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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 10 July 2026) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon "INDAY" {BAVI} was estimated based on all available data at 640 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.1°N, 128.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 20 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao. Southwest Monsoon ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Thursday, 25 July 2024

PMO Surigao enhances financial mng't skills of personnel

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao recently conducted a two-day finance conference held at the PPA conference hall, Surigao City. 

The two-day conference updated and strengthened the financial management skills of its officers and personnel initiated by Finance Manager Raffy M. Lafuente. 

It also focused on enhancing participants' knowledge of financial policies, systems, guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations.  

Key resource speaker from Commission on Audit (COA) State Auditor IV Ace J. Monforte emphasized the principle of public office as a public trust and stressed the importance of accountability in government financial operations. 

The said conference covered the latest regulations and guidelines affecting financial management in public institutions, and objectives included ensuring efficient operations of the PMO and its terminal offices, promoting the effective use of government resources, and fostering a culture of transparency. 

By equipping participants with up-to-date knowledge, the conference aims to enhance compliance with established standards and protect public funds. 

This initiative reflected the PMO's commitment to maintaining high standards of financial management and accountability in its operations. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)