SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte (MindaNews / 10 July) — More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and six months after Super Typhoon Odette, Siargao is back …
SIARGAO ISLAND, Surigao del Norte — More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and six months after Super Typhoon Odette, Siargao is back on the tourist destination map and is currently hosting the 1st Dapa Siargao National Dragon Boat Regatta 2022.
A total of 21 dragon boat teams entered the competition, six from Luzon — the Philippine Navy Dragon Boat Team, Philippine Army Dragon Warriors, Maharlika Drakon, Speed Devilz, United Paddlers Club PH, and UP Dragon Boat Team, and five from the Visayas: Umagu Dragon Boat Team, Sugbu Mighty Dragons, Bohol Paddlers Association, Survivors Leyeteños Paddling Team, and San Jose Banatti Negros.
Dapa Mayor Elizabeth Matugas said the event is part of the town’s tourism and economic recovery efforts. The pandemic lockdowns and the destruction wrought by the super typhoon left thousands jobless. She said vendors and drivers are also earning as the event is attended by many spectators and participants. district Rep. Francisco Jose “Bingo” Matugas II said the event is symbolic as it is not only about offering food and harvest but also for peace and freedom from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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