Province of Surigao del Sur

07/01/2019

Thousands of people gathered at the New San Nicolas De Tolentino Cathedral of the Diocese of Tandag to pay their last respects to the Action Man of the Province of Surigao del Sur, late Governor Vicente “BB” T. Pimentel, Jr. At around 8:00 o’clock in the morning, the remains of Gov. Pimentel were carried from Pimentel’s Mansion to the Provincial Capitol before they were transported to the New Tandag City Cathedral.

The funeral mass was concelebrated by several priests from local dioceses in the Province of Surigao del Sur. After the concelebrated mass, the Pimentel family and several dignitaries from the government were all in tears as Carrascal Mayor VJ Pimentel eulogized the late Governor.

The remains of Gov. Pimentel were in a casket traveling on a hearse, as thousands of people said farewell and spilled out of the Cathedral onto the streets to show their love and support for the late Gov. Vicente Pimentel, Jr.

Everyone kept their eyes on the funeral hearse as his coffin passed through the streets, and as the convoy inched its way forward until it reached the Tandag City Memorial Garden.

The interment took place at the Memorial Garden at around 11:45 am and everyone couldn’t help but cry their eyes out during the interment of Gov. Pimentel’s remains.
Gov. Vicente Pimentel, Jr. started his political career as Barangay Captain in the ‘70s, and served as Mayor of Carrascal from 1992 to 2001. He became Governor of the Province of Surigao del Sur from 2001 to 2010 and was re-elected as Mayor of Carrascal from 2010 to 2016. From 2016 to present, he served as the Provincial Governor of Surigao del Sur.

Gov. Pimentel was tagged as the “Action Man” because he was always willing to pour all his blood, sweat and tears to serve the people of Surigao del Sur.

You will forever be in our hearts, Gov. Vicente “BB” T. Pimentel, Jr.

02/01/2019

The remains of late Governor Vicente “BB” T. Pimentel, Jr. have arrived at Tandag City Airport on December 30, 2018 at around 5 o’clock in the afternoon. Several high-ranking dignitaries from the government and the family of our late governor gathered at the airport to receive his remains.

His casket was then brought to Pimentel’s Mansion, Brgy. Saca, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur for the offering of mass and public viewing. Locals patiently waited and raised their white flaglets during the arrival honors. Everyone was also welcome to pay their last respects to the late governor.

On the first night of late governor Pimentel’s wake, the people of Carrascal showed their love and support and condoled with the family and friends of our late governor. Everyone was also given the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the late Gov. Pimentel before the offering of mass officially started.

On January 1, 2019, the remains of late Governor Vicente “BB” T. Pimentel, Jr. was transferred to Tandag City and the offering of mass and public viewing will be held in the city until January 6, 2019.

17/12/2018

Members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council conducted the Joint PPOC AND PADAC Execom Meeting earlier today, December 17, 2018 at Villa Maria Luisa Hotel.

The meeting was graced with the presence of none other than Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, Provincial Administrator Efren E. Rivas, Jr., and equally high-ranking officials from all partner agencies and stakeholders.

The aim of this joint meeting is to assess their plans, measures and accomplishments with regard to crime prevention as well as the attainment of peace and order and public safety in the whole province of Surigao del Sur

14/12/2018

A group of barangay captains from Surigao City paid a courtesy call to Mr. Efren E. Rivas, Jr., Provincial Administrator, earlier today, December 14, 2018 at the PGO Conference Hall, Capitol Hills, Telaje, Tandag City.

13/12/2018

The Provincial Development Council (PDC) conducted its 4th Quarter Provincial Development Full Council Meeting and Christmas Party last December 12, 2018 at Villa Maria Luisa Hotel, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.

The event was graced with the presence of none other than Governor Vicente "BB" T. Pimentel, Jr., Provincial Administrator Efren E. Rivas, Jr., SP Member Henrich M. Pimentel and all city/municipal mayors in the whole province of Surigao del Sur.

As the Chairman of the Provincial Development Council, Gov. Vicente "BB" T. Pimentel, Jr. expressed his fervent hope that all members of the PDC will continue to optimize all their resources in pursuit of sustainable peace and development in the province.

The members of the PDC Full Council include The Governor as the Chairman; All Mayors of the Municipalities and Component City; The Chair of the Committee on Appropriation of the SP; The Congressmen or their Representatives; and, the representatives of the NGOs operating in the province who shall constitute less than one-fourth of the members of a fully organized council.

10/12/2018

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), together with the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur and all partner agencies, celebrated the OFW Family Day last December 08, 2018 at Tandag City Gymnasium, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur in recognition of the sacrifices made by the Overseas Filipino Workers as well as their contribution in uplifting and keeping our economy vibrant amidst challenges and prolonged separation from their loved ones.

The event was graced with the presence of none other than Senator Cynthia A. Villar, Gov. Vicente “BB” T. Pimentel, Jr., 1st District Representative Prospero A. Pichay, Jr., 2nd District Representative Johnny T. Pimentel, and Tandag City Mayor Ayek T. Pimentel.

OFWS (vacationing and returning) and their families attended and availed of the various activities conducted during the said celebration, including Medical Mission, Health & Beauty Care Clinic, Parlor Games, Raffle Draws, and Singing and Dance Contest.

The aim of this annual celebration is to pay tribute to our OFWs for all the sacrifices they have made for their families and the country.

Mabuhay ang ating mga magigiting na OFW!

28/11/2018

In order to strengthen the partnership between and among the PNP, the civil society and all partner agencies and stakeholders involved, the Advisory Council of the CARAGA Region conducted its 2nd Regional Advisory Council Summit 2018 last November 28, 2018 at Villa Maria Luisa Hotel, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.

The summit was graced with the presence of none other than Judge Emmanuel E. Escatron, Chairman of RAC 13 and other members of the Regional Advisory Council. Governor Vicente "BB" T. Pimentel, Jr. was also present during the event and stressed that the gov't can help formulate effective strategies and carry out all its advocacy programs when all sectors of the community work collectively in providing solutions to a number of problems in the whole community.

The aim of the summit was to strengthen partnership for the effective and efficient implementation of the PNP PATROL Plan 2030.

28/11/2018

Provincial Administrator Efren Rivas led the Bench-marking for the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) together with the other delegates from the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur.

The said delegates took a site visit at the "HAPPY HOME" - Half-way House & Processing Center located in Mati City, Davao Oriental. As the only fully established halfway house in the Philippines to date, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur aims to emulate the brilliant and successful ideas or initiatives made by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental.

16/11/2018