(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 24 November 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "VERBENA" was estimated based on all available data at 345 km East of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (9.5°N, 128.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving Westward at 30 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern and Central Luzon. Tropical Depression "VERBENA" ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Monday, September 27, 2021

DENR, farmer's group ink MOA for GAD livelihood project in Surigao Norte

SURIGAO CITY, Suirgao del Norte – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Provincial Environment and Natural Resources office (DENR-PENRO) Surigao del Norte recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Mainit-Malimono Tree Farmers Association (MAMATFA) for the Gender and Development (GAD) livelihood project.

The MAMATFA recently became a beneficiary of the eco-tourism project under GAD livelihood that will be implemented at the top ridge of their Community-Based Forest Management area located at the municipalities of Mainit and Malimono in Surigao del Norte.

The said project on eco-tourism is planned to put forward series of activities such as camping and other outdoor activities within MAMATFA area providing alternative livelihood ventures to its members particularly all the women.

DENR PENRO Officer-in-Charge Alejandra B. Boiser together with CENRO Tubod Officer Ruel E. Efren and MAMATFA Chairperson Rev. Matrinilo J, Lucida, and PO Secretary Jireh R. Labadan led the signing of the said MOA. (DENR-PENRO Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)