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Wednesday, August 29th, 2007It will the 3rd year that Pidjanga Blog will be featuring our town fiesta. So before anything else, let me shout for everyone…VIVA Señor San Nicolas de Tolentino!Maajong PISTA ninjong tanan (September 20, 2007).Fr. Rey Maldo, MSC requested the Pidja…
Mission Accomplished +++
Monday, August 27th, 2007I’m back in the hustle and bustle of Makati City… on a first world setting browsing elbows with the expatriates and top level executives of the international service community… very far from where I have just been… our town in Mainit.But in a few…
Ace Barbers in Mainit
Thursday, August 9th, 2007I got a text message that the newly-elected Governor of the Province of Surigao del Norte, Gov. Ace Barbers, was in Mainit last night.I wonder what event was celebrated down there and why the sudden visit of the province head? Any election-related upda…
In Surigao, solution to dire classroom shortage is found
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Source: Inquirer 08/05/2007EACH day of school, 273 students of Day-asan National High School in Surigao hold classes in two classrooms: There is a makeshift hut made of nipa and, beside it, a room that doubles as the barangay’s multipurpose hall.Despit…
Recount finished
Saturday, July 21st, 2007Got reports that the recount in Surigao City is already finished. Exciting outcomes are expected.Post: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)Crossposting: http://www.bisayabloggers.com/; http://zimmbodilion.multiply.com/journal
Digital Parish Archive - Online?
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007The Filipino Librarian featured the first printed books in the Philippines. One of which is the Doctrina Christiana which is amazingly (or miraculously?) available in digital book version online. Von says “that means you can read the entire book onlin…
Trisikad
Monday, July 9th, 2007Trisikad - Trike (3-wheeled vehicle) power by sikad (padyak/foot pedal). Photo taken 27 June 2007, I think somewhere in Santiago, Agusan del Norte. ZYMWhen the trisikads were introduced in Mainit in the late 1980’s (or early 1990s), they looked like th…
Two ceremonies?!?
Thursday, June 28th, 2007I just learned last night that there will two oath taking ceremonies that will happen in Mainit! One today (June 29) for the Mayor and the six Padajon Surigao Councilors, and another tomorrow (June 30) for the Vice Mayor and the two Lakas-CMD Councilor…
We have a NEW HOTEL in Lake Mainit!!!
Monday, June 25th, 2007Almont Lake Resort (Lake Mainit)San Roque, Kitcharao, Agusan del NorteP1,300 per room (airconditioned) good for 2 persons. With hot and cold shower. Restaurant with 100 pax capacity function room for seminars and trainings. Soon to be available: Floati…
Maajong buntag, Pidjangas
Sunday, June 24th, 2007There’s no place like home. The view in our backyard when I woke up. Fresh air, beautiful sunrise… so serene.Kagana lamang… I can hear the peaceful Sunday morning chirps of “siwit”, I enjoy the view of little chickens enjoying their “pamahaw”, the …
REACTIONS: Dirtiest Election Ever
Thursday, June 21st, 2007Here’s a reaction to the write-up on the “dirtiest election in Mainit ever” by MDOer AnnG. (One must have a valid multiply address to access this article. Create one here: http://multiply.com)===Hi, ann, can not help but comment on the issue, hehehe. I…
Missing: Large Lake in Southern Chile
Thursday, June 21st, 2007Reuters - Wed Jun 20, 6:45 PM ETA general view of a dried lake in Magallanes, south of Santiago, June 20, …
I am going home on Friday!
Monday, June 18th, 2007I need to be in Mainit ASAP. Daddy is on critical condition and I need to ensure he has proper medical attention.As you all know, Daddy has survived a severe cerebral stroke in October 2000. And last year, on my birthday, he survived another stroke. Te…
Pidjanga sa Disyerto (Saudi Arabia)
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007Oversea Pidjanga Sotie Libarnes shared these photos with him and fellow Pidjangas in Saudi Arabia (upon the request of two of our avid Pidjanga readers, Dedel and Budoy). Para sa ijo ini na mga tagmingaw!Alas kuatro nan hapon! (4PM)Alas-seis magkaduyom…
Requiescat in Pace: FELIX SALGADO
Monday, June 11th, 2007Pidjanga OBITUARIESIn your prayers, please rememberFELIX SALGADOwho died in Manila last 10 June 2007.Felix is the husband of Lina Moleta Japay (Sister of Former KASAMA President Mano Cenon Japay). Interment is at the National Funeral Homes, Araneta Ave…
A Pidjanga Lawyer in the US!!!
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007Congratulations and best wishes to MDOer and Overseas Pidjanga Atty. Jonette “June” Banzon for Passing the California Bar Examination. June finished her Bachelors of Laws from the University of Pacific - McGeorge School of Law in May 2006 and her BS A…
Siana, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Monday, June 4th, 2007Here’s a glimpse of Barangay Siana, the former site of the once glorious Gold Mine called Surigao Consolidated, Inc (SURICON).I am so glad that this river, Siana River, which flows directly to Mainit Lake, looks very clean now. When we used to swim her…
Mainit of Yesteryears: MAESTRA - Circa 1961
Friday, June 1st, 2007Taken: 19 September 1961Source: Mosende ArchivesMainit, Surigao del Norte, PhilippinesPidjanga notes: It’s been a while since I last posted photos from the Mosende Archives. Actually, to be exact, my last post was in July 2006, or almost one year ago.I…
Recounting…
Sunday, May 27th, 2007I got reports that ballot boxes in certain precincts, particularly that of Barangay San Jose (Patag), will be opened for recount, anytime today or tomorrow.This development stemmed from earlier protests about election fraud. A certain voter claimed he …
Pangisda: LAJA
Saturday, May 26th, 2007Laja– amora nan pokot na porma nan muskitero (mosquito-net), pan-Pidjanga sanan Tilapia.Pidjanga notes: Break anay kita sa election hu.I’ve given up to temptation. I just got a whole set of lake fishing gears… one fishing pumpboat (10-15 seater with…
Mainit Election Statistics 2007
Friday, May 25th, 2007Election Day Estimates (May 14, 2007)Estimated Population: 24,000Registered Voters: 16,000Voters who voted: 13,000Cash distributed on Election Day: Php 20,000,000Average cash distribution PER voter: P1,200Pidjanga notes: Duwa ra lamang kita nan ato sta…
Mainit Election Update: 5AM, May 23
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007Surigao City — Got reports that as of 5AM today, Canvassing of Votes at the Municipal level was finished and MONDANO won by 26 votes (This seems to confirm the earlier Namfrel Quick Count Results). But since canvassing for national posts was still on-…
Mainit Election Update: 9PM, May 22
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007The municipalities of Tubod and Mainit have been in the national news lately. Inquirer.Net and Positive News have posted news related to the contested precincts in the two towns which led Comelec Manila to order on May 18 (signed by Chairman Benjamin A…
Agreement Signed between Holy See and Philippines
Tuesday, May 22nd, 20074-May-2007 — Vatican Information Service VATICAN CITY, MAY 4, 2007 (VIS) - According to a communique made public today, on Tuesday April 17 at the Ministry of the Exterior in Manila, Philippines, an agreement was signed between the Holy See and the R…
Lake Mainit Sunset
Sunday, May 20th, 2007Photo: John Mark Libarnes (www.surigaoislands.com)Post: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)Crossposting: http://www.bisayabloggers.com/; http://www.insidecaraga.uk/
Election na gadjud!
Saturday, May 12th, 2007Best wishes… I am sure Mainit and the Pidjangas will have CARE - Clean, Authentic, and Responsible Elections.Again here’s the list of local candidates:Padajon Surigao PartyFor Mayor: Mondano, Ramon (Brgy. Roxas)For Vice Mayor: Paniamoga…
Mindanao to get P400M in rural projects
Thursday, May 10th, 2007Written by MindaNews Tuesday, 08 May 2007 11 30 51KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/7 May) — The multimillion-dollar extended Mindanao Rural Development Program has begun its bidding process and is expected to start project implementation by June, reports sai…
Help me finish this Pidjanga jingle… please!
Monday, May 7th, 2007I was humming “halika, biyahe tayo” two weeks ago when suddenly I thought, “why not compose a jingle for the Pidjangas?”.I have no idea how to put music on it so please, readers, help me out on this. Fellow Pidjangas, help me enhance the lyrics too. Ma…
Two Mainitnons as Provincial Candidates
Sunday, May 6th, 2007Michael Mozar and Regina Alaan (above), both from Mainit, Surigao del Norte, are running for Board Member in the 2nd District of Surigao del Norte under the Barbers Team.The Orquina Team.Read more updates about the provincial election in Surigao del No…
Any news about the DRILLINGS in Brgy Tapian?
Saturday, May 5th, 2007Last year, 30 March 2006, I blogged about Mindoro Resources Ltd (Mindorel) and it’s plan to start drilling operations in Brgy. Tapian and Brgy. San Francisco in Mainit. A month earlier than that post, Monyx, shared with me links to Mindorel’s shots of…
A letter from a La Salle Brother
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Dear Sir/Ma’am,My Brothers and I were on our way home from a short vacation in Siargao mid-April 2007, when we passed by Lake Maiinit for a second time (the first time was three days earlier on our way to Surigao City hehehe). Yes, it was my first time…
An Ato Danaw (Our Lake)
Sunday, April 29th, 2007Photo credits: Monyx Libarnes, Joy Mosad, Ann GatpolintanPost: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)Crossposting: www.bisayabloggers.com; www.insidecaraga.uk
WANTED: Web Designer
Friday, April 27th, 2007The Lake Mainit FOCAS Management Committee (LM-FMC) of the Lake Mainit Development Alliance in cooperation with the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) is inviting all interested webpage designer to submit website proposal. The f…
Lake Geneva (SWI) vs Lake Mainit (PHI)
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007Lake GENEVA (Lac Leman)Geneva, SWITZERLANDWatershed Area : 7,975 square kilometersLake Surface : 582 square kilometersShoreline : 73 km.Maximum Depth : 310 m.Mean Depth : 154.4 m.Volume : 89 cu.km.Outlet of the Lake : Rhone RiverSource: http://en.wikip…
NGO promotes microfinancing for OFWs in Mainit
Monday, April 16th, 2007I stumbled over the web a blog entry about Matin-ao (Mainit’s largest barangay in terms of population). The blogger is Genevieve (http://gendegen.blogspot.com), a Filipina working for a US-based research organization called IPA (Innovations for Poverty…
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