(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 07 January 2026) Shear Line affecting Palawan and Visayas. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Easterlies affecting Mindanao. Caraga, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Zamboanga del Norte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains. Rest of Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms caused by Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to north prevails over the eastern section with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 3.5 meters). Elsewhere, light to moderate winds from the northeast to north with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Saturday, June 10, 2023

Port of Surigao bids for int'l sustainability award

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte --  The groundbreaking of the Data Collaboration Project, jointly participated by the Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao and MarineTraffic, garnered acclaim within the World Ports Sustainability Program, as it has been selected as a candidate for the prestigious Sustainability Awards organized by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).

The collaboration, submitted in the 'Digitalization' category, revolutionized the operational practices of PMO Surigao by enabling remote verification of vessel port stays during loading operations at anchorage. 

This breakthrough allowed an accurate assessment and collection of port charges, which corresponded to the actual duration of vessels' stays. Leveraging the real-time insights and comprehensive data provided by marinetraffic.com, the world's foremost maritime analytics provider. With this PMO Surigao successfully monitored the port stays of foreign vessels at private ports, ensuring the correct allocation of charges.

The IAPH Sustainability Awards is comprised of six categories, each aligned with the core themes of the World Ports Sustainability Program. These themes include Climate and Energy, Infrastructure, Digitalization, Community Building, Environmental Care, and Health, Safety, and Security. Additionally, a special "Akiyama" award named in honor of Toru Akiyama, former Secretary-General of IAPH from 1967 to 1973, will be presented to the highest-ranking finalist from a Least Developed Country, a Landlocked Developing Country, or a Small Island Developing State.

The winners of the IAPH Sustainability Awards will be announced at the esteemed World Ports Conference 2023, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from October 31 to November 2, 2023. This global gathering of industry leaders and experts aims to foster dialogue and collaboration on sustainable practices in the maritime sector.(PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte) 

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