(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).


Thursday, 13 June 2024

Surigao City undergoes SGLG 2024 regional assessment

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) -- The local government of Surigao City welcomed the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) regional validation team on June 4.

The SGLG validation is part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) effort to recognize and promote exemplary local governance.

The assessment team, led by Fred Gonzaga of CARDO Mindanao, Inc., and Recto Mantiza Jr. from DILG Surigao del Sur, reviewed Surigao City's compliance with the SGLG’s ten key areas such as financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, health compliance, sustainable education, peace and order, environmental management, business friendliness, culture and the arts, and youth development. 

Mayor Pablo Yves L. Dumlao II, Vice Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra, and other city officials welcomed the assessors and highlighted Surigao City's achievements and ongoing projects. Various city department heads collaborated to prepare and present the required documentation.

The team held an exit conference after the evaluation to share their findings and offer feedback. The assessment results will determine Surigao City's eligibility for the SGLG award, reflecting its commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in local governance.  

Surigao City's active engagement in the SGLG Regional Assessment demonstrated its commitment to constant enhancement, benefiting the entire community of Batang Surigaonons. (Surigao City-PIO/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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