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After arriving in Surigao City, Mindanao, the crew of The Sailing Brothers completes the formal check-in process with the assistance of a local advisor.2:25 The port, located at the northeastern tip of the island, serves as a busy gateway for passenger ferries and cargo ships.4:37 While anchored at slip 48, the crew experiences high humidity levels of 80 percent and frequent heavy rain, which causes a persistent leak in a cabin window.3:02 To address the leak, the crew removes the window frame, cleans the surface, and applies new silicone sealant.21:38 However, the repair fails during a subsequent thunderstorm because the excess sealant prevents the window from closing tightly against the rubber gasket.26:38 During their stay, the crew visits a local settlement built on stilts over the water and purchases 10 kilograms of chicken, pork chops, and chorizo from a local market.6:18

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