(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 02 November 2025) Today, November 2, the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), together with local DRRM offices (LDRRMOs), convened for a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Scenario Building meeting to address the emerging threat of Tropical Storm 'TINO,' which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 5:30 AM. 📍 TS Tino is forecast to make landfall over Eastern Visayas or Caraga between Monday evening (Nov. 3) and Tuesday morning (Nov. 4). Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised over Dinagat Islands, with more signals expected across the region. ⚠️ Possible hazards include: -Flooding -Landslides -Storm surge -Strong winds ✅ The public is strongly advised to: -Take precautionary measures and follow pre-emptive evacuation, if needed; -Prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans; -Stay informed via official sources: DOST-PAGASA, RDRRMC, LDRRMOs, PIA, and other government channels. Let’s stay safe and resilient, Caraga! In view of Tropical Storm Tino, which is currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may affect the province of Agusan del Norte by tomorrow morning, the Agusan del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC)has recommended the suspension of classes in all levels across the entire province, effective tomorrow, November 3, 2025.


Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Peaceful and orderly Election Day in Surigao Norte: PNP

BUTUAN CITY -- Following the successful arrests of 12 suspects on COMELEC Gun Ban and violation on Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, prior the actual casting of votes, Election Day in the province of Surigao del Norte turned out to be generally peaceful and orderly.

The Office of the Provincial Operations Division recorded zero criminal activities in the entire province yesterday, citing that only minor incidents like Vote-Counting Machine (VCM) malfunction, other VCM technical problems, and long queue of voters in the polling precincts but these were immediately addressed.

PCOL Renato C. Mercado, provincial director of Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office, emphasized that the neutralization of possible threats in the province have contributed to the overall success of the election.

“The people in Surigao del Norte province were able to exercise their right to vote due to our relentless and persistent efforts to provide a safe and secure environment. The 2022 National and Local Elections are over but rest assured that your police remain committed to serving and protecting the country and people,” said Director Mercado.

Mercado added that all documents and statements against the arrested suspects have been prepared and cases will be filed at the Prosecutor’s Office today. (Police Regional Office-13/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

 

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