Mark 16:15
WE ARE AT THE TIP OF MINDANAO
Surigao City is located in the northeastern tip of Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines. It is blessed with abundant mineral reserves, fisheries and aquatic resources, and tracts of fertile arable lands, which are the primary sources of its people's livelihood. Its location in the coast offered enough opportunities to enjoy its wide array of beaches ranging from white, grayish-sandy to the gravel smooth peebled ones, as well as other places of interest. Its outlying islands fronting the Pacific further augment the fun and adventure (like surfing) one seeks to enjoy nature and escape the hustles and bustles of hectic urban life. (Source: Surigao Tourism Office)
Surigao is the home of some of the poorest people in the nation, especially in its islands. Most of them survive on a day-to-day produce from fishing and farming. Creative utilization of their limited resources is an artistic way of life in the islands. Nothing is wasted but recycled or used for other purposes. Because of the poverty and lack of education, chronic dieseases and malnutrition become added burden to the family.
Whether through evangelism, discipleship, or mercy ministries, we in Surigao base try to do what we can to establish God's kingdom in the light of this situation.
TAKE A GLIMPSE OF SURIGAO
Below is a slide show of pictures showing Surigao City and its islands.
