Cancelled Flight

What will you do if you get this message:

Few months ago, I was happy when I learned that Cebu Pacific finally placed a direct flight to Surigao from Manila.  It would surely give convenience and choice to travelers like me who shudder long trips.  But when your pre-booked direct flight is cancelled and you are given a connecting flight like this:

you don't have any choice but to take it especially when you bought it on promo.  The good thing in it, however, is that you will be given the privilege to change your flight date without paying for the rebooking fee and other applicable charges.  That's what I did.  I moved my flight schedule to a later date to accommodate an unforseen commitment.

But then, the fact remains that I still have to bear with more than an hour of waiting at Mactan Airport.  Well, what exactly happened during my recent trip was far from boring.  I traveled with my family.  And we met my brother and his family at Mactan Airport.  Hence, one hour stay in Cebu was not enough.  To cut it short, we were not able to keep track of the time and before we knew it, we were on our way to Surigao.

I could say, some inconveniences are indeed just blessings in disguise...

Fire in Surigao City

When I arrived home late last Saturday night, my mama greeted me with the news that part of P. Reyes St. was on fire.  My sister, who got the feed from Facebook, announced that the fire started in (or somewhere near?) RSY Bldg.  I wonder, where is RSY Bldg. located?  Though it sounds familiar, I just can't seem to remember it.  Memory gap... :)

Anyway, I hope I can stroll around the city later, take pictures of the ruins, and post it in this blog.  :)

BC Bloggers 4

It's been awhile since my last post in this blog.  Now this is one major reason why I'm motivated to update this blog from now on.  You see, if my application will be approved, I'll be registering this blog to BC Bloggers 4 soon!  I am so excited!

Why?  If I'm lucky, this blog will get some share of the much-needed traffic as what have been happening to my other two blogs:  scribbles and what's in butuan?  They were registered to BC Bloggers 3.  :)

If you're also interested, please check out the details by clicking this link. ;)

Election Results: How True?

I got an email from our high school batch announcing the result of the recently-held May 10, 2010 elections in Surigao City.  I could not verify as of this moment if this is accurate considering that the COMELEC website, thru the technology of Smartmatic Corporation, only provides the tabulated data by clustered precincts.  As much as I would like to tabulate it myself and come up with my own result, I don't have the luxury of time.  Hence, for now I am relying on this unverified data:

ELECTION RESULTS FOR SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND SURIGAO CITY

    GOVERNOR   
1     BARBERS, Robert Ace S.     99,430
2     MATUGAS, Sol F.     99,152
3     DEGUIÑO, Ruperto E.     788

    VICE GOVERNOR   
1     EGAY, Arturo Carlos Jr A.     89,975
2     CATRE, Noel P.     81,856
3     TALLEDO, Charlie B.     2,583

    FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT   
1     MATUGAS, Francisco T.     27,415
2     NAVARRO, Constantino III L.     20,400
3     SABERON, Gertrudes C.     260

    2ND DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT   
1     CASURRA, Alfonso S.     76,157
2     ROMARATE, Guillermo, Jr. A.     77,527

    CITY MAYOR   
1     MATUGAS, Ernesto T.     25,750
2     BARBERS, Robert Lyndon S.     19,389
3     SERING, Rico Salvador A.     15,127
4     ARRIBA, Eduardo M.     1,294
5     PALMA, Edenrey L.     64

    VICE MAYOR   
1     MENOR, Danilo C.     23,559
2     GARCIA, Melva P.     19,126
3     GONZAGA, Alice E.     15,258

    CITY COUNCILORS   
1     RECABO, Romel T.     27,475
2     YUIPCO, Kent L.     22,720
3     GORGOD, Carlos F.     22,480
4     BAYANA, Jose Expeditus B.     22,007
5     LANCIN, Luceniano E.     21,522
6     ABIAN, Baltazar C.     21,384
7     BEGIL, Jose Jr V.     19,353
8     BONITE, Christopher T.     18,627
9     LAXA, Peñaflor A.     18,388
10     ZABALA, Bienvenido Jr. P.     16,677
11     CALDERON, Remedios S.     15,714
12     GO, Lawrence A.     15,541
13     TATING, Floripen D.     15,484
14     BERNAL, Victor F.     15,441
15     TIUKINHOY, Raymond O.     14,824
16     BARIMBAO, Bernabe J.     14,722
17     PECHO, Bernardo A.     13,932
18     LAID, Pedrito C.     12,086
19     SYKIMTE, Philip P.     12,044
20     GALINEA, Susan G.     10,715
21     CARMONA, Adones C.     9,402
22     BUYSER, Victor H.     8,468
23     LISONDRA, Edwin L.     8,280
24     ROVILLOS, Armistico M.     7,033
25     CARBONILLA, Isidro C.     6,983
26     DALES, Dona C.     6,914
27     CATUBIGAN, Rebecca C.     6,847
28     CRISOLOGO, Oscar P.     6,056
29     AMORES, Richard Nick A.     5,709
30     CATUBIGAN, Shaunwyn Henery C.     5,537
31     MESIAS, Lucrecio Jr. A.     5,447
32     LEYSON, Ramonito A.     4,962
33     GO, Felipe Y.     3,227
34     GARNOZA, Narciso B.     2,097
35     SANGCOPAN, Macatingkie P.     1,497
36     PEREZ, Allan E.     788
37     ADINO, Wengelito M.     763

P.S.  Readers, should you find the above data as erroneous, please let me know by posting your comments on the space provided herein.  Thank you.  :)

It's Indeed Sure na Sure to Surigao!

Here's an excuse for Surigaonons to celebrate about:  Cebu Pacific will be offering a direct flight to Surigao from Manila starting June 17 of this year.  Not only that, the budget airline is having a seat sale of P999 all-in! for direct flights to Surigao!  Isn't it great?!

Well, you better hurry.  This promo period lasts only until tomorrow, May 7.  Travel should be made between June 17 - September 30, 2010.

To visit Cebu Pacific website, please click this link.

Facts and Figures (Part 10)

DID YOU KNOW THAT the number of households per 100 occupied housing units was 101?

In 2007, the number of occupied housing units increased by 17.9 percent, from 70,872 occupied housing units in 2000 to 83,528 in 2007. The number of households per 100 occupied housing units was 101 in 2007, down from 102 households per 100 occupied housing units in 2000. Further, there were 4.9 persons per occupied housing unit reported in 2007, lower than the 5.3 persons per occupied housing unit in 2000.

Strong materials for roofs for more than half of the occupied housing units

More than half (50.7 percent) of the 83,528 occupied housing units in Surigao del Norte had roofs made of galvanized iron/aluminum, while 39.0 percent had roofs made of cogon/nipa/anahaw. As to the construction materials of the outer walls of the occupied housing units, 43.2 percent were made of wood, while 24.7 percent were made of concrete/brick/stone.  (Source:  NSO)

All I can say is, Tsk!  Tsk!  Tsk!

Facts and Figures (Part 9)

DID YOU KNOW THAT More females had attained higher levels of education?

Of the household population five years old and over, 41.6 percent had attended or finished elementary education, 31.3 percent had reached or completed high school, 7.5 percent were college undergraduates, and 7.8 percent were academic degree holders.

There were more females than males among those who had attained higher levels of education. Females comprised 57.8 percent of those with academic degrees and 60.1 percent of those with post baccalaureate courses.

Moreover, school attendance at anytime during School Year 2007 to 2008 among the household population 5 to 24 years old was 68.7 percent. Of the total males aged 5 to 24 years, 67.8 percent had attended school at anytime during the said school year. Attendance for females, meanwhile, was 69.8 percent of the total females aged 5 to 24 years. (Source:  NSO)

Talking about women power! :)