Agusan del Norte,officially the Province of Agusan del Norte,is a province in the Caraga region of the Philippines. Its capital is the city of Cabadbaran with several government offices located in the highly-urbanized city of Butuan. It is bordered on the northwest by Butuan Bay;northeast by Surigao del Norte;mid-east by Surigao del Sur;southeast by Agusan del Sur,and southwest by Misamis Oriental.
Surigao del Norte,officially the Province of Surigao del Norte,is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region of Mindanao. The province was formerly under the jurisdiction of Region 10 until 1995. Its capital is Surigao City. The province comprises two major islands—Siargao and Bucas Grande—in the Philippine Sea,plus a small area at the northeastern tip of mainland Mindanao and other surrounding minor islands and islets. This mainland portion borders Agusan del Norte –between the Municipality of Alegria in Surigao del Norte and the Municipality of Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte;and the province of Surigao del Sur,to the south.
Surigao del Sur,officially the Province of Surigao del Sur,is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City. Surigao del Sur is situated at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea to the east.
Mainit,officially the Municipality of Mainit,is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte,Philippines. According to the 2020 census,it has a population of 28,019 people.
Surigao City,officially the City of Surigao,is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Surigao del Norte,Caraga Region,on the north-eastern island of Mindanao,Philippines.
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres (169 sq mi). 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.
Dinagat Islands,officially the Province of Dinagat Islands,is an island province in the Caraga region of the Philippines,located on the south side of Leyte Gulf. The island of Leyte is to its west,across Surigao Strait,and mainland Mindanao is to its south. Its main island,Dinagat,is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from north to south. San Jose serves as its provincial capital.
The legislative district of Surigao was the representation of the historical province of Surigao in the various national legislatures of the Philippines until the election of representatives for its successor provinces in 1961. The undivided province's representation encompassed the present-day provinces of Surigao del Norte,Surigao del Sur and Dinagat Islands.
The legislative districts of Surigao del Norte are the representations of the province of Surigao del Norte in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts. The 1st legislative district comprises nine municipalities on the islands of Siargao and Bucas Grande;the 2nd legislative district comprises Surigao City and eleven other municipalities on the mainland of Mindanao.
The legislative districts of Surigao del Sur are the representations of the province of Surigao del Sur in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second congressional districts.
The legislative districts of Dinagat Islands are the representations of the province of Dinagat Islands in the Congress of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress through its lone congressional district.
Robert Ace Smith Barbers,or also known simply as Ace Barbers,is a Filipino politician. The son of former senator Robert Barbers,he is currently serving as the representative of the second district of Surigao del Norte. He previously served as well as provincial governor (2007–2010).
The Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) is an alliance of municipalities or local government units,government line agencies and civil society organizations in Lake Mainit area. Its significant role is to serve as the coordinating body of multi stakeholders in preserving and promoting Lake Mainit ecosystem.
The Siargao Island Institute of Technology is located on the north side of the Dapa,Surigao del Norte,Philippines. Most of its buildings are in the northwest corner of Dapa,but some are spread across the north side of the town.
Agusan was a province of the Philippines. It was created on August 20,1907,by Provincial Government Act No. 1693,and dissolved on November 14,1967,by Republic Act No. 4979.
Election will be held in Caraga for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 9,2016.
These are term limited and retiring members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines during the 16th Congress of the Philippines. Term limited members are prohibited from running in the 2016 elections;they may run for any other positions,or may wait until the 2016 elections.
Francisco T. Matugas,also known as Lalo Matugas,is a Filipino politician from the first district of the province of Surigao del Norte,Philippines. He served as Governor of the province from 2019 to 2022. He was first elected as Governor in 1992,and served for 9 years. He also previously served as the congressman of the province's first district.
Surigao del Norte's 1st congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. The district encompasses the island chains off the northeast coast of mainland Surigao del Norte. Since the 2007 redistricting following the separation of Dinagat Islands,the district now comprises the Siargao and Bucas Grande municipalities of Burgos,Dapa,Del Carmen,General Luna,Pilar,San Benito,San Isidro,Santa Monica and Socorro. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Francisco Jose Matugas II of the Lakas-CMD.
Surigao del Norte's 2nd congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. The district comprises all twelve local government units in mainland Surigao del Norte including its capital Surigao City. Its municipalities are Alegria,Bacuag,Claver,Gigaquit,Mainit,Malimono,Placer,San Francisco,Sison,Tagana-an and Tubod. It is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Ace Barbers of the Nacionalista Party (NP).
