(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 19 July 2025) As of 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “CRISING” was located at 530 km east of Juban, Sorsogon (13.0°N, 128.9°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving west-northwest at 15 km/h. Tropical Depression Crising is currently affecting Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, while the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect the rest of Mindanao. Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to TD Crising. Flash floods or landslides are possible during moderate to at times heavy rainfall. Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the rest of Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms caused by the Southwest Monsoon. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, also due to the Southwest Monsoon. Winds will be moderate from the southwest to west, with moderate seas (wave height: 1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Monday, 16 September 2024

Independent committee evaluates 4Ps in Lanuza town

LANUZA, Surigao del Sur (PIA) --  A three-day field visit to Lanuza, Surigao del Sur was conducted by the Regional Independent Monitoring Committee (RIMC) on August 28-30 to assess the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

Lanuza Mayor Marvin Azarcon welcomed the team as support to the objective evaluation and to address challenges of the program.

During their visit, the committee toured the schools and health centers and interacted directly with the community to gauge the program's impact. They facilitated focus group discussions with the 4Ps parent- leaders and conducted interviews with stakeholders and staff to identify challenges and areas for improvement.

The committee also committed to enhance the healthcare services of the community, including the improvement of the delivery of services to achieve better health outcomes.

They also agreed to support the relocation of the 4Ps Municipal Operations Office (MOO) to a nearby area for better accessibility and coordination.

The said activity reinforced the commitment to ensuring the 4Ps program in Lanuza town to effectively meet the community’s needs. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)