The Tourism Decade | The Siargao Chef

Laida Escoltura saw her home of Cloud Nine transform from a place without proper roads into a tourist hotspot. Work had been scarce for her and her husband, but with determination and resourcefulness, she was able to turn her homecooked meals into hearty must-haves for locals and travelers alike. Watch as Laida talks about her humble beginnings, and how the influx of visitors helped boost the local economy.