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Competition and tourism comes in waves: Having a swell time at the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup

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<h3>Look: 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup kicks off</h3><p>More than 100 pro surfers and enthusiasts flocked to Siargao on Wednesday as the island kicked off the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup. </p><p>Throngs of people gathered along the premiere surfing destination&#x27;s iconic boardwalk, Cloud 9, to see the likes of Anon Matsuoka, Sara Wakita, Marama Tokong, and Philmar Alipayo gun for the top spot in one of the World Surf League&#x27;s qualifying events. </p><p>More than a sporting event, the Cup also showcases the island&#x27;s resilience almost two years since being battered by <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/17/21/watch-typhoon-odette-leaves-siargao-devastated" target="_blank">Typhoon Odette</a>. It plays a role in revitalizing the community and hopefully contributes to the growth in tourism and gainful opportunities for the island. </p><p>The Siargao International Surfing Cup will run until November 1. </p><p>Here are some scenes from the first day. </p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/10/26/siargao-surf-cup-md-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/10/26/siargao-surf-cup-md-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/10/26/siargao-surf-cup-md-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/10/26/siargao-surf-cup-md-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/10/26/siargao-surf-cup-md-5.jpg"/></div><div><img 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More than 100 pro surfers and enthusiasts flocked to Siargao on Wednesday as the island kicked off the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup. 