(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 07 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).


Tuesday, 7 January 2025

MinDA among finalists in Globe Media Excellence Awards

BUTUAN CITY -- The 11th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@11) unveiled its lineup of finalists, showcasing outstanding storytelling that drove progress, empowered communities, and promoted sustainability. Among the distinguished nominees for the year 2024 was the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), maintaining its strong presence in digital storytelling.

MinDA has been nominated for the GMEA for the second year in a row. In 2023, two of its entries advanced to the finalist stage, with one securing the top prize for Best Social Media Video. For 2024, MinDA was once again included in the running for the same category, reinforcing its commitment to innovative and impactful storytelling about Mindanao and its people.

Highlighting the Digital Storytelling category included entries in Best Blog Post and Best Social Media Video, with MinDA's work on bamboo development among the featured finalists.

Winners will receive cash prizes and trophies, with the top entries set to be announced this month of January 2025.

Minda: Driving change in Mindanao

Under the leadership of Secretary Leo Tereso Magno, MinDA has actively engaged with partners to drive transformative change in Mindanao. Through summits and forums, the agency has brought together industry leaders and farmers to collaboratively develop programs and projects aimed at creating meaningful impact.

Recent initiatives include the successful staging of the Infrastructure Summit, the Indigenous People’s Summit, and the recently concluded Farmers Summit. These platforms foster dialogue, cooperation, and actionable solutions for Mindanao's development.

MinDA also leverages its social media platforms to amplify these efforts, presenting authentic and inspiring stories about the region’s people, culture, and progress. (MinDA/PIA-Caraga)

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