(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 19 February 2025) Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Northern Luzon. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 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 Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Light to moderate winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Saturday, 18 January 2025

 Dinagatnons to stage a resilient comeback in Sinulog 2025 

PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS -- More than 400 student performers, artists, and musicians from Dinagat Islands’ Tribu Kamanting are set to stage a “resilient comeback” in this year’s Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.

“From a strong debut to a stronger comeback, we Dinagatnons will make our Islands proud,” said Congressional Representative Alan Uno B. Ecleo, who led the district-wide initiative to support Tribu Kamanting in competing against other performing groups from other provinces in the country.

“This year, expectations are high. But we are confident that Tribu Kamanting is ready to meet, even exceed expectations,” the solon added.

Supported by the Congressional Office of Dinagat Islands, the Barug Dinagat Foundation and municipal local government units, Tribu Kamating won big in their debut performance last year, placing first runner-up in the ritual showdown’s free interpretation category, second for best in musicality and fourth in street dancing.

“These are the youth that represent the fighting spirit of our people,” said Ecleo. “They will show everyone that when true Dinagatnons stand together, we win.”

According to Ecleo, the performance shall highlight the resilience of Dinagatnons against challenges, like their recovery from the Category 5 Super Typhoon Odette which devastated the province last 2021.

“We are joining to show the Philippines and the world that Dinagat Islands offer culture, history, natural beauty, and hardworking people ready to share the blessings of these Islands,” Ecleo stressed. “We are ready to share the Dinagat Islands’ experience to tourists and visitors from all over the country and the world.” (Congressional Rep. Alan Uno B. Ecleo/PIA-Dinagat Islands)