(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 16 January 2026) Dinagat Islands will experience rains with gusty winds due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TS “Ada”. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. The eastern section of Mindanao will have moderate to strong winds from west to southwest with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 3.4 meters). The rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from northeast to northwest with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters). At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm "ADA" {NOKAEN} was estimated based on all available data at 270 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (12.1°N, 127.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving Northwestward at 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon.


Thursday, 6 February 2025

Tandag City secures victory in sepak takraw at Dagkot festival 

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – The students from Jacinto p. Elpa National High School in (JPENHS) in Tandag City emerged as the undisputed powerhouse in the Dagkot Festival Sepak Takraw Tournament 2025, securing championship titles in both the 17-under and open categories in an impressive display of skill and teamwork.

According to JPENHS Coach Nestor Dimacuha, the team showcased dominance throughout the tournament, with standout players receiving individual awards for their exceptional performances:  

- Best Spiker (17-Under & Open Category)

Shanley Clark Kenn Q. Ariate

- Best Setter (17-Under Category)

Ivan Laurente

- Best Tekong (17-Under Category)

Fritch Jhon De Castro  

- Best Tekong (Open Category)

Frejay De Castro  

- Best Setter (Open Category)

Joshe Mark Yabut

The Dagkot Festival Sepak Takraw Tournament, held in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, gathered the best teams from various provinces in Caraga region, further strengthening the sport’s popularity and competitive spirit.  

With this double championship victory, Tandag City continues to establish itself as a sepak takraw powerhouse, inspiring young athletes to strive for excellence in the sport. (Photo courtesy of Nestor Dimacuha/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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