(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 18 February 2025) Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Northern Luzon. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Monday, 28 October 2024

DPWH completes school building in Rosario, Tandag City

Tandag City, Surigao del Sur – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Surigao del Sur 1st District Engineering Office turned over a newly completed 1-story, 2-classroom school building at Rosario Elementary School, Rosario, Tandag City on October 17.

The building was designed to accommodate 106 students, comprising 51 students from Grade 4 and 55 students from Grade 5.

The turnover ceremony, led by District Engineer Ruel B. Bantugan, was also joined by House Committee Chairperson on Public Works and Highway and 1st district of Surigao del Sur Congressional Representative Romeo S. Momo Sr., together with the provincial/ city/ barangay LGU officials and personnel from DepEd in Tandag City Division.

School officials expressed their optimism that the new facility will significantly enhance the quality of education and provide young learners with the space to nurture their potential. 

"Education is the key to a brighter future," School Principal Guillermo Ramos emphasized, noting that the new classrooms symbolize hope and commitment for the growth of the students as they continue their journey toward academic success. 

The construction of the school building began on May 28, 2024, and was completed ahead of schedule on September 24, 2024, within the 120-calendar-day contract duration. The project was funded under the regular agency fund, including full electrical and plumbing works that ensured a complete and ready-to-use facility for the students. (photo courtesy of DPWH 1st DEO/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)