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AUGUST 2018

BESIARGAO

THE SIARGAO LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

surf / community / environment / tourism

THE STORY BEHIND THE COVER

# Editorial

Artist: Gringo Benedicto

COLORFUL WALLS Green, pink, or blue walls. Bathrooms with low pressure. A bucket shower. Leaking roofs during rainy days. Creatures living on the roof. Eco-friendly alarms but not only at 5 am (it is a big lie that roosters only crow during dawn). All in 15 square meters. At the end of the month or the beginning for some, there is a rent to pay. Sometimes even in this beautiful paradise, it hurts. It hurts to pay for prices that are highly inflated. I decided to move here for the simpler life but it’s hitting hard my budget. The cost of a house is regulated by different factors: the location, the facilities, the view, the noise, the amount of square meters, and the aesthetic factor as well. But in Siargao the demand beats the supply. House owners are getting quite ridiculous with such high monthly rates for poorly equipped rooms. We have reached this point of absurdity where houses that are not even finished are being rented for a ridiculous amount.

The market is shaped by both consumers tolerating the rates and business owners who decide on the product. Maybe, just maybe, if business owners helped adjust the market by creating better products, things will be different. To everyone wanting to invest in this island, please consider building spacious houses for long term rent. And maybe even with white walls. The market needs to be adjusted and you will surely make a lot of people very happy. I am not an economic or business specialist, I am just another person without a roof in a month’s time. Olga Garcia

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There is something about this painting that makes you wanna smile. This artwork from our local artist Gringo on August’s cover was made for a friend of his who wanted something that would remind him of the island of Siargao. The sea breeze, the surf, the bankas…Gringo’s art is open to interpretation, a journey for the soul, a trip into his art world. Let your imagination loose and meet Gringo in pages 14 & 15.

LEGAL MENTION Publisher: Be Magazine Publishing Certificate n°05333514 Director Editor-in-Chief: Christophe BARIOU Printer: DMC Busa Printers

SPECIAL THANKS Thanks to everyone who help in making this issue a reality: Main Contributor: Olga Garcia Graphic Designers: Vincent Le Compagnon Writers: Yann Guilbert, Christophe Bariou, Olga Garcia Translating and correcting: Julla González, Mayan Benedicto, Hernan Palang TO EVERY PERSON WHO PROVIDED US INFORMATION AND DATA AND TO ALL OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS WHO MAKE THIS PROJECT REAL!

# Be a rider

Written by: Tom & Olga Garcia

ENGLISH

SIARGAO’S WAKEPARK The wait is finally over! Last July 22, the first ever Wakepark in Siargao was inaugurated. After two years of construction full of twists and turns, Tom Soupart, the founder, could not be happier. We sat down with him to know more about his project.

Photographer Bea Vega

WHAT IS WAKEBOARDING? “It is a board-sport wherein you are pulled over the water by a towing rope. A somewhat flat and square board is attached with boots to your feet and you basically stand up by being pulled out of the water.”

HOW IS IT COMPARED TO SURFING? “It is a totally different experience than surfing but if you surf, or do any other board-sport, you have an advantage. The reason is that wakeboarding is easy, maybe even the easiest board-sport to learn. I honestly haven’t had anyone yet that couldn’t stand and ride after the first lesson.”

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND IN WAKEBOARDING? “I finished my PE Masters and the following summer I started working in “Lakeside Paradise” in Belgium (16km away from Bruges). It is currently one of the best wakeparks in Europe, with a restaurant and accommodation. I jumped from surfing straight into wakeboarding, because it was a great opportunity to start a sports venue from scratch, with a degree in Sports Management freshly acquired. It opened a new perspective for me because now, you could ride without having to wait or anticipate. With a background in skateboarding as a 4#

youngster, I always say wakeboarding is like skating on water. It’s like reliving the youth I had to give up, caused by a knee injury.”

HOW DID THE IDEA OF BUILDING A WAKEPARK IN SIARGAO CAME UP? “I have been coming to Siargao since November 2011. The people and vibe of the island always made me feel at home. Unlike today, there was plenty of rooms and resorts that had vacancy. The last thing I wanted to do was build another resort, it didn’t seem like the right thing to do at the time. How wrong I was! What was really necessary, were more activities. Back home I was setting up a wakepark as well, but in Belgium it is too cold to operate all year round. Therefore, I was looking for somewhere warmer and the quality of waves in Siargao was a big bonus. It also made a lot of sense because wakeboarding already was a popular sport in the Philippines. The wakepark in Naga, Camsur called CWC, is a world famous and internationally respected wakepark.”

WHAT WAS THE ROUGHEST PART IN THE BUILDING PROCESS? Oh my wow… I guess I should say the remoteness of this island. As a visitor, you currently can have the impression everything is easy and accessible but during our construction time, it was very clear we were far away from that. Finding

equipment to shape a man-made lake was hard to start with and keeping this equipment in condition was even more challenging. There were a lot of break downs. Many of those required spare parts or repairs that had to come from Surigao, Cebu, or even Manila. It sometimes took weeks before the work continued. On top of that, the weather wasn’t helping. There were two strange seasons with rainfall at times that were unexpected. Working in the mud was impossible, so there was a lot of down time. It was rough, to say the least. The good weather of December last year luckily made up for it, finishing the sealing of the liner right on time for the rainy season. Watching the heavy rain fill up the lakes will for ever be one of my best memories.”

WHAT MAKES SIARGAO WAKEPARK SO SPECIAL? A few professional wakeboarders have passed by already and they all said, “There is no other wakepark in the world with this kind of setting.” Well, the surroundings are incredible; palm trees everywhere, away from any noise, green and pristine… It is a must-see place on anyone’s list that comes to Siargao!” Note: T he area used to construct the lake, was an existing open space and already used for farming. A limited amount of coconut trees were removed. All permits and regulations have been acquired or are being processed.

FAQs WHERE DID THE WATER COME FROM? Rainfall only! HOW DEEP AND LONG IS THE LAKE? 1.5m deep, 100m long HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO BUILD? A few stressful coconut years!. IS THERE A MIN/MAX AGE? There is none, you only need to be able to swim or move in the water. Siargao Wakepark is an ideal family activity!

Photographer Bea Vega

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD ANYTHING ELSE? “I would like to thank all the people of Siargao for being who they are and sharing their space and waves with us. Rudy Figuron and his family have been true legends, accommodating me and building the wakepark clubhouse. I would also like to thank Firejet Construction for constructing the lake, Manu Rupp from Sesitec for setting up the tower, Apex Plastic for installing the plastic liner, Dodong Escamilian for being a true foreman, all the Founding Members for providing the necessary funding (please find them on our website) and last but not least, all the people of Brgy. Consuelo for providing the support and labor force!”

Photographer Bea Vega

Photographer Janos Andanar

Photographer Matt Power

Salarmajaatw ! Ka

Photographer Bea Vega

# Be a rider BISAYA

ANG WAKEPARK SA SIARGAO Humana gayod ang paghulat! Niadtong milabay nga Hulyo 22, ang labing una nga Wakepark sa Siargao giablihan na. Human sa duha ka tuig nga puno sa liko-liko nga konstruksiyon, si Tom Soupart, ang tagtukod, dili na mahimong mas malipayon pa. Nakigistorya mi niya aron mas makahibalo pa mahitungod sa proyekto. UNSA ANG WAKEBOARDING? “Usa kini nga paugnat sa kusog gamit ang tabla, diin birahon ka ibabaw sa tubig pinaagi sa pisi. Usa ka nibelado ug kwadrado nga tabla nga gibutangan og botas alang sa imong tiil unya mobarog ka samtang gibira ka ibabaw sa tubig.”

UNSA KINI KOMPARA SA SURFING? “Lahi gayod kini nga kasinatiankaysa surfing pero kon kamao ka mosurf, o bisan unsa nga lain nga paugnat gamit ang table, aduna kay bentaha. Ang rason kay ang wakeboarding sayon lamang, basin gani kini ang kinasayonan nga paugnat sa tabla nga kat-onon. Sa tinuod lang wala pa ko nakasulay nga adunay tawo nga wala makabarog ug nakasakay human sa una nga leksyon.”

GIUNSA PAGKAMUGNA SA IDEYA NGA MAGHIMO WAKEPARK SA SIARGAO? “Nagsige na ko og anhi sa Siargao sukad niadtong Nobyembre 2011. Ang mga tawo ug ang vibe sa isla ang kanunay nagpabati nako nga anaa ako sa balay. Dili sama karon, kaniadto daghan ang bakante nga mga kwarto ug mga resort. Ang ulahing butang nga akong gusto tukoron mao ang lain nga resort, sa tan-aw nako dili kadto ang sakto buhaton niadtong panahona. Pero dakoa diay nakong sayop.

Ang gikinahanglan gayod mao ang lain-lain pa nga

mga aktibidad. Balik ngadto sa amoa naghimo usab ako og waterpark, apan sa Belgium limitado tugnaw ra kaayo aron magpadagan niini tibuok tuig. Mao kadto nga nangita ko og lugar nga init ug ang kalidad sa Siargao dako usab nga bonus. Ensakto usab kaayo kay ang wakeboarding sikat na daan nga paugnat sa Plipinas. Ang wakepark sa Naga, Camsur nga gitawag CWC, inila ug respetado nga wakepark sa tibuok kalibotan.”

UNSA IMONG BACKGROUND SA WAKEBOARDING? “Natapos nako ang akong Masters sa PE ug sa misunod nga ting-init nagsugod ko og trabaho sa ‘Lakeside Paradise’ sa Belgium (16 kilometros gikan sa Bruges). Sa kasamtangan usa kini sa labing maayo nga wakepark sa Europa, nga may restaurant ug puy-anan. Milahos ako gikan sa surfing ngadto sa wakeboarding, kay nindot kadto nga higayon aron makasugod og lugar sa paugnat gikan saw ala, uban sa bag-ong nakuhang grado nga Sports Management. Nakaabli kini og bag-o nga panglantaw alang kanako tungod karon, makasakay na ka bisan maghulat. Uban sa akong kasinatian sa skateboarding sa bata pa, kanunay ako nag-ingon nga ang wakeboarding mora og skating sa tubig. Sama ra sa gipuy-an pagbalik ang akong kabatan-on nga akong gibiyaan, tungod sa usa ka kakulian sa tuhod.”

UNSA ANG LABING LISOD NGA BAHIN SA PAGTUKOD? “Hala…tan-aw nako ang kahilit niini nga isla. Isip bisita, makita nimo nga ang tanan sayon ug dali kab-oton apan atol sa panahon sa

FAQs DIIN GIKAN ANG TUBIG? Sa ulan lamang! UNSA KA LALOM UG KATAAS ANG LANAW? 1.5 metros, 100 metros kataas UNSA KADUGAY KINI GITUKOD? Pipila ka makakapoy nga tuig sa lubi! ADUNA BAY LABING UBOS O LABING TAAS NGA EDAD? Wala, kinahanglan lamang kamao ka molangoy o molihok sa tubig. Ang Siargao Wakepark ieyal nga aktibidad sa pamilya!

kontruksiyon, tataw kaayo nga layo kami niana. Ang pagpangita sa mga equipo aron pagporma og lanaw nga hinimo sa tawo lisod sugdan ug ang pagmantener niini nga mga ekipo sa kondisyon mas lisod pa gayod. Daghan nga mga piyesa o pag-ayo nga gikan p asa Surigao, Cebu o Manila. Usahay moabot og semana una mapadayon ang trabaho. Ug dugang pa niana, ang panahon wala usab mitabang. Adunay duha ka panahon nga kahibudngan nga ang ulan usahay wala namo dahoma. Imposible ang pagtrabaho sa kalapokan, mao nga daghan kaayo og pag-undang. Budlay gayod kadto, buot sultihon. Apan nakatabang hinuon ang panahon sa Disyembre niadtong niagi nga tuig, nahuman ang pagselyo sa liner husto sa dili pa ang ting-ulan. Ang pagtan-aw nga mapuno ang lanaw sa ulan kanunay nga kinanindotan nakong panumdoman.

UNSAY NAKAPAHIMONG ESPESYAL SA SIARGAO WAKEPARK? Pipila ka mga propesyonal nga wakeboarder ang miduaw na ug miingon silang tanan nga,”Walay lain wakepark sa kalibotan nga adunay ingon niini nga pagkahimutang.” Nindot man gud ang palibot; bisan asa adunay lubi, layo sa mga kasaba, lunhaw ug lunsay…Usa kini nga kinahanglan gayod bisitahon nga lugar alang sa moanhi sa Siargao!” Note: Ang lugar nga gihimong lanaw, usa ka daan na nga hawanan ug gigamit sa pag-uma. Maihap lang nga lubi ang gipangtangtang. Tanang mga permiso ug mga regulasyon nakuha ug giproseso na.

ADUNA PA BA KAY IDUGANG? “Gusto ko magpasalamat sa tanang mga tawo sa Siargao sa ilang pagpakasila ug pag-ambit sa ilang lugar ug mga balod kanato. Si Rudy Figuron ug ang iyang pamilya mga tinuod gayod nga maayo, gipapuyo ako ug naghimo sa wakepark clubhouse. Gusto usab ako magpasalamat sa Firejet Construction sa paggama sa lanaw, kang Manu Rupp sa Sesitec sa pagtukod sa mga tore, Apex Plastic sa pagtaod sa plastik nga liner, kang Dodong Escamilian nga matuod gayod nga kapatas, tanan nga Founding Members sa paghatag og gikinahanglan nga gastos (anaa sila sa among website) ug sa kataposan, tanang mga katawhan sa Barangay Consuelo sa paghatga og suporta ug mano de obra!”

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# Be creative ENGLISH

RECEIVE TO CREATE Siargao Recycling Art Studio, a space for creation and new concepts. By now, only around ten resorts along with a few private individuals donate their trash to the studio on a regular basis. However, they still encourage more to donate and be a part of the project. The studio’s main obstacle is that the plastic must be delivered clean in order to be processed inside the machine, and most of the trash donated are not cleaned. “The goal is to raise funds to buy an industrial machine and be able to wash the trash in the studio”, says Sanne Sevig, founder of Nature Kids of Siargao. This way they will be able to collect as well as clean donated trash.

Last February, Nature Kids of Siargao raised funds of a total of 80.000 pesos for a shredding machine that is aimed to help the garbage problem of the island. This machine shreds plastic products into smaller pieces that can be used to fill up bean bags and pillows.

THE STUDIO ALSO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT RECYCLING EVERY FRIDAY They accept soft plastics, styrofoam, bubble wrap, styro fruit wrap, aluminum packaging, shampoo sachets, and detergent sachets. The essential ones include styrofoam, bottles, and aluminum packaging as they create the perfect mixture to fill up pillows. One pillow can contain up to 20 kg of trash. Everything is recyclable and comes only from donations. 8#

This inspiring project also benefits the local community. The art studio is collaborating with the local government in the 4’Ps program. In General Luna alone, there are 1,150 families who receive monthly monetary help. As an added guideline on the 4 P’s Project, families should provide clean and segregated trash from each household each month. The studio has also given jobs to a few people so far. The employees segregate the trash and cut them into smaller pieces. Once the pieces are small enough, they put them into the shredding machine and are then converted into much smaller pieces of plastic.

“The most magical thing that happens here is that the employees are getting conscious about the garbage problem without us doing anything”, says Sanne. When they go home they explain these ideas to their neighbours. “One of our girls bought food cans and gave them to their neighbours in exchange for trash”, explains Sanne. The Siargao Recyling Art Studio efforts do not stop there. In addition, a melting plastic machine will be setup in a month. By next year they are planning to build their own art studio and recycling space, in a land that the local government has provided them. Sanne Sevig expresses that she could ever imagined to reach this stage but it seemed impossible until it was done.

PAY BY PLASTIC SHOP The idea is to reward the families who provide trash to the studio with useful items. “By now families haven’t received any type of present”, explains the founder. But they believe that with this initiative more families will join the cause. The gifts will aim to be locally sourced such as shampoo, can foods, toys, school supplies and bags… basically anything a family can need. The "Pay by plastic - Shop" will open before Christmas time. If you would like to donate in this cause, please contact them through their website www.naturekidsofsiargao.com or their social media accounts.

Be creative #

Written by: Olga Garcia

BISAYA

DAWAT ARON MAKAMUGNA Siargao Recycling Art Studio, usa ka lugar sa pagmugna ug sa mga bag-ong konsepto. Sa milabay nga Pebrero, ang Nature Kids of Siargao nakatampo-tampo og mosumada sa 80,000 pesos alang sa usa ka shredding machine nga motumong sa pagtabang sa problema sa basura sa isla. Kini nga makina mokunis-kunis sa mga produkto nga plastic sa mas gagmay pa nga mga piraso nga magamit aron isulod sa mga bean bag ug mga unlan. Modawat sila og mga humok nga plastic, styrofoam, bubble wrap, styro nga putos sa prutas, aluminum packaging, putos sa shampoo, ug putos sa sabon panglaba. Ang mga gikinahanglan mao ang

styrofoam, mga botelya, ug aluminum packaging kay makahimo kini sila og perpekto nga pangsagol aron isulod sa unlan. Ang usa ka unlan makasulod og 20 kilos nga basura. Ang tanan marecycle, ug gikan lamang kini sa mga donasyon. Sa pagkakaron, mga napulo ka mga resort ug pipila ka pribadong indibidwal ang kanunay nga nagdonar sa ilang basura ngadto sa studio. Ang labing dakong babag sa studio mao nga ang mga plastik kinahanglan ihatod nga limpyo aron maproseso sa makina, ug sagad sa mga basura nga gidonar dili pa limpyo. Kinahanglan usab magtampo-tampo ang studio aron makapalit og industriyal nga makina sa paglimpyo. “Ang tumong kay makalimpyo sa mga basura sulod sa studio”, matod ni Sanne Sevig, ang tagtukod sa Nature Kids of Siargao. Sa niining pamaagi makakolekta ug makalimpyo sila sa gidonar nga basura. Kining makadasig nga proyekto nagdala usab og kaayohan sa local nga komunidad. Ang art studio nakig-abag sa gobyernong local pinaagi sa PPPP Program (4 P’s). Sa

General Luna lamang, adunay 1,150 ka mga pamilya nga nakadawat og binuwan nga tabang pinansyal. Isip gipuno nga sumbanan sa 4 P’s Project, ang mga pamilya kinahanglan mohatag og limpyo ug linahi-lahi nga mga basura gikan sa matag banay matag buwan. Ang studio naghatag og na usab og trabaho sa pipila ka mga tawo. Ang mga empleyado ang naglahi-lahi sa mga basura ug nagtabas niini sa mas gagmay nga piraso. Kon igo na kagamay ang mga piraso, ibutang nila kini sa shredding machine ug unya mahimo kini og mga mas gagmay nga plastik. “Ang labing mahikanhong butang nga nahitabo dinhi kay ang mga empleyado nakaamgo na sa problema sa basura bisan wala kamiy gibuhat.”, matod ni Sanne. Inig uli nila, ipasabot nila kining mga ideyaha sa ilang mga silingan. “Usa sa among mga bata nga babae mipalit og sudlanan sa pagkaon ug gihatag sa ilang mga silingan isip puli sa basura”, gipasabot ni Sanne. Nakahimo sila og nindot nga pundok nga magtinabangay, diin walay usa nga molabaw.

Be respectful #

Written by: Olga Garcia

ENGLISH

CATCALLING IS NOT OKAY This article has been written after the request of many girls living or visiting the island who have expressed their concern about catcalling and street harassment.

This isn’t a feminist issue; it is a societal problem. Catcalling is not funny nor can it be considered as a simple way of flirting. It is humiliating. If someone yells out, “Hi, sexy!” It doesn’t brighten my day. Instead, it upsets me off. Catcalling seems to look like just a minor form of harassment and seemingly harmless but it deeply affects the people who experience it. Women tend to change their way of dressing, change their daily routes, and generally avoiding places they believe it can happen. Because it has been deemed harmless, it has become the norm to experience cat calling on the daily. The ironic thing is that enough men defend catcalling as it is only a compliment or an inoffensive joke. Getting “compliments” such as “nice body”, “you look sexy” or “gwapita” from completely strangers is a manner of objectifying women. Catcalling is an explicit demonstration of power and it is insulting to women. We asked several women a couple of questions regarding the issue. Three of them are locals and one a foreigner.

DO YOU FEEL SAFE AS A WOMAN IN SIARGAO? L/ Not always. I prefer going out with my boyfriend most of the time because I want to avoid guys saying annoying things to me like 'I love you' and 'gwapa'. What saddens me most is when I get it from young boys who have obviously learnt this behavior from the older men around them. By showing these young boys that it's okay to disrespect women it could have terrible consequences on how they treat women when they are older. It's a shame because I love Siargao so much but I wish I could go out on my own and not have to deal with this.

M/ In Siargao, some men catcall, comment jokes and stare way too much. It makes me feel uncomfortable. I've always refused to look when someone goes "pssst" or tries to get my attention especially when I drive past a group of guys. I am scared to ever ride habal habal at night too. I know that sometimes some men mean well and they genuinely want to be friends but it's because of the other men that have caused me to be far more cautious. I hate it when men make inappropriate comments or jokes that they think are okay to say around a female, especially the sexual jokes.

A/ Unfortunately, I don’t. As a beach/surf town with humid tropical weather, women tend to dress accordingly in bikinis, shorts & tank tops but we get catcalled every single day, especially by the construction workers & delivery men. Never fails to ruin my day no matter how hard I try to ignore them.

N/ As a woman, I feel free and more comfortable going around Siargao than I do in city. Especially at night. There are less people, and a good and tight-knit community. Places are closer to each other which makes it easier to get to safety when danger arises.

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY BAD / DANGEROUS / UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS? L/ Yes, When I was at octopus I went to the beach to pee and a guy jumped out from the darkness and grabbed my arm. Luckily I got away but I can't imagine how often that would happen to girls there and they don't manage to escape. A/ Aside from the daily catcalling from the locals, I have been called a Filipino chocolate midget once and also verbally harassed, yelled at and insulted by an expat for trying to organize something in our community. I’ve been really traumatized since.

N/ Upon moving to the island, I have experienced some uncomfortable situations involving encounters with people trying to catcall/ propose or start something bad or suggestive. Thankfully, it did not escalate to the point of being dangerous or life threatening. In general, I still feel free and in control getting around the island, even at night as long as I am extra cautious and mindful.

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# Be respectful Siargao, in many aspects, is safer than the city but with the influx of tourists and foreign and local immigrants, it is getting far more crowded and different cultures are merging. In the Philippines, 58% of sexual harassment happens in the streets and alleys. However, in recent news, Manila banned cat calling and anyone caught or reported will be penalized. According to the Center of Women Resources (CWR), there is one woman or child raped every

hour in the Philippines, with most of them going unreported to the police. It all starts with the expression of “boy will be boys”. Then comes the “harmless” whistling, and eventually escalate to stalking. Worse situation escalates to even threatening or groping the victim. Worst case scenario? It could end in rape. Ignoring cat callers isn’t exactly the best solution as it shows tolerance. If the situation is safe enough, stop and answer

the cat callers. Give them what they want, which is your attention, but do it to stop them from insulting you even more. They’ll be surprised you don’t tolerate their behavior and will likely stop once you give them a piece of your mind. Speak up. Do not tolerate this behavior. If you have experiences with cat calling and other forms of harassment but are afraid to speak up or would simply just like to speak out, you can send us an email to besiargao@gmail.com. We can talk.

BISAYA

ANG PAGSUTSOT DILI OKAY Gisulat kini nga artikulo human sa hangyo sa daghang mga babae nga nagpuyo o nagbisita sa isla nga nagpaabot sa ilang kabalaka mahitungod sa pagsutsot ug harassment sa kadalanan. Dili kini peminista nga isyu, problema kini sa katilinvgban. Ang pagsutsot dili kataw-anan ug dili usab kini mamahimong usa ka pamaagi sa pagpaibog. Pagpakaulaw kini. Kon adunay mosiyagit nga, “Hi, seksi!” Dili kini makapanindot sa akong adlaw. Apan makapalagot hinuon kini kanako. Ang pagsutsot mora lamang og gamay nga matang sa harassment ug daw dili makadaot apan makapekto kini pag-ayo sa mga tawo nga nakasulay na niini. Ang mga babae mag-usab sa ilang pananina, mausab ang ilang adlawadlaw nga rutina, ug sagad molikay sila sa mga lugar nga tan-aw nila pwede kini mahitabo. Tungod giisip kini nga dili makadaot, nahimo na nga naandan nga makasulay og pagsutsot sa adlaw-adlaw. Ang nakabaligho lamang ubay-ubay nga mga lalake ang nanalipod sa pagsutsot nga pahalipay kini o dili makainsulto nga binoang. Ubay-ubay nga mga lalake ang nanalipod sa pagsutsot isip pamaagi sa pagpahalipay o dili makinsulto nga binoang. Ang mga dili kaila moingon og mga butang sana sa, “nindota og lawas”, “seksi”, o “gwapa” sa pamaagi nga makapahimong butang sa mga babae. Makainsulto kini sa mga babae.

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Nangutana kami og pipila ka mga babae mahitungod niini nga isyu. Tulo kanila ang lumad ug usa ang langyaw.

LUWAS BA IMONG PAMATI ISIP BABAE SA SIARGAO? L/ Dili permi. Mas mopili ako nga mosuroy uban sa akong uyab sa kasagaran nga higayon kay ganahan ko makalikay sa mga lalake nga moingon og samok nga butang nako sama sa ‘I love you’ ug ‘gwapa’. Ang labing nakapaguol nako mao kon makadungog ko niini sa mga batang lalake nga nakat-on lamang niini nga batasan sa mga mas magulang nga lalake sa ilang palibot. Sa pagpakita sa mga bata nga okay lang bastoson ang mga babae, aduna kiniy mga daotan nga sangpotanan sa unsaon nila pagtrato ang mga babae inig dagko na nila. Dako nga ulaw kay gihigugma ko ang Siargao pag-ayo nga ganahan unta ako makagawas nga ako-ako lang ug dili na makasinati pa niini.

M/ Sa Siargao, ang ubang mga lalake manutsot, ang uban mo-istorya og binoang ug ang uban manuktok pag-ayo. Dili kini komportable sa akong pamati. Molikay gayod ako nga molingi kon adunay mo “pssst” o mosulay pagtawag nako kon makaagi ko og grupo sa mga lalake. Nahadlok usab gayod ako maghabal-habal inig gabii. Nahibalo ako nga ang uban nga mga lalake maayo ang tumong ug tinuod nga gusto nilang makig-amigo apan tungod sa uban nga mga lalake ang hinungdan nga mas magbantay ako. Magdumot ako kon ang mga lalake mosulti og bastos nga komentaryo o binoang nga magtuo sila nga okay lang isulti duol sa mga babae, labi na ang mga binoang nga binastos.

A/ Alaot kaayo, apan dili. Isip lungsod nga may baybayon ug surf nga may alimuot nga tropikal nga panahon, ang mga babae mananina usab og bikini, mga short ug tank top apan masutsot kami matag adlaw, labi na sa mga nagtrabaho sa kontruksiyon ug deliberi. Dili gayod kini masipyat sa pagdaot sa akong adlaw bisan unsaon nako pagbaliwala nila.

N/ Isip babae, nakabati ako nga gawasnon ug mas komportable nga magsuroy-suroy sa Siargao kaysa sa Syudad. Labi na sa gabii. Mas gamay ang mga tawo, ug maayo ug suod nga katilingban. Ang mga lugar duol sa usag usa nga nakapadali sa pag-adto sa luwas kon adunay peligro nga motumaw.

Be respectful # NAKASINATI KA NA BA OG BATI / PELIGROSO / DILI KOMPORTABLE NGA SITWASYON? L/ Oo, kaniadtong didto ako sa octopus miadto ako sa dagat aron mangihi ug adunay lalake nga mibutho gikan sa kangitngit ug gigunitan akong bukton. Maayo lamang nakaikyas ako apan dili nako mahunahuna kapila kadto mahitabo sa mga babae dinhi ug dili sila makaikyas.

A/ Gawas sa adlaw-adlaw nga pagsutsot sa mga lumad, gitawag usab kausa ako nga Tsokolateng Pilipino nga putot ug gisamok, gisyagitan ug giinsulto sa usa ka langyaw sa pagsulay nako og organizar or kalihokan sa among lugar. Sukad niadto natruma gayod ako.

Ang Siargao sa daghan nga aspeto mas luwas pa kaysa syudad apan uban sa pagdagsa sa turista nga langyaw ug lokal, nahimo kining mas huot ug adunay lain-lain nga mga kultura nga nanggawas.

ka babae o bata nga lugoson kada oras sa PIlipinas, ug ang kasagaran kanila dili mosumbong sa pulis.

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Magsugod kini sa ekspresyon nga “ang mga lalake magpakalalake gayod”. Unya moabot ang mga “dili daotan” nga pagpanaghoy, ug dayon mograbe sa pagpangukoy. Ang labing bati mograbe sa pagpanghadlok ug pagpanghikap sa biktima. Ang labing daotan gayod? Pwede maabot sa pagpanglugos. Ang pagbaliwal sa mga manutsotay dili ang labing maayo nga kasulbaran kay nagpakita gipasagdan lamang kini. Kon igo ka luwas ang sitwasyon, hunong unya tubaga ang manutsot. Tagai sila unsa ilang gusto, nga mao ang imong atensyon, apan buhata kini aron hunongon sila nga mas insultohon pa ka nila. Makurat sila wala nimo gibaliwala ang ilang binuhatan ug lagmit mohunong sila kon masultihan nimo sila sa imong gihunahuna. Sulti. Ayaw ibaliwala kini nga binuhatan. Kon aduna kay kasinatian sa pagsutsot o uban pang pamaagi sa harassment ayaw kahadlok sa pagsulti, pwede ka magpadala og email namo sa besiargao@ gmail.com. Pwede nato istoryaan.

N/ Sa pagbalhin nako sa isla, nakasinati ako og mga dili komportable nga sitwasyon nga naglambigit og mga tawo nga manutsot/moawhag nga magsugod o maghimo og daotan o lain ang pasabot. Apan salamat nalang, wala kini mograbe sa punto nga nahimo kining delikado o peligroso. Sa kasagaran, makabati gihapon ako nga gawasnon ug nagkontrolar sa paglibot-libot sa isla, bisan inig gabii basta lang nagbantay ako ug naghunahuna pag-ayo.

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# Be local

Written by: Olga Garcia & Mayan Benedicto

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ARTIST'S REVELATIONS Name: Gringo Benedicto Age: 32 years-old Place of birth: Negros, Philippines Profession: Artist As Be Siargao continues to feature people who contribute to the community, we bring you an artist whose art has contributed in the efforts to improve the lifestyle and environment of the island. Gringo is a familiar face in Siargao but if you don’t know him you’ve surely seen a few of his artwork around the island. You’ll see them in places like Loose Keys, Deli Street, Kermit, Greenhouse, and Pleasure Point Cafe. His pieces are head-turning with the detail, color, and style. They are distinct in a way that words cannot explain but seeing them yourself can. It’s unmistakably Gringo. A former resident and now a regular visitor of the island, let’s get to know this talented artist a little bit more.

WHAT IS SIARGAO TO YOU? Siargao is what I make of it. The friends that I have, the island hustle, and the lifestyle. It is a hub of diverse ideas and as an artist, i consider Siargao as a conduit for my creativity.

WHEN DID YOU START DRAWING AND WHEN HAS IT BECOME A PASSION? Always been drawing as a kid. I guess I became passionate about it when I realised I could live off my ability to create awesome weird shit.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER ART? It's a constant discovery. It's a never ending pursuit of doing something new each time. The delight it brings me - coming up with something more than the last piece - is truly invaluable.

DID YOU STUDY OR TAKE ANY COURSE TO LEARN OR IMPROVE IT? IF NOT, HOW DID YOU DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS? Self-taught. The past 5 years or so, I've been drawing every chance I get. A lot of YouTube videos, experimenting on different techniques, trying out different mediums, going to galleries, and travelling all helped mold my art into this style that keeps on unfolding itself each time and is something that I truly enjoy.

Be local # 25 (MORE) QUESTIONS FOR YOU GRINGO!

1 I s “Gringo” your real name? Ask my mom.

would you describe 2 How yourself in three words? Creative, resourceful, and kind… ow would you describe 3 H your art in three words? Unique, funny, and detailed. ould you rather: be forced to 12 W wear wet underwear the rest of your life or wash your hair only once a year? Mmmm.. wash my hair only once a year!

est thing about being 4 B in Siargao? Friends. orst thing about being 5 W in Siargao? Being away from family.

ow do you feel 13 H about horoscopes? I have a look at them sometimes.

avorite memory from 6 F your childhood? Being able to run really really fast.

ow do you feel 14 H about reincarnation? I hope I don’t turn into a cockroach.

est piece of advice 7 B your dad has given to you? Spend money wisely. avorite dish your mom cooks? 8 F Fish soup. avorite place 9 F you have visited? Nepal.

10 I f you could have a super power, what would it be? Flying! 11 What is your motto in life? Just do good.

20 Tanduay lover? Sometimes. It’s a love-hate relationship. hat is the movie you can 21 W watch over and over again? The legend of the guardians the owls of ga’hoole

22 I f your life were a song, what the title would be? “Sleep all day” from Jason Mraz.

oolest thing you have 15 C ever done? Hiking the Himalayas in Nepal.

23 Worst habit? Cigarettes.

cariest thing you have 16 S ever done? Hiking the Himalayas in Nepal! Some parts were so scary…

24 I f you could be another person for one day, who will it be? President Rodrigo DUTERTE, hahaha!

hen do you feel 17 W more creative? Whenever I want to.

25 Would you rather: never eat rice again or never be able to take an airplane anywhere again? “As I can have quinoa… I will take the plane tickets!”

18 Artist crush? So many, but Salvador Dali.

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Written by: Christophe Bariou

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SAVE SIARGAO The increase in development and tourism has led to a problem with waste management and even illegal sand mining for construction… The goal of Save Siargao is clear: stopping the illegal sand mining used for construction — an ecological issue getting worse every year. Sand, still seen by most as an unlimited resource across the world, is getting more difficult and expensive to find. Only a few people realize the worldwide scale of the growing scarcity of sand.

SAND IS THE 3RD MOST EXPLOITED RESOURCE ON EARTH

This nonrenewable resource, on the same level as natural gas and petrol, is the 3rd most exploited resource on earth after air and water. We use it or use products made from it in everyday life: electronic parts, laundry soap, paper, car and motorbike tires, and of course the most famous of all, glass objects or bottles. Nonetheless, the top user of sand is the building industry. Concrete, which surrounds us all, is made approximately by 70% of pure sand and 30% cement.

Every year, 6 billion cubic meter of concrete are used in the world. To put it into perspective, to build a 1 km portion of a highway, 30,000 tons of sand are needed. Some countries specialize in sand extraction, digging, and pumping sand from rivers, beaches. Sometimes, they extract from the bottom of the sea. Only these sands are good quality for construction compared to the desert sand, which you can picture to be of unlimited supply, can’t be used to make concrete because it is too thin. Pumping sand from the ocean and river has a great impact on the environment causing floods, increased erosion, and undoubtedly the destruction of the natural habitats of many water species. In Mehdia, Morocco where this industry is widespread, it has been proven many times by different scientific studies that pumping offshore sand is causing 4 meters of erosion per year on the beach. Moreover, in many cases, it also affects the quality of the water because pumping the sand mixes the bottom of the sea and makes the water unclear, releasing many buried heavy metals and other unwanted chemicals and sediments.

This issue is prominent worldwide including here in Siargao, with plenty of erosion issues across the island. Fortunately, local efforts are being implemented through the help of Save Siargao, a project launched by Kermit Surf & Dive EcoCamp Siargao partnering with Monkey Eagle Brewery. With the help of SEA Movement, Gwapitos, Harana Surf Resort and Nature Kids, they are raising funds to buy a bottle/glass crusher machine. This bottle crusher could help a lot in waste management, taking glass objects and turning them back to sand, which are 100% recyclable and can be used for many purposes including construction of buildings and other facilities. They are calling for all nature and Siargao lovers in or out of Siargao to help this promising project. They are selling a LIMITED EDITION bundle containing a 6-pack of General Luna Ale together with a special edition Gwapitos shirt! Get yours now and help be part of the movement!

SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT If you want to support this project, contact any of the following groups to get your LIMITED EDITION bundle: Monkey Eagle Brewery, Gwapitos, Kermit Surf & Dive EcoCamp Siargao, Harana Surf Resort, SEA Movement, Nature Kids of Siargao. SAVE THE DATE Join the fundraising party in Kermit Restaurant Siargao August 19, 2018 5:00 pm. Be Siargao team will be there and we hope to see you as well!

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# Be helpful BISAYA

SAVE SIARGAO Ang pagdugang sa kalamboan ug turismo nakahimo og problema sa pagdumala sa hugaw ug sa ilegal nga paghakot og balas alang sa konstruksiyonâ€Ś Ang tumong sa Save Siargao klaro: ang paghunong sa ilegal nga paghakot sab alas alang sa kontruksiyon â€“ usa ka ekolohikal nga isyu nga nagkagrabe matag tuig. Ang balas, nga gitanaw gihapon sa kadaghanan isip dili mahurot nga lughason sa tibuok kalibotan, nagkalisod ug nagkamahal ang pagpangita. Pipila lamang ka mga tawo ang nakaamgo sa kalibotanong nagkadugang nga pagnihit sa balas. Kini nga lughason mahurot, sama sa natural nga gas ug petrolyo, kini ang ika-3 nga labing gipahimudsan nga lughason sa kalibotan sunod sa hangin ug tubig. Naggamit kita niini o sa mga produkto nga gikan niini sa atong adlaw-adlaw nga kinabuhi: piyesa sa elektroniko, sabon panglaba, papel, ligid sa awto ug motor, ug ang labing inila sa tanan, mga butang nga bildo o botelya. Bisan pa man, ang unang tiggamit og balas mao ang industriya sa konstruksiyon. Ang konkreto, nga nagpalibot nato, gimugna og 70% nga puro nga balas ug 30% nga semento. Matag tuig, 6 bilyon ka metro kubiko nga konkreto ang gigamit sa kalibotan. Aron masabtan, ang paghimo og 1 ka kilometro nga bahin sa dalan, 30,000 toneladas nga balas ang gikinahanglan. Ang uban nga mga nasod nagbatid sa pagkuha, pagkalot, ug pagbomba og balas gikan sa mga sapa, baybayon. Usahay magkuha sila gikan sa kinailadman sa dagat. Kini lamang nga mga balas ang maayo alang sa konstruksiyon kompara sa balas sa disyerto, nga makahunahuna ka nga dili mahurot, dili kini magamit sa paghimo og konkreto kay nipis ra kaayo.

Ang pagbomba og balas gikan sa kadagatan ug mga sapa adunay dako nga epekto sa kalikopan, hinungdan kini sa baha, dugang nga pagkapudpod sa yuta, ug walay duda ang pagkaguba sa natural nga gipuy-an sa daghang mga linalang sa dagat. Sa Mehdia, Morocco diin kini nga industirya mikaylap, napamatud-an na sa makadaghan sa mga lain-lain nga pagtulon-an nga siyektipiko nga ang pagbomba og balas sa ilalom sa dagat makamugna og 4 ka

MATAG TUIG, 6 BILYON KA METRO KUBIKO NGA KONKRETO ANG GIGAMIT SA KALIBOTAN

SUPORTAHI ANG KALIHOKAN! Kon ganahan ka moabag niini nga proyekto, kontaka ang mga mosunod nga grupo aron makuha ang imong LIMITADO NGA EDISYON nga bandol: Monkey Eagle Brewery, Gwapitos, Kermit Surf & Dive EcoCamp Siargao, Harana Surf Resort, SEA Movement, Nature Kids of Siargao. ILAHI ANG PETSA Apil sa kalingawan aron makatampo-tampo og kwarta sa Kermit Restaurant Siargao inig 19 sa Agosto, 2018, sa alas 5 sa hapon. Ang ekipo sa Be Siargao moadto didto ug hinaot magkita-kita kita ninyo.

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metros nga pagkapudpod matag tuig sa baybayon. Labaw pa niana sa uban nga mga kaso, makaapekto usab kini sa kalidad sa tubig kay ang pagbomba makaukay sa kinailadman sa dagat ug makapalubog sa tubig, makapagawas usab kini og nakatago nga heavy metals ug uban pang dili maayo nga kemikal ug yamukmok. Kini nga isyu bantog sa tibuok kalibotan lakip na dinhi sa Siargao, uban sa daghan nga isyu sa pagkapudpod sa tibuok isla. Ang nakanindot, adunay lokal nga pagkugi nga gipatuman pinaagi sa abag sa Save Siargao, usa ka proyekto nga gisugdan sa Kermit Surf & Dive EcoCamp Siargao kauban sa Monkey Eagle Brewery. Ug sa tabang sa SEA Movement, Gwapitos, Harana Surf Resort and Nature Kids, nagtampotampo sila og kwarta aron makapalit og makina nga mobuak og botleya/ bildo. Kini nga makina makatabang og dako sa pagdumala sa hugaw, kuhaon ang mga bildo ug himoon kini balik og balas, nga 100% maresiklo ug magamit pag-usab sa daghang mga pulos lakip na sa konstruksiyon og mga edipisyo ug uban pa nga mga pasilidad. Nanawagan sila sa tanan nga naghigugma sa kinaiyahan ug sa Siargao anaa man sa sulod o sa gawas sa Siargao aron motabang niini nga maayong proyekto. Namaligya sila og LIMITADO NGA EDISYON nga bandol nga may sulod 6 ka buok General Luna Ale uban sa usa ka espesyal nga edisyon nga sanina sa Gwapitos! Kuha na og imo karon ug tabang nga mamahimong bahin sa kalihokan!

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BREATHE IN AND DIVE IN Everything is blue and silent. I can feel my lungs are compressed half their usual size while I try to keep calm and enjoy the stillness of ocean’s depths.

Seconds of these moments are like minutes, very often undisturbed or just visited by some fish friends. Then, the urge to breath kicks in as a reminder that it is time to leave. Half way to the top, I meet my “buddy” looking out for me as I swim back up along the line. We rise to the surface together, get some fresh air back in our lungs and smile as we just had a good time. Even after years of surfing, I was scared of looking underwater through a mask. That was a weird feeling since I had already had my share of decent sized waves wash me under and somehow got used to being in difficult underwater situations. Still, I was not comfortable doing simple things underwater such as snorkelling. Freediving pretty much changed all of that in a day. Breath holding is probably one of our most under-developed skills. Most people think they don’t have it but with simple tricks, long breath holding is attainable to everyone. It can take your breath holding to the next level. It all starts with understanding how your respiratory system works and breaking all the misconceptions we have about it. If you have already tried breath holding, you must have experienced that urge to breath from your body, telling you to end your breath hold. Although you may think you’re missing oxygen at this point, for most people it’s only a signal from your body that indicates you’re 20#

roughly halfway before really lacking oxygen and being in a dangerous situation. That means you can almost double your initial untrained breath hold length, just knowing this. Then come the breathing and relaxation methods that are made to help you improve even more. Take one free diving class and you will realize your limits are probably far beyond what you imagined.

drown. Because your body knows you are underwater and you are carrying weights, you have no chance to wake up from passing out if you are free diving alone. It is once I had assimilated the knowledge about safety and breath holding that the underwater became really fun. The freedom of being able to go down just more than 10m with simple equipment such as a mask, flippers, and a weight belt is unique. With Siargao being more and more crowded, deep underwater is the one of the few places you know you’ll always be alone with nature. No crowd, no noise. Everything in slow motion. The good news is that if you are surfing or doing yoga, you will cross-benefit from freediving in every field. Being more confident in big waves, improving your breathing, and meditation abilities will naturally come after your first dives. Take a deep breath… and dive in.

BREATH HOLDING IS PROBABLY ONE OF OUR MOST UNDERDEVELOPED SKILLS Freediving is safe as long as you respect the number one rule: always freedive with a “buddy”. It is as simple as rock climbing. If you fall and you don’t have a partner to belay you, you hit the ground. If you pass out in the water and you don’t have anyone to bring you back to the surface, you’ll

Join Siargao Freedivers Facebook page Check Guillaume Nery Youtube Channel if free diving from your computer seems more comfortable

Be conscious # BISAYA

HANGGAP UNYA SALOM Ang tanan bughaw ug mahilom. Mabati nako ang akong mga baga nga nipiit katunga sa ilang sagad nga gidakon samtang gisulayan ko nga magkalma ug malingaw sa kalinaw sa kalalom sa dagat. Kini nga mga gutling morag mahimong gutlo, sagad walay mosamok o bisitahon lamang sa mga higala nga isda. Unya, ang pugos sa pagginhawa mosulod isip pahinumdom nga panahon na nga mobiya. Tunga-tunga padulong sa ibabaw, nag-abot kami sa akong “kauban” nga nagbantay kanako samtang naglangoy ako pataas sa linya. Dungan kami nga misaka sa ibabaw, miginhawa og presko nga hangin balik sa among mga baga ug mipahiyom kay bag-o lang kami nangalingaw. Bisan pila na ka tuig human sa surfing, nahadlok akong motan-aw ilalom sa dagat gamit ang maskara. Kiwaw bation kay nakasulay na ako og igo-igo kadako nga mga balod nga mobanlas nako ug bisan pa man naanad na ako sa malisod nga mga kahimtang ilalom sa tubig. Apan, dili gihapon ako komportable magbuhat og simple nga mga butang sa tubig sama sa snorkeling. Ang freediving, mao hinuon ang nakapausab niana sa usa lamang ka adlaw.

Apil sa Facebook page sa Siargao Freedivers Ang Youtube Channel ni Guillaume Nery kon mas komportable ang freediving gikan sa imong kompyuter.

ANG PAG-UTONG USA SIGURO SA MGA WALA MAUGMAD NGA ABILIDAD NATO Ang pag-utong usa siguro sa mga wala maugmad nga abilidad nato. Kasagaran sa mga tawo magtuo nga dili sila kahibalo pero gamit ang simple nga mga pamaagi, ang taas nga pag-utong maabot gayod sa tanan. Mapalambo niini ang imong pag-utong og mas

maayo. Nagsugod kini sa pagsabot sa kon giunsa paglihok sa imong sistema sa pagginhawa ug pagguba sa tanang sayop nga pagsabot nga aduna kita. Kon naksulay na ka pag-utong, sigurado nakasulay na usab ka sa pagpugos nga moginhawa gikan sa imong lawas, nga nagsulti kanimo nga undangon na

ang pag-utong. Bisan magtuo ka nga mahurot na imong oxygen niini nga punto, para sa kasagaran nga mga tawo sinyas lamang kini nga gikan sa imong lawas nga nagpahibalo nga tunga-tunga na ka sa dili pa gayod mahurot imong oxygen ug mabutang sa delikado nga kahimtang. Nagpasabot kini nga madoble nimo ang imong sinugdan nga gitas-on sa pag-utong, kon makahibalo ka niini. Unya adunay mga pamaagi sa pagginhawa ug pagkalma nga makapamaayo pa gayod nimo. Pagsulay og usa ka klase sa freediving ug makamgo ka nga ang imong kinotuban layo pa kaysa imong gituohan. Luwas ang freediving kon mosunod lang gayod ka sa labing una nga lagda: pag-freedive permi nga adunay “kauban”. Sama ra ka simple sa rock climbing. Kon mahulog ka unya wala kay kauban nga makabira nimo, mahulog ka sa yuta. Kon makuyapan ka sa tubig unya walay modala nimo pataas sa ibabaw, malumos ka. Tungod imong lawas nahibalo nga anaa ka ilalom sa tubig ug nagdala ka og pampabug-at, wala kay tsansa makamata gikan sa pagkakuyap kon ikaw ra usa nga nagfreedive. Diha na human nasagol nako ang akong kahibalo sa kaluwas ug pagutong nga nahimong lingaw kaayo ang ilalom sa tubig. Ang kagawasan nga makanaog ug labaw pa sa 10 metros gamit ang yano nga mga ekipo sama sa maskara, kapay, ug pampabug-at kay way-tumbas. Samtang nagkadaghan ang tawo sa Siargao, ang kalalom sa dagat mao ang pipila sa mga lugar nga kahibalo ka nga mingaw uban sa kinaiyahan. Walay samok, walay kasaba. Hinay-hinay lang ang tanan. Ang mayo pa gayod kay kon ikaw nagsurf o nagyoga, makabenepisyo ka gikan sa freediving sa tanang bahin. Mas masaligon ka sa dagkong mga balod, mas manindot imong pagginhawa, ug imong abilidad sa meditasyon natural nga moabot human sa imong una nga mga pagsalom. Hanggap ug lalom... unya salom.

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BE A VOLUNTEER Grom Nation: Empowering kids Saturday and Sunday: Join the groms on their weekly beach clean up and afterwards give them tips on how to surf. Meeting point: Burgos and General Luna. Contact them for the exact location.

USEFUL INFO WHILE IN SIARGAO

Contact: +63 909 641 2994 (Josh) Instagram: @gromnationsiargao Gwapitos, Kermit and The Sun Crew takes you to Island hopping while beach cleaning-up Sunday: Join Gwapitos crew and Kermit’s on a beach clean-up, every once a month, while Island hopping in Daku and Naked Island. Get free BBQ, boat ride and lots of fun. Contact The Sun Crew: +63 912 059 8781 Instagram: @TheSunCrew Facebook: TheSunCrew Nature Kids of Siargao: turn your trash into treasure Wednesday: Help Siargao Recycling Art Studio to turn the island trash into pieces of art, like bean bags. Located on the right side of the public gym near Miguel’s Tacos from 3pm to 5pm. SEA Movement: Environmental awaerness Saturday: Join their Beach Clean-Up and have fun with the SEA patrol crew. Starting 3:40 pm at Greenhouse. Cleaning begins at 4pm. Contact: +63 995 877 2389 seamovementph@gmail.com Facebook: SEAmovement. 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. Contact: +63 939 431 8886 Facebook: SiargaoMasaya

BOATS From Dapa to Surigao City • Dapa Express - 6:30am • LQP Express - 12pm • Angel 1 (Fast Ferry) - 5am • Montenegro (RORO) - 5am • MV Yohan - 11:30am From Surigao City to Dapa • Dapa Express - 11am • LQP Express - 5:30am • Angel 1 - 11am • Montenegro - 11am • MV Yohan 6am From Cebu to Surigao City • Cokaliong Shipping Daily (except Sunday) - 7 pm • Medallion Transport - Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 8 pm From Surigao City to Cebu • Medallion Transport (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) - 8 pm Note: due to weather conditions, national festivities and other events the time schedules may change. You can now buy tickets of Yohan in front of Deli Street.

VISA SERVICES Surigao City, (086) 826-8263 Open from 8:30 am to 17:30 pm Close on Saturday and Sunday

HOSPITAL •G eneral Luna Emergency Clinic 24/7, located in Purok 4 close to Palawan Shop Hotline: 0918-926-3112 • D apa District Hospital (Not visiting on Saturday and Sunday) • Pilar District Hospital

PHARMACY • General Luna, Purok 1, 100 m away from the municipal hall • In Dapa, near the terminal.

EMERGENCY NUMBER • Police Chief Inspector - 0998-967-4823 • Municipal Police - 0998-549-4147 • Ambulance - 0949-960-6643

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 9am.

POST OFFICE

Contact: +63 912 059 8781

Every municipality on the island has one

ATM • D BP in GL across the Roman Catholic church • DBP in Dapa town • E ast West Bank, in Dapa town • P NB Bank, in Dapa town • Western Union Service, National Highway in GL

MONEY EXCHANGE • Palawan shop

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