(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 07 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).


Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Agusan Sur's cops deliver 49 law enforcement gains against criminality

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- The Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) led by Police Colonel (PCol.) Yahya Bustamante Yusup, reported a total of  49 successful law enforcement accomplishments during the conduct of the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) held from May 30 to 31.

The operations, led across multiple municipalities and police units, resulted in significant breakthroughs in the campaign against criminality, particularly focusing on illegal firearms, illegal drugs, illegal gambling, illegal logging, and the neutralization of wanted persons.

Highlights of the accomplishments:

Loose Firearms: Eight operations were conducted, yielding loose firearms through both search warrants and law enforcement operations.

Illegal Drugs: Six anti-drug operations, including 5 buy-busts and 1 through the implementation of a search warrant.

Illegal Gambling: Six successful operations through law enforcement efforts.

Illegal Logging: One operation, accounting for illegal logging activities.

Illegal Fishing: 13 individuals arrested/cited and were documented in coordination with local authorities.

Neutralization of wanted persons:

Eight Most Wanted Persons apprehended

12 Other Wanted Persons arrested

One service of Warrant of Arrest executed

“The results of this SACLEO reflect our unwavering commitment to rid Agusan del Sur of criminal elements and ensure the safety and security of our communities,” said PCol. Yusup.

The ADSPPO continues to intensify operations in coordination with local government units, stakeholders, and community partners in sustaining the region’s campaign for peace, order, and public safety. (PRO13 Agusan del Sur Pulis/PIA Agusan del Sur)