Tourism slowdown in Siargao raises concerns among local stakeholders

By Surigao Today News Desk SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte — As the volume of tourists visiting Siargao Island continues to dwindle in the past few weeks, concerns are rising among investors, business owners, and tourism-dependent locals who fear a return to pre-boom trend…

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The exciting lineup: 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival Contingents Revealed!

Are you ready to be swept off your feet by an explosion of color, rhythm, and culture? The 39th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karajaw Festival is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to unveil the official list of participating contingents for both the Bonok-Bonok Based Ca…

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Siargaonon women surfers dominate Pilipinas Surfing Nationals in Baler

Three Siargaonon women surfers went victorious during the Pilipinas Surfing Nationals  Leg 2 in Baler, Aurora recently. Nilbie Blancada (Champion), Jolina Longos (1st Runner-up), and Shiela Mae Arjona (3rd Runner-up) were the winners of the recent Women’s Open Shortboard Com…

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CebuPac to start daily Surigao-Manila, Surigao-Cebu flights from Nov. 1

Cebu Pacific will start a daily Surigao-Manila and Surigao-Cebu flights effective Nov. 1, 2022, utilizing an ATR-78 aircraft. Please find below the updated schedule per information from Engr. Junelito Abrazado, Manager of Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in…

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Surigao City bares 7 contingents for Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival 2016

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Surigao Norte guv confirms hosting of Miss Universe 2016 photo-shoot swimwear competition in Siargao

By Alex Lopez SURIGAO CITY (Aug. 27)  - The proposal of Surigao del Norte provincial government to host the photo-shoot swimwear competition of the Miss Universe 2016 gained a positive response from the Department of Tourism (DOT). Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas told …

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Siargao's pride Philmar Alipayo wins West Sumbawa Pro 2016

INDONESIA - Philmar Alipayo from Gen. Luna, Siargao Island got the top prize after winning in the recently concluded West Sumbawa Pro 2016 surfing competition in Sekongkang, West Sumbawa, Indonesia. Alipayo received   Rp 20 million (approximately $1,600 USD) in prize money. A…

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Siargao (Sayak) airport to be upgraded due to growing tourist traffic

By ERWIN MASCARINAS, Mindanews DEL CARMEN, Siargao Island – The small airport in this island will be upgraded starting this month to address runway limitations, said William Hotchkiss, chief of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). He said the upgrade, whic…

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Dynamite fishermen kill 22 rare whales

By Danilo V. Adorador III, Inquirer.net SURIGAO CITY  – Dynamite fishing continues to destroy not only corals but also rare sea creatures off the world-famous surfing destination of Siargao Island, killing at least 22 rare dwarf sperm whales and 21 dolphins over the weekend. …

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Provincial Tourism Summit

The Top 5 foreign tourist arrivals for the year 2013 in Surigao Norte are:  1. USA, 2. Australia, 3. Germany, 4. France & 5. Canada

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FSUU declared champion in Caraga Culinary Show and Live Competition 2014

SURIGAO CITY --  The Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Butuan City contingent was declared as over-all champion in the recently concluded 3rd Caraga Culinary Show and Live Competition held at St. Paul University Gym, this city. This year’s competition is based on poin…

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