Paradise under pressure: Can Philippines’ Siargao sustain its tourism boom?

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Siargao has grown from a quiet surfing destination into a major tourism hotspot, bringing a surge in visitors. Residents are facing higher living costs, environmental pressures, and increasing tensions with tourists as the island manages the boom.

Once a quiet surfing haven in the Philippines, Siargao has become one of the world's most sought-after island destinations. But as visitor numbers soar, residents are grappling with rising living costs, environmental pressures and growing tensions with tourists.