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DAPA, Surigao del Norte — Authorities intensified the government’s campaign against illegal drugs in Siargao Island after a joint anti-drug operation dismantled a suspected drug den, uprooted marijuana plants, and…
SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte — Ten foreign nationals were arrested in a series of intelligence-driven operations across Siargao Island on June 26 as the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intensified…
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte — More than ₱56,000 worth of suspected Ecstasy tablets and capsules were confiscated from a female suspect during a routine inspection at a popular beach…
A major anti-illegal drug operation in the Caraga Region led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den and the arrest of four alleged high-value drug personalities during a joint…
Davao City / Surigao del Norte — April 23, 2026 The Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) has moved to reassure the public that the peace and order situation in Siargao…
A Paradise Under StrainIn Siargao, the image of a tropical haven is increasingly colliding with a harsher reality. What was once a symbol of community-driven tourism is now facing rising…
In a story that blends grit, heritage, and the boundless spirit of island dreamers, a daughter of General Luna has etched her name into history—becoming the first Siargaonon to reach…
SAN ISIDRO, Surigao del Norte — Two foreign tourists were swept away by strong waves while swimming at a surfing area in Barangay Pacifico, San Isidro, Siargao Island on Tuesday,…
SAN ISIDRO, Surigao del Norte — A 19-year-old woman died after drowning at the Blue Lagoon in Barangay Buhing Calipay, San Isidro, Siargao Islands, on the night of January 6,…
Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte — December 31, 2025 A recreational trip turned tragic off the coast of Burgos town in Siargao after a kayak carrying three individuals capsized amid…