(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 15 September 2025) Easterlies continue to affect Mindanao. Severe Tropical Storm TAPAH (formerly “Lannie”) – Outside PAR as of 3:00 AM today Location: 910 km west of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.8°N, 113.1°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 95 km/h near the center Gustiness: Up to 115 km/h Movement: North-northwestward at 15 km/h 🔹 Forecast: CARAGA Region: Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Moderate to heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides in some areas. Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to Easterlies. Winds and Seas: Light to moderate winds from the east to northeast. Coastal waters will be slight to moderate (wave heights: 0.6 – 1.5 meters).


Monday, 27 May 2024

Luxury yacht pit stops in Surigao port

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) -- Surigao City played host to a luxurious private yacht, MV Solare, as it docked at the Port of Surigao for a brief stopover on May 22.

The Cook Islands-flagged vessel, a gleaming steel marvel stretching 45 meters in length, is en route to Australia and made a strategic pit stop in Surigao to replenish supplies and prepare for its nine-day voyage across the ocean on Friday, 24 May.

MV Solare boasts an impressive pedigree, having been crafted by the renowned BAE Systems Australia at their Jervoise Bay shipyards in Fremantle. This four-decked beauty is powered by a pair of four-stroke marine engines, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey.

The Port of Surigao's prime location at the northeastern tip of Mindanao makes it a well-trodden path for seafaring travelers. It offers convenient access to vessels, like MV Solare, the opportunity to stock up on essential supplies – water, fuel, and provisions – before embarking on extended voyages. Additionally, the port caters to minor maintenance needs, ensuring these luxurious yachts are in top shape to continue their journeys.

This stopover by MV Solare highlighted Surigao City's growing reputation as a vital port for leisure crafts navigating the vast waters between the Philippines and Australia.

The port's strategic position and comprehensive services are proving to be a welcome respite for mariners seeking to ensure a smooth and well-supplied voyage across the seas. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)