Siargao’s tourism boom: Are local Filipinos being priced out of paradise?

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Siargao’s rapid rise as an international tourism destination is driving up living costs and putting pressure on the island’s environment. Local residents are increasingly concerned about being priced out and about tensions with visitors.

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.