Samal Police Alert: Online Resort Booking Scams Target Tourists
PNP-Island Garden City of Samal issues urgent warning about increasing online scams involving fake beach and resort bookings, urging tourists to verify directly with official offices.
PNP-Island Garden City of Samal issues urgent warning about increasing online scams involving fake beach and resort bookings, urging tourists to verify directly with official offices.
Mayor Lemuel Reyes advises residents to postpone nonessential trips to Talikud Island due to dangerous sea conditions, following two recent capsizing incidents in Mindanao that claimed lives.
House Bill 7006 seeking to renew Nordeco's franchise faces strong opposition from Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro residents over inefficient services and high power rates.
The Island Garden City of Samal initiates first-phase preparations to reopen Hagimit Falls by Q1 2026, focusing on safety upgrades and environmental protection after a four-year closure for rehabilitation.
PNP-Island Garden City of Samal reports progress in anti-drug campaign, with just three barangays pending clearance. Authorities intensify operations with PDEA support.
Samal residents can now access DSWD crisis aid locally. The new CIU office provides emergency cash, mental health support, and faster service delivery for vulnerable groups.
Samal Mayor Toto Reyes urges residents to report unfamiliar individuals after a group falsely claimed to be native islanders at city hall. Stay alert for community safety.
Sta. Ana Wharf sees a holiday rush as Samal island hopping recovers from the 2025 quakes. Tour guides report 20-25 daily departures. Discover the surge and Coast Guard safety stats.
Samal Island sees a 66% surge in domestic tourists from Jan-Aug 2025, but unstable power supply threatens future growth and investor confidence. Learn more about the island's potential.
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.