PIA - Caraga Regional Office: 2023-02-05

(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 22 August 2025) Southwest Monsoon affecting the western section of Luzon. TC Information TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY SEVERE TROPICAL STORM PODUL (2511) LOCATION: 1,875 KM EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON (21.5°N, 139.9°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 110 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 135 KM/H MOVEMENT: WESTWARD AT 15 KM/H. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Light to moderate winds coming from Southwest to South will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 1.5 meters).

Friday, February 10, 2023

LGU-Cantilan commends DA for tangible assistance to farmers

CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur -- Local Chief Executive Philip Pichay of the Local Government Unit of Cantilan of this province commended the tangible assistance of the Department of Agriculture Caraga to the local farmers, during the opening program of the two-day Fertilizer Discount Voucher (FDV) Distribution in the LGU starting today, February 9 until February 10, 2023.

A total of 476 rice farmers from the LGU have received the fertilizer discount vouchers from the DA - Rice Program. The voucher will be utilized to purchase urea fertilizers (46-0-0) from the partner fertilizer merchants.

According to the LCE, the program is in line with the LGU's Fertilizer Subsidy Program which aims to help local farmers increase rice production and minimize production costs by providing fertilizer inputs. The program also cushions the potential impacts of the under-application of urea fertilizer to palay production and sustain the suffiiciency of rice supply in the country. (Grace Barcena/LGU-Cantilan/PIA-Surigaod el Sur)

Friday, February 10, 2023

Tandag City revives road clearing operation

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- Tandag City Local Chief Executive Roxanne C. Pimentel has ordered the Inter-Agency Road Clearing Task Force (IARC-TF) to re-implement and conduct the Barangay Road Clearing Operations starting today, February 9, 2023, in the poblacion barangays of the city.

Tandag City first implemented the road clearing operations on 2019 and was placed on a long hiatus brought about by the pandemic.

IARC-TF is composed of the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Tandag City Police Station, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Engineer's Office, Office of the Building Official, Business Permits and Licensing Division, City Tricycle Regulation Program, together with Tricycle Traffic Management Group (TTMG), Land Transportation Office (LTO) Enforcers, and Punong Barangays.

The LCE extended her gratitude to the partner agencies for their support and assistance.

Pimentel further appealed to the people of Tandag City to strictly follow and comply with the provisions of the ordinance to restore order in the city streets.

Meanwhile, the operation is a compliance to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2023-017 and Ordinance No. 004, series of 2020, or the "Road Clearing Ordinance of Tandag City. (Grace Barcena/LGU-Tandag City/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Friday, February 10, 2023

Operatives arrest a newly identified pusher in Bislig City

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- Surigao del Sur operatives collared a drug suspect during a buy-bust operation on February 7 in Purok 3, Saint Paul District, Barangay Mangagoy, Bislig City, of this province.

The buy-bust operation was successfully conducted around 7:40 PM on Tuesday, by the operatives of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (SDS PDEU) together with Bislig City Police Station (CPS).

Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) Director Police Col. Dennis Siruno identified the arrested suspect as Cherry Mae Guma Hijan, single, 27 years old, self-employed, and a resident of Caramcam District, Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur.

Confiscated items during the operation are the following:

three (3) pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with an estimated weight of 3.5 grams and estimated street value of P23, 800.00; one black sling bag;
one brown wallet; P1,000.00 buy-bust money marked as CGH-6;
cash money amounted of P2,550.00 in different denomination; and
two bamboo sticks.

Hijan is a newly identified pusher as street level Individual, the authority said.

According to PNP official, the police force is seriously running after the violators including those engaged in illegal drugs.

“This successful operation of Surigao del Sur Police force is a clear message that illegal drugs activity will never be tolerated, and we will continue to bring justice and ensure public safety,” PCol. Siruno said.

A case for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is being prepared for filing in court against the suspect.

Meanwhile, the successful implementation of the operation is in line with the Police Regional Office 13 program thrust the “D.A.D.D.I”, which stands for Do Observe Cleanliness; Adherence to Internal Discipline; Drug War Continues; Develop and Strengthen PCR Partnerships; and Intensified Anti Criminality Campaign. (Grace P. Barcena/SDS-PPO/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Friday, February 10, 2023

36IB facilitates gift giving, hands over assistance to FRs in SurSur

CARMEN, Surigao del Sur -- The 36th Infantry "VALOR" Battalion (36IB), Philippine Army facilitated the Gift Giving to former rebels (FRs) who are currently enrolled in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) held at the 36IB Headquarters, Barangay Puyat in Carmen town, recently.

The activity included the distribution of school supplies and a laptop to the 30 FR-ALS learners. Additional newly surrendered seven (7) FRs also availed of the army’s initiated immediate cash assistance and one Motorcycle. (36IB)

The Gift Giving, and handover of assistance were the simple gestures of the 36IB Personnel in accepting the former rebels (FRs). The army and partner stakeholders part of the endeavor showed all pout support to the FR beneficiaries for their dreams of a peaceful and new life together with their families.

The FR-beneficiaries on the other hand expressed their gratitude and sincerity of returning to the folds of the law which accordingly is the best choice that they have made.

They also emphasized and encouraged other New People's Army terrorist members to surrender, go back to the mainstream society, avail the programs of the government and be with their families peacefully.

Lt. Col. Michael Rey S. Reuyan, 36IB Commanding Officer, thanked the Former Rebels for returning to the folds of the law. The FRs vowed to continuously support their fellow FRs and Peoples Organization in choosing to live a normal and peaceful life away from the local armed struggle. (NGPB/36IB, PA/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Carrascal farmers avail of FDV from DA

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur -- A total of 424 smallholder farmers tilling a minimum of 0.25 hectares to a maximum of 2 hectares received fertilizer discount vouchers, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga rolled out the FDV distribution to rice farmers of Carrascal town today, February 8, 2023.

All beneficiaries are registered to the Registry System For Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBA).

The farmers received vouchers valued from P1,650 to P6,600 to purchase urea fertilizer (46-0-0) from the accredited fertilizer merchants in the area.

The activity aims to ensure the timely availability of the needed fertilizer for rice production. The voucher received by the farmers will be utilized in acquiring urea fertilizer to bolster rice production and ensure food security.

DA-Agricultural Program Coordinating Office of Surigao del Sur headed by June Anthony Ouano, with the LGU officials headed by the supportive Mayor Vicente H. Pimentel III, and Vice Mayor Jessie James T. Valle, Municipal Agriculturist Japhet C. Sugian and Sangguniang Bayan Member Servando Cuajao led the distribution. (Grace Barcena/LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Carrascal LCE expresses gratitude to DA with more than 400 beneficiaries

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur -- Carrascal Local Chief Executive of Vicente H. Pimentel, III expressed his gratitude to the Department of Agriculture (DA) -Caraga, for its continuous support to the farmers and fisherfolk in the municipality.

More than 400 farmers have availed the fertilizer discount voucher under the National Rice Program of the DA, held today, February 8, 2023, in this municipality.

Mayor Pimentel in his speech has committed that the Local Government Unit of Carrascal will further provide sustainable and quality programs to the agricultural sector.

The DA, headed by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., issued the guidelines for the implementation of the fertilizer discount voucher.

Accordingly, under this program, the qualified farmer-beneficiaries will be given fertilizer vouchers to help them improve farm productivity. (Grace Barcena/LGU-Carrascal/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Tuesday, February 8, 2023

Alert Surigao PPA Harbor Master saves ship captain

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The swift response and action of the Port of Surigao’s Harbor Master made all the difference in saving the life of a ship captain who suffered a stroke while onboard a vehicle carrier sailing from the Port of Davao enroute to the Port of Batangas.

On February 5, 2023, while sailing in the vicinity of the Port of Surigao’s harbor waters, MV Pearl Orient issued a distress call which was promptly received by the port’s Harbor Master, Retired Navy Captain Primitivo Novo Jr. The call requested clearance to divert voyage and drop anchor at the Port of Surigao’s anchorage area for the emergency disembarkation of the vessel master, Captain Virgelio M. Palado, who suffered a mild stroke.

Captain Novo lost no time and immediately contacted and made arrangements with the Philippine Coast Guard for the immediate deployment of assets to disembark and rescue the beleaguered ship captain for prompt medical care.

Coast Guard Surigao del Norte Station Commander LTSG Romeo Dax B. Calamaya at once ordered the deployment of its Deployable Response Group (DRG) and proceeded to the reported location onboard Fast Patrol Boat 151.

After sighting the vessel at the Port of Surigao’s anchorage area, the DRG and the Coast Guard Medical Team immediately boarded the vessel, applied the necessary first aid, and successfully disembarked the sick captain for transport to the Port of Surigao.

Meanwhile, Captain Novo also made arrangements with the Surigao City Emergency Response Services (ERS) which immediately deployed a team to the Port of Surigao and brought the victim to the nearest hospital. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

Tuesday, February 8, 2023

Alleged pusher falls to authorities, seizes over 20K worth of illegal drug

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- An alleged pusher fell to authorities in a joint anti-drug operation conducted by Surigao del Sur Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) at Barangay Telaje, Tandag City of this province on February 7.

Based on the report, an estimated P20,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized during the operation. Accordingly, there were nine (9) pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance known to be shabu with an estimated weight of three grams and with an estimated street value of P20, 400.00 and drug paraphernalia.

Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) Director Police Colonel Dennis Siruno identified the arrested person as Jhon Mart Rolete Manliguez, 32 years old, male, with a live-in partner, jobless, resident of Purok Saturn, Brgy. Telaje, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.

The report said Manliguez was nabbed around 10:30 a.m. through the implementation of a search warrant.

The arrested person was identified as High-Value Individual (HVI) watch-listed pusher and PDEA Priority Target.

Col. Siruno on the other hand commended the operating troops as they succeeded in the operation against the suspect.

“I commend our troops for this significant anti-drug operation. Thus, let this be a warning to all lawless elements that the SDS Police force will not stop in our campaign against illegal drugs and to put all violators behind bars,” PCOL SIRUNO said. (with a report from SDSPPO/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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