![Marama Tokong earned a wildcard for the WSL Philippines Pro, the first World Surf League Championship Tour event to be held in the Philippines. [photo credit: Pilipinas Surfing Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1081-400x200.png)
Siargao surfing star Marama Tokong earns a wildcard for the Philippines’ first WSL Championship Tour event, set for Cloud 9 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10.
Boracay’s successful Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships has strengthened the Philippines’ case to host larger international competitions.
![Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig won bronze in the women's 20-and-above division at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships. [PAI/Pet Salvador photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design548-400x200.png)
La Salle swimmer Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig won bronze in her first international open water meet at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships.
![Bella Aaliya Pano (left) emerges first in the 3K festival event in the girls 16-17-year-old event of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships yesterday in Malay, Aklan. [PAI/Pet Salvador]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design544-400x200.png)
Vietnam swept the mixed relay golds at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships as the Philippines finished fourth in both divisions.
Anton Paulo Dominick Della opened the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships with an age-group silver in the men’s 10-kilometer race.
Boracay hosts the 4th SEA Open Water Championships from Aug. 21-23, welcoming eight nations in a boost for sports tourism.
PSC launches a rowing training center in Cauayan City, with SEA Games legend Joe Rodriguez leading efforts to develop future national champions.
Siargao’s iconic Cloud 9 has earned a historic promotion to the World Surf League Championship Tour, making the Philippines a first-time host of the world’s biggest professional surfing competition.
The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation Elite team returns to Hong Kong for the 50th Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, aiming to build on its recent medal-winning performances.
Young Philippine rowers delivered a breakthrough performance at the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in Thailand, capturing three gold medals and one silver while showcasing the promise of the country’s grassroots sports program.