SURIGAO CITY — The Local Government Unit of Surigao City, through the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, received 15 awards during the Caraga Tourism Officers' Summit and Pasidungog 2026. The recognition highlights the city's excellence in tourism development, cultural preservation, and public service. The awards spanned multiple categories, including planning, accreditation, training, marketing, and major honors. These achievements reflect Surigao City's continued commitment to strengthening its position as a premier tourism destination in the Caraga region.
Excellence Across Multiple Categories
In the Planning category, Surigao City was recognized for having the Best Tourism Statistics Focal, Top Performing LGU in Overnight Tourist Arrivals, and Top Performing LGU in Tourism Development Planning. The city also excelled in Accreditation, receiving awards for Best Performing LGU in DOT Accredited Frontliners and TREs, Best Tourism Accreditation Focal, and a Special Citation for Accreditation Policy. Training awards included the FBSE Champion and a Commendation for Training Partnership. The city also received the Tourism Month Celebration Excellence Award in Marketing.
Major Honors and Special Recognitions
Surigao City was named the Caraga Tourism Excellence Champion at the city level, a testament to its outstanding performance in the tourism sector. Ms. Rose Merlin received a Plaque of Recognition for her contributions, as well as a Plaque of Commendation for 29 years of exemplary service. The city also received Plaques of Appreciation for its participation in the 2nd Tourism Champions Challenge Cycle and Pasidungog 2026. The awards were presented during the summit, which gathered tourism officers and stakeholders from across the region.
A Shared Victory for Surigao City
These recognitions reflect the city's commitment to excellence in tourism development, cultural preservation, and public service. The LGU dedicated these achievements to every Batang Surigaonon and tourism partners who continue to support the shared vision of making Surigao City a top destination. The success of the Pasidungog activity was made possible with the support of the Department of Tourism, Caraga Region and its dedicated staff. Surigao City continues to prove that it is a leader in tourism excellence in the Caraga region.
