(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 19 July 2025) As of 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “CRISING” was located at 530 km east of Juban, Sorsogon (13.0°N, 128.9°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving west-northwest at 15 km/h. Tropical Depression Crising is currently affecting Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, while the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect the rest of Mindanao. Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to TD Crising. Flash floods or landslides are possible during moderate to at times heavy rainfall. Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the rest of Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms caused by the Southwest Monsoon. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, also due to the Southwest Monsoon. Winds will be moderate from the southwest to west, with moderate seas (wave height: 1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Wednesday, 12 February 2025

8 barangays in Dinagat Islands recognized as nat'l passers of the 2024 SGLGB

DINAGAT ISLANDS -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced the national passers of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB). Eight barangays across various municipalities in Dinagat Islands earned this prestigious recognition following a thorough evaluation process.

Congratulations to the following barangays for being National Passers of the 2024 SGLGB:
- Barangay Montag, Municipality of Basilisa  
- Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Cagdianao  
- Barangay San Jose, Municipality of Cagdianao  
- Barangay R. Ecleo, Sr., Municipality of Cagdianao  
- Barangay Santa Cruz, Municipality of Loreto  
- Barangay Cuarinta, Municipality of San Jose  
- Barangay Don Ruben Ecleo, Municipality of San Jose  
- Barangay Malinao, Municipality of Tubajon  

The Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) is an annual performance assessment and recognition system that evaluates barangays based on several governance criteria. It aims to inspire local service improvements by acknowledging excellence and providing incentives for outstanding performance. (DILG Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)

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