#Siquijor

In Siquijor, a palm-fringed island famed for white beaches and a long-held reputation for mysticism, a new wave of research is turning curious travelers into data points. Researchers are tracing how the island’s celebrated healers—known for practices tied to ancient folk beliefs—are navigating a tourism economy that promises jobs and exposure but also poses questions about authenticity, consent, and cultural preservation. The latest inquiries seek to understand not only what visitors seek, but what locals give and gain when centuries-old healing lore becomes a coast-to-coast draw.