Siargao is one of the hottest destinations in the Philippines because of its famous beaches and its exciting surf spots. This is a glimpse into the lives of the locals who witnessed the fast transition of the island into the international surfing destination that it is today.
We talked to a veteran surf instructor and some local artists to get their take on the rapid tourism growth in Siargao to learn more about how they adapted to their new reality in the Surfing Capital of the country.