MANILA — The Philippines will host its first International Longboard Qualifying event, the La Union International Pro, from January 20 to 24 off Urbiztondo Beach in La Union. The competition will offer four direct berths to the 2026 World Surf League Longboard Tour and is expected to draw a large international field. READ: Rogelio Esquivel makes history with World Longboard Tour qualification World Surf League Longboard Tour Director Will Hayden-Smith said the new qualifying format is meant to widen access for surfers from different regions. “This new format is about creating more access and opportunities to longboarders from all WSL […]... Keep on reading: PH set to host international longboard qualifier in La Union