(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 19 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).


Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Tandag City gears up for a safe, meaningful Holy Week 

By Nida Grace P. Barcena

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- As Holy Week 2025 approaches, Tandag City intensifies its preparations to ensure a safe, solemn, and spiritually enriching observance for both locals and visitors.

A coordination meeting was earlier facilitated by the City Tourism Office, bringing together punong barangay from all 21 barangays of the city, and national government agencies concerned. The meeting aligned the efforts in maintaining peace and order, ensuring crowd control, and preparing necessary facilities for the influx of people during religious and cultural observances.

In line with this, several barangays have finalized their safety plans, while others continue their groundwork in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and various civic groups.

Tourist and Assistance Desks are now operational in key locations identified, providing guidance and immediate assistance to pilgrims and tourists throughout the Holy Week.

The city government is calling on everyone to observe the season with reverence, discipline, and community spirit.

“This is a time to reflect and come together. Through unity and faith, we can make this Holy Week safe and meaningful for all,” City Tourism Officer Florence Abis said.

With proactive planning and strong community participation, Tandag City stands ready for this year’s Holy Week with faith, safety, and hospitality at its heart. (Photo courtesy of Tandag City Tourism Office/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)