01/08/2026
๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐ข ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ง. ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐บ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ผ
As part of the continued commitment to strengthen tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor experience in Siargao, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Chief Operating Officer Mark T. Lapid conducted a series of site inspections and stakeholder engagements in the municipalities of Del Carmen, Dapa, and General Luna on July 30โ31, 2026.
Upon his arrival, COO Lapid met with CAAP Siargao Airport Manager George Churchell Roluna to discuss updates on the proposed TIEZA-funded interior enhancement of Siargao Airport, aimed at elevating guest reception and improving the overall visitor experience.
Following the airport visit, COO Lapid proceeded to Del Carmen to inspect the ongoing construction and development of the municipalityโs Tourist Information Center. He also met with former Mayor Proserfina M. Coro to discuss the municipalityโs proposed TIEZA-funded projects and identify priority tourism infrastructure investments that will further support Del Carmenโs sustainable tourism development agenda. Later that day, COO Lapid, together with TIEZA engineers and architects and representatives from DOT Caraga, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Elizabeth T. Matugas of Dapa. The delegation subsequently conducted site inspections of the municipalityโs proposed TIEZA projects โ the LGU Hotel and the Sea Arcade. These projects are expected to support tourism growth, create economic opportunities, and strengthen Dapaโs position as a tourism gateway in Siargao.
On July 31, COO Lapid, together with General Luna Mayor Johnson Y. Sajulga and Vice Mayor Romina Rusillion-Sajulga, conducted a site inspection of the ongoing construction of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in General Luna. The facility, which is expected to be completed by August this year, will provide travelers with safe, convenient, and accessible amenities, further enhancing the overall visitor experience in one of the countryโs premier tourism destinations.
Enjoined by Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick Gregorio, the group also inspected the ongoing construction of the Cloud 9 Viewing Deck in preparation for the World Surf League Championship Tour this October. The project is expected to enhance the spectator experience and further strengthen Siargaoโs reputation as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines.
These projects underscore the shared commitment of TIEZA, the Department of Tourism, local government units, and tourism stakeholders to develop quality tourism infrastructure that promotes sustainable growth, improves visitor satisfaction, and generates long-term economic opportunities for local communities. Through strategic investments in tourism facilities and support infrastructure, Siargao continues to strengthen its competitiveness as a world-class destination while ensuring that tourism development benefits both residents and visitors alike.
