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IN PHOTO | Indigenous peoples (IP) youth leaders in Surigao del Norte gathered during the IP Youth Summit on October 22, 2026 in Surigao City to discuss leadership, cultural preservation, and youth empowerment. The summit was spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Caraga, provincial government of Surigao del Norte through its Culture and Arts Office, and UN-Habitat. The multi-stakeholder activity aimed to strengthen the role of IP youth in community development, peacebuilding, and heritage conservation across the province. (SDR, PIA Surigao del Norte)  

IN PHOTOS | The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in partnership with the provincial government of Dinagat Islands, strengthened the territorial defense of the country’s eastern seaboard through a large-scale military exercise held in Barangay Santa Cruz, San Jose on October 22, 2026. (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)

IN PHOTO | Sangguniang Bayan Member Judy Ann Cometa-Go, Pilar National High School Principal Reysan J. Tesiorna and TESDA Surigao del Norte Provincial Director Catalina Tacubao led the capsule-laying and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Caregiving NC II Training and Assessment Facility held at the Pilar National High School Campus, Pilar in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. The landmark facility will bring national competency training closer to the island's constituents, promoting local empowerment and employment readiness. (SDR, PIA Surigao del Norte)

IN PHOTO | Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny T. Pimentel urged former rebels to remain committed to peace and avoid returning to their former groups during the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) awarding ceremony on October 21, 2026 in Tandag City.   Pimentel, chair of the Regional and Provincial Peace and Order Councils, emphasized the importance of sustaining Surigao del Sur’s Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status. He encouraged the beneficiaries to value the opportunity to start anew, rebuild their lives with their families, and help maintain peace and security in their communities.   The governor’s message supports the national government’s peace and reconciliation agenda, which encourages former rebels to return to civilian life and contribute to their communities’ development.   He stressed that sustaining peace requires continued cooperation among the government, former rebels, and local communities to protect security gains and prom...

IN PHOTO | A total of 121 recipients received their respective safe conduct pass (SCP) during the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) awarding ceremony conducted by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur on October 21, 2026 in Tandag City. The activity was carried out with the E-CLIP Committee, local partners, and defense forces to support the government’s peace and reintegration initiatives. The SCP is issued to qualified applicants under the government’s amnesty process and provides legal protection for offenses covered by their applications, subject to applicable requirements. Governor Johnny T. Pimentel urged the recipients to remain committed to peace and avoid returning to armed groups, emphasizing the importance of working together to sustain Surigao del Sur’s peace and security gains. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

IN PHOTO | The provincial government of Surigao del Sur provided ₱ 500,000 in immediate assistance to 50 former rebels during the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) awarding ceremony on October 21, 2026 at the VTP Jr. multipurpose hall, Capitol Hills, Tandag City. Each beneficiary received ₱ 10,000 to help support their families and rebuild their lives as they return to peaceful civilian life. All participants also received humanitarian packs to help address their immediate needs. The initiative supports the national government’s peacebuilding and reintegration efforts by helping former rebels transition to mainstream society. Through continued assistance and livelihood opportunities, the government aims to encourage beneficiaries to remain committed to peace and contribute to their communities’ development. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)