(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 26 December 2024) π—¦π—¬π—‘π—’π—£π—¦π—œπ—¦: Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to ITCZ. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Moderate to strong winds coming from Northeast will prevail with moderate to rough seas / (2.1 to 3.7 meters).


Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Hinatuan town leads tourism excellence in Surigao Sur

By Nida Grace P. BarceΓ±a

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)