Balikbayod saw that there is a lack of surfboards in Siargao for the youth to use. However, they also saw the pressing occurrence of children dropping out of school whenever they have something to play with.

continued from part 1 THE SIARGAO SURFERS Name: Manuel “Wilmar” Melindo Born: October 26, 1976 Hometown: General Luna, Siargao Island Favorite Spot: Cloud 9 Weapon of Choice: 5’4 fish tail Stance: Goofy Favorite Move/Trick: round house, re-entry Favorite Movie: surfing movies Favorite Actor/Actress: Johnny Depp Favorite Music: Kamaggong Wadub Favorite Videoke Song: Kanlungan Favorite Food: [...]

Siargao is famous worldwide for the magnificent tubes of Cloud 9. It is actually recognized to be one of the best spots in the surfing world. To us here in the Philippines, we already know this. We all know that Siargao is the mecca of Philippine surfing. But since we can’t visit Siargao as much [...]

The Mad Kahuna logo can be seen on posters of countless events that range from surfing to skimboarding, from clothing to music. It certainly has a presence in the local scene. But more than just the advertising that sponsorship brings, it is the undying support of Mad Kahuna that can truly, truly be felt. This [...]

At isa pa siguro sa mga magandang nangyari, nakilala ko si Manong Abe. Isang lokal na puno ng mga kwento at kakatawanan. Pagkagising ko sa aking siesta pagkatapos maglaro ng umaga hanggang tanghali, nakita ko sa tindahan Sea Nymph si Manong Abe may hawak na Red Horse. Mahilig din ako kasi sa beer kaya naisip ko na mag isang bote muna bago maglaro ulit.

Kai Peralta is a 22 year old Business Management degree holder living in the city. Working for the Bank of Commerce, Kai is one of those Manila–based weekend surf enthusiasts that clear their schedule ahead of time constantly itching to get back in the water. However, she doesn’t just leave her memories behind whenever it’s time to go back to the real world.