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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 26 August 2026) Typhoon Saudel (2618) Location: 1,660 KM East Northeast of extreme Northern Luzon (23.3°N, 137.7°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 175 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 215 KM/H Movement: West Northwestward at 30 KM/H Tropical Depression Location: 1,330 KM East of Southeastern Luzon (14.1°N, 136.6°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 70 KM/H Movement: North Northeastward at 10 KM/H Tropical Depression Gaenari (2620) (formerly "Neneng") Location: 520 KM North of Itbayat, Batanes (24.9°N, 119.4°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: Up to 70 KM/H Movement: West Southwestward at 15 KM/H Localized Thunderstorms affecting Mindanao.


Friday, March 17, 2023

LBDA council holds conference to strengthen alliance

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur -- The Lanuza Bay Development Alliance (LBDA) conducted its First Quarter Council meeting, today, March 17, 2023, at Oazis Beach Resort, Carrascal, SDS.

Said meeting was presided by LBDA Chair and also the Carrascal Mayor Vicente H. Pimentel III, attended by Carmen Mayor Jane V. Plaza, Lanuza Mayor Marvin Plaza, LBDA Executive Director Atty. Leodirico Avila, Jr..

The local government unit concerned employees and representatives from six (6) municipalities of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, and the City of Tandag were also present during the conference.

Mayor VJ Pimentel III, in his message, urged the members to effectively sustain the joint efforts to revive and continue socio-economic initiatives in coastal and forest resource development, eco-tourism, and agricultural and enterprise development.

He further stressed the significance of the active participation of each municipality to strengthen the alliance toward the fulfillment of the LBDA’s vision. (NGPB/LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao del Sur)