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SEPTEMBER 2019

BESIARGAO

THE SIARGAO LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FREE COPY

surf / community / environment / tourism

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# Editorial

THE STORY BEHIND THE COVER Photographer: Choyakzchoy This epic shot was taken in Cloud 9 by John Vincent Ravelo Camingue, aka Choyakzchoy, a famous photographer. With this Shaka sign, we want to welcome back the surfing season, the waves and also everyone coming to compete in this paradise. Yiouuu!

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON In a blink of an eye, September is here again. Ain’t September the most exciting month of the year to be in Siargao? The swell is back, the waves start pumping again and many events take the rhythm these days. Starting on the 13th of September, the “Waves of Change” surf competition will take place in Pacifico along with the first ever Musiko Pacifico festival. A few days after, don’t miss the epic fiesta of General Luna. Doors will be opened to all visitors to gather together and share a meal during this joyful celebration. When our tummies will be full with filipino delicacies, the National Surfing Cup, organized by the

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Philippine Surfing Championship Tour (PSCT), will kick off in Cloud 9 for five days, before finally moving on to the International competition by the World Surf League Qualifying Series! Wishing you a great September, best of luck to our surfers and happy fiesta General Luna! Imi Garcia

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# Be happy

Written by: Peter Ian Capocao

ENGLISH

FIESTA IN THE HEARTS OF ALL FILIPINOS Here in the Philippines, a country of over 7,107 islands with countless activities to find, you can always attend a fiesta any month of the year, from the busiest islands to the smallest villages. Fiesta has been a long tradition for each Filipino family. Fiesta is a reminder to every Filipino to reunite with family, relatives and longtime friends. It is very rooted in the culture because of its religious background, celebrating the saints or the patrons of the Catholic Church. It is a way of giving back for all the blessings in life. The long preparation is sometimes set a few months or a few days beforehand, depending on how big is the event. No matter what social status you have in life, fiesta culture is meant to unite everyone.

CELEBRATING FIESTA IS CELEBRATING THE FILIPINO LIFESTYLE It is an exciting time because people cook food in their traditional cuisine and share it not only with the family but also with random strangers, invited and sometimes called out from the streets. It is about having a salo-salo (banquet). Each house is open for everyone 4# to experience warm Filipino

hospitality. To call and invite random people who are strangers is the fun part. This is one natural characteristic of Filipinos, to be welcoming and engaging. It gives a lot of good feelings to Filipinos knowing that they are able to share with the people, whether they know them or not. During these times, Filipinos forget everything from the past and enjoy the moment. Even if the culture is progressively changing and facing a lot of development, Fiesta is one good event to remind everyone that we have a strong tradition of being united. It shows the tight bond within the whole nation despite the struggling life that most people encounter. It is an experience to make you feel at home and be embraced by the warmth of the culture. Celebrating fiesta is celebrating the Filipino lifestyle. Happy Fiesta General Luna!

NO MATTER WHAT SOCIAL STATUS YOU HAVE IN LIFE, FIESTA CULTURE IS MEANT TO UNITE EVERYONE

# Be happy SURIGAONON

PISTA SA KASINGKASING NAN TANAN NA MGA PILIPINO Dinhi sa Pilipinas, nasod na may labaw 7,107 ka mga isla na may dili maihap na mga aktibidad na mahanap, pwede kaw permi motambong nan pista sa biskan uno na buyan sa tuig, gikan sa pinaka-busy na isla hangtod sa pinakagamay na baryo. An pista dugay na tradisyon sa kada pamilya na Pilipino.

An pista padumdom sa kada Pilipino na mag-iban sa pamilya, paryente sanan dugay na mga higala. Nakagamot na gajod ini sa ato kultura tungod sa relihiyoso na kagikan nan ini, an pagselebrar nan mga santos o mga patron sa Simbahan Katoliko. Ini pamaagi sa pag-uli sa tanan bendisyon sa kinabuhi. An dugay na preparasyon usahay pila ka buyan o pila ka adlaw pa, depende kon uno kadako an kalihokan. Biskan uno pa man an imo estado sosyal sa kinabuhi, an kultura nan pista angay magtapok sa tanan.

AN PAGSELEBRAR NAN PISTA ISA KA PAGSELEBRAR SA PILIPINO NA PAGKINABUHI 6#

Magana ini na panahon kay an mga tawo magpreparar nan pagkaon sa tradisyonal na pagkaluto sanan nag-ambit sila dili lamang sa pamilya kondili sa mga dili kakilaya isab, naghagad sanan usahay nagtawag kanila gikan sa kadayanan. An tujo amo an pagsalo-salo (bangkete). An kada bayay abre para sa tanan na masinati an kapaso nan Pilipino na pagdawat. An pagtawag sanan paghagad sa mga tawo na dili kakilaya amo sab an makalingaw. Isa ini sa mga natural na pagkakilaya sa mga Pilipino, an pagdawat sanan pag-istorya. Naghatag ini nan marajaw na pabati sa mga Pilipino na makahibayo na nakahatag sila sa mga tawo, biskan kakilaya man nila o dili. Sa ini na mga panahon, an mga Pilipino makalimot tanan gikan sa noagi sanan maglingaw sa kasamtangan. Biskan pa man ang kultura padajon na nag-utro sanan nag-atubang nan hamok na kalamboan, an pista isa ka magana na kalihokan na nagpadumdom sa tanan na may ato malig-on na tradisyon na magkahiusa. Ini nagpaki-

ta sa hugot na panag-iban suyod sa nasod biskan sa kalisod sa kinabuhi sa kasagaran na mga tawo. Isa sab ini ka kasinatian na makapabati sa imo na jaon kaw sa bayay sanan taggakos kaw nan kultura. An pagselebrar ka pagselebrar pagkinabuhi.

nan pista sa Pilipino

isa na

Malipajon na Pista General Luna!

BISKAN UNO PA MAN AN IMO ESTADO SOSYAL SA KINABUHI, AN KULTURA NAN PISTA ANGAY MAGTAPOK SA TANAN

# Be conscious

Written by: Christophe Bariou

ENGLISH

IS YOUR SUNSCREEN KILLING OUR CORALS? YES. Most probably. I have come across this topic many times the past few months and it seems whenever it is brought up, close to no one knows about it and know how harmful most of the sunscreens are to marine life. As a matter of fact, around 95% of sunscreens in the market are made with chemicals that are directly killing our corals. Is it an important subject to talk about and it is very easy to find an alternative. The active ingredients in a sunscreen lotion are either chemically-based or mineral-based. A crushing majority of them that are available on the market are using oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate or 4MBC in order to block the harmful UV-A and UV-B. Unfortunately, when swimming, these chemicals are dispersed into the sea and attack the corals. They kill the corals’ symbiotic algae that normally provides them with food and grant them those astonishing rainbow bright colours. Without these algae, the corals bleach and lose their protective layer, thus are subject to deadly diseases. On the contrary, mineral-based sunscreens do not only represent a more responsible choice but also a healthier one. To begin with, compared to chemical-based formulas, they are probably healthier for your skin and body. Until today, the scientific community is still researching on the long-term impact of chemical sunscreen in the human body and they are already known to be inclined to cause irritations. Mineral based formulas use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to protect your skin. These sunscreens are as efficient but free of 8# harmful chemicals.

Coral reefs cover around 1% of the underwater surface of the globe, but they are home to 25% of all fish species. Scientists consider these colonies of tiny animals as the “Amazon of the seas”; this is why it is so important to preserve them. The only notable drawback of a mineral sunscreen is that they are usually thicker and whiter than chemical sunscreen, so they need a bit more time to be spread throughout your body. It is probably a small price to pay to be sure that you are not harming the ecosystem when enjoying our sea, part of the famous Coral Triangle, the epicentre of biodiversity of corals and fishes on Earth.

Now you know how to choose your next eco-conscious sunscreen! If you are interested more on the subject, this article was greatly inspired by the video of TED ED on youtube “Which sunscreen should you choose? - Mary Poffenroth”. Their videos are always very informative and easy to watch.

BE SIARGAO TIPS

95% OF SUNSCREENS IN THE MARKET ARE MADE WITH CHEMICALS THAT ARE DIRECTLY KILLING OUR CORALS

•C hoose mineral-based sunscreen! Check the active ingredients at the back of the bottle. • L ook for the mention “ReefSafe” or “Natural Sunscreen” • Choose a minimum of SPF30, they block around 97% UVB, SPF50 block around 98% •T hese sunscreens can be found in most of the surf shops on the island: Kudo Surf Shop, Bravo Shop, C9 Shop, Kook Café, Loose Keys, Eco-Libri Market…

Be conscious # SURIGAONON

NAKAPATAY BA AN IMO SUNCREEN SA ATO MGA GASANG? OO. Lagmit gajod. Nakasugat na ako sa ini na hisgotan kapila sa noagi na mga buyan sanan kon istoryahan ini, hapit wayay nahibayo mahitungod nan ini sanan wayay nakahibayo uno ini ka makadaot an sagad sa mga suncreens ngadto sa mga kinabuhi sa dagat.

95% SA MGA SUNSCREENS SA MERKADO AN HINIMO NAN MGA KEMIKAL NA DIREKTA MAKAPATAY SA ATO MGA GASANG Gani suod sa 95% sa mga sunscreens sa merkado an hinimo nan mga kemikal na direkta makapatay sa ato mga gasang. Importante ini na istoryahan sanan sajon ra sab ini hanapan nan alternatibo. An aktibo na sagol sa suncreen na lotion mahimo na base sa kemikal o base sa mineral. Arang kahamok sa ila na mapalit sa mga merkado an naggamit nan oxybenzone, butylparaben, octinoxate o 4MBC para matabonan an makadaot na UV-A sanan UV-B. Pero demalas kay kon maglangoy an ini na mga kemikal makanat sa kadagatan sanan moatake sa mga gasang. Mapatay nila an simbiyotiko na lumot sa gasang na sagad naghatag nan pagkaon sa-

nan adton magana na sinaw na kolor na rainbow. Kon waya ini na mga lumot, an gasang moputi sanan mawaya an ija nagprotekta na sapaw, ugsa dali na sila masakit. Sa pikas bahin, an base sa mineral na mga sunscreen waya lamang nag-representar nan responsable na pagpili kondili mas himsog isab. Para sugdan, kompara sa base sa kemikal na pormula, mas himsog pa ini sila para sa imo panit sanan lawas. Hangtod kuman, an komunidad na siyentipiko naghanap gihapon nan pandugay na epekto sa kemikal na sunscreen sa lawas nan tawo sanan nahibay-an na hinungdan ini sila nan iritasyon. An base sa mineral na pormula naggamit nan zinc oxide o titanium dioxide para protektahan an imo panit. Ini na mga sunscreen haod ka epektibo pero wayay makadaot na kemikal. An kagasangan nagtabon nan 1% sa ilayom nan kadagatan sa tibuok kalibotan, pero sila huy-anan sa 25% na tanan klase na mga isda. An mga siyentipiko nikonsiderar sa ini na mga kolonya nan gagmay na mananap isip an “Amazon nan kadagatan”; ugsa naman importante na ipreserbar ini sila. An mabantajan na kayaot sa mineral na suncreen kay sagad mas baga sila sanan mas puti kaysa kemikal na sunscreen, ugsa kinahanglan sila nan panahon para ikanat sa tibuok lawas. Gamay ra ini na presyo na bayran para masiguro na waya kita magdaot sa ekosistema samtang naglin-

TIP NAN BE SIARGAO • P agpili nan base sa mineral na sunscreen! Tan-awa an aktibo na sagol sa lujo sa botelya. • H anapa an taglaong na “ReefSafe” o “Natural Sunscreen” • P agpili nan pinakagamay SPF30, makasalipod ini nan 97% na UVB, an SPF50 nagsalipod nan 98% • I ni na mga sunscreen mahanap sa kasagaran na surf shops sa isla: Kudo Surf Shop, Bravo Shop, C9 Shop, Kook Café, Loose keys, Eco-Libri Market…

gaw sa ato mga dagat, na kabahin nan nakilaya na Coral Triangle, an tunga-tunga nan biodiversity nan mga gasang sanan mga isda sa Kalibotan. Kuman nahibayo na kaw unohon pagpili sa imo sunod na eco-concious na sunscreen! Kon interesado pa kaw sa hisgotan, an ini na artikulo dinasig nan dako sa video sa TED ED sa youtube “Which sunscreen should you choose? Mary Poffenroth”. An ila mga videos kanunay impormatibo karajaw sanan masajon ta tan-awon.

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Be inspired #

Written by: Peter Ian Capocao

ENGLISH

APPLY FAIRNESS: THE SOULS OF THE ISLANDS The sound of the waves reminds you of the life you circulate. It is one of those spaces where our souls feel closer to ourselves. That sound gives you a certain vibration, tickling the tiniest and deepest of our inner-selves, to have that opening experience, to have that opportunity of going beyond the potential of us beings, we always seek to go somewhere we feel good. Siargao will make you feel good. The islands are meeting another year of peak season, showing fast movement all over the place. This affects every single life in the local community and families in many forms. Part of this movement is the manpower, with whom you will interact day and night. It is what makes this island progress. But be reminded that we are in an island evolving every day, finding its own face to show the world how an island can have its own identity. Having differences is what creates feelings and experiences. This fast tourism causes such a quick change of mentality of the people. They need to give themselves space to know what really is sustainable for them. Everyone believes that money is the physical form of sustainability, this is right, but it is just a fraction, it is not enough. What we can actually learn from the Filipino culture, is that money is not everything. Family and wellness come first before all things.

Everyone, residents and visitors alike must take care of the islands and not take for granted the place we are enjoying. Take part in the process of Siargao’s community, moving forward by building stronger mindset and learning from the experiences of other islands with a similar situation. Whatever you carry in your bag is never a reason to look at others differently. Always remind yourself that it is not just you holding a story in life, it is everyone. A local told me once, “we like that people are coming to the island and that the world is recognizing the natural beauty of Siargao and our people”. True, they will always open their doors to new visitors. Showing respect to the local people is the next step to understand ourselves, because by doing that we put aside all our preconceived ideas and conceptions, to open ourselves to a new way of living. Locals are the souls of the islands.

EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT MONEY IS THE PHYSICAL FORM OF SUSTAINABILITY, THIS IS RIGHT, BUT IT IS JUST A FRACTION, IT IS NOT ENOUGH 11#

# Be salty

Photographer: Matias Olivieri Written by: Imi Garcia

ENGLISH

SHAPING FUTURE CHAMPIONS It has been proved in the past years that this paradise is home to the best surfers in the country. Indeed, last year’s Top 3 champions from the Philippine Surfing Championship Tour (PSCT) were three local surfers. What is remarkable to see are the skills these young athletes have, despite never having attended a professional training. But in order to compete at an international level they need to undergo discipline in order to improve from an intermediate level to a professional one, to be able to paddle for longer periods, to maximize wave count as well as to be able to stay longer underwater without losing energy and much more. In March of this year, “Siargao Surf Club” was born with this precise goal: to guide athletes towards a professional level. The leader of the group and founder, Virgile Pailard, is a passionate surfer from France. He holds an accredited surf coach certificate by the biggest surf club in Hossegor, France. In 2017, he moved to the island and right after he found his purpose: helping local Filipinos to improve their skills through discipline. “Siargao Surf Club”, only opened to local surfers, is today composed of 25 surfers, from 8 to 21 years old. In order to be part of the group, there are strict rules that each surfer have to follow and respect: parents’ permission, no parties, no drinking, no smoking, respecting the surf etiquette, being on time for every training and school attendance. They apply sanctions when a member breaks the rules and they can easily be expelled. Moreover, each joiner has to pay PHP 50 in order to participate in each training.

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The adults train every day from Monday to Friday, while the juniors train only during weekends. The training consists in physical, physiological and endurance exercises. When surfing, they are recorded and their videos are analyzed. “I greatly improved my body positions by watching myself”, explains Eduardo “Tata” Alciso, member of the Club. Moreover, they also dive and freedive with the Palaka Dive Center instructors, in order to improve their underwater skills. At the Club, they reproduce scenarios that surfers encounter while surfing such as being underwater for long periods, in case of a wipe out.

TO GUIDE ATHLETES TOWARDS A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

# Be salty SURIGAONON “Before, I was not really motivated to surf in competitions, but since I joined the Club, I am more focused and excited to surf in a more competitive way,” explains Kent Bryan. During their time in the water, they would surf as if it was a 20 minutes heat competition, forcing them to choose the right wave. When the ocean does not offer waves, they practice their balance at the skate bowl in Bravo. The Club will also act as an intermediary between surfers and sponsors. From the suggestions of coach Virgile, an interested sponsor will be guided to choose one surfer or another. So far, the Club is sponsored by Harana Surf Resort, Bravo Resort, Kudo Surf, La Santa, Siargao Project, Palaka Dive center and SOS Gym. But they are in need of more sponsors as the season of competition starts this month. If you would like to help these young athletes become better every day, contact the “Siargao Surf Club”. Congratulations to the “Siargao Surf Club” for becoming a major player in the future careers of these local surfers!

PAGPORMA NAN UMAABOT NA MGA KAMPEYON Napamatud-an na sa nolabay na mga tuig na an ini na paraiso huy-anan sa mga pinakamarajaw na mga surfers sa nasod. Gani sa nolabay na tuig an Top 3 na mga kampeyon sa Philippine Surfing Championship Tour (PSCT) tuyo ka mga lokal na≈surfers. Magana isab tan-awon an abilidad nan ini na mga batan-on na atleta, biskan waya pa sila makatungha nan propesyonal na pagbansay-bansay. Pero para makakompetensya sa internasyonal na lebel kinahanglan sila madisiplilna para mapadajaw gikan sa intermediate na lebel ngadto sa propesyonal, para makabugsay pa nan mas dugay, mapahimuslan an ihap nan bayud sanan makapadugay sa ilayom nan tubig na dili mawaya an kusog sanan iban pa. Sa Marso nan ini na tuig, an “Siargao Surf Club” natawo na may ini na tujo: magiyahan an mga atleta pasingod sa propesyonal na lebel. An panguyo nan grupo sanan nagtukod, si Virgile Pailard, isa ka may pasyon na surfer gikan France. May ija sertipiko na akreditado na surf coach sa pinakadako na surf club sa Hossegor, France. Sa tuig 2017, nobalhin sija sa isla sanan human nahanap dajon nija ija katujoan: motabang sa mga lokal na Pilipino na mapadajaw an ila abilidad pinaagi sa disiplina.

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An “Siargao Surf Club”, abre ra para sa mga lokal na surfers, kuman may sakop 25 ka surfers, gikan sa 8 ngadto sa 21 anyos. Para makaentra sa grupo, may estrikto na mga mando na angay sundon sa kada surfer: pagtugot sa ginikanan, bawal parties, bawal moinom,

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# Be salty An Club amo sab an mopatunga tali sa surfers sanan mga sponsors. Gikan sa suhestiyon ni coach Virgile, an isa ka interesado na sponsor giyahan para mopili nan isa o lain na surfer. Hangtod kuman, an Club tagsponsoran nan Harana Surf Resort, Bravo Resort, Kudo Surf, La Santa, Siargao Project, Palaka Dive Center sanan SOS Gym. Pero kinahanglan pa sila nan dugang sponsors sa panahon nan kompetisyon na magsugod kuman na buyan. Kon gusto kaw motabang sa mga bata na atleta na mahimo mas marajaw kada adlaw, kontaka an “Siargao Surf Club”. bawal manigarilyo, pagrespeto sa pamatasan sa surf, maabot sa sakto na oras sa kada bansay-bansay sanan pagtungha sa eskwelahan. Mosilot sila pagka may miyembro na dili mosunod sa mando sanan sajon ra sab sila tangtangon. Labaw pa, an kada moentrahay kinahanglan mobayad nan PHP 50 para makaentra sa kada pagbansay-bansay. An mga dagko nagbansay-bansay kada adlaw gikan Lunes hangtod Biyernes, samtang an mga juniors nagbansay-bansay lamang sa tapos nan semana. An pagbansay-bansay naglakip nan pisikal, pisiyolohikal sanan lahutay na pagbansay-bansay. Pagka magsurf, irecord sila sanan analisahon an ila mga video. “Nadajaw pagdako an ako posisyon sa lawas pinaagi sa pagtan-aw sa ako kaugalingon”, nipasabot si Eduardo “Tata” Alciso, miyembro sa Club.

Dugang pa, nagdive sab sila sanan nagfreedive iban sa mga instructors nan Palaka Dive Center, para mapadajaw an ila abilidad ilayom sa tubig. Sa Club, maghimo sila nan mga eksena na masugatan nan mga surfers samtang nagsurf sama sa mailayom sa tubig nan taas na higayon, pagka ma-wipe out.

Pahalipay sa “Siargao Surf Club” kay nahimo sila na isa ka dako na magduduwa sa kaugmaon na karera nan ini na mga lokal na surfers!

“Sa una, waya gajod ako madasig na mosurf sa mga kompetisyon, pero sukad nag-entra ako sa Club, mas tutok na ako sanan naghinam-hinam na mosurf sa mas kompetitibo na paagi,” nipasabot si Kent Bryan. Sa ila panahon sa tubig, magsurf sila na kunohay may 20 minutos na kompetisyon sa heat, na makapugos nila na mopili sa sakto na bayud. Kon an kadagatan wayay mga bayud, magbansay-bansay sila sa ila balanse sa skate bowl didto sa Bravo.

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Be the champion #

Written by: Imi Garcia

ENGLISH

HOW TO SCORE THE BEST WAVE Judging in surfing can be subjective and there are too many variables to be taken into consideration during a competition. We sat down with Luke Landrigan, President of the Philippine Surfing Championship Tour (PSCT) to better understand how it works. To begin with, PSCT follows the same judging criteria as the World Surf League (WSL). During each leg of the tour, there are between three to five judges writing down scores at the judging tower, plus the Head Judge and the Priority Judge, all of them certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA). Each judge, has a tablet where they enter their scores individually and they must be visually separated. Behind them, the Head Judge stands. His task is to overlook the job of the judges, but he or she cannot interfere unless an adjustment or re-evaluation has to be done. For example, three judges gave a 5.5 and the fourth gave a 2. In this case, as the score is not accurate for the fourth judge, the Head Judge can ask the respective judge to re-evaluate his score. As well as in the case, the Head Judge considers that the judging panel did not see the situation or wave completely. The Head Judge can also delay the start of the next heat or round whilst the decision is made.

Photographer John Vincent

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WAVE SCORING DURING PSCT EVENTS In order to score the highest, all maneuvers have to be finished in a clean way to be counted. The judges stop scoring when the surfer stops surfing.

WHAT DO THE JUDGES LOOK FOR? The judges look for the following when scoring waves: speed, power and flow; commitment and degree of difficulty, how much risk does the surfer take; innovative and progressive maneuvers, how you pass from one maneuver to another; combination of major maneuvers, how the maneuvers are performed; and finally the variety of maneuvers.

From 0.1 to 1.9 points (Poor), generally refers to wipe outs. From 2.0 to 3.9 points (Fair), usually represents a failed attempt, for example when a surfer tries to do an aerial but falls while the landing. 4.0 to 5.9 points (Average) are given when the surfer did perform a trick but not in the cleanest way. From 6.0 to 7.9 points (Good), the surfer performed a nice and clean trick. Finally, from 8.0 to 10.0 points (Excellent), the most difficult score to get, translates to an exceptional performance. In Cloud 9, the highest score would certainly be a barrel.

Confidence is also a very important factor, since confidence will always grant the surfer with more control on the skill and cleaner movements.

Specifically on barrels, there are also many variables. The first criteria would be how the surfer entered the barrel. If he or she takes it behind the peak or more inside, it is more challenging, showing a higher degree of difficulty. The amount of time spent inside the barrel also counts, the longer the more difficult. The last thing the judge will look into is, of course, exiting the barrel, how fast the surfer was going and how easy it was perceived to the spectators.

During the 20-minute heat, the surfer can take as many waves as desired, although only the best two waves will make the final score.

Now you know, write down all these tricks and tips for this coming 2019 PSCT tour. Best of luck surfers!

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# Be the champion SURIGAONON

UNOHON PAG-SCORE NAN PINAKAGANA NA BAYUD An paghukom sa surfing mahimo na subhetibo sanan may hamok na mga baryable na ikonsiderar pagka may kompetisyon. Nolingkod kami iban ni Luke Landrigan, an Presidente nan Philippine Surfing Championship Tour (PSCT) para mas masabtan unhon ini paghimo. Para sugdan, an PSCT nagsunod nan pareho na kriterya sa paghukom sa World Surf League (WSL). Sa kada bahin sa tour, jaoy tuyo hangtod lima ka mga hukom na magsuyat nan scores sa tore hukmanan, dugang pa an Panguyo na Hukom sanan an Priyoridad na Hukom, sila tanan sertipikado sa International Surfing Association (ISA). An kada hukom may ija tablet diin nila ibutang an ila scores kada isa sanan kinahanglan makita na maglagjo sila. Lujo nila, magtindog an Panguyo na Hukom. An ija tahas amo an pagbantay sa trabaho nan mga hukom, pero dili sija pwede manhilabot gawas kon may adjustment o utro na ebalwasyon na kinahanglan hinangon. Pananglit, may tuyo ka mga hukom na naghatag nan 5.5 sanan may ika upat na naghatag nan 2. Sa ini na kaso, kay an score dili tukma sa ika upat na hukom an Panguyo na Hukom pwede moajo adto na hukom para utrohon na ija score. Haod sab sa kaso na an Panguyo na Hukom nagkonsiderar sa mga manhukomay na waya makakita sa sitwasyon o bayud na kompleto. An Panguyo na Hukom pwede sab makadugay sa pagsugod

UNO AN TAGHANAP NANâ‰ˆMGAÂ HUKOM? An mga hukom naghanap nan mosunod pagka mag score nan mga bayud: kapaspas, kakusog sanan pagpadajon; pagkomiter sanna kalisod, uno ka risgo an taghimo nan surfer; makabag-o sanan progresibo na mga maneuvers, taguno pagbalhin gikan sa isa ka maneuver ngadto sa lain; kombinasyon sa mga dagko na maneuvers, tag-uno paghimo an mga maneuvers; sanan sa kataposan an lain-lain na mga maneuvers. An pagsalig isa sab ka importante karajaw na factor, kay an pagsalig maghatag sa surfer nan dugang kontrol sa ija abilidad sanan mas limpyo na paglihok. Atol sa 20 minutos na heat, an surfer mahimo mokuha nan biskan pila ka bayud na ija gusto, pero an duha na pinakagana na bayud amo an mahimo na final score.

PAGSCORE NAN BAYUD ATOL SAÂ KALIHOKAN NAN PSCT: Para makascore nan pinakataas, an tanan maneuvers kinahanglan humanon na limpyo para maihap. An mga hukom moundang sa scoring kon an surfer moundang na pagsurf. Gikan sa 0.1 hangtod points (Poor), sagad mga wipe outs. Gikan sa 2.0 hangtod 3.9 points (Fair), mga pagsuway napakyas, pananglit an surfer mosuway nan aerial pero nahuyog pagtugpa. 4.0 hangtod 5.9 points (Average) ihatag kon an surfer makahimo nan trick pero dili sa limpyo na paagi. GIkan 6.0 hangtod 7.9 (Good), an surfer naghimo nan magana sanan limpyo na trick. Sa kataposan, gikan 8.0 hangtod 10.0 points (Excellent), an pinakalisod makuha na score, pasabot talagsaon gajod na pasundajag. Sa Cloud 9, an pinakataas na score sigurado gajod na isa ka barrel. Labaw na sa mga barrels, hamok sab an baryable. An una kriterya amo taguno nan surfer pagsuyod sa barrel. Kon mokuha ba sija gikan sa peak o mas sa suyod, kay mas makahagit ini, nagpakita nan taas na grado nan kalisod. An kadugay suyod sa barrel apil sab, mas dugay mas lisod. an An kataposan na tan-awon nan hukom, an paggawas sa barrel, uno kapaspas an surfer sanan uno ka sajon tan-awon sa mga manan-away. Kuman nahibayo na kaw, isuyat ini tanan na tricks sanan tips para sa moabot na 2019 PSCT tour. Swerte sa ato mga surfers!

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# Through our lens THROWBACK TO 2018 EXCITED? SURFING-COMPETITION SEASON HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! LAST YEAR, THE 20TH SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP WAS A BLAST.

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Photographer Matt Power

Photographer Oli Bayer

THIS MONTH, THE 21ST SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP WILL KICK OFF ON THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER AND WILL GO ON FOR AT LEAST FIVE DAYS.

Through our lens #

Photographer Matt Power

Winning surfers will only have four days to rest until the International Cup starts on the 4th of October. A total of two weeks full of surf, emotions and loud cheers! Let’s get ready for what’s comin’ by remembering together last year’s competition through the lens of the PSCT and WSL official photographers.

Photographer Matt Power

Photographer Oli Bayer

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# Through our lens

Photographer Oli Bayer

Photographer Matt Power

Photographer Oli Bayer

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PAGBALIK TAN-AW SAÂ 2018

Through our lens #

NAGHINAM-HINAM NA BA KAW? AN PANAHON NAN KOMPETISYON SA SURFING NOABOT NA GAJOD! SA NOAGI NA TUIG, AN IKA 20 NA SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP LINGAW KARAJAW. Photographer Matt Power

INI NA BUYAN, AN IKA 21 NA SIARGAO NATIONAL SURFING CUP PAGSUGDAN SA SEPTEMBRE 25 SANAN MAGDUGAY NAN DILI MENOS LIMA KA ADLAW Photographer Matt Power

An modaog na mga surfers may upat lamang ka adlaw na mopahuway hangtod sa International Cup na magsugod sa Oktubre 4. Total na duha ka semana na puno nan surf, emosyon sanan kusog na abiba! Mag-andam na kita sa unoy pasingod pinaagi sa pagdumdom sa kompetisyon sa noagi na tuig gamit an mga lens nan PSCT sanan WSL na opisyal na photographers.

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Photographer: The Sun Crew

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Written by: Imi Garcia

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WAVES OF CHANGE FESTIVAL: SURF, MUSIC AND ECO TOURISM Mark your calendar! The first ever “Waves of Change Festival” is around the corner. It’s happening this month from the 13th to the 17th of September. The new festival, organized by The Sun Crew, a local charity that is fighting poverty and plastic pollution in North Siargao, is a five-day surf competition, coupled with one day music festival organized by Wantaw Pacifico.

ECO-WORKSHOPS, MARKETS, BEACH CLEAN UPS, YOGA CLASSES, FOOD STALLS AND MUCH MORE

Aside from these two major events, there will also be eco-workshops, markets, beach clean ups, yoga classes, food stalls and much more. Certainly, the busiest week Pacifico will have this year. Last year, The Sun Crew organized its first competition ever, opened only for locals. This time, they will host the first ever international contest in partnership with ECS Boards, around 250 slots are open to competitors. Thanks to the registration fee, the organizing team aims to raise funds for the implementation of their Plastic Forward Project based in Pilar and Pa-

cifico, which aims to turn plastic waste into new recycled products, creating job opportunities for the local women. For the past 18 months, The Sun Crew has been working on the segregation phase of all these materials. The competition will feature 4 Categories: Shortboard Men’s Open, Shortboard Women’s Open, Mix Longboard and finally the grommets, which will only be opened for Filipinos 15 years old and under. In addition, for the surfers still in school, they need to prove 80% of school attendance in August 27# in order to participate.

Be festive # SURIGAONON

FESTIVAL SA BAYUD NAN KABAGOHAN: SURF, MUSIKA SANAN EKO TURISMO Markahi an ijo kalendaryo! An pinakauna na “Waves of Change Festival” jaon na sa kanto. Mahitabo ini kuman na byan gikan sa 13 hangtod 17 sa Septembre.

On the 14th of September, “Musiko Pacifico” will take place at Wantaw, located next to Bamboo Beach. The idea of the music event was born when Joel B. Silas, who recently moved from the big metropolis to Pacifico, wanted to help the local associations but did not know how. But since some of his artist friends from Manila had the desire to play in Siargao, Joel decided to take the chance and “Musiko Pacifico” was founded.

An bag-o na festival, tag-organisar sa The Sun Crew, isa ka lokal na charity na nagkombate sa kapobre sanan polusyon nan plastik sa Amihanan Siargao, isa ka lima ka adlaw na kompetisyon nan surf, iban sa isa ka adlaw na festival nan musika na tag-organisar nan Wantaw Pacifico. Gawas nan ini na duha ka dagko na kalihokan, jaoy sab mga eco-workshops, tabo, paglimpyo sa baybay, mga klase nan yoga, food stalls sanan iban pa. Pinaka-busy gajod ini na semana sa Pacifico kuman na tuig.

Twenty percent of the ticket sales will be distributed among the four local associations based in Pacifico: The Sun Crew, Pacifico Beach Tourism Association, Pacifico Women’s Association and Pacifico Surfers’ Association. Almost 800 tickets are available in total. They can be bought before the event and also on site the day of the event for PHP1,000. The music festival will start at 12 noon and will go on until 10pm, holding some after parties in other different locations. There will be nine artists in the lineup, most of them with a reggae background. There will also be DJ’s sets between acts to turn the dancefloor on fire while waiting for the next artist. Among the invited, “The Congkeys”, Kokoi Baldo from The Voice Philippines, “I.P.O.T.S” and “Stick Figgas” will perform on the stage. The night will finish with Franco, the famous surfer musician in the Philippines. For those who wish, there will be camping slots available for PHP50 next to the main event but you must bring your own tent.

There will also be a Taboan Market, where local artisans and food vendors from all over Siargao will display their collections and a Kid’s Corner with arts, crafts and face painting, where the little ones can enjoy other activities. The whole event of “Waves of Change” will be plastic-free, so bring your own disposable plastic items. The trash will have to be segregated and recyclable bins will be available in key areas. During the event, Be Siargao encourages you to support “The Sun Crew” by buying their t-shirt of which 100% of proceeds go towards their projects.

Sa noagi na tuig, an The Sun Crew nag-organisar nan pinakauna na kompetisyon, abre lamang para sa mga lokal. Pero kuman, magpahigajon sila nan pinakauna na internasyonal na sangka kaiban sa ECS Boards, mga 250 ka slots an abre para sa mga mansangkaay. Salamat sa bayad sa parehistro, an organizing team nagtumong na magtigom nan pundo para sa implementasyon nan ila Plastic Forward Project na nakabase sa Pilar sanan Pacifico, an tujo amo an paghimo sa plastik na basura ngadto sa bag-o na recycled na prudkto, magbuhat sab ini nan oportunidad sa trabaho para sa mga lokal na mga babaje. Sa noagi 18 ka buyan, an The Sun Crew nagtrabaho na malahi-lahi ini tanan na mga materyales.

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# Be festive sa Siargao, si Joel nidesidir mosuway sanan natukod an “Musiko Pacifico” An baynte por siyento sa halin nan ticket ihatag sa mga upat ka lokal na asosasyon na nakabase sa Pacifico: The Sun Crew, Pacifico Beach Tourism Association, Pacifico Women’s Association sanan Pacifico Surfers’ Association. Hapit 800 ka mga tickets an total na jaon. Pwede sila mapalit sa dili pa an kalihokan sanan pwede sab sa lugar sa adlaw na nan kalihokan balor PHP1,000. An festival sa musika magsugod pagka 12 nan udto sanan magpadajon hangtod 10pm, jaoy sab mga after parties sa lain-lain na mga lugar.

An kompetisyon may 4 ka Kategoriya: Shortboard Men’s Open, Shortboard Women’s Open, Mix Longboard sanan sa kataposan an mga grommets, diin abre lamang para sa mga Pilipino 15 anyos paubos. Dugang pa, sa mga surfers na nag-eskwela pa, kinahanglan mapatud-an nila an 80% sa ila pagtungha sa eskwelahan sa buyan sa Agosto para makaentra. Sa ika 14 sa Septembre, an “Musiko Pacifico” mahitabo sa Wantaw, tupad sa Bamboo Beach. An ideya sa kalihokan sa musika natawo nan si Joel B. Silas, sin-o bag-o nobalhin gikan sa dako na syudad ngadto sa Pacifico, gusto motabang sa mga lokal na asosasyon pero waya mahibayo kon unohon. Pero tungod kay pila sa ija mga artists na higala gikan na Manila an gusto motokar

Jaoy siyam ka mga artists sa lineup, kasagaran may background sa reggae. Jaoy sab DJ sets sa kada motokar para lingaw an sajawanan samtang naghuyat sa sunod na artist. Apil sa taghagad an, “The Congkeys”, Kokoi Baldo gikan sa The Voice Philippines, “I.P.O.T.S” sanan “Stick Figgas” na motokar sa entablado. An duyom mahuman iban ni Franco, an sikat na surfer na musiko sa Pilipinas.

ECO-WORKSHOPS, TABO, PAGLIMPYO SA BAYBAY, MGA KLASE NAN YOGA, FOOD STALLS SANAN IBAN PA

Sa mga gusto, jaoy camping slots na magamit sa balor PHP50 kilid sa main event pero kinahanglan kaw magdaya nan imo tent. May Taboan Market sab, diin an mga lokal na artesano sanan mamaligjaay nan pagkaon gikan sa tibuok Siargao magpakita nan ila koleksyon sanan isa ka Kid’s Corner na may mga arte, crafts sanan face painting, diin an mga gagmay malingaw sa lain na mga aktibidades. An tibuok kalihokan nan “Waves of Change” himoon na gawasnon sa plastik, ugsa pagdaya nan imo kaugalingon na malabog na mga butang na plastik. An basura kinahanglan ilahi-lahi sanan may mga lun-anan pangresiklo na jaon sa lugar. Atol sa kalihokan, an Be Siargao nagawhag kanimo na magsuportar sa “The Sun Crew” pinaagi sa pagpalit sa ila t-shirt na 100% sa halin pasingod sa iban nila na mga proyekto.

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Dagmukan ~ Wave Breaks ~ Old Siargaonon word specific to General Luna referring to the different spots in the island where waves break. Dagmukan Site is the entirety of those spots which makes Siargao Island what it is today. Live, Ride, Music ~ the simplest of mantra that locals have always imbibed and would like to share to everyone who comes to the island.

DAGMUKAN IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING: FATLIPS SURFSHOP LANGYAW SOUVENIR SHOP DAYO SOUVENIR SHOP MALAYAH SOUVENIR SHOP JACKINGHORSE SIARGAO SURF ACADEMY BAM & PAT SOUVENIR SHOP MAMOM LA SANTA

# Be ethic

Written by: Imi Garcia

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ISLAND ETHIC

SURF

DRESS CODE

Travelling is always an exciting adventure, learning about new cultures and surrounding yourself with new things. With exploration comes the natural feeling of being unfamiliar with other cultural backgrounds and norms that can lead to misunderstandings and leave a sour aftertaste to both tourists and locals.

If you are a beginner, do not surf in intermediate and expert breaks. Make sure to be aware of the surf etiquettes or go with an instructor.

Wearing a bikini is not an issue. Although wearing a bikini in other contexts aside from surfing or being on the beach or island hopping, could be perceived as shocking and disrespectful to some people. What may seem normal to you, might not be for them. Be respectful.

STARFISH

We brought together a simple list of do’s and don’ts in order to have a more sustainable and respectful holiday that will lead to a better future for the island.

If you are lucky to see a starfish or ANY LIVE ANIMALS, do not take them out of the water. A starfish is an animal found in the ocean for one reason: they do not breathe air. They will suffer intoxication from carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide and will die faster than you think.

TAKING PICTURES When taking pictures of people, approach them first and ask for permission. You may open beautiful conversations, rather than just shooting and leaving.

SHELLS “Only one shell, it can’t be harmful!” Shells play an important role in the ecology of our beaches and oceans. Not only do they contribute to balance the acidity of the Ocean and break down to sand, they are the shelter to some types of crabs and smaller marine life forms, which protect them from predators and wave exposure. Bringing one harmless shell home, means leaving without a home another marine lifeform. Imagine if each visitor takes only one, how fast shells will disappear from our beaches? What belongs to the beach, stays on the beach

VOLUNTEER Spend some quality time volunteering with the local NGO’s and share your skills with them. From cleaning up the beach to storytelling to the children. Find out about them in page 31.

! Respect TREAT EVERYONE WELL Treat everyone with equality and respect. Every country has its own history and was shaped by it in a different way. Do some research about the history of the Philippines, in order to open your mind and approach the locals in a better way.

WASTE-ENVIO- RECYCLE As a responsible tourist, you can do small steps to leave a smaller footprint. • B ring your own reusable bag when shopping. • Bring your own container for food take-out. • Avoid buying products in sachets. • Bring your own water bottle and refill. •S ay no to plastic straws, cups and styrofoam products.

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• Grab trash when walking by the beach. • Do not litter.

DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE Very easy, if you have drunk do not drive. Take a tricycle or a habal habal for 50 pesos and leave your bike until the next morning. Medical care is a big issue on the island, there are clinics but they don’t have the needed equipment to assist serious accidents. And it happens a lot. So think twice before drinking and driving.

Be ethic # SURIGAONON

PAMATASAN SA ISLA An pagbyahe kanunay lingaw na abentura, isa ka pagkat-on nan bag-o na mga kultura sanan pagpalibot sa imo kaugalingon nan bag-o na mga butang. Iban sa eksplorasyon jaon sab an natural na pagbati nan pagkadili-pamilyar sa lain na mga kultural na kagikan sanan mga naandan, na magdaya sa dili pagkasinabtanay ug magbilin nan aslom na trato para sa turista sanan lokal. Nagdaya kami nan simple na lista sa mga angay sanan dili kon angay para sa mas mapadajonon sanan matinahoron na bakasyon na magdaya nan mas marajaw na kaugmaon sa isla.

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PAGBARO

Kon nagsugod pa lamang kaw, ajaw pag-surf sa pang-intermediate sanan pang-expert na mga breaks. Siguradoha na nasayod kaw sa mga surf etiquettes o pag-iban nan instructor.

An pagsukbot nan bikini dili kon problema. Pero an pagsukbot nan bikini sa lain sitwasyon gawas sa pagsurfing o jaon sa baybay o sa island hopping, mahimo na tan-awon na makakugang sanan dili matahoron sa lain mga tao. Kon umay normal ra para sa imo, pwede na dili sab amo para sa ila. Pagmatinahoron.

STARFISH Kon giswerte kaw na makakita nan starfish o BISKAN UNU NA BUHI NA MANANAP, ajaw sila kuhaa gikan sa tubig. An starfish mahanap sa dagat tungod sa isa ka rason: dili sila makaginhawa nan hangin. Mahilo sila sa carbon dioxide o carbon monoxide ug mas paspas sila mamatay kaysa imo tagtuohan.

PAGKUHA NAN MGA PICTURES Paghatag nan panahon sa pagboluntaryo iban sa mga lokal na NGO sanan ipaambit imo mga abilidad sa ila. Gikan sa paghinlo nan baybay ngadto sa pag-istorya sa mga bata. Hibayoa sila sa panid 31.

KINHASON

VOLUNTEER

“Isa ra ka kinhason, dili man ini makadaot!”

Paggahin og panahon sa pagboluntaryo uban sa mga lokal nga NGO ug ipaambit imong mga abilidad sa ila. GIkan sa paglimpyo sa baybayon ngadto sa pag-istorya sa mga bata. Hibaloa sila sa panid 31.

An mga kinhason may importante na bahin sa ekolohiya sa ato mga baybay sanan kadagatan. Dili lamang sila motabang sa balanse sa kaaslom nan dagat ug mahimo na buhangin, sila sab an bayay sa pipila ka klase nan mga kasag sanan gagmay na mga mananap sa dagat, na nagprotekta sa ila gikan sa mga manukobay ug sa bayud. An pagdaya nan isa ka dili makadaot na kinsahon sa bayay, nagpasabot isa ka mananap sa dagat na waya nay bayay. Hunahunaa kon an kada bisita magkuha nan isa, uman kapaspas kaha mawaya an mga kinhason gikan sa ato mga baybay? An ija sa baybay, magpabilin sa baybay. BASURA-ENVIO- RESIKLO Isip isa ka responsable na turista, makahimo kaw nan gagmay na mga tikang para magbilin nan mas gamay na ginid-an. • Pagdaya nan imo kaugalingon na bag na magamit balik kon magshopping. • P agdaya nan imo kaugalingon lunanan nan pagkaon para take-out.

TARONGA PAGTRATO AN TANAN Tratoha an tanan na patas sanan may respeto. An matag nasod jaoy kaugalingon na kasaysayan ug nahimo ini sa lain-lain na paagi. Pagtuon magamay sa kasaysayan sa Pilipinas para maabrehan imo hunahuna sanan tratohon nan mas marajaw an mga lokal. AJAW PAG-INOM MANEHO

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Sajon ra ini, kon nakainom kaw ajaw na pagmaneho. Pagsakay rakan nan tricycle o habal-habal sa balor 50 pesos, sanan bijai imo motor hangtod sa sunod buntag. Dako na problema an pag-atiman sa panambal sa isla, jaoy mga klinika apan waya silay igo na kagamitan para makatabang sa mga seryoso na aksidente. Ug hamok na ini nahitabo. Ugsa hunahunaa pagtarong adeser pa moinom hampan magmaneho.

• L ikay sa pagpalit nan mga produkto na mga sachets. • P agdaya nan imo kaugalingon botelya nan tubig sanan lun-anan. •A jaw paggamit nan plastik na straw, baso sanan mga produkto na styrofoam. • P amuyot nan basura kon magpanaw-panaw sa baybay. • Ajaw pataka paglabog.

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BE A VOLUNTEER Grom Nation: Empowering kids Help challenge social issues by sharing life skills and life knowledge to the youth of siargao. Contact: Instagram: @gromnationsiargao Nature Kids of Siargao: Wednesday: Spend an afternoon helping at the Recycling Studio, a place where trash is up-cycled into beautiful pillows and bean bags. From 3pm to 5pm, next to the Municipal Gym. hi@naturekidsofsiargao.com Instagram: @naturekidsofisargao Puppy Puddle Siargao: Be a long term volunteer! Are you staying for a month or longer? Puppy Puddle is looking for long term volunteers who han stay at their volunteer house in exchange of taking care of their rescued puppies. +63 (0) 927 8579 979 hello@puppypuddlesiargao.com Instagram: @puppypuddlesiargao SEA Movement: Environmental awaerness Saturday and Sunday: Join their Beach Clean-Up and have fun with the SEA patrol crew. Follow them on Instagram to find out the exact time and meeting point. +63 (0) 995 877 2389 seamovementph@gmail.com Instagram: @s.e.a.movement. Siargao Masaya: Access to Education Saturday: Go around the island with their mobile library and have a charming time story-reading to the kids. You can also donate to the organization or sponsor a child school year. Meet the crew at 8am at the market. +63 (0) 939 431 8886 Facebook: SiargaoMasaya The Sun Crew: Surf and sustanibility programs They clean the beach in Pacifico every saturday, followed by surf lessons with the local children. Meeting point: Wemar’s Surf Shop at 8am. +63 (0) 912 059 8781

MOBILE NETWORK PREFIX FOR PHILIPPINES IS +63

USEFUL INFO WHILE IN SIARGAO BOATS

POST OFFICE

From Dapa to Surigao City • MV Yohan – 4:30am • Fortune Angel – 5am (Fast Ferry) • MV Yohan - 11:30am • MV Siargao Princess - 12pm • LQP Express - 12pm • Evaristo and Sons – 1:30pm

Every municipality on the island has one.

From Surigao City to Dapa • Montenegro - 5am • Fortune Angle 1 - 5:30am • MV Yohan - 6am • MV Siargao Princess - 6:30am • MV Yohan - 10:30am • Montenegro - 11am • Fortune Angel 2 - 11:30am • Evaristo and Sons - 3am

HOSPITAL

From Cebu to Surigao City • Medallion Transport - 8pm (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) • Cokaliong - 7pm (Everyday) From Surigao City to Cebu • Medallion Transport - 8pm (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) • Cokaliong - 7pm (Everyday)

•G L Metropolitan Clinic, open 24/7, located in Purok 4: 0918 926 3112 • GL Island Doctors Clinic, Tourism Road, Purok 4: 0917 848 4357 • D apa District Hospital: 0918 926 3112 • D el Carmen District Hospital: 0946 469 7574 / 0920 447 8679 • Del Carmen Ambulance: 0912 074 6125 • P ilar District Hospital: 0946 807 6640

PHARMACY •G eneral Luna, Purok 1, 100 m away from the municipal hall • I n Dapa, near the terminal • Del Carmen

Note: d ue to weather conditions, national festivities and other events the time schedules may change.

EMERGENCY NUMBER

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• BDO in GL, 50m from Palawan Shop • D BP in GL, across the Roman Catholic Church • D BP, PNB and East Bank in Dapa • DBP at Sayak Airport • Two ATM’s in Del Carmen

Police Chief Inspector 0998 967 4823 Municipal Police (GL) 0998 549 4147 Ambulance (GL) 0949 960 6643 Coast Guard 0917 821 4072 Fire Protection 0998 590 4303 Veterinary (GL) 0935 676 8655

MONEY EXCHANGE VISA SERVICES Surigao City, (086) 310 0800 Open from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 18:30 pm

•A t all Palawans Shop in the island: GL, Dapa, San Isidro and Del Carmen • At all Mulhier Shops in GL, Dapa and Del Carmen 35# • I n GL, Ronaldo’s Restaurant

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6:03

12:14

18:24

115

0:35

6:47

12:53

19:00

109

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1 9

7 9

OCTOBER LT▼

HT▲

LT▼

HT▲

COEFF.

1:17

7:30

13:31

19:37

1:58

8:14

14:08

20:13

2:42

9:00

14:48

20:51

3:28

9:50

15:30

21:34

4:21

10:53

16:23

22:27

5:31

12:21

17:46

23:46

7:03

14:07

19:44

8:30

15:18

21:07

1:33

9:30

16:01

21:57

2:56

10:13

16:34

22:34

3:51

10:47

17:03

23:06

4:33

11:18

17:29

23:36

5:09

11:47

17:55

5:42

12:15

18:20

0:05

6:14

12:43

18:46

0:34

6:45

13:12

19:13

1:04

7:17

13:41

19:40

1:35

7:51

14:12

20:11

2:08

8:28

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14:48

20:47

2:46

9:10

15:35

21:34

3:32

10:04

16:45

22:43

4:33

11:19

18:34

5:55

12:57

20:14

0:26

7:27

14:20

21:20

2:06

8:42

15:17

22:10

3:19

9:39

16:01

22:55

4:16

10:27

16:40

105

23:37

5:05

11:09

17:18

110

5:51

11:49

17:54

109 103

0:17

6:34

12:28

18:30

0:57

7:16

13:05

19:06

1:37

7:58

13:43

19:43

LT▼: low tide HT▲: high tide COEFF.: coefficient full moon new moon

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