(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 16 January 2026) Dinagat Islands will experience rains with gusty winds due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. The eastern section of Mindanao will have moderate to strong winds from west to southwest with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 3.4 meters). The rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from northeast to northwest with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters). At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm "ADA" {NOKAEN} was estimated based on all available data at 270 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (12.1°N, 127.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon.


Thursday, 5 December 2024

Agusan Norte capacitates on Emergency Operations Center management

By Nora L. Molde

BUTUAN CITY – A total of 38 responders and members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Agusan del Norte recently completed the three-day training on Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management.

 

The training emphasized the importance of proper EOC management and knowledge, which played a crucial role in ensuring successful operations and efficient responses to disasters and emergencies.

 

Vincent Cotoron, director of Planning and Quality Management Services of the Caraga State University (CSU) in Butuan City, highlighted that a well-managed EOC significantly enhances the speed and effectiveness of disaster response efforts.

 

“This is my 3rd time attending a training related to disasters and emergencies, this one is of great help to us in CSU, especially that we have a lot of planned events, we will activate our EOC and implement crowd management.

 

Lorna Bayer, Operations and Warning Division chief of the PDRRMC, further underscored that the EOC is not only activated during calamities but is also vital for coordinating large-scale and critical activities. She stressed the importance of having a close collaboration and coordination among government agencies, local government units, and other sectors, which is key to effectively address the needs of affected communities.

 

Facilitated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Agusan del Norte and the Office of Civil Defense Caraga, the training ensured that participants are now prepared to take on critical roles during emergency situations.

 

Erma Suyo, chief of the PDRRMO reiterated that understanding EOC management is a cornerstone of disaster preparedness and is essential in reducing risks and damages within the community. “This initiative reflected the province’s proactive approach to disaster risk reduction and management, aiming to build a more resilient and safer Agusan del Norte,” she said. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte)

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