We are Shocked by SIARGAO after 2 years
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We came back to the island where our love story started, shocked to hear about the current issues and how it's changed. A Philippines travel vlog from General Luna, Siargao Island, 2026.
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This island holds a really special place in our hearts, because this is where our love story started. But there's been a lot of news about Siargao lately about a specific type of tourist coming to the island — and I'm not going to voice a political opinion on this channel. I support the locals and I support the Filipinos, and that's all you need to know.
So instead of chasing tourist spots we've already seen, we slowed the whole trip down. A run to the local market in General Luna to see whether prices have really changed since the new market was built. A slow brunch at Siago Beach Resort, right on the beach. Cooking sinigang na baboy from scratch at Villa Kali, including the salt-and-pepper fried pork trick I always do before it goes in the pot. A full tour of the Villa Kali penthouse, where we stayed in General Luna. And on our last day, a sunset session at the famous Malinao Skate Road.
The most important thing I've ever said on this vlog: everything you see on television, on mainstream media, in print or on social media — do not believe it until you've made your own opinion by getting your boots on the ground. Don't let anyone tell you what a country, a nationality or a race is like until you've been there yourself. Support local, as much as you can and for as long as you can. Before you go to Bali, come to Siargao.
📍 #siargao Island, Philippines — General Luna
🇵🇭 Support local. Make your own opinion.
CREDITS — footage in the opening montage
The news and commentary clips in the opening montage are third-party footage. Full credit, and all rights, remain with the original creators — go watch the full videos:
• AJ+ — Israelis on Siargao Island
• NewMan2015 — Israel Colony In Philippines: Assault?
• Kilipaki87 — Zionist Israeli “Jews” are colonizing Siar...
• Exposing Israel — Israeli tourists in altercation in cafe in...
Clips are used for commentary and news reporting. No affiliation with, or endorsement by, these channels is implied.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Why we came back to Siargao
1:10 Is this still the island we fell in love with?
3:00 Waking up at Villa Kali in General Luna
5:20 Our love story — 4 years later
7:00 The local market in General Luna (are prices up?)
9:30 Cooking sinigang na baboy from scratch
13:30 Villa Kali penthouse tour
16:00 The sinigang taste test
17:30 Day two: brunch at Siago Beach Resort
19:00 Malinao Skate Road at sunset
23:00 The most important thing I've said on this vlog
27:00 Support local — before you go to Bali, come to Siargao
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You're the right match for each other. May your love abound forever. Cheers! ❤❤❤
… we get information directly from filipinos living in Siargao, and we believe them! their opinion matters!!
We are Shocked by SIARGAO after 2 years
Making it happen Vlog
30,054 views
We came back to the island where our love story started, shocked to hear about the current issues and how it's changed. A Philippines travel vlog from General Luna, Siargao Island, 2026.
Business Inquiries: 📬 WorkWithMIH@gmail.com
This island holds a really special place in our hearts, because this is where our love story started. But there's been a lot of news about Siargao lately about a specific type of tourist coming to the island — and I'm not going to voice a political opinion on this channel. I support the locals and I support the Filipinos, and that's all you need to know.
So instead of chasing tourist spots we've already seen, we slowed the whole trip down. A run to the local market in General Luna to see whether prices have really changed since the new market was built. A slow brunch at Siago Beach Resort, right on the beach. Cooking sinigang na baboy from scratch at Villa Kali, including the salt-and-pepper fried pork trick I always do before it goes in the pot. A full tour of the Villa Kali penthouse, where we stayed in General Luna. And on our last day, a sunset session at the famous Malinao Skate Road.
The most important thing I've ever said on this vlog: everything you see on television, on mainstream media, in print or on social media — do not believe it until you've made your own opinion by getting your boots on the ground. Don't let anyone tell you what a country, a nationality or a race is like until you've been there yourself. Support local, as much as you can and for as long as you can. Before you go to Bali, come to Siargao.
📍 #siargao Island, Philippines — General Luna
🇵🇭 Support local. Make your own opinion.
CREDITS — footage in the opening montage
The news and commentary clips in the opening montage are third-party footage. Full credit, and all rights, remain with the original creators — go watch the full videos:
• AJ+ — Israelis on Siargao Island
• NewMan2015 — Israel Colony In Philippines: Assault?
• Kilipaki87 — Zionist Israeli “Jews” are colonizing Siar...
• Exposing Israel — Israeli tourists in altercation in cafe in...
Clips are used for commentary and news reporting. No affiliation with, or endorsement by, these channels is implied.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Why we came back to Siargao
1:10 Is this still the island we fell in love with?
3:00 Waking up at Villa Kali in General Luna
5:20 Our love story — 4 years later
7:00 The local market in General Luna (are prices up?)
9:30 Cooking sinigang na baboy from scratch
13:30 Villa Kali penthouse tour
16:00 The sinigang taste test
17:30 Day two: brunch at Siago Beach Resort
19:00 Malinao Skate Road at sunset
23:00 The most important thing I've said on this vlog
27:00 Support local — before you go to Bali, come to Siargao
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BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER of our channel to get access to perks:
@makingithappenvlog
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And yes, we should all be pro-common sense! Exercise discernment, ask questions, do your own research, and experience things firsthand before forming conclusions. Don’t allow the media, political narratives, or popular opinions to do your thinking for you.
Supporting the Philippines doesn’t mean blindly agreeing with everything. It means caring enough to recognize what’s good, acknowledge what needs improvement, and think critically rather than simply follow the crowd.
That’s what I appreciate about Mike. He encourages people to see, think, and judge for themselves. And frankly, we need more of that today. Be informed. Be discerning. Be fair. Above all, be pro-common sense!