Thirty years ago, Siargao was a quiet island off Mindanao’s northeastern coast—remote, untouched, and largely unknown to the outside world. Surrounded by pristine waters and dense forests, the ...

Little teardrop-shaped island Siargao has come a long way since surfers took a shine to it, with a stream of hip hotels, cool eateries, exciting activities and a focus on sustainability.

Siargao’s initiative coincides with the Month of the Ocean, International Day for Biological Diversity, World Environment Day, World Ocean’s Day and the International Year of the Reef 2018 ...

Siargao Island, in the Philippines, is making a concerted effort to nurture ecotourism, and preserve and replant its mangroves. Photo: Shutterstock.