October 1, 2009, Posted by Percival Pelaez at 8:31 pm
When the Armed Forces of the Philippines launched in recent months military operations in the Caraga region that led to the displacement of thousands of Lumad residents, officials defended it as part of their campaign to defeat the communist movement by 2010. But a closer look revealed that, far from a counter-insurgency operation, the massive [...]
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June 18, 2009, Posted by Percival Pelaez at 1:23 pm
Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano Saturday said that the Caraga Region is now among the tourist destinations in the country, citing surfing and fishing in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, and the various marine and coastal attractions in the provinces of Agusan and Surigao. Many potential tourism areas are already existing [...]
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