(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).


Wednesday, 17 July 2024

DTI celebrates MSME Dev’t Week in Surigao Sur

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Surigao del Sur facilitated the celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Week with lined up activities to foster the growth and development of MSMEs in the province.

The MSME Development Week is an annual event dedicated to supporting the MSME sector which plays a crucial role in the economic development of Surigao del Sur. This year’s celebration included various activities that aimed to provide entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary for their businesses to thrive.

Impact on local entrepreneurs

The MSME Development Week has significantly impacted local entrepreneurs by providing them with valuable resources and opportunities.

Participants are expected to gain insights into best practices, emerging trends, and innovative strategies to enhance their business operations. The networking sessions allowed business owners to connect, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations, fostering a sense of community and mutual support among MSMEs in the province, as well as in the region.

The DTI Surigao del Sur's initiative to facilitate the celebration underscored its commitment to foster a robust and resilient MSME sector by providing a platform for learning, collaboration, and growth. The event has empowered local entrepreneurs to elevate their businesses and contribute to the economic prosperity of the province.

It continues to support the MSMEs through its regular program implementation, ongoing training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to funding resources.

The positive outcomes of the MSME Development Week serve as a foundation for future initiatives that aim to sustain the momentum and drive further growth in the local business community. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)