(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 17 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, 21 October 2024

PMO Surigao gets recognized in Asia CEO Awards

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao has been inducted into the 'Circle of Excellence' under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year category during the 2024 Asia CEO Awards. 

The recognition ceremony, held on October 8, at the Manila Marriott Hotel, marked a significant milestone for the PMO and underscored its commitment to excellence and social responsibility.  

PMO Surigao's selection for the 'Circle of Excellence' came after an exhaustive evaluation process that saw hundreds of submissions from organizations across the archipelago. 

This accolade did not only highlight the port's operational prowess but also its substantial contributions to national progress and unwavering dedication to corporate social responsibility. 

"This award is a testament to 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 our port operations to the communities we serve. This recognition validates our approach and motivates us to push even further in our CSR initiatives," Caturla added. 

The Asia CEO Awards, presented by Robinsons Land, stands as the pinnacle of business recognition in the Philippines and is widely acclaimed as the most prestigious event of its kind in Southeast Asia.  

With its place among the awardees of the 'Circle of Excellence,' PMO Surigao has set a new standard for corporate social responsibility in the maritime sector, heralding a future where business success is inextricably linked with societal progress. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)