Regardless, Namoro was considered instrumental in building the surfing scene at Baler. He was often called “Kuya” Edwin, which is a surname of respect in Filipino culture.

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate bill is seeking to declare the municipality of Baler in Aurora province as the “Birthplace of Philippine Surfing.” During Tuesday's plenary session, ...

MANILA, Philippines – Last November 24-25, the Manila Surfers Association (MSA) in partnership with Stoked Inc. held the “Siege of Baler 2: Pangalawa Na ‘To Pake” surf competition at the ...

BALER, Philippines – The World Surf League heads to the birthplace of Philippine surfing for the first time! From February 1 to 7, Baler hosts the inaugural 2024 WSL Baler International Pro ...

One of the hidden gems for surfers is the beaches in the Philippines. The Philippines has a diverse coastline that offers waves to suit every surfing skill level. There are three top surfing ...

Story by Marky Ramone Go / Photos by Mac Dillera courtesy of NPVB Thrice in over a decade, I found myself in Baler tugging a surf board. Despite failing to achieve consistent long rides over the ...

The town of Baler is rich in history. Founded in 1609, it is birthplace of Manuel L. Quezon, president of the Philippine Commonwealth. In 1735, it was engulfed by a tsunami, and in 1899, Spanish ...

Last Nov. 17 and 18 in the Aliya Wahine Cup 2017 held in Baler, Gubat’s very own 13-year-old Vea Estrellado bagged the championship for the longboard open and finished runner-up for the ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Surfers Association (MSA), a non-profit organization that aims to provide representation for Manila surfers, will host a surfing competition in Sabang Beach ...

As a first-time visitor, I discovered rich history of Baler, birthplace of Manuel Quezon, President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935-44.