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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 28 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.


Tuesday, May 23, 2023

9.6M evacuation center turns over to San Miguel town 

SAN MIGUEL, Surigao del Sur -- Surigao del Sur First District Representative and House Committee Chair on Public Works and Highways, Engr. Romeo S. Momo Sr., with Provincial Governor Alexander T. Pimentel, recently graced the Turnover Ceremony of the newly constructed evacuation center worth P9.6 million in Barangay Sagbayan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

Punong Barangay Ruel Taladoc expressed his gratitude, acknowledging that their barangay is prone to flooding during storms. With the establishment of the evacuation center, they will no longer have difficulty finding a safe place to evacuate. The facility will provide them with the security and protection they need in times of emergencies and calamities.

The congressman and governor emphasized that the building will not only be used during calamitie, it can also be used as a venue for any events and occasions. Both officials assured the community that the well-built and spacious facility will be maximized and maintained properly.

Meanwhile, the evacuation center is aligned with the vision and fundamentals of good governance, particularly in conserving the ecosystem, supporting productive sectors, protecting vulnerable communities, empowering local government units, and broadening and strengthening people's participation in all levels of the government.

The initiative showcased the dedication and collaborative efforts of the great leaders in Surigao del Sur to improve the lives of their constituents. (AJSLambaco, MIO LGU-San Miguel/KTL/NGPB/PIA-Surigao del Sur)