(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 14 November 2024) At 4:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon “OFEL” (USAGI) was estimated based on all available data at 475 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 595 km East of Daet, Camarines Norte (14.6 °N, 128.5 °E ) with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gustiness of up to 150 km/h. It is moving Westward at 35 km/h. TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY TROPICAL STORM TORAJI (2423) [FORMERLY NIKA] LOCATION: 475 KM WEST OF CALAYAN, CAGAYAN (20.0°N, 117.0°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 85 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 105 KM/H MOVEMENT: WEST NORTHWESTWARD AT 15 KM/H TROPICAL STORM MAN-YI (2424) LOCATION: 2,210 KM EAST OF EASTERN VISAYAS (13.2°N, 145.0°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 75 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 90 KM/H MOVEMENT: WEST SOUTHWESTWARD AT 30 KM/H 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 Localized Thunderstorms. 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 Northwest to Southwest will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Monday, 28 October 2024

Carrascal town celebrates Community Volunteers’ Day

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur (PIA) -- The municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, held its annual “Pahigayon” or the Community Volunteers’ Day on October 10, showcasing the essential role of local volunteers in advancing community development under the program on Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS).

This year’s theme, “Kalambuan Kab-uton, Pagka-boluntaryo Ipadayon” (Achieve Progress, Continue Volunteerism),” aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to empowering communities and promoting sustainable development.

Key attendees included Sangguniang Bayan Member Leovino Constantino, Association of Barangay Captains President Carmelita Correos, local officials, and representatives from the KALAHI-CIDSS program.

Carrascal’s Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Kresta Mae Pa-as highlighted the volunteers’ dedication to implementing impact sub-projects that directly benefit the communities. 

“We are thrilled to honor your sacrifices and contributions to community progress,” Pa-as said.

She emphasized that the volunteers’ efforts have created a lasting legacy through projects like daycare centers, which support early childhood development.

Volunteers shared their heartfelt experiences, expressing gratitude for the program's positive impact. Lorna Almaza, chairperson of the Barangay Development Council in Brgy. Gamuton, remarked, “KALAHI-CIDSS has provided significant assistance to every barangay, fostering local empowerment.”

Esterlita Maturan, chairperson of Brgy. Bon-ot, added joyful sentiment, thanking the program for its transformative influence and encouraging fellow volunteers to ensure the sustainability of their projects for future generations.

The participants concluded the event as they sincerely sang the KALAHI-CIDSS hymn, “Kwentong Pagbabago,” symbolizing the collective commitment of community volunteers and government agencies to address local challenges.

The KALAHI-CIDSS program exemplifies the government's focus on community-driven development, empowering citizens to take an active role in shaping their futures. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur with a report from DSWD-13)