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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 24 August 2026) Typhoon Saudel (2618) Location: 1,660 KM East Northeast of extreme Northern Luzon (23.3°N, 137.7°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 175 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 215 KM/H Movement: West Northwestward at 30 KM/H Tropical Depression Location: 1,330 KM East of Southeastern Luzon (14.1°N, 136.6°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 70 KM/H Movement: North Northeastward at 10 KM/H Tropical Depression Gaenari (2620) (formerly "Neneng") Location: 520 KM North of Itbayat, Batanes (24.9°N, 119.4°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: Up to 70 KM/H Movement: West Southwestward at 15 KM/H Localized Thunderstorms affecting Mindanao.


Friday, September 17, 2021

DA turns-over hauling truck to Surigao Norte coop

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Sept. 17 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) - Caraga has turned over a hauling truck to the Claver Coconut Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (CLACOFARMCO) on September 14, 2021 in Claver town, this province.

The hauling truck worth P3.7 million is one of the components of the Geonet Production and Marketing Project of the CLACOFARMCO.

During the turn over ceremony, Surigao del Norte Provincial Agriculturist Ruby Ann Lagahit said they are thankful for the project and that hopefully it will help in the expansion of geonet fiber production of the organization as well as in their development of coconut by products.

On his part, Julie S. Presilda, the President of the CLACOFARMCO said that the hauling truck will be a big help to them for easier transportation of coco husk. (DA-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Norte)