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The World Surf League is bringing the Championship Tour to the Philippines for the first time ever — and it's all thanks to the Philippine Sports Commission

This is what the PSC has been building toward: putting Filipino talent on the same lineup sheet as the world's best, on home turf, at home waves.

Through the continued support of the Philippine Sports Commission, this is more than one surfer's moment — it's proof of what's possible when a nation invests in its athletes. John Mark "Marama" John Mark M Tokong, the wildcard for the Philippines Pro will surf Cloud 9 against the Championship Tour's elite, at the break he grew up on.

A local trials competition will also be held at Cloud 9 to decide an additional men's and women's Wildcard for the event, seeing a total of three Filipinos representing the host country for the first time at the elite level.

CONFIRMED: Siargao’s own John Mark “Marama” Tokong is headed to the Philippines Pro. This is history in the making.

The WSL has named Marama a wildcard for the inaugural Philippines Pro, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. He’s earned his seat at the table before the world even lands at Cloud 9.

October 31 – November 10, 2026. Cloud 9, Siargao. Marama Tokong is in the lineup.

This is the PSC’s vision in action — putting Filipino talent on the same heat sheet as the world’s best, on home turf, at home waves.

2 more Filipinos will get a chance to join the worlds best at their home turf.

🇵🇭 HISTORY IN THE MAKING. The World Surf League is bringing the Championship Tour to the Philippines for the first time ever — and it’s all thanks to the Philippine Sports Commission. Swipe to see how we got here.

Cloud 9, Siargao is officially Stop No. 11 on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour. Mark your calendars: October 31 – November 10, 2026. The Philippines Pro, presented by the PSC

Cloud 9, Siargao is officially Stop No. 11 on the 2026 WSL Championship Tour. Mark your calendars: October 31 – November 10, 2026. The Philippines Pro, presented by the PSC

“Let it inspire a new generation of athletes. Let the world discover not just our waves, but the vision, ambition, and heart of the Filipino people.”

— PSC Chairman Patrick “Pató” C. Gregorio 🙌 This is what happens when a nation backs its athletes.

This didn’t happen overnight. Since 1996, the Siargao International Surfing Cup is the Philippines’ longest-running international surf event. Decades of belief just paid off.

Filipino surfers get their shot on the world stage. Winners of the Philippines Pro CT Trials (1 man, 1 woman) earn wildcard spots to compete alongside the world’s elite — a reduced, 24-men/16-women postseason field of World Title contenders. This is Filipino talent, finally seen. 🇵🇭

Two world-class events. One PSC vision. 🏄 Cloud 9, Siargao — Oct 31-Nov 10, 2026. La Union WLT — Jan 2027. The Philippines is officially on the global surfing map.

Working together with the Philippine Sports Commission for a safer beach experience for Filipinos. Stay tuned for more developments.