Surf season in the Philippines will soon be over. The dreaded flat spell season will start and to give us those unavoidable surf itch. But before the season ends, the 9th Aurora Surfing Challenge kicked off in Baler and marked another awesome page of Philippine surf history in the books.
Best surfers from all over the Philippines. Siargao, La Union, Baler, Catanduanes, Bicol. Photo by Maki Aganon.
Here are some highlights of the event courtesy of our on board photographer Maki Aganon.
9th Aurora Surfing Challenge final results:
Wahine Division
Nilbie Blancada – Champion
Daisy Nerida Valdez – 1stRunner up
Bea Estrellado – 2nd Runner up
Louella Namoro – 3rd Runner up
Grommet
Jefferson Faraon – Champion
Rj Surf Lopez – 1st Runner Up
Glenn Dalma – 2nd Runner up
Kaeser Aguila – 3rd Runner Up
Junior’s Division
Jhon Mark Tokong – Champion
Neil Sanchez – 1st Runner Up
Kevin Issaguerre – 2nd Runner up
Jomark Fernandez – 3rd Runner Up
Men’s Open
Carlito Nogalo – champion
Jefferson Dela Torre -1st Runner up
Onyo Oclares – 2nd Runner up
Pakito Tena – 3rd runner up
The 9th Aurora Surfing Challenge is by far one of the longest surf contests in Baler, Aurora highlighting the talent of Filipino surfers to the world. This event is made possible by the Tourism Aurora and the LGU of Aurora province. Sponsored by Vans Philippines.
