(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 09 July 2025) The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect Mindanao. FORECAST: The Zamboanga Peninsula will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon. These conditions may lead to possible flash floods or landslides, especially during moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall. The rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also influenced by the Southwest Monsoon. Winds will be light to moderate from the southwest, with slight to moderate seas (wave height between 0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Sunday, April 28, 2024

Health office in Agusan Sur identifies dengue vector

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO) shared a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to safeguard public health, particularly in the realm of endemic diseases. 

Recently, the dedicated team of medical technologists had the esteemed opportunity to collaborate with the bright minds of Agusan del Sur National Science High School (ASNSHS) in their groundbreaking research endeavor.

The focal point of this collaborative effort revolved around the critical issue of dengue prevention and control, a pressing concern within the community. With the unwavering support of the Municipal Health Office of San Francisco, they were granted access to their laboratory facilities and equipment, enabling them to conduct meticulous research with utmost precision and accuracy.

Under the guidance and expertise of the skilled medical technologists, alongside the enthusiastic participation of the students, the research study embarked upon the verification of the dengue vector by Aedes aegypti identification. 

Through rigorous examination and analysis, the samples collected from various water sources yielded a positive confirmation of the presence of Aedes eegypti larvae.

This pivotal discovery underscored the imperative for heightened awareness and proactive measures in combating the spread of dengue within our communities. As stewards of public health, it is incumbent upon the Agsurnons to remain vigilant and proactive in their efforts to mitigate the risk posed by this debilitating disease.

Everyone is encouraged to continue to stand united in the government's commitment to raising awareness, implementing preventive measures, and fostering a culture of health and well-being within the province. (Provincial Health Office/PIA-Agusan del Sur)