Introducing "Saving Siargao": A series on the island's environmental issues

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Siargao Island is a teardrop-shaped island in southern Philippines [music] and it's widely known around the world for its surfing, beaches, and natural beauty.

[00:00:10]This island [music] is fast becoming one of the most popular in Asia, but it's also being touted [music] as the next Bali, not just because of its ability to draw international crowds, but because its rapid tourism growth and development have brought significant environmental pressures and sustainability challenges.

[00:00:30]The island is also [music] facing major environmental issues caused by the climate crisis and corruption, [music] and local communities are sounding the alarm. In this three-part series Saving Siargao, we look at the environmental [music] issues plaguing the paradise island and speak to the people who are fighting to save and protect it.

[00:00:51]Listen to the series on On Assignment with me, supported by the Earth Journalism Network.