Mayor JR Coro

Mayor JR Coro Mayor Alfredo Coro II is the Municipal Mayor of Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, Philippines since 2010. Hon. He is a Father first and a Public Servant.

He led the transformation of the Del Carmen Mangrove Forest to the UN Ramsar List and uplifting the economy from 5th Class to 3rd Class Municipality. Alfredo Matugas Coro II served as the Municipal Mayor of Del Carmen in Siargao Islands for 9 years, 3 years as Vice Mayor and now back as Municipal Mayor. The transformation of the Municipality of Del Carmen and Siargao Islands with an environmentall

y balanced and community-based development approach has been recognized by various national and international organizations. RECENT AWARDS / DISTINCTIONS:
• 2024 Local Chief Executive of the Year, Nation Builders and MOSLIV Award
• 2023 / 2018 Galing Pook Awardee (Public Service Innovation)
• 2022 Most Impactful Island Innovation Ambassador, Island Innovation Awards
• 2021 One of 50 Faces of Exchange, US Embassy in the Philippines
• Seal of Good Local Governance Awardee (2022-2024, 2016-2018), DILG
• Social Innovation for Health Initiative Awardee, WHO - SIHI


RECENT TRAININGS:
• Emerging Leadership Program, Harvard University
• International Visitor Leadership Program, United States of America - State Department
• Clean Technology MASHAV Scholar, Israel
• Business and Information Technology AOTS Scholar, Japan
• Masters in Technology Management, University of the Philippines Diliman (Course Completed)

ORGANIZATIONS:
• Convenor, Coastal500 with Earthshot Prize Awards
• Portfolio for Biodiversity / Water / One Health, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
• Senior Fellow, Atlantic Institute - Health Equity in South East Asia
• Fellow, AIM Bridging Leader Initiative for Climate Resiliency

Resumption of All Water-Related ActivitiesADVISORY GIKAN SA MDRRMC DEL CARMENGood news, Del Carmenons! Based on the thor...
17/10/2025

Resumption of All Water-Related Activities
ADVISORY GIKAN SA MDRRMC DEL CARMEN

Good news, Del Carmenons! Based on the thorough monitoring and assessment by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), we are officially announcing the resumption of all water-related activities within the municipality, effective today, October 17, 2025.

This follows the temporary halt due to the recent earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.

Samtang mobalik na ta sa atong mga kalihukan sa tubig, atong hinumduman nga magpabiling mabinantayon (vigilant), kanunayng buhaton ang mga safety precautions, ug padayon nga mag-andam. Mag-pabilin nga updated pinaagi sa pag-monitor sa mga advisory gikan sa otorisadong ahensya

Thank you for your cooperation!

LGU Del Carmen welcomes Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) Inc. led by Atty Matk Penalver, ...
17/10/2025

LGU Del Carmen welcomes Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) Inc. led by Atty Matk Penalver, Executive Director.

Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) Inc. is a non-profit, Davao-based non government environmental organization committed to protecting, preserving, and managing life-sustaining watersheds from ridge to reef, and promotes sustainable urban transformation in Metro Davao and Koronadal.

As an environmental NGO based in Davao City, IDIS champions sustainable urban transformation and good environmental governance. Together with our partner, Espoir School of Life, we are organizing a learning trip to Siargao to learn from model initiatives that integrate ecological protection with community development.

Marajaw na Pag-abot sa Del Carmen!

17/10/2025

Our Del Carmen seagrass meadows are vital, serving as a feeding ground for fish and a natural carbon storage system that keeps our planet's climate in balance, so let's keep them thriving. 🌊

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Stay safe, everyone! A Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck this morning in the vicinity of ...
17/10/2025

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes

Stay safe, everyone! A Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck this morning in the vicinity of Surigao Del Norte.

Earthquake Information No.1:

Date and Time: 17 October 2025 - 07:03 AM

Magnitude: 6.2

Location: 013 km S 21° E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)



Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 17 October 2025 - 07:03 AM
Magnitude = 6.2
Depth = 010 km
Location = 09.67°N, 126.20°E - 013 km S 21° E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

Reported Intensities:




Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV - Cabadbaran City, AGUSAN DEL NORTE; Hinunangan, San Francisco, Hinundayan, Silago, SOUTHERN LEYTE; Surigao City, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

https://earthquake.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/2025_Earthquake_Information/October/2025_1016_230314_B1.html

Mga Dapat Buhaton Panahon sa Linog: Maniguro Ta! 🇵🇭
17/10/2025

Mga Dapat Buhaton Panahon sa Linog: Maniguro Ta! 🇵🇭

🚨 Earthquake Advisory: Class and Water Activity Suspension in Del Carmen 🚨Following the Magnitude 6.2 earthquake that st...
17/10/2025

🚨 Earthquake Advisory: Class and Water Activity Suspension in Del Carmen 🚨

Following the Magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck General Luna, Siargao Island, as reported by PHIVOLCS, with aftershocks felt across various municipalities, including Del Carmen (reporting Intensity IV - moderate to strong ground shaking):

Effective Immediately and until further notice:

CLASSES at all levels, both public and private, are SUSPENDED.

All WATER-RELATED ACTIVITIES are temporarily suspended as a precautionary safety measure, pending further assessment.

We urge everyone to remain calm and vigilant and strictly follow all safety protocols.

Barangay DRRM Committees, School Heads, and concerned agencies are directed to maintain close coordination with the MDRRMO for continuous monitoring, assessment, and response actions regarding any further incidents or aftershocks.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to the Farm-to-Spoon Summit 2025 Booth Display Contest Champion: CLUSTER 1! 🏆The Farm-to-Spoon Summit ...
16/10/2025

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to the Farm-to-Spoon Summit 2025 Booth Display Contest Champion: CLUSTER 1! 🏆

The Farm-to-Spoon Summit 2025 Booth Display Contest trophy belongs to CLUSTER 1! Congratulations to Barangay San Fernando, San Jose, Mabuhay, Del Carmen, and Bagacay!

From farm to fabulous finish, Cluster 1 showed everyone what "farm-to-spoon" truly means in our community. Bravo!

DEL CARMEN FARM to SPOON SUMMIT 2025October 16 to 17, 2025 | Food Security ProgramHand in Hand for Better Foods for a Be...
16/10/2025

DEL CARMEN FARM to SPOON SUMMIT 2025
October 16 to 17, 2025 | Food Security Program

Hand in Hand for Better Foods for a Better Future.”

Activities:
1. Agri-Aqua Fair celebrating the Community Farms, Famers and Fishers of Del Carmen
2. Pagtipon-tipon celebrating the Community Savings Groups and Social Protection of Farmers and Fishers

PARA SA BAJI: Women In Agriculture and For Agriculture10.16.2025 | Del Carmen Women’s Center“United with Rural Women for...
16/10/2025

PARA SA BAJI: Women In Agriculture and For Agriculture
10.16.2025 | Del Carmen Women’s Center

“United with Rural Women for Food Justice and a Better World!” with LGU Del Carmen, AGREA and UN Women!

ANG TANAN, PARA SA TANAN. Our food security program converges social protection, nutrition and Women Empowerment!

BARANGAY JAMOYAON IS THE BEST! 🏆💃🇵🇭Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our incredible folk dancers from Barangay Jamoyaon...
15/10/2025

BARANGAY JAMOYAON IS THE BEST! 🏆💃🇵🇭

Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our incredible folk dancers from Barangay Jamoyaon for winning the 2025 National Elderly Filipino Week Folk Dance Championship!

Lain ra gajud basta taga Barangay Jamoyaon! Mabuhay kamo!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

BARANGAY JAMOYAON IS THE BEST! 🏆💃🇵🇭

Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our incredible folk dancers from Barangay Jamoyaon for winning the 2025 National Elderly Filipino Week Folk Dance Championship!

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