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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Siargao's surfing competition ends with a grand party

By Nelson C. Bagaforo GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island -- After a week-long competition, surfers from 11 countries and tourists from all over the world, including the Philippines, were treated to a night of fun and entertainment, courtesy of San Miguel Beer, the country's…

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Siargao It Up! Musika-Run on Nov. 16 in Del Carmen, Siargao Island

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Surigao Norte 3rd runner-up in the Philippines 2013 Perlas Award

SURIGAO CITY - The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte was declared third runner-up among the 71 entries in the entire Philippines for the 2013 Award by the Department of Tourism in the recently concluded 14th National Topurism Congress of the Association of Tour…

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29th Bonok-Bonok Maradjaw Karadjaw Festival winners

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PNoy allocates P110-M to modernize Siargao airport

By Eugenio Lira, Jr. DAPA, Surigao del Norte — Malacañang Palace has announced on Wednesday, March 27, a P110-million financial grant from the Social Fund of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for the modernization of the Siargao airport. The move was seen as Malacañang’s…

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Siargao welcomes Ruffa Guttierez, Willie Revillame

By John Glenn A. Platil SIARGAO ISLAND - After Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, Holywood Matinee Idol Brad Pitt and Fashion Icon Gretchen Barreto, here comes Beauty Queen Ruffa Guttierez and TV host Willie Revillame.  On March 24, Ruffa tweeted tha…

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