(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 21 September 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm "NANDO" {RAGASA} was estimated based on all available data at 800 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.7°N, 129.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 125 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 10 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon. Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Wednesday, 16 October 2024

PNP-13 lauds 22 top-performing personnel

BUTUAN CITY -- Twenty-two personnel of the Philippine National Police - Police Regional Office (PNP-PRO) 13, including one non-uniformed personnel (NUP), were recognized for their commendable contributions during the flag-raising ceremony held on October 7.

PNP-PRO 13 Regional Director General Alan M Nazarro, represented by PCol. Micheal F. Lebanan, deputy regional director for Administration, together with other members of the Command Group, presented the Medalya ng Kadakilaan or the PNP Heroism Medal to PCol. Marco B. Archinue, PLtCol. Randie M. Azote, Pcpt. Ramon U. Atenta Jr., PEMS Rolulo V. Lañas, PEMS Helario C. Pagola Jr., PEMS Florentino V. Vales, PCMS Elizalde G. Suarez, PCMS Jose P. Pag-Ong Jr., PCMS Leovin D. Salarda, and Pat. Ralph Gabriel M. Cerez for the successful anti-illegal drug operation that led to the arrest of alias “Kulot,” a high-value individual in Butuan City on September 28, 2024.

PMaj. Magdalino G. Pimentel Jr., PLt. Ricky S. Bautista, PSMS Remegio C. Lim Jr, PSSg. Lolito T. Valdez Jr., PCpl. Junrey P. Paulo, PCpl. Reyshell May L. Olala, Pat. Juncil G. Veras, and Pat. Louie I. Tabuena received Medalya ng Kagalingan or PNP Medal of Merit for the arrest of alias “Jay,” regional no. 10 most wanted person (MWP) and no. 1 MWP at the provincial level for the crime of rape in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, on September 26, 2024.

A Medalya ng Papuri or PNP Commendation Medal was awarded to NUP Litlith T. Ronsable, for her nine years and five months in service as crime registrar of Pilar Municipal Police Station in Surigao del Norte.

“My heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees this morning! You have exemplified what it truly means to be a Caraga cop—brave, approachable, and dedicated to providing outstanding service to the community,” Dir. Nazarro said. (PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)