(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 30 October 2024) At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "LEON" {KONG-REY} was estimated based on all available data at 380 km East of Aparri, Cagayan or 395 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (18.8 °N, 125.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h and gustiness of up to 205 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. 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 partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 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—‘: Moderate to Strong winds coming from West to Southwest will prevail with moderate to rough seas / (2.1 to 3.5 meters).


Thursday, 04 July 2024

Cyber safe spaces awareness seminar empowers vulnerable groups in Agusan Norte

BUTUAN CITY -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte, recently conducted a Cyber Safe Spaces Awareness Seminar at the Peace Center-Halfway House in Bancasi, this city to educate the vulnerable population, particularly children in conflict with the law (CICL) and rebel returnees.

The symposium focused on equipping attendees with essential knowledge about cybersecurity and safe online practices. Participants learned about the risks associated with internet use and strategies to protect themselves from online threats.

Through interactive sessions and practical tips, the importance of responsible internet use was emphasized. It also highlighted the role of digital literacy in empowering individuals to navigate the online world safely.

The event underscored DICT Caraga's commitment to promoting cyber safety among vulnerable groups, fostering a safer digital environment for all members of society. By providing education and awareness, DICT empowered the participants to make informed decisions and protect themselves online effectively. (PLGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)