Lokal Lab Siargao
Building local environmental awareness and resilience in Siargao
Lokal LAB Siargao, Inc
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Lokal LAB Siargao is a community-based organization operating in Surigao del Norte that places the local community at the center of its programs and enterprises. It works to build awareness and practical capacity in nature-based and climate-adaptive practices and advocacy. The organization serves community members and children with the goal of creating locally led solutions to environmental challenges.
Mission
To build community awareness, capacity, and locally led initiatives that promote nature-based practices and climate resilience in Siargao and Surigao del Norte.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesLokal Lab Siargao is a grassroots NGO creating sustainable and regenerative futures for Siargao Island, co-creating nature-based solutions with the local community to address climate, land and livelihood challenges. Its initiatives include the Tabo Slow Market and coconut-waste livelihood programs.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in PhilippinesConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lokal Lab Siargao with a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
- GiveRadar's profile for Lokal Lab Siargao draws on its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- a contact email (present for 56% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLokal Lab Siargao is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Isidro, Caraga, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). Its registration number is DSWD-FOXIII-R-001-2024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Lokal Lab Siargao's official registration number is DSWD-FOXIII-R-001-2024, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Lokal Lab Siargao has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Philippines is 52/100.
Lokal Lab Siargao is located in San Isidro, Caraga, Philippines.
Lokal Lab Siargao is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Community-based Agency. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lokal Lab Siargao is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Lokal LAB Siargao is a community-based organization operating in Surigao del Norte that places the local community at the center of its programs and enterprises. It works to build awareness and practical capacity in nature-based and climate-adaptive practices and advocacy. The organization serves community members and children with the goal of creating locally led solutions to environmental challenges. Lokal Lab Siargao is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lokal LAB Siargao, Inc is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Lokal LAB Siargao, Inc is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (17)
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17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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In Siargao, Lokal Lab Navigates the Tides of Tourism Economy - Vogue Philippines
Beyond surfing: why Lokal Lab’s vision matters for a resilient, sustainable Siargao - Tatler Asia
Cesca, Maki, and Zion to perform in Fete de la Musique in Siargao - ABS-CBN Corporate
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- Officers and trustees
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 17 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lokal Lab Siargao
- What is Lokal Lab Siargao?
- Lokal Lab Siargao is a environment community-based agency based in San Isidro, Philippines. Lokal LAB Siargao is a community-based organization operating in Surigao del Norte that places the local community at the center of its programs and enterprises. It works to build awareness and practical capacity in nature-based and climate-adaptive practices and advocacy. The organization serves community members and children with the goal of creating locally led solutions to environmental challenges.
- Where is Lokal Lab Siargao located?
- Headquartered in San Isidro, Caraga, Philippines.
- Is Lokal Lab Siargao trustworthy?
- Lokal Lab Siargao has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lokal Lab Siargao's registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-FOXIII-R-001-2024 (Philippines).
- What is Lokal Lab Siargao's website?
- https://www.lokallab.org/
- Are donations to Lokal Lab Siargao tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.