Mat weaver

MGSDApril 18, 20201 min read

Elizabeth Eliot weaves a mat inside her home in Daku, General Luna in Siargao Island on April 15. She said life has been hard after the tourists left due to the coronavirus pandemic but her craft has sustained her family's needs nonetheless. MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto

Construction scaffolds line the iconic Cloud 9 boardwalk tower in General Luna, Siargao Island, during ongoing rehabilitation works on Thursday, July 31, 2026. Municipal leaders and tourism officials inspected the coastal development site to ensure facility upgrades, including new public restrooms and first-aid booths, are completed before the 2026 World Surf League Championship Tour begins on Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of Lingkod Lapid FB)

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