(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 09 December 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Matuguinao, Samar (12.2°N 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Elsewhere, moderate winds from the northwest to southwest to southeast with moderate seas (1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Thursday, 04 July 2024

LGU Kitcharao extends medical financial aid to its workers

BUTUAN CITY -- Workers in the local government unit of Kitcharao can now avail of medical financial assistance, this according to Municipal Ordinance No. 123 of the said LGU that was recently approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Authored by SB Member Jessie C. Morales, the financial assistance in the amount of P5,000.00 that covers hospital confinement and those needing medical check-up. Eligible to avail of said assistance are elective and appointive officials, and regular and coterminous employees in the municipality.

For availment, the official or employee, after hospitalization, must submit a letter of intent to the Mayor attaching his/her hospital bill, for approval.

The ordinance aims to promote the well-being of the municipal officials and employees of Kitcharao to stay fit and healthy in serving the public.

The said ordinance was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its regular session as recommended by the Committee on Human Resource Development, Labor and Employment chaired by Provincial Board Member Rodulfo A. Pitogo and members Dick Victor B. Carmona and Larry F. Bautista. (PLGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)