(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, 14 October 2024

Tagbina officials complete training on financial literacy

TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur --   The local government officials of Tagbina in Surigao del Sur, including Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) treasurers, barangay bookkeepers, and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) treasurers, completed the training on Financial Literacy facilitated by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Community Training and Employment Center (CTEC) on September 24.

With the proactive support of Mayor Glaiza Jane Polizon-Lanete, the event focused on equipping the participants with key financial management skills. This initiative formed part of the town’s broader efforts to enhance local governance and strengthen community development. The training emphasized practical approaches to financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, vital for the effective management of local funds.

This training is seen as an important step towards building more capable leaders and financially literate communities in Tagbina, contributing to long-term sustainable growth. Participants expressed their gratitude for the valuable knowledge and skills imparted during the session, which they believe will greatly enhance their role in community and financial governance.

The event marked another milestone in the municipality's commitment to empowering its citizens through education and skill-building, in line with its vision of progressive and self-sustaining local governance. (LGU-Tagbina/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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