(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 07 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).


Wednesday, 10 July 2024

3 NPA members surrender to govt troops in Agusan Norte

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte -- Due to relentless military operations and deployment of the Modified Community Support and Sustainment Program (MCSSP) operators between the 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion and 30th Infantry “Python” Battalion, three regular members of the communist terrorist group (CTGs) surrendered to the government troops on July 6, 2024 at Headquarters, 29IB, Brgy Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.

The individuals who decided to renounce the armed struggle and reintegrate into society are: alias Rifle/Agila who brought with him his M1930 Springfield, alias Janine, and alias Maxx who brought with him his cal. 9mm Ingram machine gun, all members of Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad Sagay (SRSDG), Westland, Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC.

The surrenderees stated that the lack of food, loss of leadership, and fear were the primary reasons why they chose to return to the folds of the law in order to begin a new and peaceful life together with their respective families in the mainstream society.

LtCol. Cresencio C. Gargar, the commanding officer 29IB said in a statement, “As the CTGs struggle to maintain its organizational coherence, the 29IB will continue to intensify efforts in defeating the few remaining members of this criminal group. Through the peace-building mechanisms, the 29IB aims to contribute significantly in creating the province of Agusan Del Norte a conducive environment to peace and sustainable development. “

"The gate of 29IB is always welcome to all the remaining members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists (CNTs) who are only victims and who want to surrender and return to the fold of the law. The 29IB, Philippine Army will help you through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Programs (ECLIP) of the government," LtCol. Gargar emphasized. (Cpt. Jade Bryce Buñe, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

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