(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 15 September 2025) Easterlies continue to affect Mindanao. Severe Tropical Storm TAPAH (formerly “Lannie”) – Outside PAR as of 3:00 AM today Location: 910 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.8°N, 113.1°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 95 km/h near the center Gustiness: Up to 115 km/h Movement: North-northwestward at 15 km/h 🔹 Forecast: CARAGA Region: Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides in some areas. Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to Easterlies. Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast. Coastal waters will be slight to moderate (wave heights: 0.6 – 1.5 meters).


Wednesday, 16 April 2025

DICT Caraga trains DepEd Dinagat Islands on PNPKI

DINAGAT ISLANDS —The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga, through its Technical Operations Division, conducted the Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) User's Training to the personnel of the Department of Education—Schools Division Office of Dinagat Islands from April 7 to 9.

A total of 172 participants from various schools and offices under DepEd SDO Dinagat Islands actively took part in the 3-day training, which was held across three key venues namely, Albot Central Elementary School, Cagdianao Central Elementary School and in Don Ruben Edera Ecleo Sr. Memorial National High School.

The activity opened by the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Bryan L. Arreo, PhD, CESE, highlighted the importance of digital transformation and secure communication in the education sector.

“This program from DICT Caraga aligns with our mission to ensure our educators and personnel are equipped with the right tools and knowledge to adapt to modern governance. Cybersecurity and digital signatures are no longer optional—they are necessary in today’s digital age,” Dr. Arreo stated.

The PNPKI User's Training focused on empowering DepEd personnel with the technical know-how on the use of PNPKI digital certificates, which enable secure digital transactions, e-signatures, and protection of sensitive information. The training supports the broader goal of digitalizing government services while promoting data privacy and cybersecurity best practices.

DICT Caraga extended its gratitude to the Schools Division Office of Dinagat Islands for its strong partnership and to the host schools for providing venues conducive to learning and engagement.

DICT Caraga is dedicated to promoting secure digital transformation in the region through awareness campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, and collaborations with key sectors. Its efforts support the overarching goals of the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau to establish a safe and resilient cyberspace under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. (DICT Caraga/ PIA Caraga)