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the owner of Dahican Surf Resort who has been surfing in Dahican for 12 years, feels Dahican is not

ready for an influx of tourists because of the lack of accommodations. Sibala added that locals are
mostly fishermen who could potentially earn from tourism during the surfing season when there’s
really no catch.

“There should be a balance. We can see the potential to earn more money, but at the cost of destroying
the beach and nature. If you ask locals, most don’t want it to become another Boracay. Dahican has its
own charm where you can enjoy the beach, the culture and the warmth of the people,” said Sibala.

Events such as the Annual Summer Frolic Festival has been promoting Dahican Beach as a party
destination. But if it were up to locals, most would prefer to promote ecotourism activities instead.

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