MANILA: Malacañang has directed government agencies to observe 'Community Development Week' and 'Community Development Day' to uphold and instill the 'bayanihan' (teamwork) spirit and the value of community cooperation. Under Memorandum Circular (MC) 41 inked by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in partnership with non-government and people's organizations, is tasked to lead the activities and programs of the annual 'Community Development Week' and 'Community Development Day.' All national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and state universities and colleges are directed to extend support and cooperation for the activities and programs during the annual celebration. Local government units are encouraged to support the annual event. Under Proclamation 316 issued in 1994, the first week of January and Jan. 6 of every year have been dec lared as Community Development Week and Community Development Day, respectively. The DILG is the lead agency in the annual celebration, in coordination with the non-government and people's organizations. The proclamation aims to recognize the invaluable contributions and concerted efforts of both government and non-government organizations in the development of local communities, people empowerment, and community mobilization. Malacañang has yet to release a copy of MC 41. Source: Philippines News Agency Bangkok: Meteorological Department reveals cool weather throughout Thailand in the morning. The top of the mountain is cold to very cold. with frost in some places Lowest temperature 4-10 degrees Celsius. Meteorological Department Revealing that the high pressure area or moderate cold air mass still covers the Northeast and the South China Sea. While westerly winds in the upper level blow over the upper northern region. This characteristic causes cool to cold weather in the northern and northeastern regions in the morning, while the central, eastern and upper southern regions will have cool air in the morning. For the mountaintop areas of the northern region, the weather is cold to very cold. with frost in some places The lowest temperature is 4-10 degrees Celsius. The mountain tops of the northeastern region are cold. Minimum temperature 10-15 degrees Celsius. People in Thailand are asked to take care of their health as the weather is still cold in the morning during this period. As for the northeast monso on that blows over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region, it is moderately strong. This causes thunderstorms to occur in some areas in the lower South. The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are moderate. In the lower Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 2 meters high. In the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are more than 2 meters high. As for the Andaman Sea There are waves about 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms and more than 1 meter from shore, waves are higher than 1 meter. Boaters in those areas should sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Dust in this period: Central region, including Bangkok and surrounding areas. There is moderate to considerable accumulation of dust/smog. This is because the wind that blows over it has weakened. and there is poor ventilation .-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency
