(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 26 November 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "VERBENA" {KOTO} was estimated based on all available data at 120 km West of Coron, Palawan (11.9°N, 119.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 25 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern and Central Luzon. Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Wednesday, May 10, 2023

LGU Hinatuan receives PaNata award from DSWD

HINATUAN, Surigao del Sur -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga recognized the local government unit of Hinatuan with the PaNata (Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan) Award.

Three recognitions were awarded to LGU Hinatuan namely, the Best LGU Implementing Sustainable Livelihood Program, the Model LGU Implementing After Care Program, and for its exemplary effort in the accomplishment of the Service Delivery Capacity Assessment, which were proudly received by Municipal Mayor Shem G. Garay and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) Sunrise B. Tumanda on May 9, 2023 held at Almont Hotel Inland Resort, Butuan City, in time with the 72nd-anniversary celebration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The PANATA Awards recognized the awardees' outstanding efforts and contributions to fulfilling the DSWD's mandate of improving the quality of life of the disadvantaged sectors. The recipients were chosen based on their significant impact and dedication to the department's mission. (NGPB/Gemma S. Millan, LGU-Hinatuan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
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