Pacifico Beach is significantly quieter and less crowded and has its own surf spot to boot. Further north, near the northernmost tip of Siargao, is Alegria Beach, which is one of the island’s ...

Growing up in Siargao, Bonono spent his days on a stretch of white sand called Big Wish Beach in Pacifico, a quiet village about an hour up the coast from General Luna. Curious but lacking proper ...

“While it’s great to see Siargao gain recognition, it’s crucial to preserve the island’s natural beauty and tight-knit community,” says Wemar Bonono, 28, a pro surfer and the co-founder of Pacifico ...