GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO — Preparations are underway for the 2nd Mayor Jaime Plaza Rusillon Cloud 9 Memorial Surfing Cup, as the Local Government Unit of General Luna held a pre-coordination meeting on September 16, 2026, at the Mayor’s Office Conference Room. The competition is scheduled for October 12–19, 2026, at Cloud 9 in General Luna, Surigao del Norte, bringing athletes and surfing enthusiasts to one of Siargao’s most recognized surf destinations. The meeting gathered local and provincial tourism officials and representatives of the Siargao Island Surfing Association (SISA) to align preparations ahead of the competition. Municipal Vice Mayor Romina Rusillon-Sajulga led the meeting alongside Municipal Tourism Officer Mia Maurice U. Villanueva, Tourism Operations Officer II Christian Jun B. Teatro, representatives from the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte, and SISA. Discussions focused on coordinating logistical, safety, operational, and competition requirements ahead of the event.
Preparing Cloud 9 for Competition
With Cloud 9 serving as the competition venue, careful preparation is essential to accommodate athletes, organizers, and spectators. Known for its powerful right-hand reef break and hollow barrels, the surf spot has become one of Siargao’s most recognized attractions among surfing communities. The pre-coordination meeting provided participating agencies and organizations an opportunity to discuss event logistics, safety measures, judging arrangements, and competition procedures. Early coordination is intended to help ensure that the different teams involved are prepared before the first heats take place.
Part of the Governor’s National Surfing Cup 2026
The competition will form part of the three-leg Governor’s National Surfing Cup 2026, a provincial initiative highlighting surfing as a competitive sport while promoting Surigao del Norte’s surfing culture. Its inclusion in the circuit brings together athletes, organizers, government representatives, and other stakeholders through a series of surfing competitions.
For local surfers, the event provides another opportunity to participate in organized competition while placing General Luna and Cloud 9 at the center of a broader provincial sports tourism program.
Surfing, Tourism, and Local Community Pride
The LGU General Luna also expressed appreciation to Provincial Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers for the province’s continued support for programs that promote sports, tourism, and local development. As preparations continue, the upcoming surfing cup is expected to highlight both the competitive side of the sport and the tourism appeal of Siargao. Beyond the waves at Cloud 9, events such as this bring athletes, visitors, businesses, and local communities together, reinforcing General Luna’s role in Siargao’s thriving surfing and tourism scene.
