(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.


Friday, 7 February 2025

DAR enhances performance in Agusan Sur; welcomes newly-assigned MARPOs

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Agusan del Sur Provincial Office has recently held a Performance Management Team workshop designed to strengthen collaboration among Provincial Project Management Officers (PPMOs), Municipal Coordinators, and Project Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) personnel. 

This activity aimed to foster teamwork, enhance operational efficiency, and evaluate the Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) ratings from the previous year to improve future performance and service delivery.

Part of the activity was the turnover and acceptance of responsibilities by the newly-assigned Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officers (MARPOs) and caretakers, marking an important leadership transition for DAR’s municipal offices in Agusan del Sur. 

This significant moment was witnessed by DAR Regional Director Merlita S. Capinpuyan and Assistant Regional Director for Administration Joie L. Ceballos, whose presence emphasized the importance of strong leadership and accountability in advancing agrarian reform programs in the province.

The following are the newly designated MARPOs and caretakers:

Department of Agrarian Reform Municipal Office (DARMO) Loreto: MARPO Ferdinand Arroza

DARMO Prosperidad: MARPO Alexander Germo

DARMO Sibagat: MARPO Helen Toma

DARMO Bayugan: OIC-MARPO Jessica Fulache

DARMO Talacogon: OIC-MARPO Leonida Betita

DARMO Trento: MARPO Jimmielho Azares

DARMO Rosario: OIC-MARPO Roger Añasco

DARMO La Paz: Caretaker Rosie Goloran

DARMO Sta. Josefa: Caretaker Ronie Gayol

This dual-purpose activity underscored the DAR’s commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring a seamless transition of responsibilities within its offices. By addressing past performance and appointing dedicated leaders to key positions, the DAR Agusan del Sur continues to reinforce its mission of delivering timely and effective services to agrarian reform beneficiaries.

The department remains steadfast in its goal to empower agrarian reform stakeholders, ensuring that programs and services contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future. (DAR Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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