Two Foreign Tourists Swept by Strong Waves in Siargao, Rescued by Local Surfers
SAN ISIDRO, Surigao del Norte — Two foreign tourists were swept away by strong waves while swimming at a surfing…
19-Year-Old Woman Drowns at Blue Lagoon in Siargao; Rescuer Hospitalized
SAN ISIDRO, Surigao del Norte — A 19-year-old woman died after drowning at the Blue Lagoon in Barangay Buhing Calipay,…
One Missing After Kayak Capsizes Off Siargao; Coast Guard Intensifies Search
Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte — December 31, 2025 A recreational trip turned tragic off the coast of Burgos town…
Surigao del Norte Police Seize ₱54.4-M Illegal Drugs From Shoreline; 3 Foreign Nationals Nabbed in Hot Pursuit in Siargao
GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO ISLANDS — Police in Surigao del Norte successfully recovered more than ₱54 million worth of suspected illegal…
From “Illegal Mangrove Capital” to Global Model: Del Carmen, Siargao Earns Spot in 2025 Top 100 Green Destination Stories
Del Carmen, Siargao Island — Once burdened by the reputation of being the “Illegal Mangrove Capital,” the Municipality of Del…
₱4.3-M Marijuana Kush Seized, Female Suspect Nabbed in Surigao del Norte Buy-Bust
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte — Authorities scored a major breakthrough in the anti-drug campaign with the arrest of a…
Construction of Expanded Siargao Airport Terminal Begins, Promising Boost for Tourism and Local Economy
DEL CARMEN, SURIGAO DEL NORTE — Siargao Island is set to welcome visitors with a bigger, more comfortable, and distinctly…
From Destruction to Designation: How Del Carmen’s Mangroves Became a Global Model for Conservation and Climate Resilience
Del Carmen, Siargao Islands – Along the tide-kissed shores of this quiet coastal town in Surigao del Norte, where the…
SIPLAS PAMB Executive Committee Tackles Conservation Efforts
Dapa, Surigao del Norte — April 29, 2025 — The Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) Protected Area Management…
Dapa Police Seize Over PHP 1 Million Worth of Shabu in Major Drug Bust
Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) — In a decisive operation against illegal drugs, the Dapa Municipal Police Station…