BUGKOSAN SA ISLA - Dinagat Islamazing

05/10/2026

| 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 💚✨

From the streets filled with vibrant colors and powerful performances, to the energy at the REESAC grounds, the stage, the music, the cheers, and every moment in between — 𝗕𝗨𝗚𝗞𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 brought the islands together in one unforgettable celebration.

Now, as we look back on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, relive the moments that made this year’s celebration truly 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚.

This celebration would not have been possible without the people who poured their time, talent, energy, and heart into making it happen.

𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦, contingents, performers, dancers, musicians, artists, organizers, production teams, technical crews, volunteers, marshals, support teams, partner agencies, sponsors, and everyone working behind the scenes — 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨.

To the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 of the Province of Dinagat Islands, municipal tourism and cultural offices, government offices, partner organizations, and all those who stood behind this celebration — your support made every performance, every production, and every moment possible.

And to 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 who showed up, cheered, celebrated, and became part of the crowd — 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 💚

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗚𝗞𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
A celebration of who we are.
A showcase of what our islands can do.
A memory we will carry long after the music fades.

🎬 Watch the 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 and relive the moments of BUGKOSAN sa Isla Festival 2026.

𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦, 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦. 💚



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03/10/2026

20𝐓𝐇 𝐊𝐀𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐘𝐀: 𝐒𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒!

G-GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

The province is a consistent awardee in 4 successive years. Top 1 in FY 2022, Top 2 in FY 2023 and Top 1 in FY 2024 & 2025 for the current operating expenditures per capita overtaking the 81 Provinces in the Philippines.

Recently, we are adjudged again as Number 1 in Current Operating Expenditure per Capita 2026 in Caraga Region 13. This underscores the proper planning, budgeting and financial housekeeping practices of the province which translates to wider coverage of the implementation and delivery of programs and services to each Dinagatnon.

E- ECONOMY OF DINAGAT ISLANDS AND ITS PROVINCIAL GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT INCREASED AT 13.3% from -4.3% in 2022 to +9.6% in 2024.

In 2025, we are Number 1 province in Caraga Region, Number 1 in Mindanao and Number 3 fastest growing economy in the Philippines.

Poverty Incidence cut by 12.9% from 33.3% in 2021 to 20.4% in 2025. This means that 10,847 individuals or 2,711 households have income ABOVE poverty line of P14,802 monthly. These gains reflect our collective efforts in building opportunities, strengthening livelihoods and improving the well-being of every Dinagatnon.

However, we need to sustain this momentum, harmonize all our strategies and implement impactful projects. There must be new industries that would create more jobs and employment opportunities for Dinagatnon.

T-TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO LGU’s

In terms of crafting various development plans, we continued providing technical support to all municipalities for the completion of their Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment-enhanced MCLUPs, Local Poverty Reduction Action Plans, DRRM Plans, CBMS Database generation and updating, GAD Plans and others to align with the development priorities and direction of the province.

- The Municipality of Dinagat have already approved CDRA-ENHANCED MCLUP 2025-2034 while the 6 municipalities are still in the finalization stage;
- All 7 Municipalities have approved Local Poverty Reduction Action Plans 2025-2028 while the province is finalizing its consolidated version;
- We have provincewide CBMS Database using the 2024 Survey and are ALL set for the 2027 Roll Out Survey;
- 7 Municipalities have approved and updated DRRM Plans and many others

S-SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND HEALTH

In the last 4 years, we have invested P1.125 BILLION for SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM using our local funds that benefitted all Dinagatnon.

- P687.409 MILLION FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION AND SERVICES
- P316.6 MILLION FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
- P121.9 MILLION FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE wherein we catered 2 Doctor of Medicine, 1 Doctor of Dentistry, 1 Bachelor of Laws Scholar, 4,334 scholars in DJEMC taking up various courses and 2,436 college students enrolled in State Colleges and Universities outside the province who received monthly educational allowance.
- Facilitated also the implementation of nationally-funded financial assistance namely:
- P12.54 million for AID FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS) helping 1,131 Dinagatnon beneficiaries;
- P211.9 million for MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS (MAIP). Padayon ang Zero Billing sa atong mga District Hospitals
- P55 million for TUPAD Program with 17,643 beneficiaries;p
- P20 million Financial Assistance for the 7,165 TY TINO-AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS Provincewide;
- P19 million RICE SUBSIDY to 6,267 INDIGENT AND VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS in San Jose, Basilisa and Libjo.
- P4 million SUI GENERIS MEDICAL MISSION that provided specialized medical services to 2,148 Dinagatnon patients.

The active involvement of the REMEDY ACTION CENTERS provincewide in the provision and delivery of various SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES down to the grassroots level and at the doorstep of every household in need for government care and support NAKAPAHIMONG MAS EPEKTIBONG kabahin sa atong kalampusan.

03/10/2026

20TH KAADLAWAN NAN PROBINSYA: SOPA HIGHLIGHTS!

Four (4) years after Severe Tropical Storm Odette devastated our province, we have showed the world our resiliency as a people, our determination to rise and build back better. In 2022, we laid down the REMEDY as our development strategy which was solidified by the Executive and Legislative Agenda. In 2025, we levelled up into REMEDY TARGETS highlighting a more simple but clear directions of what are we going to Jachieve. Sa nilabay nga 4 ka tuig mao ni ang atong mga nahimo...

T - TOURISM PROMOTIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS!

- Visitor’s arrivals in the Province of Dinagat Islands hit to 677% in 3 years (2022-2025)
- Highest in the country in terms of %. This milestone has been made possible through our innovative strategies, promotion initiatives, linkages, partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders in a cheaper but effective and efficient ways such as the Establishment of Del Carmen Siargao-Cagdianao, Dinagat Route, partnership with the Surigao City-Surigao del Norte-Dinagat Tourism Hub, tapping Local and National Vloggers groups, increased of DOT -Accredited Travel and Tours, installation of TVs to all airports in Caraga Region and maximizing social media and other platforms.
- From 144,228 visitor’s arrivals in 2022, it spiked to 1.121 MILLION in December 2025 with an estimated GROSS REVENUE OF P545 million.
- Accommodation Facilities and Travel and Tours showed significant increased by 35% and 300% from 54 to 73, and 3 to 39 respectively among others.
- Recently, the province garnered 21 Awards and declared as CARAGA TOURISM EXCELLENCE CHAMPION in implementing tourism programs and initiatives.

A - AGRI-FISHERIES

Embedded in our TARGETS, we prioritized programs, projects and activities that increase productivity and income of our farmers and fisherfolks.

In the last 4 years, we have invested a total of P 147.4MILLION FOR AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR using our local funds for the following:
- Construction, procurement and distribution of Ram Pumps, Small Water Impounding Projects, Solar Driven Irrigation Projects, and other farm equipment and machineries to farmers associations;
- Provision of Agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizers and other related support to farmers associations provincewide;
- Distribution and fabrication of 2 units of 62-footer commercial fishing vessels and 50 fiberglass boats for fisherfolk beneficiaries in partnership with BFAR amounting to P27.5million;
- Distribution of bangus and tilapia fingerlings to increase aquaculture production and local income to households and farmers association;
- In addition, the Concreting of Two (2) Farm-to-Market Roads funded under the PRDP Scale Up in Basilisa and Libjo with a combined cost of P496million are ongoing. These projects once completed will boost access, production and market linkages among the communities within the road influence areas.

R - ROADS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURES

Access and connectivity are vital components in progress and development. One of our priorities is to improve access to production and tourism areas.
- A total of 20.7 kilometers concreted amounting to P345.3Million with a total of 30,520 individuals and families directly benefitted the projects. However, we have still 22.4 kilometers of roads and 62.6 meters of provincial bridges need to be constructed to reach unserved communities.
- DILG SUBAYBAYANI National Awardee in 2024 AND 2025. The Province of Dinagat Islands is one of the DILG SUBAYBAYANI NATIONAL AWARDEES for employing strategies in the implementation of development projects.
- For the last 4 YEARS, 238 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS amounting to P1.3BILLION have been implemented that delivered significant changed and impacts in the lives of the Dinagatnon.
- PORT DEVELOPMENT IN SAN JOSE amounting to P450 MILLION is ongoing and the PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES for the CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES CONNECTING SURIGAO CITY-NONOC-DINAGAT AND LEYTE were already conducted by the personnel from the regional and central offices of DPWH.
- All of these major projects are envisioned to improve transportation, access and connectivity between the Province of Dinagat Islands and mainland Surigao City.
- Meanwhile, the proposed budget for the FEASIBILITY STUDIES OF THE ROADS, BRIDGES AND DINAGAT AIRPORT amounting to P150 and P75 MILLION respectively were already included in the 2027 General Appropriations Act proposals.

02/10/2026

ISLAMAZING MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026

02/10/2026

Islamazing 2026

02/10/2026

🎶 Get ready for an electrifying night at the ISLAMAZING MUSIC FESTIVAL – Day 1: Governor’s Night!

Join us tonight, October 2, 2026, at the Capitol Compound for an unforgettable celebration of music, unity, and island pride, featuring Michael Pangilinan and other exciting performers! 🎤🎉

SEE YOU TONIGHT✨

02/10/2026