(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 10 June 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 115 km North of Virac, Catanduanes or 285 km East of Infanta, Quezon (14.6Β°N, 124.3Β°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting the western section 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 cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains 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 West will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).


Monday, 12 May 2025

BJMP ensures PDLs of town in Surigao Sur cast their ballots today

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) β€” In a powerful display of a sense of democratic inclusion, Tandag City District Jail Warden Danilo A. Noquil reaffirmed the strong commitment of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to upholding the right to vote of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

A total of 21 PDLs were peacefully escorted from Cantilan town to Tandag City in the province of Surigao del Sur to cast their votes in the 2025 national and local elections. Notably, four of them had already been released from detention, but voluntarily joined the group, choosing to vote in solidarity with their fellow PDLs.

Noquil said, β€œProviding PDLs the opportunity to exercise their right to suffrage is more than just fulfilling a legal obligation, it is a clear affirmation of their dignity and a vital reinforcement of the inclusive spirit of democracy.”

The process, according to Noquil, reminded everyone that every citizen’s voice matters, regardless of their status.

β€œEnsuring that our PDLs can participate in the elections only shows that rehabilitation includes restoring one’s place in society,” he added.

The peaceful and organized movement of PDLs voters from Cantilan town to Tandag City highlighted the BJMP’s commitment to a rights-based approach to corrections, where every effort is made to ensure equal access to civic participation.

As the nation works toward strengthening democratic practices under the banner of Bagong Pilipinas, this initiative stands as a testament that no one is left behind, including those behind bars. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)

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