(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 02 November 2025) Today, November 2, the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), together with local DRRM offices (LDRRMOs), convened for a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Scenario Building meeting to address the emerging threat of Tropical Storm 'TINO,' which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 5:30 AM. šŸ“ TS Tino is forecast to make landfall over Eastern Visayas or Caraga between Monday evening (Nov. 3) and Tuesday morning (Nov. 4). Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised over Dinagat Islands, with more signals expected across the region. ⚠️ Possible hazards include: -Flooding -Landslides -Storm surge -Strong winds ✅ The public is strongly advised to: -Take precautionary measures and follow pre-emptive evacuation, if needed; -Prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans; -Stay informed via official sources: DOST-PAGASA, RDRRMC, LDRRMOs, PIA, and other government channels. Let’s stay safe and resilient, Caraga! In view of Tropical Storm Tino, which is currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may affect the province of Agusan del Norte by tomorrow morning, the Agusan del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC)has recommended the suspension of classes in all levels across the entire province, effective tomorrow, November 3, 2025.


Wednesday, 9 August 2023

AgNor bags award on anti-trafficking, VAWC functionality

BUTUAN CITY -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte received an award for being one of the highest achievers in obtaining the Ideal Level of Committee on Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC) Functionality among the five provinces in the Caraga Region, with the theme, "Reach Every Victim of Trafficking, Leave No One Behind." 

The award was presented to Jeanette R. Paredes, Jessan B. Espinosa, PMAJ Ma. Divinagracia LaspoƱas, and their team from Agusan del Norte Provincial Police Office (ADNPPO). It was given by the members of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, during the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month and World Day Against Trafficking Culmination Activity at SM Event’s Center in Butuan City on July 31, 2023.

Further, Agusan del Sur and the Province of Dinagat Island were among the provinces that received the same award.

The members of the said provincial committee are committed to continuing their efforts in combating TIP and working tirelessly for the protection and rehabilitation of trafficking persons victim-survivors. (Karen Decamotan, PLGU Agusan del Norte/PIA Agusan del Norte)

 

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