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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 19 August 2026) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "NENENG" was estimated based on all available data at 675 km East of Itbayat, Batanes (21.3°N, 128.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving Westward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas. TC Information TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY TROPICAL DEPRESSION LOCATION: 3,090 KM EAST OF NORTHEASTERN MINDANAO (8.1°N, 154.4°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 55 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 70 KM/H MOVEMENT: WESTWARD SLOWLY TROPICAL DEPRESSION LOCATION: 670 KM WEST OF CALAYAN, CAGAYAN (19.2°N, 115.1°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 45 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 55 KM/H MOVEMENT: WESTWARD AT 20 KM/H. Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Hinatuan town leads tourism excellence in Surigao Sur

By Nida Grace P. Barceña

HINATUAN, Surigao del Sur (PIA) -- The town of Hinatuan was recognized as the top municipality in Surigao del Sur with the most Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited tourism-related enterprises (TREs) and frontliners during the awarding ceremony on July 25.

Gemma S. Millan, municipal tourism officer and information officer designate, shared that each accredited TRE was also honored with a plaque of appreciation.

Additionally, tour guides received a Pasidungog pin from the DOT Caraga.

As of June 2024, the DOT-accredited TREs in Hinatuan include:

Accommodations:

1.    Hinatuan Adventure Park

2.    Kamayo Hostel

3.    Davince Hidden Paradise

4.    Avisha Suites

5.    Isabelle's Tourist Hotel 

Farm tourism camp:

1. Amparitas Integrated Farm

Restaurant:

1.    Drawde's Barbeque Haus

Recognized community tour guides:

1.    Marissa D. Manzano

2.    Angelina N. Martizano

3.    Alexis M. Matito

4.    Eusebio S. Nazareno

The officials of the local government of Hinatuan, through the Municipal Tourism Office, extended their utmost appreciation and gratitude to the TREs and tour guides for their compliance with the regulations set by the DOT. This recognition highlighted Hinatuan's commitment to promoting tourism excellence and enhancing visitor experiences.

The recognition did not only celebrate the efforts of local enterprises and individuals but also reinforced Hinatuan's status as a premier tourism destination in Surigao del Sur. (Photo courtesy of LGU-Hinatuan/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)