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04/09/2026

๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—”๐—š๐—” | Dinagat Islands Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. highlighted the need for science, technology, and innovation to address the regionโ€™s challenges in food production, livelihood, disaster resilience, health, education, and local industries.

He emphasized the importance of making technology accessible to farmers, fisherfolk, and local businesses to improve productivity and strengthen communities.

๐Ÿš›๐ŸŒฟ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐‘ ๐„๐—๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’: ๐๐„๐‘๐Œ๐ˆ๐“๐“๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ž๐ ๐–๐‡๐„๐„๐‹๐’! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿš›Good news, Caraganons! The DENR Express is bringing essential permitting and re...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿš›๐ŸŒฟ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐‘ ๐„๐—๐๐‘๐„๐’๐’: ๐๐„๐‘๐Œ๐ˆ๐“๐“๐ˆ๐๐† ๐Ž๐ ๐–๐‡๐„๐„๐‹๐’! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿš›

Good news, Caraganons! The DENR Express is bringing essential permitting and related services closer to communities across the region. Convenient, accessible, and community-centeredโ€”bringing government services pinabilis, pinadali, at inilapit sa inyo! ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ Upcoming Stops:

๐Ÿ“Œ Tandag City, Surigao del Sur โ€” September 15โ€“16, 2026
๐Ÿ“Œ San Jose, Dinagat Islands โ€” September 21โ€“22, 2026
๐Ÿ“Œ Surigao City, Surigao del Norte โ€” September 23โ€“24, 2026

โœจ Serbisyong DENR, mas malapit sa inyo! See the posters for the list of available services and plan your visit.

GOV. DEMEREY, JR., NAKIGTAPOK SA MGA MAYORIS UG REPRESENTANTE SA 7 KA LUNGSOD NING PROBINSYA; SOLUSYON UG TUBAG SA KRISI...
03/09/2026

GOV. DEMEREY, JR., NAKIGTAPOK SA MGA MAYORIS UG REPRESENTANTE SA 7 KA LUNGSOD NING PROBINSYA; SOLUSYON UG TUBAG SA KRISIS SA TUBIG, SENTRO SA HISGUTANAN!

โœ๏ธ : Alrose Emperado Pis-o
๐Ÿ“ท : Marken Jun Jangalay

PIO DINAGAT ISLANDS - Aron pagbayloa-ay og mga ideya ug suhestyon may kalambigitan sa giatubang nga problema ug krisis diri sa probinsya, ang Panggamhanaโ€™ng Probinsyal ilawom sa pagdumala ni Governor Nilo P. Demerey, Jr., MPM, kauban ang pipila ka department heads, mayoris ug representante gikan sa pito (7) ka lungsod ning lalawigan, nagtapok alang sa paghisgut sa mga solusyon, interbinsyon, ug tubag sa mga kabalaka sa katawhan, pinaagi sa usa ka Coordination Meeting, karong adlawa, Setyembre 03, 2026, nga gipahigayon didto sa IJN Yamashiro Function Hall, Brgy. Cuarinta, San Jose, PDI.

Saysay sa Gobernador, nga aduna nay gi-invasion ug ginatan-aw sa water council nga kung mahimo ang tanan barangay aduna'y dagko ng mga tangke aron maoy mahimoโ€™ng source sa tubig ug didto magsag-ob ang mga lumulopyo aron igo nalang haturan og tubig sa water truck labon naa nay desalination ang probinsya, pasabot nga ang dagat i-desalinate ibutang sa water truck aron pwede na kini magamit sa inadlaw-adlaw nga panginahanglanon sa katawhan. Dugang pa ni Gov. Demerey, Jr., nga ang tanan minahan diri sa Isla gipangayoan sa ilang used drum nga ilang pinturahan daan para ihataod ug i-distribute sa matag purok nga lisud abtan sa tubig aron maoy pundohan.

Lakip sa gipaabot ni Gobernador mao ang pagpangayo sa 6 ka water truck tungod ky matud pa niini nga ang matag munisipyo kinahanglan naay tagsa-tagsa ka water truck, pagpalit sa filters aron magamit sa reverse osmosis ug desalination aron mapahimuslan ug masolusyonan ang problema sa tubig diri sa probinsya, ug ang mga umaabot nga donasyon nga tubig gikan sa managlahing ahensya lakip na niini ang 10 thousand bottles (6 ltrs) gikan sa Office of the Civil Defense - OCD nga ipanghatag diri sa probinsya.

Sa pagkakaron, padayon ang mga hingtundan nga ahensya ug buhatan ubos sa mando ni Gov. Demerey, Jr., sa pagpangita sa potential areas nga pagakuhaan sa tubig aron masulbad ang krisis nga gi-atubang sa komunidad.

Anaa sa maong panagtapok si San Jose Municipal Mayor, Ruben J D. Zuniega, Tubajon Municipal Mayor Fely Pedrablanca, Chief of Staffs ug Sangguniang Bayan Members isip representante sa mga mayoris gikan sa Lungsod sa Dinagat, Libjo, Basilisa, Cagdianao ug Loreto, DILG-PDI Provincial Director John Reyl L. Mosquito, ug department heads gikan sa managlahing buhatan sa kapitolyo.

03/09/2026
A joint emergency response effort responded to a major grassfire in the dense area of Manoligao, Dinagat Islands, averti...
03/09/2026

A joint emergency response effort responded to a major grassfire in the dense area of Manoligao, Dinagat Islands, averting widespread environmental destruction and potential casualties through strong multi-agency coordination.

The fire response was spearheaded by personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Barangay Cuarenta officials, and some local residents.

Joining the front lines were reservists from the 1505th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (1505RBIBn) led by LTC Nilo P. Demerey Jr. GSC PA (RES), alongside the Civil Security Unit (CSU), Remedy Action Center (RAC), and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) team headed by Forester Dennis Banacia.

Responders navigated rough, mountainous terrain under challenging conditions to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading toward nearby residential areas.

Post-incident assessments reveal that the blaze inflicted damage far beyond wild foliage and trees. The fire directly impacted critical watershed areas, local wildlife habitat, and key provincial water sources.

Authorities warned that damage to these vital watersheds will exacerbate existing water supply shortages across the province, posing a direct threat to basic community needs.

Local authorities emphasized that the incident highlights the vital necessity of integrated disaster response. Protecting lives, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems requires a unified approach combining uniformed personnel, local government units, emergency response agencies, and community volunteers.

The fire bureau issued a stern public warning against illegal burning and slash-and-burn activities. Authorities reminded the public that intentionally setting fires carries severe criminal liabilities under Philippine law such as arson penalties governed by Presidential Decree No. 1613 and the Revised Penal Code, offenders face imprisonment and heavy legal consequences.

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9514 (The Fire Code of the Philippines), illegal burning activities carry substantial financial fines and custodial sentences.

Authorities urged all Dinagatnons to cultivate active environmental stewardship, appealing to the community to safeguard, preserve, and protect the island's natural water sources essential for survival.

The fire incident is still under monitoring as of this writing as the wind could potentially rekindle the fire.



SWU PHINMA is bringing the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Exam to Dinagat Islands! Take the HK Scholarship Examination for FREE...
03/09/2026

SWU PHINMA is bringing the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Exam to Dinagat Islands!

Take the HK Scholarship Examination for FREE and get the chance to secure your college scholarship before you even graduate from Senior High School.

The exam is open to currently enrolled Grade 12 students and those taking a gap year who plan to enter college in SY 2027โ€“2028. Secure your scholarship early with SWU PHINMA, the biggest Health Science University in the Visayas and Mindanao.

With the Hawak Kamay Scholarship, you get:
โ€ข Discounted tuition fees
โ€ข No maintaining grade requirement
โ€ข Scholarship support until graduation
โ€ข Available for any college program

The scholarship exam will be held on September 12, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Cuarenta National High School. Please bring your Grade 12 school ID and a pen or pencil.

Register here:
https://du1n5.share.hsforms.com/2ZuO82IMnTQ2KkjS9XIdcng

For inquiries: [email protected] or 0920-574-7312

NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION (NPC) SCHEDULED TOTAL PLANT SHUTDOWN โ—โ—โ—Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)Estimated Time of ...
03/09/2026

NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION (NPC) SCHEDULED TOTAL PLANT SHUTDOWN โ—โ—โ—

Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Estimated Time of Shutdown: 7:00 AM
Estimated Time of Restoration: 3:00 PM

Affected Areas/Municipalities:
๐Ÿ“ San Jose
๐Ÿ“ Dinagat
๐Ÿ“ Cagdianao
๐Ÿ“ Basilisa
๐Ÿ“ Libjo

Reason for Scheduled Plant Shutdown:
๐Ÿ“Œ To facilitate the replacement of 2 old generator sets.

DIELCO Ride-on Activities:
๐Ÿ“Œ Replacement of three (3) rotten poles at New Mabuhay, Dinagat.
๐Ÿ“Œ Replacement of rotten pole at Doรฑa Helene, Basilisa.
๐Ÿ“Œ Replacement of two (2) rotten poles at Ferdinand, Basilisa
๐Ÿ“Œ Retightening of Sectionalizers and Reclosers.

Note: Always unplug your appliances during power outage and remember that power may be restored without prior notice, so please consider that ALL LINES ARE ENERGIZED AT ALL TIMES.

We are sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

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๐Ÿ’จ HAZE ALERT  #6: HAZE SA SOUTHERN LUZON, VISAYAS, AT MINDANAO, NAGPAPATULOY PA RIN DULOT NG FOREST FIRES SA INDONESIA ๐Ÿ”ฅ...
03/09/2026

๐Ÿ’จ HAZE ALERT #6: HAZE SA SOUTHERN LUZON, VISAYAS, AT MINDANAO, NAGPAPATULOY PA RIN DULOT NG FOREST FIRES SA INDONESIA ๐Ÿ”ฅ
As of 9:00 AM, September 03, 2026, Thursday

HAZE ALERT: Patuloy pa rin na nakakaapekto ang transboundary smoke dispersion o usok mula sa nagpapatuloy na malawakang forest fires sa Kalimantan, Indonesia sa ilang bahagi ng Southern Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao dahil sa presensya ng Habagat. Dahil dito, asahan ang HAZE sa mga nabanggit na lugar sa bansa:

๐Ÿ”ด MODERATE TO HEAVY HAZE
โ€ข Palawan
โ€ข Aklan
โ€ข Antique
โ€ข Capiz
โ€ข Iloilo
โ€ข Guimaras
โ€ข Negros Occidental
โ€ข Negros Oriental
โ€ข Siquijor
โ€ข Bohol
โ€ข Cebu
โ€ข Southern Leyte
โ€ข Zamboanga del Norte
โ€ข Bukidnon
โ€ข Cagayan de Oro City
โ€ข Camiguin
โ€ข Lanao del Norte
โ€ข Lanao del Sur
โ€ข Misamis Occidental
โ€ข Misamis Oriental
โ€ข Agusan del Norte
โ€ข Agusan del Sur
โ€ข Surigao del Norte
โ€ข Dinagat Islands

๐ŸŸ  LIGHT TO MODERATE HAZE
โ€ข Oriental Mindoro
โ€ข Occidental Mindoro
โ€ข Romblon
โ€ข Camarines Sur
โ€ข Albay
โ€ข Catanduanes
โ€ข Sorsogon
โ€ข Masbate
โ€ข Biliran
โ€ข Leyte
โ€ข Eastern Samar
โ€ข Northern Samar
โ€ข Samar
โ€ข Zamboanga City
โ€ข Zamboanga Sibugay
โ€ข Zamboanga del Sur
โ€ข Surigao del Sur
โ€ข Cotabato City
โ€ข Maguindanao del Norte
โ€ข Maguindanao del Sur
โ€ข Basilan
โ€ข Sulu
โ€ข Tawi-tawi
โ€ข North Cotabato
โ€ข South Cotabato
โ€ข Sultan Kudarat
โ€ข Davao City
โ€ข Davao del Norte
โ€ข Davao del Sur
โ€ข Davao de Oro
โ€ข Davao Oriental

Ang haze ay mapanganib sa kalusugan, lalo na sa mga bata, matatanda, at mga may sakit sa baga. Hanggang sa hindi pa humuhupa ang transboundary smoke dispersion mula sa forest fires sa Indonesia, narito ang mga paalala sa lahat ng mga residenteng nakatira sa mga nabanggit na lugar:
โ€ข Manatili sa loob ng bahay at isara ang lahat ng bintana at pinto.
โ€ข Magsuot ng face mask kung kailangang lumabas ng bahay.
โ€ข Iwasan ang pag-eehersisyo o mabibigat na gawain sa labas.
โ€ข Uminom ng maraming tubig upang manatiling hydrated.
โ€ข Mag-ingat sa pagmamaneho dahil sa malabong paningin sa kalsada (low visibility).
โ€ข Agad magpatingin sa doktor kung nahihirapang huminga o sumasakit ang dibdib.

Manatiling ligtas at alerto! Mag-antabay sa mga susunod na updates.

Philippine Emergency Alerts Monitoring Center

HAZE ADVISORY | VISAYAS & MINDANAO4:45 AM โ€” SEPTEMBER 03, 2026๐ŸŒซ๏ธ HAZE FROM INDONESIA CONTINUES TO AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE...
03/09/2026

HAZE ADVISORY | VISAYAS & MINDANAO
4:45 AM โ€” SEPTEMBER 03, 2026

๐ŸŒซ๏ธ HAZE FROM INDONESIA CONTINUES TO AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE VISAYAS AND MINDANAO.

Smoke from ongoing forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia is being transported toward the Philippines by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐——๐—ฆ - ๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ซ ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐˜ผ๐™ฉ 12:00 ๐‘ท๐‘ด, ๐™๐™๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ, ๐™Ž๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง 3, 2026Heat Index: ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ“ยฐ๐‚Air Temperature: ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ยฐ๐‚Dew Poin...
03/09/2026

๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐——๐—ฆ - ๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ซ ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜
๐˜ผ๐™ฉ 12:00 ๐‘ท๐‘ด, ๐™๐™๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ, ๐™Ž๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง 3, 2026

Heat Index: ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ“ยฐ๐‚
Air Temperature: ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ยฐ๐‚
Dew Point Temperature: ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•ยฐ๐‚
Classification: ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ซ (๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐š๐๐จ).

๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ป: Posible ang heat cramps o pagkabikog ug kakapoy sa kalawasan tungod sa kainit sa panahon. Ang padayon nga kalihukan nga nakabulad sa adlaw mahimong mosangpot sa heat stroke.

Mga payong PAGASA sa tag-init!
1) Magdala pirme og tubig mainom;
2) Ayaw pagawas sa panimalay kung walay importante nga lakaw;
3) Magdalaโ€™g payong. Magsuot og light color na mga sinina;
4) Likaye ang mga physical activity sa udto og hapon;
5) Likaye ang mga pagkaon nga taas og prutina sa udto ug hapon;
6) Likaye ang pag-inom og ilimnon nga makahubog.

๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™๐™ฎ๐™™๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™œ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฃ!
๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿ‘:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ.

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Source: Automated Weather Station (AWS)
Calculated by: Weather Link System
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Sa panahon sa emerhensiya, pwedi kini matawagan na mga ahensya. Kinahanglan nato e-save sa ato mga mobile phones para dile makalimtan:

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