(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 25 November 2025) At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression "VERBENA" was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Cuyo, Palawan (10.8°N, 120.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 25 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern Luzon. CARAGA will have rains with gusty winds caused by TD Verbena. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy with at times intense rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Rest of Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TD VERBENA. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Moderate winds from northwest to southwest prevails on the rest of Mindanao, with moderate seas (1.5 to 2.5 meters).


Thursday, February 10, 2022

DOT Caraga to launch official tagline

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

 

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) Caraga is now ready to officially launch the tagline under the new normal, "Caraga Na" on February 16-18, 2022 at SM City Butuan. 

 

"Caraga Na" is a call-to-action for a more proactive campaign for domestic tourism. It is a neologism of the word "gana" which means nice, great and can be defined as appetizing in local dialect. 

 

According to DOT-Caraga regional director Nelia Arina, the new tagline is an invitation to all tourists to visit and explore what Caraga has to offer - from its mountainous terrain,crystal clear waters, breathtaking landscapes and various adventures that are sure to give adrenaline rush. 


“This event aims to launch the newly-created tagline for the region, sustain the DOT's efforts to promote regional circuits and tourism-related activities through a new tagline for the new normal and make sure that tourism products embody the new face offering of the region,” said Arina.

 

The event will feature a three-day booth display at SM City Butuan which will be participated by the five provinces of the region (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands), and six cities (Butuan, Bayugan, Bislig, Cabadbaran, Surigao and Tandag). Product presentations of the LGUs will be showcased during the event.

 

After the launching, a press briefing is scheduled at 4:40pm in the same venue. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)