A thriving tourism industry is important, but not at the cost of the safety of the people living in these tourist attractions and destinations. Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos highlighted this notion following reports that two unidentified men assaulted the owners of a cafe displaying a...
The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines held an online dialogue with more than 70 business owners in Siargao to strengthen communication and address concerns involving tourist behavior on the island. The virtual meeting via Zoom on May 14 followed the recent visit of Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh...
From its flagship property in Boracay, The Lind Hotels has set its expansion plans with the opening of its exclusive resorts in Coron next year, with Siargao following on the heels of development. For the independent Filipino brand, the hotel’s bold move is a major step from a single standout...
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...
