(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 17 July 2025) As of 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “CRISING” was located at 530 km east of Juban, Sorsogon (13.0°N, 128.9°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving west-northwest at 15 km/h. Tropical Depression Crising is currently affecting Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, while the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect the rest of Mindanao. Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to TD Crising. Flash floods or landslides are possible during moderate to at times heavy rainfall. Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the rest of Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms caused by the Southwest Monsoon. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, also due to the Southwest Monsoon. Winds will be moderate from the southwest to west, with moderate seas (wave height: 1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Thursday, 5 December 2024

Esperanza hospital in Agusan Sur receives medical supplies from partner org

AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital (EMCH) recently commended the Harley Davidson Owners Group Philippines and Project Cure for their generous contribution of medical supplies.

The operational capacities of EMCH are anticipated to be greatly improved by the introduction of these medical supplies. 

Critical supplies including personal protective equipment (PPE), diagnostic tools, and surgical instruments are frequently in low supply in hospitals. 

These gifts will help EMCH provide better care for its patients by giving medical staff the resources they need to treat and care for patients.

This partnership also emphasized the value of community support in improving healthcare services, particularly in areas where access to essential medical resources may be difficult.

The contribution from Project Cure, a well-known nonprofit organization that is committed to giving medical equipment and supplies to underprivileged healthcare facilities, is essential to enhancing patient care at EMCH. 

The goal of Project Cure is to provide hospitals around the world with vital medical resources, especially those that serve impoverished people. 

The Harley Davidson Owners Group Philippines, which is well-known for its dedication to charitable giving and community service, collaborated with Project Cure to make this donation possible, demonstrating the constructive social impact that motorcycle enthusiasts can have.

In the future, EMCH hopes for more collaborations with the local community organizations and organizations like Project Cure. 

These partnerships guarantee that hospitals are prepared to manage both routine care and emergencies and result in long-term improvements in the delivery of healthcare.

To sum up, the collaboration with Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital, Project Cure, and the Harley Davidson Owners Group Philippines is a perfect example of how teamwork may result in significant advancements in medical environments. 

In addition to meeting urgent needs, their donation encouraged continued support for hospitals that care for disadvantaged groups. (EMCH/PIA-Agusan del Sur)