PIA | Philippine Information Agency | Surigao Norte gov unveils Surigaonon Arts and Culture Center: "Governor Sol Matugas along with other local officials led the unveiling of Surigaonon Arts and Culture Center Tuesday at the provincial sports complex here.The center showcases the heritage portraits and memorabilia depicting the richness of the Surigaonon culture. The event coincided with the 111th Founding Anniversary of Surigao on May 15. The province of Surigao was once a premier political jurisdiction in Mindanao when the American colonizers established a civil government, in May 15, 1901, by virtue of the Philippine Commission Act 127 enacted by the US government. Surigao was the capital with Prudencio Garcia as its first elected governor. On June 19, 1960, Republic Act 2786 was passed by Congress which brought the subdivision of the once proud Province of Surigao into what is known today as the Province of Surigao del Norte and the Province of Surigao del Sur. (FEA/ Jun Parada/Prov’l Information Center/PIA-Surigao del Norte)"
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