(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 11 December 2024) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting the western section of Mindanao and Palawan. Shear Line affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon and the rest of Central Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Moderate to Strong winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Thursday, 25 July 2024

IP org in Surigao Sur enhances skill on abaca  mng't

MADRID, Surigao del Sur -- The training on abaca management organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga, in collaboration with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) and the local government of Madrid, Surigao del Sur was a significant step towards empowering the Indigenous Peoples (IP) farmers of the Bayogo Indigenous Peoples Organization (BIPO).

The two-day training provided vital knowledge and skills in the harvest and post-harvest management of abaca fiber production, implemented under the DA’s program on Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4K) recently held at IP community in Barangay Bayogo, Madrid, Surigao del Sur.

By focusing on proper harvesting techniques and handling practices, the program helped the participants to reduce damage to the fibers which is essential for improving the quality and marketability of their products.

The inclusion of a ceremonial turnover of abaca planting materials and fertilizers further enhanced the support provided to the farmers, enabling them to apply their newly acquired skills effectively.

The efforts of the Municipal Agriculture Office of Madrid led by Engr. Abigail T. Tupas and municipal 4K focal, Engr. Sheilamay Pamad, highlighted the importance of community development and the empowerment of local farmers through education and resource support.

The national government, LGU, and partner stakeholders' collaboration efforts and initiatives contributed to the sustainability of the abaca industry and promoted the livelihood and welfare of the participating farmers in the municipality, and in the province as well. (Photo courtesy of DA-Caraga/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)