(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 09 September 2025) Easterlies continue to affect Mindanao. Severe Tropical Storm TAPAH (formerly “Lannie”) – Outside PAR as of 3:00 AM today Location: 910 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.8°N, 113.1°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 95 km/h near the center Gustiness: Up to 115 km/h Movement: North-northwestward at 15 km/h 🔹 Forecast: CARAGA Region: Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides in some areas. Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to Easterlies. Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast. Coastal waters will be slight to moderate (wave heights: 0.6 – 1.5 meters).


Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Agusan Sur pays tribute to late Democrito O. Plaza

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- As tribute to the late Democrito O. Plaza, former governor and congressional representative in the province of Agusan del Sur, a wreath-laying ceremony unfolded at the Naliyagan Ground, Patin-ay, Prosperidad, this province.

The event, which commenced at 7:00 a.m. on December 28, 2023, was attended by the personnel of the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) under the leadership of Police Colonel Jovito C. Canlapan, along with provincial unit chiefs, chief of police/officer-in-charge (COPs/OICs), and uniformed personnel of the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) headquarters.

Local officials who joined in the ceremony include Santiago B. Cane Jr., governor; Samuel E. Tortor, vice governor; and Maria Valentina G. Plaza, former governor and congressional representative of the province. 

A blessing and prayer offering was also conducted by Rev. Fr. Romeo G. Garcia of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish.

"On behalf of the ADSPPO, we extend our sincere condolences to the late Democrito O. Plaza, and we continue to commemorate his good deeds that greatly contributed to the development of the province. His legacy of leadership and commitment to public service continues to inspire the police force in Agusan del Sur," 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)