(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 08 December 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Matuguinao, Samar (12.2°N 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Elsewhere, moderate winds from the northwest to southwest to southeast with moderate seas (1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Monday, 13 January 2025

DILG distributes incentives to barangay tanods in Butuan City 

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Butuan City, in partnership with the city government of Butuan, successfully distributed incentives to the barangay tanods. 

A total of P7,295,000 from the Peace and Order Fund was allocated, benefiting 1,275 barangay tanods from the 86 barangays. 

To ensure a smooth and systematic process, the release and distribution was organized into four clusters on December 26, 27, 29 and 30, respectively, prioritizing order and efficiency. 

This initiative underscored the city government's commitment to empowering and recognizing the vital role of barangay tanods in maintaining peace and order across communities. 

The DILG Butuan City commended the city government and barangay leaders for their efforts in making this activity a success. 

It also reaffirms its support for programs that strengthen grassroots governance and enhance public safety. (Arvin Reyes Silvosa, DILG-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)