DOT reminds foreign visitors in Siargao to be ‘good guests’

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 05/14/2026

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday reminded tourists to respect locals and observe proper conduct when visiting Philippine destinations. The statement comes following reports of an assault by a group of foreign tourists on…

Siargao coast: No oil spill from motor tanker that ran aground, Coast Guard says

Alexander Lopez 01/11/2026

BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday said no oil spill was observed off the coast of Burgos town in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, where a Philippine-flagged motor tanker ran aground. The Burgos…

Shabu in Siargao: 3 foreigners nabbed with P54-M shabu

Alexander Lopez 12/25/2025

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…

Siargao power crisis: State of calamity declared by Surigao del Norte

Alexander Lopez - Philippine News Agency 12/11/2024

BUTUAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte approved a resolution on Tuesday, declaring a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands following a prolonged power outage that began on Dec. 1 due…

Siargao suffers power outage for 8 days; state of calamity pushed

Philippine News Agency 12/09/2024

BUTUAN CITY – The island of Siargao continues to suffer power outage that began on Dec. 1, 2024 prompting calls for the declaration of a state of calamity. A special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (city council)…

Kiefer Ravena, Diana Mackey nagkuyog sa Siargao, uyab na ba?

07/27/2024

TRENDING karon ang Yokohama B-Corsairs guard nga si Kiefer Ravena human kini nakit-an nga kuyog ang Kapamilya actress-beauty queen nga si Diana Mackey sa Siargao. Gahapon, nag-viral ang TikTok video sa usa ka netizen diin makitang nagkuyog…

Siargao malnutrition: Town mayors lay out interventions in Cebu

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local chief executives of the three municipalities in Siargao recently converge here to craft ways in combatting malnutrition through collaboration and coordination of the members of the local government units (LGUs). During…

Angelica Panganiban, Gregg Homan nagpakasal og usab sa Siargao

CDN Digital 04/21/2024

Sa ikaduha nga higayon, gabinaylo-ay og “I do” sila si Angelica Panganiban ug Gregg Homan niadtong Sabado, Abril 20, sa usa ka beach wedding nga didto gipahigayon sa Siargao. Una nga gikasal ang duha sa United States…

Andi Eigenmann brings brother to IAO, thinks of mom ‘her biggest fan’

Immae Lachica 04/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Andi Eigenmann is back to vlogging after the death of her mother, veteran actress, Jacklyn Jose, last month. In her family’s YouTube channel, Happy Islanders, Andi greeted all their subscribers with a warm smile…

Daniel Padilla nagparty-party sa Siargao, gisugsug sa mga netizen ni Andrea

Dennis Singson 02/02/2024

Nakit-an ang Kapamilya actor-singer nga si Daniel Padilla sa isla sa Siargao nga nagparty kuyog ang iyang mga higala. Viral karon ang usa ka TikTok video diin makit-an ang ex-boyfriend ni Kathryn Bernardo nga ni-enjoy sa pagkanta…

Cebu Pink Paddlers to vie in Siargao international dragonboat race

Glendale G. Rosal 07/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Pink Paddlers Dragonboat Team will vie in the Dapa Siargao International Dragon Boat Festival from July 14 to 16, 2023, in Siargao Island. The team comprised mostly of breast cancer survivors…

Siargao no paradise for informal settlers

Jane Bautista 06/27/2023

DAPA, Surigao del Norte, Philippines — Many tourists, Filipino and foreign alike, have found paradise on this teardrop-shaped island of Siargao that boasts white sand beaches and big waves perfect for surfing. Even the hourlong, 30-kilometer ride…

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