(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).


Thursday, 17 October 2024

Tribal rep of Tagbina wins Indigenous People’s Welfare Award 

TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur -- Hawudon Nelbert Sahay, indigenous peoples' mandatory representative of the municipal government of Tagbina, was honored with the Indigenous People’s Welfare Award during the prestigious National Bayani Ka! Awards held in Quezon City on October 10.

The accolade recognized his tireless advocacy for the rights and welfare of indigenous peoples. His efforts underscored the crucial role of indigenous communities in advancing community-driven development across the country.

Several representatives from the municipality of Tagbina, Surigao del Sur also earned recognition for their exceptional contributions. Namely:

· BDC-TWG of Barangay Quezon – nominated for the Gender and Development Award

· BLGU of Barangay Sta. Fe – nominated for the Improved Local Governance Award

· Barangay Kahayagan – recognized for their Operation and Maintenance Group

· Johnel V. Husain – nominated for the Exceptional Youth Volunteer Award

These nominations reflected the LGU's active role in grassroots development, showcasing the town’s dedication to promoting gender equality, good governance, and youth involvement.

Glenn B. Lazaro, municipal area coordinator and special programs division chief, was awarded the Katibayan ng Pagpapahalaga for his unwavering support to the program on Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) which aims to empower communities through participatory development.

Tagbina’s strong presence at the Bayani Ka! Awards highlighted its excellence in implementing the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach. Under the leadership of  Mayor Glaiza Jane Polizon-Lanete, a recognized CDD champion, the municipality continues to champion programs that build sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.

This recognition reflected the town’s commitment to fostering grassroots leadership, advancing social development, and ensuring every community member plays a part in the town’s progress. (LGU-Tagbina/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)