(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 31 May 2023) At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "BETTY" {MAWAR} was estimated based on all available data at 320 km East of Itbayat, Batanes (21.2°N, 124.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 150 km/h. It is moving North Northwestward slowly. Southwest Monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to Strong winds coming from South to Southwest will prevail with Moderate to Rough seas (1.2 to 2.8 meters).


Tuesday, February 8, 2023

Laban ng Lahi 4th Edition January Storm hits Bislig City

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur --  The "Laban ng Lahi" 4th Edition January Storm hits the City of Bislig for their sports event campaign last January 22 to 31, 2023, spearheaded by Mr. Joenel Pogoy, with the theme "Bayanihan Para sa Kaunlaran".

The Local Government Unit of Bislig City officials headed by Florencio C. Garay and the members of the 9th Sangguniang Panlungsod supported the event to  generate and promote economic activities and escalate the tourism industry in the city.

Based on the report, for the Volleyball Men, there were three (3) participating teams. The team from the Philippine Navy grabbed the grand prize, followed by the Makabagong San Juan team ranked second, and Bislig Selection Team in third place respectively. They played at Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center (BCCSC). The champion received one million pesos (1,000,000) cash prize.

Eight (8) teams participated in the 23km. Platoon Run Challenge that started their race from Tinuy-an Falls and ended at Bislig City Baywalk, on February 1, 2023. The champion received three million pesos (Php 3,000,000) cash prize.

The awarding of the prizes took place at Bislig City Cultural and Sports Center (BCCSC).

Meanwhile, the said event was sponsored by Summit Mineral Water, Vitamilk, Cobra Energy Drink, Tiger Beer, and Nestea. (NGPB/CIO-Bislig/PIA-Surigao del Sur)