(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 25 November 2025) At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression "VERBENA" was estimated based on all available data over the coastal waters of Cuyo, Palawan (10.8°N, 120.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 25 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern Luzon. CARAGA will have rains with gusty winds caused by TD Verbena. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy with at times intense rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Rest of Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TD VERBENA. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Moderate winds from northwest to southwest prevails on the rest of Mindanao, with moderate seas (1.5 to 2.5 meters).


Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Agusan Sur cops participate on explosive incidents, evidence recovery orientation

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- The Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO), under the leadership of Police Colonel Jovito C. Canlapan, provincial director, recently conducted an orientation on handling explosion incidents and evidence recovery. 

This initiative was organized in collaboration with the Agusan del Sur Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Unit (ADS-PECU) held at the Kabalikat Hall in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

The 48 participants were personnel from component city and municipal police stations within the province. 

According to Col. Canlapan, the program's highlights included comprehensive lectures and practical exercises designed to replicate real-world scenarios, ensuring a hands-on learning experience for the attendees. This was skillfully facilitated by Police Chief Master Sergeant (PCMS) Alexander B. Fazon, team leader of the ADS-PECU.

"May the knowledge you gained today be utilized in the future, particularly in our efforts to ensure community safety," Canlapan stated.

This is in line with the learning and growth perspective of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030 under the objective of developing a competent, well-motivated and value-oriented police personnel and organization in relation to the transformation program of the organization. (ADSPPO/PIA-Agusan del Sur)