(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 27 October 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 260 km West of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte (8.3°N, 121.0°E). It is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao. Shear Line affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) 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)