(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.


Thursday, 26 September 2024

Port Management Office of Surigao secures spot in Asia CEO Awards

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao has been named a finalist in the highly coveted Asia CEO Awards 2024, earning its place in the 'Circle of Excellence' under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year category. 

The selection of PMO Surigao as a finalist comes after a rigorous evaluation process that saw hundreds of submissions from organizations across the Philippines. 

This recognition not only highlights the port's operational excellence but also its substantial contributions to national progress and unwavering dedication to corporate social responsibility. 

"This nomination is proof of the hard work and dedication of our entire team," said Froilan Caturla, port manager of PMO Surigao.

"We've always believed that our responsibility extends beyond managing port operations. It's about making a positive impact on our community and the environment," he added.

Presented by Robinsons Land, the Asia CEO Awards stands as the largest business awards event in the Philippines and is widely regarded as the most significant of its kind in Southeast Asia. 

The accolade celebrates organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Philippine business landscape and beyond. The excitement builds as PMO Surigao looks forward to the Asia CEO Awards Gala Dinner, scheduled on October 8, 2024, at the prestigious Manila Marriott Hotel. 

This star-studded event will bring together the cream of the Philippine business community, with PMO Surigao standing a chance to clinch the top honor in the CSR Company of the Year category. The recognition of PMO Surigao at this level is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Philippine maritime industry. 

Regardless of the outcome, PMO Surigao’s place among the awardees of the 'Circle of Excellence' has already set a new standard for corporate social responsibility in the maritime sector, promising a future where business excellence and social impact go hand in hand. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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