(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 08 July 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "BISING" {DANAS} was estimated based on all available data at 385 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (24.1°N, 120.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 180 km/h. It is moving Northeastward at 25 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting the rest of the country. 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 rains or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon. 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 Southwest to South will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Wednesday, 8 January 2025

San Francisco Kickers haul medals at Caraga Age Group Taekwondo Championships

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The San Francisco (SF) Kickers shone brightly at the Caraga Age Group Taekwondo Championships 2024, bringing home an impressive haul of medals in both Kyorugi and Poomsae events. The tournament, held at SM City Butuan, showcased the team’s exceptional skill, discipline, and determination on December 28.

The SF Kickers delivered stellar performances in the Kyorugi division, capturing 5 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals. The following athletes stood atop the podium:

Gold medalists:

Zion Antala

Zachary Francis P. Dalen

Anya Reese Lien P. Palabrica

Nicole Kyle Naranjo

Chanel Mae Belarmino

Silver medalists:

John March Angelou Tahil

Andi Ross Lian P. Palabrica

Khate O. Barrios

Bronze medalists:

Jian Kelly Supiter

Lee Jared Martin

Terrence Ezekiel Caballero

Johncris Mondejar

Yvan Empuesto

The team also dominated the Poomsae division, earning 7 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals, with individual and team routines receiving top marks.

Gold medalists:

Anya Reese Lien Palabrica

Chanel Mae Belarmino

Xian Xio N. Arreza

Jian Kelly Supiter

Silver medalists:

Gabrielle Giovana Balagtas

Andi Ross Lian P. Palabrica

David Hendrech Aduana

Bronze medalists:

Yvan Empuesto

Zion Antala

Zachary Francis P. Dalen

Hermes James Duhay

Edmundo DasmariΓ±as

The Team Poomsae Boys - Cadet, composed of Hermes James C. Duhay, Xian Xio N. Arreza, and David Hendrech Aduana, also captured a gold medal with their synchronized routine.

The success of the SF Kickers served as a testament to the dedication and guidance of their Head Coach Ryan M. Balinton, along with coaches Ryan James D. Cambo, Ariel B. Rupa, and Andrew Anthony D. Tedor, who played a pivotal role in preparing the athletes for the competition.

This remarkable achievement reflected the hard work, discipline, and perseverance of the SF Kickers. Their triumphs at the Caraga Age Group Taekwondo Championships 2024 marked another milestone in their journey of excellence. (PGAS-Sports and Youth Development/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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