(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 25 October 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 370 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.8°N, 123.3°E). Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Easterlies affecting the eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas. ITCZ ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Wednesday, October 27, 2021

DA conducts value-adding opportunity for Surigao Women's group

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga conducted a value adding opportunity for Women’s association thru the conduct of Meat Processing from October 26-29, 2021 held at the Surigao City Processing Laboratory.

A total of 30 women from Barangay Punta Bilar Women’s Association in Surigao City participated the said undertaking spearheaded by the DA thru its Livestock Program in partnership with the Surigao City Veterinary Office.

The activity aims to introduce value-adding activity and additional livelihood to the members of the said association.

The two batches of trainees are expected to produce and package different recipes such as embutido, longganisa, and tocino.

Aside from the product creation, proper hygiene and meat quality are also discussed facilitated by Dr. Maridel Zerda of Surigao City Veterinary Office. (DA-Caraga/PIA-Surigao del Norte)