 4 others for violating the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
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.
34 more 'cocaine bricks' wash ashore in Surigao del Sur
If confirmed to be cocaine, the bricks would have an estimated value of P230 million
Court orders PCGG probe into sale of sequestered Surigao property
The Sandiganbayan issues the order following reports that hectares of government-sequestered land are being 'distributed and/or sold' by Surigao del Sur politicians
Surigao del Sur Governor Vicente Pimentel Jr dies at 72
Surigao del Sur Governor Vicente Pimentel Jr earlier filed for reelection, but withdrew his candidacy due to health reasons
Wife of Bislig City Mayor Librado Navarro shot dead
Carmencita Navarro, wife of Bislig City Mayor Librado, is gunned down while walking at the city's baywalk
Alleged gunman named in killing of broadcaster Christopher Lozada
The suspect, Rolly Mahilum, is said to be a 'close aide' of the family of Bislig City Mayor Librado Navarro
Mud, debris fill Surigao del Sur streets after Basyang onslaught
On social media, netizens posted pictures showing the damages caused by Tropical Storm Basyang.
4 dead as Basyang triggers landslide in Surigao del Sur
The heavy rain triggers landslides that hit mountain villages outside the mining town of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
3 children killed in grenade explosion in Surigao del Sur
Based on the initial police investigation, one of the children tinkered with the live ammunition of an M203 grenade launcher
COA junks claim of contractor seeking compensation for burned equipment
Construction firm CBBI wants the DPWH to pay for equipment allegedly burned by communist rebels, but COA says these equipment should've been insured
NPA fighter-turned-militiaman beheaded in Surigao del Sur – military
(3rd UPDATE) Mar Acevedo Bocales, as member of the New People's Army, surrendered to authorities in December 2016, then joined the Cafgu
House panel cites Imee Marcos' Singaporean boyfriend in contempt
The House of Representatives committee on good government will order the arrest of Mark Chua should he fail to show up a 3rd time for the hearing on Ilocos Norte funds
News Briefs: February 23, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Thursday February 23
Surigao del Sur gov joins miners vs Gina Lopez
Surigao del Sur Governor Vicente Pimentel Jr whose province hosts 3 big firms facing closure says the environment chief has shut her eyes and ears to the pleas of the mining industry
News Briefs: February 9, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Thursday February 9
Surigao Sur mayor dismissed for P18-M 'ghost' pork project
Investigations establish the mayor s budget for the ghost project was sourced from a congressman s pork barrel
'Inordinate' delay causes dismissal of graft case vs ex-Surigao del Sur rep, son
The anti graft court s 5th Division says the respondents’ constitutional right to speedy disposition was violated after it took the Office of the Ombudsman 5 years and 8 months to file charges
Surigao del Sur town evacuates over 200 residents due to Auring
There are at least 976 704 families or 4 883 546 people who are exposed to areas that are highly to very highly susceptible to landslide or flooding the DSWD says
A test for local climate adaptation
What does local climate change adaptation look like? Two LGUs in Mindanao will now be able to carry out local adaptation projects funded by the People s Survival Fund
[Where I've Been] The Enchanted River of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
A look at the river s mesmerizing blue waters and some facts about this beautiful body of water in Surigao del Sur
Duterte appoints Aiza Seguerra as new NYC chairperson
National Youth Commission Assistant Secretary Earl Saavedra announces the appointment of Aiza Seguerra as new NYC chairperson during the celebration of International Youth Day
NDRRMC to LGUs: Don't take low pressure area lightly
A low pressure area LPA east of Surigao City might bring floods and landslides to parts of the country
Save our Schools to Duterte: Make education accessible to Lumad
About 1 000 Lumad students in Mindanao will begin classes in evacuation centers because of alleged militarization in indigenous communities
Manobo leader faces murder raps over Lumad killings
Datu Calpit and 37 others face murder charges for the deaths of a school head and 2 Lumad leaders in Lianga Surigao del Sur in September 2015
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
110 VCMs malfunction in Caraga; only 25 replacements arrive
Commission on Elections regional director Renato Magbutay say they a have a contingency plan for the problem
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
German man in drifting yacht had heart attack – police
UPDATED Police estimate that the German man had been dead for about a week when his mummified body was found by Philippine fishermen off the coast of Surigao del Sur
Supreme Court ousts Pichay as Surigao del Sur congressman
The SC reverses the decision of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and orders Mary Elizabeth Ty Delgado installed as congresswoman immediately
Who is running in Caraga | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Caraga
Guingona takes police, military to task: Lumad's killers roam free
The PNP and AFP must be able to track [the suspects] down How come other people know where they are and the army and police do not? asks the senator during a hearing in Surigao del Sur
Lumad kids tell senator: Military makes Manobos kill each other
Our area is rich in resource It is virgin forest We believe that is the primary reason why they want to kill us one student tells Senator Teofisto Guingona III
Voice of a Lumad widow: Our land, our blood
The widow of slain Lumad leader Dionel Campos talks to Rappler about the killing and the Lumad s quest for justice and protection of ancestral land
Marcventures Mining responds to articles on environmental harm
Rappler publishes in full a letter sent by the mining company responding to claims of environmental harm in a Rappler article
TIMELINE: Attacks on the Lumad of Mindanao
A form of ethnocide the attacks on the indigenous communities in the last 4 months are concentrated in Bukidnon Davao del Norte and Surigao del Sur
Angel Locsin: Katarungan para sa mga pinaslang na Lumad
Nakikiisa si Angel Locsin sa panawagang StopLumadKillings Binalikan ng aktres ang mga alaala ng Lianga Surigao del Sur kung saan nakilala niya ang mga napaslang na Lumad noong 2009
A rare time a human rights issue captivates PH social media
If President Aquino’s response was disappointingly predictable the public reaction has been anything but Many Filipinos reacted with visceral anger
School head, 2 lumad leaders killed in Surigao del Sur
The victims are known for their firm position on ancestral lands and their campaign against human rights violations targeting indigenous peoples
Mining in Surigao del Sur: Soil of life, soil of death
Siltation from mining activities is harming the livelihoods of fishermen and farmers in the province
Durian candymaker's permit suspended over poisoning incident
The business permit of Wendy s Durian Candy is ordered suspended following food poisoning incidents
'Sorry,' says durian candymaker over poisoning incident
We would never do that We have fear in God says the manufacturer of Wendy s Durian Candy
Acting Davao mayor orders probe into durian candy poisoning
Duterte asks the City Health Office to deploy sanitary inspectors to areas in the city that produce durian candies to determine the cause of the poisoning
‘Durian candy’ poisons hundreds in 6 Surigao del Sur towns
Victims mostly elementary school students from the towns of Lianga San Agustin Tago and Marihatag and Tandag City suffer from vomiting and dizziness after eating durian candy
NPA seizes 2 jail guards, rescues comrade in Surigao del Sur
Members of the New People s Army capture Security Officer 2 Juan Salazar and SO2 Feliciano Polan
The enchanting blue river of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Every time the fairies touch the water say the locals it becomes clearer as the ripples disappear
Evacuees in Maguindanao, N. Cotabato almost 100,000
Clashes between government forces and Muslim rebels also affect more than 130 000 persons in Maguindanao and North Cotabato
