
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church
by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012Located at the heart of the town, it was built by the Dominican priests who served in the church during 60s. Nowadays, the church was renovated and improved. Recently, the altar of the church was constructed on its new image. When, Rev. Fr. Gaby Avelino took the helm as the Parish Priest, there were many developments. One of these is the new look of the altar.
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Surigao Del Norte: What to see?
by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012This enchanting cave is half-submerged in water most of the time and is accessible only during low tides. Inside is a lagoon with countless islets and crystal waters that sparkle with the bright reflection of the sea. One can also experience a rare opportunity to swim and float with thousands of non-stinging jelly fish inside the lagoon.
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Best-kept Secrets of Surigao Del Norte
by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012Taking pride in its long stretch of white sand beaches, hidden coves and lagoons, lakes and waterfalls and rock formations that has remained unspoiled, Surigao Del Norte offers a variety of breathtaking tourist destinations. Over the years, the province gained the reputation as the country’s surfing capital and one of the top surfing destination all over the world.
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The Boom of Butuan! The Timber City of the South
by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012The boom of the logging industry from the 1950s to the middle of 1970s made Butuan the "Timber City of the South" and led to an influx of business and fortune seekers from other provinces. The flourishing logging industry inspired and prompted Congressman Marcos M. Calo to file a bill converting Butuan into a city and on August 2, 1950, Butuan became a city.
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Feast of Saint John the Baptist
by Angel Bonifacio on June 23, 2012A lot of places across the country – and all over the world – celebrate June 24 as the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the last prophet of the Old Testament and the first saint of the New Testament.
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