(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 20 June 2025) Easterlies affecting the eastern section of the country. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to ITCZ. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 1.5 meters).


Thursday, 26 October 2023

Surigao City vies for nat’l disaster resilience award

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The City of Surigao has been identified as a finalist in the prestigious 2023 National Disaster Resilience Champions Award, a competition that seeks to honor local heroes in disaster resilience. 

This recognition was spearheaded by project localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System (WEHLO), in collaboration with Usher Technologies and the Mapua University School of CivilEnvironmental, and Geological Engineering.

WEHLO is a 24/7 localized weather-impact monitoring system designed to assist local government units in mitigating the effects of severe weather events.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) led by Threlzcie Villaces earned a well-deserved spot among the finalists due to its dedicated efforts in disaster resilience.

This acknowledgment underscored the CDRRMO's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community in the face of natural disasters and other challenges. 

The awards ceremony is scheduled in January 2024, which will showcase Surigao City’s platform on exemplary resilience initiatives. (Surigao City-PIO/PIA-Surigao del Norte)