(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 09 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).


Tuesday, 22 April 2025

COMELEC trains election board of canvassers in Dinagat Islands

BUTUAN CITY -- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the Province of Dinagat Islands headed by Provincial Election Supervisor Hazel Ivory R. Laud-Begyan conducted a two-day training of the members of the provincial and municipal Board of Canvassers (BOC) and designated operators of the Consolidated Canvassing System (CCS) on April 9 – 10, held at the Almont Resort, Lipata, Surigao City.

The comprehensive training equipped the participants, who will be assigned to every canvassing center in the province, on how to effectively and efficiently perform their duties and functions in the upcoming May 12 National and Local Elections.

The Department of Education (DepEd) Dinagat Islands Schools Division Superintendent Florence E. Almaden was also in attendance as support to the activity. (RLE, PIA Dinagat Islands)