News: New Dinagat province installs first police director

The first provincial police director here was installed on Monday in this newly created Pacific Ocean-facing Dinagat Province in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region).

The installation was witnessed by the interim provincial officials, seven municipal chief executives, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members and other local officials led by Rep. Glenda Ecleo.

Chief Supt. Antonio D. Nanas, regional director of Northeastern Mindanao Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13), personally installed Senior Supt. Leonardo Manalo as officer-in-charge of Dinagat Provincial Police Office (DPPO).

The provincial command is located at the heart of San Jose, the capital town of this new province. Read more...

News: Mining industry to earn $2B this year, $10B a year by 2012

East Coast Mineral Resources Co. Inc. to be operated by Cagdianao Mining Corp., one for nickel, cobalt, chromite and iron development in Loreto, Dinagat Island, and another project involving the same minerals in Libjo, Dinagat Island.

Moves like those lately done by DENR are intended to persuade the Filipinos to invest in mining and awaken it from its decade-long slump. Industry players, especially the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CMP), have consistently reaffirmed its partnership with the government. Romualdez had once said that “mining done right can give the Philippine economy a much-needed boost, while providing the Filipino people tangible benefits through job generation and the trickle down effect of mining-related activities, like the construction of roads, schools and health centers at mining communities.” Read more...

More Motoracing Photos

Someone is asking me..so where is the rest of the photos? I just said we were just waiting for the details. It’s just so frustrating Libjo is not that huge place that everyone knows everyone and here comes an event and nobody knows anything. No one knows who’s in the game. And not even the winner. All we know we have one entry from Libjo and that is Lordan Llamera Jr. in the beginner’s category. The rests are from Davao City, Surigao and some from Capital San Jose. Hint... click on the photos and look closely. You will notice people are watching the race on top of the roof and on trees. (Photos courtesy of Melody Llamera.)

Libjo Motocross Competition 2007

Where are all the people go? It’s fiesta day and nobody is in town. What happened here?
This is what happens when hosting a one of a kind event. Some sort of magnet, attraction gathers people to the place and nobody is left in the house to celebrate fiesta (I mean to prepare food and entertain guests.) Racetrack is located kilometer away from the downtown. So when the game started most of the people is in the race watching.

I talk about this before this is Habal-habal country. Kids even ladies knows how to ride a motorbike. That brings excitement to everyone if event like this happens.

The only thing is … Muthja is so busy she missed to get the names of the riders and who win the competition. (Photo by Melody Llamera)

Libjo Fiesta Bunting Contest 2007

Photos from different Purok entry in bunting competition.

Mayors Message for the Town Fiesta Celebration

Republic of the Philippines/Province of Dinagat Islands/Municipality of Libjo/OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Greetings to the Libjoanon, guests & visitors! Today mark the 109th anniversary of our Independence and out town fiesta celebration. This symbolic occasion is significant to every Filipino and every Libjoanon. No less the president, Her excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo challenge our local leaders to uphold the nation to become a strong republic. We can contribute to the pursuit of this national goal by making sustained development in our countryside. We have just finished the electoral process peaceful and orderly. Now, we move on to deliver quality basic services to our people. In closing, may I extend my thanks to those who endlessly support, cooperate, give time and money to make this affair a success. To the guests and visitors, welcome to the beautiful town of Libjo and may sweet memories linger.

LAMBERTO T. LLAMERA, JR./ Municipal Mayor

Libjo Annual Fiesta Celebration Program

Libjo, Dinagat Islands Theme: "Sama-sama tayo tungo sa pag asenso" 109th Independence Day and Town Fiesta Celebrations

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Activites -June 11
Pentakasi - Libjo Cockpit Arena whole day morning

Activities June 12
Arrival
Flag Raising - Municipal Park ....... 8:30AM
Bunting Contest/Inspection - ATT (Pob.) ....... 9:00AM
Basketball Tournament - CNavarro Gym ....... 9:00AM
Flat Track Motorace - Libjo Race Track, Guinumbayan ....... 9:30AM
Parade - ATT ....... 1:00 PM
Independence Program LALS Gym ....... 2:00PM
ABC Night LALS Gym ....... 6:00PM

Activities June 13
Diana ...........4:00AM
Pealing of Church Bells ....... 6:00AM
Motocross Racing Libjo Race Track,Guinumbayan ....... 8:30AM
Basketball Tournament CNavarro Gym ....... 10:00AM
LGU Officials & Employees Night LALS Gym ....... 6:00PM

Activities June 14
Baranggay (Pob.) Night CNavarro Gym ....... 6:00PM

News: Botika ng Barangay outlets 50 percent Cheaper

SURIGAO DEL NORTE (June 8) -- The Provincial Health Team (PHT) here bared recently sixty seven (67) Botika ng Barangays (BnB) installed in the municipalities of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands.

PHT Prov’l Team Leader Dr. Adriano Suba-an said all these Botikas are selling selected medicines at cheaper prices. He added that Surigaonons can now avail of safe, effective and quality medicines in their locality following the mandate of President Arroyo in providing low cost medicines for the people.

Some of the medicines and vitamins currently sold at the BnBs include amoxicillin, cotrimoxasole, paracetamol, mefenamic, loperamide, ketoconazole, ascorbic acid and multivitamins. Quality medicines sold at BnBs are 50 percent cheaper than those being sold by commercial drug stores. Read More ... (PIA-Surigao del Norte)