International convention center to rise in
Siargao Island
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte,
Apr. 29 (PIA) – The local government unit of Del Carmen town headed by Mayor
Alfredo M. Coro and officials from Siargao International Convention Center,
Inc. (SICC) recently launched the first convention center in Siargao Island
located in km. 2, national highway, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte.
The soon to rise convention center
is a 1,500 square meter development that can cater to 1,000 guests with
state-of-the-art facilities and modern amenities. It can host events such as
expos, conventions, and meetings.
It has a 753-square meter function
hall that can be divided into separate rooms with service kitchen and four
meeting rooms.
It has also amenities that include
a 900-square meter commercial area that provide services such as food and
beverages, novelty and necessities that will cater the needs of guests,
providing income and employment in its inclusive growth; a 988-square meter
multi-purpose building with basketball court which can also accommodate 888
people to be used for other events such as seminars, meetings, receptions and
other gatherings; and hotel reception with infinity pool that can accommodate
guests, delegates and organizers who wish to stay in for longer periods with
its accommodation at the hotel.
SICC officials represented by
Atty. Dante R. Bravo revealed that the soon to rise convention center will be
the premiere socio-cultural hub in the municipality of Surigao del Norte with a
three-hectare master development plan that will host future events ranging from
the local, ASEAN, and international scene that aims to recognize both local and
international cultures through its facilities and accommodations.
He said it takes inspiration for
its numerous ferries crossing the Surigao Strait between Surigao and the Island
of Leyte carrying vehicles and passengers between Liloan in Southern Leyte and
Surigao City; creating the link between different boundaries and cultures.
On his part, Mayor Coro gladly
supported the SICC in its effort to put up the first-ever premiere hub that
will bring in more tourists and sustainable jobs for his constituents and also
surely invite more responsible investor that will drive economic benefits.
Coro said Del Carmen with the
premiere convention hub, will become the next top tourist destination not only
in the Philippines but also in the international scene. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)
