(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.


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)