Nagubat Island from the Air

Photo credit:  Yong Patosa

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Doot River Walkway?

Is something similar to this possible in Gigaquit?

Why not?

Photo credit:  http://neilshots.wordpress.com/

Gakit Sportsfest 2014 Photos

Photos courtesy of Gigad Gakit

To read the details of the activities click here.

Date:  April 20, 2014
Place:  Doot Beach (Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, Philippines)

Post by GIGACUIT.

Gakit Sportsfest 2014 Activities

Photo credit:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/clickartbyaleksi/

April 20, 2014 (EASTER SUNDAY)

Gigaquit Doot Beach, Gigaquit Surigao del Norte

TEMA: “ATONG   BALIK - LANTAWON ANG  TINUBDAN  ISIP GIYA SA ATONG KALAMBOAN”

PART 1

 @ 9:00 AM

Invocation                                   =             Doxology SAI Selected Students

                                                                    c/o Mr. Nickson E. Buctuan

National Anthem                                              =             Mass Singing

Gigaquit Hymn                                                =              Mass Singing

Words of Welcome                                 =              Hon. Alex C. Natad

                                                                        Chairman Committee on Tourism

Acknowledgement of Participants / Guests        =              Lee B. Dedumo

                                                                                      Tourism Officer-Designate

Banner Raising                                                =            by: Clustered Barangay

Intermission Number                            =           c/o GNSHI- Selected                                                                                  c/o Sir Jojo Patosa & Ma’am Nanette Bonostro

Introduction of the Board of Judges                =             Emcee

Reading of Criteria                         =              Chairman of the Board of Judges

Contest Proper     

·         Gakit Making Contest

·         Gakit Beautification Contest

·         Gakit Souvenir Making Contest

Significance of the Event               =              Hon. Carlos M. Egay, Sr.

                                                                          Municipal Mayor   

12:00 NOON                   LUNCH                LUNCH                    LUNCH

(AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES)

·         Gakit Racing

PARLOR GAMES c/o LGU- Department Offices
1.     MPDC Office

2.     MSWD Office

3.     Budget Office

4.     HRMO Office

5.     Engineering Office

6.     PNP Office

7.     SB Office

Intermission Number        =      c/o Mark Quizon

(Parlor Games 2)

1.     Treasury Office

2.     MCR Office

3.     Assessor’s Office

4.     Comelec Office

5.     Accounting Office

6.     Health Office

7.     SEA-K

Announcement of Winners / Distribution
Of Cash Prizes          =        Emcee assisted by the OIC-MTO

(Parlor Games 3)

1.     Agriculture Office

2.     DILG Office

3.     PopCom Office

4.     Nutrition Office

5.     4P’s Office

6.     Supply Office

7.     KALAHI-CIDSS Office

Closing Remarks        =       Joel P. Go, CPA

                                          Mun. Accountant/ OIC-Mun. Tourism Office

EMCEE:    ENG’R. BEVERLY R. BONITE

                                                                       Municipal Assessor

PART 2

6:30 PM            


DINNER                        DINNER                        DINNER

PARLOR GAMES c/o Clustered Barangays

                        DISCO              DISCO              DISCO

Cluster I           Camam-onan, San Anotonio & Camboayon

Cluster II          Villaflor, Sico-Sico & Anibongan

DISCO              DISCO              DISCO

Cluster III         San Isidro, Alambique & Lahi

Cluster IV         Mahanub & Villafranca

DISCO              DISCO              DISCO

Cluster V          Poniente & Ipil

DISCO              DISCO              DISCO

EMCEE:    ENG’R. BEVERLY R. BONITE

                                                                       Municipal Assessor

First Wedding at Doot Beach

From Aireen Tindugan . . .

Pinoy Adventures goes to the surfing capital of Mindanao

After many weeks and miles of travel to seek new adventures, Kapuso star Richard Gutierrez finds a new destination to explore --- the surfing capital of Mindanao. Welcome to SURIGAO DEL NORTE!

Published on Jun 29, 2012 by gmanews

Gigaquit 162nd Town Fiesta - People Part 1

Photos courtesy of Marlun Cubelo Larong Canda

Freshwater Diving in Surigao on Pinoy Adventures

This Sunday, Richard Gutierrez continues his first visit to Surigao and discovers a new world of adventure.

He sets foot on the pristine beach of Dinagat island, just one boat ride away from the city, to try his luck at a new adventure- freshwater diving. To reach the unusual dive spot, Richard treks to the peak of the mountain that cradles Lake Bababu, considered by the locals as a sacred place of healing.

From the peak, it's a treacherous downhill trek for Richard but this doesn't stop him from being awed by the majestic beauty of the forest and its winged creatures. He takes part in a curious tradition that involves drinking the lake water before descending into the darkness of the sinkhole lake.

As he submerges into the lake, Richard discovers a new thrill- swimming in dark water as he is carried by tides from the sea. But even in the depths of the mountain lake, he explores a new world filled with saltwater marine life, even pre-historic looking fishes. He also finds a halocline, an area where inland fresh water merges with seawater. This discovery leads him to an underwater cave that leads to the open sea.

After a grueling and fantastic underwater adventure, Richard finds himself in Surigao City once more for a much-deserved food trip.

Join Richard Gutierrez as takes on an exciting, new adventure this Sunday on PINOY ADVENTURES, aired during GMA Sunday Grande, 8:30 PM after "I-Bilib".

Published on Jul 7, 2012 by gmanews

Day-asan Village, Surigao on Pinoy Adventures

Richard discovers a different adventure in the floating village of Day-asan where houses on stilts line waterlogged streets. He also tries to navigate a bandung, a small boat made with one whole block of solid hardwood. He caps the trip with a trip to the lobster farm where he gets a sumptuous taste of Surigaonon flavor. (Date aired: July 1, 2012)

Published on Jul 13, 2012 by gmanews

RICHARD GUTIERREZ in SURIGAO CITY! :)

Video by LisDReBLis

Lake Bababu, Surigao on Pinoy Adventures

Richard travels to Lake Bababu and explores a new world filled with saltwater marine life, even pre-historic looking fishes. He also finds a halocline, an area where inland fresh water merges with seawater. (Date aired: July 8, 2012)

Published on Jul 13, 2012 by gmanews

Its More Fun in Gigaquit! Ravelo-Cacho Family Vacation

Philippines 2012 Pt. II from Jessica C on Vimeo.

Photo and video source:  Ravelo-Cacho Family (with permission from Mrs. Cora Ravelo Cacho)

Bibinibining Surigao 2012

Representing Gigaquit

MS. MARY RUTCHANE A.CAYRON 
3rd Runner-up

Photo Sources:
  - Mary Jul Espuerta Escalante
  - Anthony Diez Sarte
  - Surigao TV

Mayor Carlos M. Egay Presenting Gakit Las-ay Festival to Sen.Loren Legarda

During the 111th Foundation Day Anniversary of Surigao at the Surigao del Norte Provincial Grandstand . . .

Photos Courtesy of Mary Jul Espuerta Escalante

Come to Gigaquit! Island Hopping, Beaches and Wine!

For inquiries you may send email to gigaquit.lgu@gmail.com
or text 09186727222.

Island Hopping, Beaches and Wine . . . but there are more to find in Gigaquit.  Come and see!

Photos courtesy of Melony Veyra and Juni Equibal

Its more fun in Gigaquit: Kuyapnit Wild Adventure

Photos courtesy of Juni Equibal

Its more fun in Gigaquit! Las-ay (Gigaquit Rhum)

Two bikers from Puerto Galera enjoyed Gigaquit's Las-ay wine and looking forward to coming back soon.  These two are from Canada and Great Britain . . .

Photo and story courtesy of Melony Veyra

Related article:  Las-ay Festival

Photos of Gigaquit Rhum courtesy of Mr. Juni Equibal.

Cantilan, Surigao del Sur - September 2011

Taken September 1, 2011
By: Steven E

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The Red Mountain - September 2011

Taken September 1 and 2, 2011
By: Steven E

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