BORONGAN City in Eastern Samar is set to hold this year’s 2nd National Surfing Summit from November 24-26, to bring together surfing stakeholders from across the country to explore the immense potential of surfing as a tourism attraction and Olympic sport.
Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said they aim to “significantly impact the tourism industry in the region and create substantial opportunities for economic development."
“Borongan City’s local government unit is committed to supporting other municipalities and fostering unity among residents. We stand united, and through this summit,” he added.
With the theme, "Surfing Horizons: Unveiling New Destinations, Igniting Tourism," Borongan aims to “create a synergistic platform that maximizes the efforts of all involved.”
“With the Surf City Borongan National Competition serving as an exciting counterpart to the National Surfing Summit, the event is set to be a dynamic celebration of surf culture, uniting surfers and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds,” said Rupert Ambil II, Borongan Surf City Festival chairman.
“The festival will offer an engaging platform for both locals and visitors to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant surf community of Borongan City, creating unforgettable experiences for all participants,” he added.
During the recently-concluded coordination meeting, Borongan officials joined with Eastern Visayas Tourism Director Karen Tiopes, Regional Director for Tourism of Region 1 Jeff Ortega, Regional Director for Tourism of Region 5 Herbie Aguas, and CFO of the United Philippine Surfing Association Mark Edward Velasco.
"Region 1 is the model for several aspects of the surf industry, from business to local government intervention and pioneering surf events," said Ambil, who attended the 1st summit in La Union organized by Region 1.
"Their success and support are key in building the foundation for up-and-coming surf areas. Borongan City and our neighboring towns have immense tourism potential for surfing, and we hope that this summit can serve as another catalyst for growth. We are grateful for the support and guidance of Regional Director Jeff Ortega of Region 1 and UPSA President Dr. Jose Raul Canlas in securing this hosting opportunity," he added. (SunStar Philippines)