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Siargao Island Institute Of Technology
The Siargao Island Institute of Technology is located on the north side of the Dapa township. Most of its buildings are in the northwest corner of Dapa, but some are spread across the north side of the town. History It was in the summer of 1995 when the idea of putting up a school for the welfare of poor but deserving students in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao del Norte came about. It was a brainchild of then Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) – Caraga Regional Director Dr. Sol Matugas. The school, which came to be known as the Siargao Island Institute of Technology (SIIT) was born with the help of the director's son Francisco Jose Matugas, plus the financial support of the Siargao Foundation set up by her husband, former Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas. Harnessing her expertise in documentation, in compliance with permit application requirements, and in the installation of all necessary equipment and facilities prescribed by the Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dapa Township, Surigao Del Norte
Dapa, officially the Municipality of Dapa ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Dapa; tl, Bayan ng Dapa), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,006 people. Geography Most of the municipality is situated on Siargao Island, but Middle Bucas Grande and East Bucas Grande Islands are also within its jurisdiction. It is known as the "Growth Center of the beautiful islands of Siargao". Barangays Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Barangays 1 through 13 constitute Dapa's poblacion. Barangay Don Paulino is synonymous with the village of Giwan. Barangay Union is synonymous with the village of Union. Climate Demographics Surigaonon is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken. Sports The Siargao Sports Complex is a sports complex with a cost of PP300 million, it can accommodate 5,000 persons, expected to be finished by 2017 or early 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siargao
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of approximately . The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets have similar landforms. Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, and was voted the Best Island in Asia in the 2021 Conde Nast Travelers Readers awards. The island is within the jurisdiction of the province of Surigao del Norte and is composed of the municipalities of Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, San Benito, Pilar, San Isidro, and Santa Monica. Etymology The name originates from Visayan ''siargaw'' or '' saliargaw'' ('' Premna odorata''), a mangrove species that grows on the islands. History The first recorded sighting by Europeans of Siargao Island was by Spanish navigator Bernardo de la Torre on board of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucas Grande Island
Bucas Grande is an island in the province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. The island is contiguous with the municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Its area is . Its name means "large mouth" or "large opening" in Philippine Spanish in reference to the wide strait in between Bucas Grande and Socorro Island. Bucas Grande Island is situated on the far eastern part of mainland Surigao del Norte. The lone island municipality of Socorro is the only one of its kind in the entire province of Surigao del Norte. Bucas Grande Island lies within the breadth of the Pacific and is physically located at coordinates 9° 37′ 17″ North, 125° 58′ 0″ East. It has a total land area of 12,445 hectares and had a population of 25,942 inhabitants at the 2020 Census, and a voting population of over 13,000. People have settled in 14 barangays of the municipality namely: Barangays Don Albino Taruc, Navarro, Rizal, Del Pilar, Dona Helene, Honrado, Nueva Estrella, Pamosaingan, Salog, San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Education, Culture And Sports
The Department of Education (abbreviated as DepEd; fil, Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It is the main agency tasked to manage and govern the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine education policy and responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary school systems. It has its headquarters at the DepEd Complex in Meralco Avenue, Pasig. The department is currently led by the secretary of education, nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current secretary of education is Sara Duterte. Presently, its mission is to provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good. It has changed its vision stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission On Higher Education (Philippines)
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED; fil, Komisyon sa Mas Mataas na Edukasyon Komisyon sa Lalong Mataas na Edukasyon) is a Philippine government agency attached to the Office of the President of the Philippines for administrative purposes. It covers both public and private higher education institutions as well as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions in the country. History The CHED was established on May 18, 1994 through Republic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 which was authored by Senator Francisco Tatad. The creation of CHED was part of a broad agenda for reforms in the country's education system, outlined by the Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM) in 1992. Part of the reforms is the trifocalization of the education sector. The three governing bodies in the education sector are the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for tertiary and graduate education, the Department of Education (DepEd) for basic e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cebu City
Cebu City, officially the City of Cebu ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Sugbo; fil, Lungsod ng Cebu; hil, Dakbanwa sang Sugbo), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines and capital of the Cebu Province. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 964,169 people, making it the sixth-most populated city in the nation and the most populous in the Visayas. It is the regional center of Central Visayas and seat of government of the province of Cebu, but governed separate from the province. The city and its metropolitan area exert influence on commerce, trade, industry, education, culture, tourism, and healthcare beyond the region, over the entire Visayas and partly over Mindanao. It is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu City is bounded on the north by the town of Balamban and the city of Danao City, on the west by the city of Toledo, on the east by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA ; fil, Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan) serves as the Philippines' Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) authority. As a government agency, TESDA is tasked to both manage and supervise the Philippines' Technical Education and Skills Development (TESD). Its goals are to develop the Filipino workforce with "world-class competence and positive work values" and to provide quality technical-educational and skills development through its direction, policies, and programs.“Vision, Mission, Value and Quality Statement.” 2017. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - TESDA. TESDA. Accessed June 26. http://www.tesda.gov.ph/About/TESDA/11. History Predecessor Technical-Vocational Education was first introduced to the Philippines through the enactment of Commonwealth Act No. 3377, or the “Vocational Act of 1927.” On June 3, 1938, the National Assembly of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Luna, Surigao Del Norte
General Luna, officially the Municipality of General Luna ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan General Luna; tl, Bayan ng Heneral Luna), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,853 people. Formerly known as Cabuntog, it is home to annual international and national surfing competitions because of the Cloud 9 waves. As a result, the town has the reputation as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines." Geography General Luna is located east of Dapa and about from Surigao City. The islands of Anahawan, Daku, and La Januza are within the municipality's jurisdiction. The area is protected within the Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) under Republic Act 7586 (NIPAS Act). Barangays General Luna is politically subdivided into 19 barangays, fifteen (15) of which are located on Siargao Island while four (4) are on the other outer islands. Climate Demographics Economy In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte
Del Carmen, officially the Municipality of Del Carmen ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Del Carmen; tl, Bayan ng Del Carmen), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,392 people. The municipality was formerly called Numancia until 1966 when it was changed to its present name.Republic Act No. 4786 , PhilippineLaw.info, retrieved 2012 It is located on Island and home to Sayak Airport, the island's main airport. Geography Barangays Del Carmen is politically subdivided into 20 |
San Benito, Surigao Del Norte
San Benito, officially the Municipality of San Benito ( sgd, Lungsod nan San Benito; tl, Bayan ng San Benito), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,663 people. Geography Barangays San Benito is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. * Bongdo * Maribojoc * Nuevo Campo * San Juan * Santa Cruz (Poblacion) * Talisay (Poblacion) Climate Demographics Economy References External linksSan Benito Profile at PhilAtlas.comPhilippine Census Information Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar, Surigao Del Norte
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Pilar; tl, Bayan ng Pilar), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,374 people. It is located on Siargao Island, bounded by the municipality of San Isidro to the north, municipality of Del Carmen to the west, municipality of Dapa to south and Philippine Sea to the east. It used to be a barrio of Dapa until its creation as a separate municipality on October 31, 1953, by virtue of Executive Order No. 638 issued by then President Elpidio Quirino. Pilar has a natural harbor through a small inlet called Port Pilar. Geography Barangays Pilar is politically subdivided into 15 barangays, listed here with 2010 populations. Town Proper Barangays (Poblacion) * Asinan - 937 * Centro - 343 * Pilaring - 851 * Punta - 381 Outlying Barangays * Caridad - 1,456 * Consolacion - 200 * Datu - 570 * Dayaohay - 350 * Jaboy - 265 * Katip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgos, Surigao Del Norte
Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Burgos; tl, Bayan ng Burgos), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 4,185 people. It is the smallest municipality in the province, both in population and area. Burgos is one of the two northernmost towns of Siargao Island. The other is municipality of Santa Monica. Geography Barangays Burgos is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. * Baybay * Bitaug * Matin-ao * Poblacion 1 * Poblacion 2 * San Mateo Climate Demographics Economy References External links Burgos Profile at PhilAtlas.com Burgos Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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