Locals first, always.
Our work starts with the people of Siargao. Together with communities, volunteers, and partners, we support learning, clean water access, emergency response, and care for the island we call home.
Island Stories
Meet the island communities behind our work through films by Sam with a Cam, Edwin, and Acekingstudios.
Education & Learning
Halian Elementary School Library · May 2022
One of our earliest education initiatives, rebuilding our first library in collaboration with EDyoucate. Filled with books and school supplies, it became a space for studying and educational activities, sustained by the care of the Halian community.
Mind Museum Bus Tour · 2024
We brought the Mind Museum Bus from Manila to Siargao, reaching 1,489 students.
Anajawan Outreach & Suyangan Book Delivery
We visited Anajawan Elementary School and its community to distribute 100 slippers and essential school supplies to children. We also shared spaghetti snacks and juices, with thanks to Locally PH, through The Mind Museum, for supporting the refreshments.
As part of our commitment to learning across island communities, we also delivered books to the nearby island of Suyangan.
See the Anajawan and Suyangan outreach on Instagram.
Katipunan Elementary School · July 9, 2025
Our team visited Katipunan Elementary School and its daycare center in Barangay Katipunan, Del Carmen, bringing learning tools, a shared meal, and support for classroom hydration to 85 students and the school staff.
- 85 school packs with notebooks, pens, coloring materials, and other learning supplies.
- A feeding program serving arroz caldo, banana bread, and orange juice.
- Eight water dispensers and reusable classroom cups to support hydration and reduce single-use waste.
- Individual tumblers for daycare learners.
Thank you to the volunteers and supporters who helped bring joy, nourishment, and learning opportunities to the children of Katipunan.
School Kits for Montserrat · 2025
We visited the remote island community of Barangay Montserrat, Dapa, and distributed 73 school kits and 20 water bottles to students and daycare learners.
Tawhay Siargao initiated the fundraising drive with a wider goal of supporting 200 island learners across Siargao. Montserrat was the first leg of the initiative, ahead of the Pasko sa Isla ng Mam-on Holiday Community Outreach.
With heartfelt thanks to Mango Tiger, whose support made the journey to Montserrat possible, and to everyone who helped bring the mission to the community.
Clean Water
SkyHydrant Deployment · December 2024
In December 2024, an island-wide blackout and severe water shortage affected Siargao. Project Paradise Community Inc., in collaboration with Safe Water for Every Child Philippines (SWFEC) and Waves for Water Philippines, launched an emergency water response and deployed two SkyHydrant filtration systems.
According to our mission report, the Burgos deployment catered to approximately 300 families, with the unit provided through Nature Kids of Siargao (NKOS). The Monserrat Island deployment in Dapa served a community of 652 residents across 190 families.
According to SkyJuice Foundation, a SkyHydrant can produce up to 1,000 litres per hour, depending on source water and local site conditions. This is a general manufacturer specification, rather than measured output from these installations. Learn about SkyHydrant capacity.
See the SkyHydrant initiative on Instagram
Waves for Water: Community Filter Distribution
As part of the December 2024 emergency response, we distributed 18 Waves for Water filter buckets across inland and remote barangays, including Tigasao, Baybay, San Mateo, Matin-Ao, Corazon, Pilar, La Januza, Anajawan, and Monserrat. Our clean water work also reached Mabuhay.
Our team conducted community orientations and trained designated residents to operate and maintain the filters, supporting continued access to clean drinking water. The community figures below relate specifically to San Mateo and Matin-Ao.
| Community | Population | Households | Families |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 492 | 132 | 138 |
| Matin-Ao | 450 | 96 | 130 |
Emergency Response
Typhoon Odette Relief and Recovery
We travelled between remote islands to distribute emergency supplies, essential goods, and materials for repairing homes and boats. In Halian, our work also included psychological support and support for restoring homes and boats essential to local livelihoods.
Emergency Water Response · December 2024
During Siargao’s island-wide blackout and severe water shortage, PPCI worked with Safe Water for Every Child Philippines (SWFEC) and Waves for Water Philippines to deploy two SkyHydrant systems and distribute 18 filter buckets. See our Clean Water initiatives for deployment locations, community figures, and photos.
The mission was led on the ground by Axl Guatane, Jao Regalado, Louise Gupit, and the Project Paradise Emergency Response Team and volunteers. Together, they coordinated logistics, deployed filters, and helped equip community members to maintain the systems.
Environment & Community
Caring for the island starts with working alongside the people who call it home. As part of our outreach, we join local communities in cleaning shared spaces and caring for our shores.
Street Cleanup with Santa Fe Locals
We worked with Barangay Santa Fe locals on a street cleanup, bringing residents and volunteers together to care for their community.
Beach Cleanups Across Island Communities
Our outreach has also included beach cleanups in San Fernando, Halian, Maribojoc, Mam.on, and Santa Fe, working together to collect litter and care for coastal spaces.
Community Voices & Responsible Tourism
Our community work also includes responsible tourism advocacy and conversations about caring for Siargao and respecting its local communities.
Past Missions
Mam.on Community Mission · August 2025
Together with partners and volunteers, we gathered with the Mam.on community for a day of learning, play, shared meals, and bayanihan.
- 61 school kits with notebooks, pencils, coloring materials, and coloring books for young learners.
- 10 playing balls for daycare learners, plus volleyball and basketball equipment for community youth leaders.
- Meals for 105 community members, including three teachers, and 25 food packs for participating parents.
- Household items for nanay, dry bags for tatay, and dental kits for students, parents, teachers, and staff.
Kuya Jha led an Ocean Awareness Talk on caring for corals and fish and managing waste. Ate Louie guided children through breathing techniques and recognizing emotions. Games and activities brought children, parents, and volunteers together, followed by a shared community meal.
Thank you to Siago Beach Resort for school kits and food for the children, Vedya Siargao for meals for parents, and the collaborators who provided dry bags, dental kits, sports equipment, and household items. Our volunteers helped make the day a celebration of community and care.
Watch the Mam.on mission on Instagram.
Pasko sa Isla ng Mam-on · December 20, 2025
A Christmas celebration of community, connection, and care on Mam-on Island. Together with 30 volunteers, we shared games, food, and meaningful time with children, youth, parents, and elders.
- 150+ Christmas gifts shared with the community.
- 78 school kits for grade school through high school students, with thanks to Tawhay Fitness.
- Noche Buena packages for families.
- A Recycled Parol Making Contest, celebrating creativity and reuse.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Mam-on community for welcoming us, and to our collaborators, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this celebration possible.
Watch the Pasko sa Isla ng Mam-on 2025 recap on Instagram.
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