The Surigao del Norte provincial board passed a resolution on Monday, declaring Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands under ‘state of calamity’ due to

A power outage on Siargao Island that began on Dec. 1 has left thousands of residents without electricity, prompting calls for the declaration of a state of calamity. A special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial council) to declare the state of calamity will

The power outage experienced in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte for at least a week now had led to problems in water supply for several residents.