Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows Hit USD529 Million In February

Foreign direct investment net inflows amounted to USD529 million in February, according to the BSP. A testament to the robust economic conditions.

DA Helps Cordillera Farmers Adopt Sustainability, Safety Practices

The DA promotes sustainable methods for farmers in the Cordillera, ensuring better yields and maintaining the health of the soil.

Sagay City Serves Sustainable Seafood With View Of Marine Reserve

Sagay City now offers a delightful seafood experience at "Pala-Pala sa Vito," where guests can enjoy stunning views of the Sagay Marine Reserve.

PRA Woos Foreigners From Europe, North America To Retire In Philippines

Foreign retirees from Europe and North America are welcomed by the Philippines, as it plans to enhance the issuance of Special Resident Retiree’s Visas.

Siargao Town Logs 72K Tourist Arrivals From January To September

Despite the pandemic, Siargao registered over 70,000 domestic and international visitors between January and September.

Siargao Town Logs 72K Tourist Arrivals From January To September

24
24

How do you feel about this story?

Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

Around 71,904 local and foreign tourists have visited the town of Gen. Luna in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte from January to September this year.

Data provided by the Department of Tourism in the Caraga Region (DOT-13) on Monday showed that of the total number, 68,006 were local visitors and 3,898 were foreign tourists.

“The highest arrivals were recorded in August this year where 20,093 local visitors and 1,191 foreign tourists had visited Gen. Luna town,” the DOT-13 said in its report.

July and September also recorded the most arrivals of both local and foreign visitors in the town at 15,402 and 14,127, respectively.

The town of Gen. Luna is known as the country’s surfing capital where yearly national and international surfing competitions are held from September to October.

Meanwhile, the same data showed a high number of arrivals of local visitors in the town of Dapa, also in Siargao, with 9,389.

In the municipality of San Isidro, 2,086 arrivals were also listed during the period with 1,738 locals and 348 foreigners.

The town of Socorro also had 1,662 arrivals, as indicated in the data, with 1,484 local visitors and 178 foreigners.

The famous Sohoton Cove is among the destinations attracting local and foreign visitors to the town. (PNA)