(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 10 September 2025) Easterlies continue to affect Mindanao. Severe Tropical Storm TAPAH (formerly “Lannie”) – Outside PAR as of 3:00 AM today Location: 910 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.8°N, 113.1°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 95 km/h near the center Gustiness: Up to 115 km/h Movement: North-northwestward at 15 km/h 🔹 Forecast: CARAGA Region: Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides in some areas. Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to Easterlies. Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast. Coastal waters will be slight to moderate (wave heights: 0.6 – 1.5 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)