I Love Siargao

06/10/2025

The legendary mayor of Siargao island♥️

25/09/2025

Eyes here island people. Important notice from the LGU office.

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 ‼️

In line with the ongoing 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 to keep traffic under control and restore order to our streets, the public is hereby WARNED to take note of the following:
• Illegally parked vehicles will face 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡..
• 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀.
• Establishments are reminded for the assignment of their traffic marshals and to alert and caution their guests otherwise they may face the consequences.

This is a 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 to everyone:
Let’s keep our streets clear, safe, and ready for the event. Together, we can make our town shine.

22/09/2025

Happy fiesta General Luna 2025! Enjoy the food and drink moderately guys🙏♥️😉

🏝️🎉 Viva Sto. Tomas de Villanueva! 🎉
Fiesta vibes in General Luna 2025 🎊

20/09/2025

Removing coral reefs from the shoreline—especially for artificial beach expansion—is not just ecologically reckless, it's a direct threat to the long-term survival of coastal communities like Siargao. Here's why this is deeply concerning:

🌊 Why Removing Coral Reefs Is Dangerous

🛡️ Coastal Protection Loss
Coral reefs act as natural breakwaters, absorbing up to 98% of wave energy.

Without them, Siargao becomes more vulnerable to storm surges, flooding, and accelerated shoreline erosion1.

🐠 Biodiversity Collapse
Reefs support 25% of all marine life, including fish vital to local fisheries.

Bulldozing reefs destroys habitats, leading to species loss and food web disruption.

💸 Economic Fallout
Tourism, fishing, and local livelihoods depend on healthy reefs.

Reef degradation leads to declining fish stocks, less diving tourism, and higher disaster recovery costs.

🌍 Dangerous Precedent
If one resort is allowed to destroy reefs, others may follow.

This could trigger a cascade of environmental destruction across Siargao’s coastline.

🚨 What Can We Do?
Raise awareness: Educate locals and tourists about the importance of reefs.

Demand accountability: Pressure local officials and DENR to investigate and halt reef destruction.

Organize community action: Form coalitions, petition, and hold peaceful protests.

Promote sustainable tourism: Support eco-friendly resorts and businesses.

🐚 Siargao’s beauty is not just in its waves—it’s in the reefs that protect our shores, feed our families, and shelter marine life. Bulldozers may widen beaches, but they also widen the path to destruction. 🌊 Let’s stand together to protect our ocean, our island, and our future. 💚

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14/09/2025

What a nice song with the siargaonon language. Kudos to Going Mary♥️Marajaw karajaw sa Siargao🤙

03/09/2025

What a nice song about the island of Siargao "Paraiso" (Paradise) by Mel & Friends.

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07/08/2025

PROPER WASTE MANAGEMENT IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY!

The Municipality of General Luna urges all residents, business owners, tourists, and stakeholders to strictly comply with the following waste management policies:

🔸 No Segregation, No Collection Policy
🔸 Use of Clear Garbage Bags
🔸 Anti-Littering Regulation
🔸 Anti-Single Use Plastic Policy

Massive implementation of these policies will begin anytime this August. Let's all do our part in keeping our island clean, safe, and sustainable.

Let’s protect our environment and preserve the beauty of our island for future generations.


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ANG HUSTONG PAGDUMAYA SA BASURA, KATUNGDANAN NATONG TANAN!

Gihangyo sa Lokal na Panggamhanan sa General Luna ang tanang residente, negosyante, ug turista nga mosunod ug motuman sa mga palisiya sa hustong pagdumala sa basura:

🔸 No Segregation, No Collection Policy
🔸 Paggamit og Clear Garbage Bags
🔸 Pagdili sa Paglabay og Basura Bisan Asa (Anti-Littering)
🔸 Pagdili sa Paggamit sa Single-Use Plastics

Ang hugot nga pagpatuman niining mga palisiya magsugod bisan kanus-a karong buwana sa Agosto.

Atong ampingan ang kinaiyahan ug atong isla para sa mga umaabot nga henerasyon.

14/07/2025

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF LGU GENERAL LUNA ON INCIDENTS CONCERNING LOCAL AND FOREIGN TOURISTS

The Municipality of General Luna, Siargao Island, Province of Surigao del Norte has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures, beliefs, and communities. As a globally recognized tourist destination, we have always taken pride in our people’s hospitality and openness to individuals from all walks of life regardless of nationality, culture or religion.

The laid-back life in General Luna, alongside its expanding tourism, has attracted many individuals from the Philippines and around the globe to live, work, seek better employment prospects and a balanced life of business and leisure. That said, the Local Government Unit of General Luna is much aware that THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF FOREIGN NATIONALS living in General Luna for quite some time now.

Recently, there are numerous concerns raised by members of our local community regarding certain behaviors from foreign and local tourists that have caused discomfort and tension among locals. These developments have led to a series of expressions from both sides that we acknowledge seriously.

As a local government, the LGU of General Luna maintains a neutral and peace-centered stance on this matter. We want to underline that our government system protects and respects rights to freedom of religion and cultural expression, provided such practices remain within the bounds of law and confines of order, peace and community welfare. We strongly uphold the rights, sentiments and dignity of our local community and members. And there shall be no right for any individual or group, whether local or foreign, to cause discrimination, and refuse to comply with legal obligations, or show disregard to the customs, norms and values of our municipality.

Should there be any suspicious activities and/or eventualities involving local or foreign tourists, we advise the public to report the same immediately to the proper authorities for prompt and appropriate actions.

We appeal to everyone to refrain from spreading hate, misinformation, or hostility, and instead support initiatives that promote unity and cultural harmony. Together, let us work towards a community where diversity is not a reason creating conflict but a source of strength and shared progress.

Finally, the well-being of General Luna as a haven for tourists is a shared responsibility between foreigners and locals alike. If we all learn to respect each other regardless of rank, status in life, gender or nationality, we will continue to enjoy and benefit from this God-given place. Let us move forward as one community - with a clear vision, open hearts, and a shared commitment to peace, dignity, and mutual respect.

13/07/2025