Philippines Enhances Tourist Safety with New Disaster Plan in Camiguin

Travel to Camiguin in the Philippines is becoming safer and more appealing than ever, because of Mambajao’s concerted efforts to prepare for disasters and bolster public safety infrastructure. With the number of tourists surging past 197,000 in 2024 and 2025 off to yet another strong start, the local government has targeted its energies at high-end emergency systems – Messenger-assisted 911 service, real-time risk notifications, and extended CCTV coverage – to ensure the safety of residents and tourists. Not only do these strategic upgrades reinforce Mambajao’s commitment to safety, they also support Camiguin’s position as a safe and sustainable island retreat for home and international travelers. The municipality of Mambajao is the vibrant capital of Camiguin Island in the Philippines, and it is aggressively investing in enhancing its system for preparedness for disasters because it is matching public security to the island’s thriving tourism industry. As the number of tourists is ever-rising, local authorities are prioritizing risk reduction infrastructure and emergency response capability to ensure residents and tourists feel protected and looked after. During his State of the Municipality Address last July 4, 2025, Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo discussed the municipality’s ongoing efforts to integrate comprehensive mechanisms for disaster response in its broader tourism development agenda. His speech highlighted the integral link between the guarantee of safety and the sustainable development of tourism.