(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 16 January 2026) Dinagat Islands will experience rains with gusty winds due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. The eastern section of Mindanao will have moderate to strong winds from west to southwest with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 3.4 meters). The rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from northeast to northwest with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters). At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm "ADA" {NOKAEN} was estimated based on all available data at 270 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (12.1°N, 127.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon.


Tuesday, 9 July 2024

PMO Surigao participates in 2ND Quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, (PIA) - On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao actively participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), demonstrating its commitment to the government's disaster preparedness initiatives.

In coordination with various agencies and offices across the country, PMO Surigao involved personnel from its jurisdiction, including the Port of Surigao (Baseport) and the Terminal Management Offices (TMOs) of Dapa, Tandag, Dinagat, and Lipata. Staff from the Commission on Audit (COA) and port clients also joined the exercise.

The drill began with the activation of the Port of Surigao's earthquake alarm system, installed at the port's administration building.

As the alarm sounded, participants executed the "duck, cover, and hold" technique before swiftly moving to the designated evacuation area. The Incident Management Team was activated, and a thorough headcount was conducted. 

The drill was crucial in testing and validating PMO's contingency plans. The exercise ensured readiness to respond effectively in the event of an actual earthquake or similar emergencies.

This proactive participation underscores PMO Surigao's dedication to disaster readiness and its alignment with national safety protocols. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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