(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 09 October 2024) At 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 165 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan (12.3N, 118.7E) It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to ITCZ. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from Southwest to West will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Wednesday, June 8, 2016



PNP Caraga now accepts police applicants

By PO2 Anthony S. Echin

BUTUAN CITY, June 8 (PIA) - Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13) now accepts qualified, competent and determined applicants for PO1. This year’s projected quota for PO1 in Caraga is 300 to beef up the region’s personnel strength.

PRO-13 is inviting every eligible applicant who is a graduate of any four year course to join the profession of public service.

The general qualification standards set forth by the PNP and National Police Commission (NAPLOCOM) are as follows:

1.         A citizen of the Philippines

2.         A person of good moral character

3.         Baccalaureate Degree holder from a recognized learning institution

4.         Must possess any of the following eligibility:

a) NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination;

b) R.A No. 6506 (License Criminologist);

c) R.A No. 1080 (Bar and Board Examinations of Baccalaureate Degree);

d) P.D No. 907 (granting Civil Service Eligibility to college honor graduates);

e) Civil Service Professional Examination

5.         Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government

6.         Must not have been convicted by final judgement of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude

7.         At least 1.62 meter in height for male and 1.57 meter for female

8.         Weight not more or less than five kilograms (5 kg) from the standard weight corresponding to his/her age, height and sex

9.         Must not less than 21 nor more than 30 years of age

All other photocopied documents must be authenticated by the issuing office. Initial requirements are the following:

1.         Duly accomplished  Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212)

2.         Birth certificate authenticated by NSO

3.         Report of rating of eligibility authenticated by issuing authority

4.         Transcript of Scholastic Records and Diploma duly authenticated by the School Registrar

5.         CAV from CHED

Be part of this noble profession. And together we will work hand in hand in making a peaceful and progressive Caraga Region. (PNP-BCPO/PIA-Agusan del Norte)


MGB Caraga conducts 2016 social development program deliberations

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, June 8 (PIA) - The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office XIII, together with national line agencies and non-government organizations as appropriate experts, conducted recently the 2016 Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP) deliberations of Caraga mining companies held at the MGB Training Center, this city.

The deliberations of the ASDMP were done in cluster with the objective that there will be no duplication of projects/programs/activities (PPAs) and double charging of PPAs to the mining companies with common communities.

On the same note, the cluster deliberations aim to promote transparency and social responsibility and prior to the said deliberations, there had been four cluster deliberations conducted last March 8 to 11, 2016.

MGB Caraga regional director Engr. Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. has laid emphasis on the SDMP as a sustainable development program intended for the general welfare of mining communities and thereby improves the quality of life of the marginalized and disadvantaged families in the host and neighboring communities.

The SDMP works towards the creation of responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of developing, implementing and managing community development programs, projects, and activities in a manner consistent with the principle of people empowerment.

The activity has streamlined and enhanced the SDMP through community empowerment by equipping them with attitude, skills and knowledge (ASK) to achieve a virtuous cycle of economic independence.

Appropriate Experts from the national line agencies, academe, religious sector and non-government organizations took part in the comprehensive evaluation and discussion for the enhancement of the ASDMP of Caraga mining companies

After the cluster deliberations, the regional director Engr. Ensomo approved the ASDMP of the following mining companies as endorsed by the appropriate experts: Cagdianao Mining Corporation, Libjo Mining Corp./Westernshore Nickel Corp, Oriental Vision Mining Philippines Corp, Aam-Phil Natural Resources Exploration & Dev’t Corp, Wellex Mining Corp. Area 1 and Area 2, Century Peal Corp. Kasiguran and Rapid,  Krominco Inc, Oriental Synergy Mining Corp, Sinosteel Philippines HY Mining Corp, Philsaga Mining Corp, and Mindanao Mineral Processing & Refining Corporation. (MGB-XIII/PIA-Surigao del Norte)


Cebuano News: 5th CRS month gisaulog nining bulan sa Hunyo

Ni JO2 Orlando V Montalban

BUTUAN CITY, Hunyo 8 (PIA) -  Gisaulog sa Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Caraga Region ang 5th Community Relations Service Month niining tibook bulan sa Hunyo 2016 uban sa tema: ‘Ugnayan at Kaisahan, Serbisyong BJMP na Maasahan.’

Ang maong kasaulogan nagtumong sa pagpalig-on sa relasyon sa komunidad og sa maong ahensiya uban sa tinguha nga mahimong kaabag ang publiko diha sa epektibo nga pagtuman sa mandato niini nga “Safekeeping and Development of inmates” kon “pagbantay og pag-ugmad sa mga priso” nga anaa nabilanggo sa mga district jail, city jail og municipal jail sa rehiyon sa Caraga.

Kabahin sa mga kalihukan sa kasaulogan naglangkob na sa Clean and Green Drive, Legal Consultations, Penology Profession Campaign, Read – A Book Activity, Therapeutic Community Modality Marathon, Tree Planting, Writing & Painting Competition, Forum on Effective Jail Management and Traditional and Social Media Campaigns. 

Gilauman ang pagtambayayong sa publiko sa epektibo nga jail management and penology labi na niadtong adunay mga hinigugma nga nabilanggo ubos sa poder sa BJMP Caraga.  (BJMP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)