Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh has called for the firm enforcement of Philippine laws against foreign tourists who engage in misconduct, following reports of incidents in Siargao. “We want to say this loud and clear: If there is an Israeli tourist who is misbehaving, the...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 (Caraga) reported on Wednesday that the peace and order situation on Siargao Island remains stable and secure. The PRO-13 statement follows recent social media posts depicting localized issues that the police clarified do not represent the overall...
BUTUAN CITY – The local government unit of Pilar in Siargao Islands has canceled this year 's 16th International Game Fishing Tournament, citing the ongoing energy crisis in the country. The annual event, drawing anglers from across the Philippines and abroad, was originally scheduled from...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to proceed with the ₱11.4 billion interconnection project designed to stabilize power supply on Siargao Island. In a formal notice, the industry regulator greenlit the Claver-Siargao...
BUTUAN CITY – Police arrested three foreign nationals and seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of more than P54 million from a grounded yacht off Siargao Island, authorities reported Thursday. The Surigao del Norte Police said concerned residents of Daku Island in General Luna...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon raised concern over discrepancies in Siargao infrastructure reports after an on-site inspection revealed several projects were far from finished despite official claims of completion. The DPWH chief visited Surigao del Norte on...
2GO Travel is set to launch a new weekly Manila-Siargao route starting Nov. 10, to offer more accessible and affordable travel and trade options to the popular island. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 20, Francis Chua, 2GO Travel Business unit head saud the new service would address the public’s...
BUTUAN CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga region suspended classes and work in public and private offices after a magnitude-six earthquake off General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, on Friday morning. The LGUs’ executive orders (EOs) issued by local chief executives...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed gratitude to international travelers after Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao were recognized among the Top 10 Islands in Asia in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay ranked fourth with 90.54 points, Palawan fifth with 90.23, and...
The Siargao Airport expansion, launched on Friday, Aug. 8, marks a key step in transforming the island into a world-class gateway, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism growth, according to DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, requires not only natural attractions but also strong...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – Police Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano P. Magistrado IV has ordered all station commanders to increase visibility and crime prevention measures in all tourist spots in this paradise island. “We must ensure that all...
BUTUAN CITY – The Surigao del Norte police reported the capture in Siargao Island of an escapee from the Davao Prison and Penal Farm on Thursday. Provincial police chief Col. Warren Dablo described the escapee as a 53-year-old resident of Barangay Cadawinonan, Dumaguete City. The fugitive was...
