Copyright and Authorized Digital Use Statement

Copyright and Authorized Digital Use Statement

The book Surigao Across the Years by Dr. Fernando A. Almeda Jr., D. Litt., is protected under Philippine copyright law, with rights jointly held by the author and VICARISH Publication and Trading, Inc., as indicated in the 2017 edition (ISBN: 978-621-8030-39-8). All rights are reserved, and no part of the book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the publisher.

With the full permission of Dr. Fernando A. Almeda Jr., and under his direct leadership, a digital knowledge initiative has been established to extend access to the historical and cultural wealth contained in Surigao Across the Years. As part of this effort, selected feature articles drawn from the book have been carefully curated and made available through digital platforms to promote historical awareness, civic education, and cultural pride among Surigaonons and the broader academic public. To support this mission, Dr. Almeda has also authorized the development and supervised deployment of a dedicated AI assistant—a digital research tool designed to help readers, educators, students, and researchers navigate the contents of the book with accuracy and efficiency. This AI operates strictly within the boundaries of the original work, drawing exclusively from the 18 chapters of the published volume. It is engineered to reflect the author’s intellectual intent and uphold the historical fidelity of the material, avoiding any extrapolation, speculation, or external referencing.

The 2025 Editorial Team- composed of Zimmbodilion Mosende, Woolsey Lonzon, and Lawrence Ferol of the Surigao Historical Society (SHS) - works in close collaboration with Dr. Almeda in overseeing the responsible implementation of this digital initiative. Together, they affirm their shared commitment to the ethical stewardship, scholarly integrity, and wide accessibility of Surigao’s documented past.