Query: Which professional surfers were born on the Philippines?

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Alana Blanchard <=SEP=> Alana Rene Blanchard (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional surfer and model. Blanchard has surfed on the ASP World Tour, though she has indicated she may take a break from competitive surfing in 2015. Blanchard also designs and models Rip Curl swimwear, particularly a line of wetsuits specifically for surfing.Alana is the daughter of Holt Blanchard.

Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) <=SEP=> The founding of Alpha Phi Omega in the Philippines in 1950 was preceded by an APO service project conducted just after World War II. Manila, the capital of the former Commonwealth of the Philippines, had been devastated during the war. Many universities, utilised for military purposes, were in ruins.

Balaram Stack <=SEP=> Balaram Stack is a native Point Lookout, New York professional surfer. He was born on September 5, 1991. The youngest of three surfing brothers, Stack was born in Sebastian, Florida, where he began riding waves on a boogie board at three. His family relocated to Long Island when he was five, settling a half-block from the beach in Point Lookout. By 11 he developed a reputation as a ripper in local lineups and was sponsored by unsOund, a Long Beach surf shop.

Baler, Aurora <=SEP=> Baler is a second-class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Aurora. It is located some 230 kilometres (143 miles) northeast of Manila via a mountain pass accessible by bus and private vehicle. It is host to spectacular geographic formations and is situated on a vast plain at the south end of Baler Bay, a contiguous segment of the Philippine Sea.It became the capital of Aurora on 14 June 1951 under Republic Act No.

Bangsamoro (political entity) <=SEP=> The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region is a proposed autonomous region within the Philippines. The proposal is part of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, a preliminary peace agreement signed between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the government.

Bethany Hamilton <=SEP=> Bethany Meilani Hamilton Dirks (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off, but ultimately returned to—and was victorious in—professional surfing. She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. In April 2011, the feature film Soul Surfer was released; it was based on the book and additional interviews.

Butthole Surfers/Live PCPPEP <=SEP=> Butthole Surfers/Live PCPPEP is the third compilation album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in January 2003.  All songs were written by Butthole Surfers.This compilation contains the entirety of the band's first studio EP, Butthole Surfers, and its first live EP, Live PCPPEP, neither of which had previously been available in CD format. The live songs were recorded at The Meridian in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 1984.

Butthole Surfers <=SEP=> Butthole Surfers is an American rock band formed by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary in San Antonio, Texas in 1981. The band has had numerous personnel changes, but its core lineup of Haynes, Leary, and drummer King Coffey has been consistent since 1983. Teresa Nervosa served as second drummer from 1983 to 1985, 1986 to 1989, and 2009.

Butthole Surfers (EP) <=SEP=> Brown Reason to Live and Pee Pee the Sailor redirect here.Butthole Surfers is the debut studio EP by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in July 1983. It is also known as Brown Reason to Live and Pee Pee the Sailor (see "Title controversy"). All songs were written and produced by Butthole Surfers.The album was originally released on Alternative Tentacles. Butthole Surfers and 1984's Live PCPPEP were reissued as Butthole Surfers/Live PCPPEP CD on Latino Buggerveil in 2003.

C. J. Hobgood <=SEP=> Clifton James "C.J." Hobgood (born July 6, 1979) is a World Surf League (WSL) World Championship surfer. He has a twin brother, Damien. They both compete in top-tier professional surfing events around the world.C.J. Hobgood entered his first surfing contest in 1989 and made the Open Boys final. He placed second in a national competition the following year. He won several other championships and in 1998 he was selected as the model for the new National Scholastic Surfing Association logo.

Carwyn Williams <=SEP=> Carwyn Williams (born 25 July 1965) is an ex-professional Surfer from Mumbles, Wales.  He won European Professional Surfing Association (ESPA) tour in 1985 and 1986.Williams beat reigning World Champion Damien Hardman in 1988 Rip Curl Pro Hossegor, France and became one of the worlds greatest and most respected surfers joining the ASP Top 30.

Cavill Avenue <=SEP=> Cavill Avenue is a street and a pedestrian mall in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is in the heart of the Surfers Paradise shopping and entertainment district. It was named in honour of the founder of Surfers Paradise, James Cavill.

Chris Davidson <=SEP=> Chris Davidson is a professional surfer, having won several gold medals. Chris Davidson was born in Sydney, Australia, and currently resides in Peru. He is the owner and operator of Scam Surfing, Inc.Chris Davidson representing scam surfing was the #1 contender for the 2010 Rip Curl Pro in Bells Beach.

Chris Ward (surfer) <=SEP=> Chris Ward (born December 11, 1978) is an American professional surfer. As of 2014 he was competing in the qualification series for the ASP World Tour.Ward began his elite tour campaign in 2005. The 2009 season is his 5th season on tour.

Christiaan Bailey <=SEP=> Christiaan "Otter" Bailey (born March 31, 1981, Santa Cruz, CA, USA), is an American professional surfer, known for his experience as a surf safari guide and skill as a big wave surfer and skateboarder. Bailey grew up in the Santa Cruz, California area and excelled as a semi-pro surfer and skateboarder. He and his family departed for France when he was young, where he attended the American School of Paris.Bailey moved back to Santa Cruz in the fall of 2003.

Clay Marzo <=SEP=> Clay Marzo (born July 17, 1989 in San Diego, California) is a professional surfer known for his unique "double-jointed" style of turns and spins. He was raised in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where he currently resides. Marzo has been acclaimed for his creativity and innovation as a young surfer, and featured in several films.

Cory Lopez <=SEP=> Cory Lopez is an elite professional surfer born on March 21, 1977 in Dunedin, Florida, USA. Lopey is his preferred nickname. Cory has been a top ranked contender on the ASP World Surfing circuit (ASP World Tour) for multiple years and is considered by many to be one of the best 'Free Surfers' on the planet.

Daet, Camarines Norte <=SEP=> Daet is a first class municipality and capital of the province of Camarines Norte in the Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 95,572 people.The municipality is a popular surfing spot among surfers worldwide. It is also home to the annual Daet International Aerosports Show, first held in 2013.

Dane Reynolds <=SEP=> Dane Reynolds (born September 7, 1985 in Long Beach, California) is a professional surfer from Ventura, California.  He is known for his "go for broke" style of surfing that includes many experimental and aerial maneuvers.Reynolds started surfing at the age of 10 after he moved from Bakersfield, California to Ventura.  It was here on the point breaks around Santa Barbara and Ventura that he honed his progressive style of surfing.

Dapa Poblacion <=SEP=> Dapa Poblacion is the port area and poblacion of the municipality of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, in the Philippines.  It is located in the southwest area of Siargao Island.There is no political entity for Dapa Poblacion.  Instead, the area is constituted of thirteen barangays.  A barangay is the basic and  lowest political entity in Filipino society.  In some cases, barangays are villages and towns.

Darryl Virostko <=SEP=> Darryl "Flea" Virostko (born December 25, 1971) is a professional "big wave" surfer from Santa Cruz, California.  He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1991.  He is a three-time Mavericks competition winner.  Virostko appears as himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey.

Dingalan <=SEP=> Dingalan is a third class municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,554 people.Dingalan has several caves, of which the Lamao Caves are the best known. The rough shoreline and very high waves of Dingalan makes it attractive to surfers.

Dorothy Delasin <=SEP=> Dorothy Delasin (born August 26, 1980) is a Filipino-American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.Delasin was born in Lubbock, Texas. She and grew up in San Francisco, California, where, as a student at Washington High, she won the boy's golf championship (the girls didn't have teams, so Delasin competed against the boys). She had dual American and Filipino citizenship but gave it up sometime before 1999. She had a strong amateur career, winning both the U.S.

Duane DeSoto <=SEP=> Duane DeSoto (born 1978 in Spokane, Washington) is an American professional longboard surfriderDeSoto won the 2010 Oxbow ASP World Longboard Championship, defeating France's Antoine Delpero in the Final at Makaha. In 1997, he finished 3rd in the ASP World Tour. He received the Professional Surfer Award at the 8th Annual John Kelly Environmental Awards in 2010.

Esther Hahn <=SEP=> Esther Kyung-Joo Keleana Hahn (born December 17, 1985) is a professional surfer and action sports personality. Before attending Yale University (class of 2008), Hahn built up an extensive surfing resume with wins and titles in the NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association), the USSF (United States Surfing Federation), the ESA (Eastern Surfing Association), and the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals).

Far Eastern University <=SEP=> Far Eastern University (FEU) (PSE: FEU) in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of first president Nicanor Reyes, Sr. It has been noted as the leading proprietary (for profit) university in the Philippines.

Fred Hemmings <=SEP=> Fred Hemmings (born January 9, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a world-known surfer who served as a Republican member of the Hawaii Senate from the 25th District. Elected in 2000, he served as Senate Minority Leader from 2002 to 2010. Previously he was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1984 through 1990.

Gilbert Teodoro <=SEP=> Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo Cojuangco Teodoro, Jr., PLH (born on June 14, 1964 in Isabela, Philippines), or more commonly known as Gilbert/Gibo, is the former secretary of the national defense of the republic of the Philippines, having assumed the post in August 2007 until November 15, 2009. He was a member of the House of Representatives, representing the First District of Tarlac province, from 1998 to 2007.

Guiuan Airport <=SEP=> Guiuan Airport (Filipino: Paliparan ng Guiuan, Waray-Waray: Luparan han Guiuan) (ICAO: RPVG) is an airport located in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar in the Philippines.

Hairway to Steven <=SEP=> Hairway to Steven is the fourth full-length studio album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in April 1988. All songs were written by Butthole Surfers, co-produced by Butthole Surfers and Ric Wallace, and mixed by Wallace.

Humpty Dumpty LSD <=SEP=> Humpty Dumpty LSD is the second compilation album by American experimental rock band Butthole Surfers, released in July 2002.  All songs were written by Butthole Surfers, except for "Earthquake," which is a cover version of the 13th Floor Elevators song.The album was released on the band's own label, Latino Buggerveil. It offers a wide assortment of demos, unreleased studio tracks and songs originally released on compilations, recorded between 1982 and 1994.

Ian Cairns <=SEP=> Ian Cairns (born 24 July 1952 in Kew, Victoria) is a former champion surfer who was also influential in establishing the world professional surfing circuit and particularly the World Championship Tour. He was described as "the premier “power” surfer of his era [who] dominated the North Shore during the mid to late-seventies".He moved to Western Australia with his family from Victoria in early 1967, to Perth's western suburbs, attending Swanbourne Senior High School.

International Professional Surfers <=SEP=> The International Professional Surfers (IPS) organization was the original world governing body of professional surfing that existed between 1976 and 1982. The IPS brought together a loose affiliation of surf contests around the world by forming one world circuit.The IPS was formed by Fred Hemmings and Randy Rarick in October 1976. Whilst in Rarick's kitchen Peter Townend and Ian Cairns and Rarick talked Hemmings into switching from a prize money to points-per-placing ranking system.

Jacqueline Silva <=SEP=> Jacqueline Silva (born July 17, 1979) is a professional surfer from Florianopolis, Brazil. She is considered to be a pioneer in women's Brazilian surfing and has garnered the best results from someone from Brazil, male or female. She began at a time when there were no female categories in Brazilian surfing championships. Among her notable accomplishments was winning the 1996 Brazilian Amateur Champion and World Champion in the World Qualifying Series in 2001.

James Lovett <=SEP=> James "Jaime" Lovett (born April 9, 1986) is a professional American surfer, skimboarder and wakeboarder. His forays into board sports began with surfing when he was 10 years old. Lovett went professional at age 14 which led him to compete and receive awards in many events. Lovett won his first event in 2004 by coming first in the Centurion World Wake Surfing Championships.  In 2009, Lovett was a patient on Sex Rehab with Dr.

Jeff Rowley <=SEP=> Jeff Rowley (born 6 April 1979) is a professional big wave surfer from Torquay, Victoria, Australia. On 4 January 2012, he was the first Australian to paddle into a 50 foot plus (15 metre) wave at Jaws Peahi, Hawaii.  Rowley placed 4th in the world at the 2012 Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. Rowley has earned a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University and also works as a motivational speaker.

Jesse Billauer <=SEP=> Jesse Billauer (born February 24, 1979) is a well known surfer from Pacific Palisades, California.Billauer suffered an accident at the age of 17 on March 25, 1996, hitting his head on a shallow sandbar after being knocked off his surfboard by a wave. The force broke his neck, severing his spinal cord at the C6 level and instantly rendered him a paraplegic.  Billauer was told by doctors that he would never surf again.

Jessi Miley-Dyer <=SEP=> Jessica Candice "Jessi" Miley-Dyer (born 29 May 1986) is a professional surfer from New South Wales, Australia. She currently resides in Sydney.Miley-Dyer began surfing at the age of eight and became a professional surfer in 2006, having a very strong performance finishing #4 in the 2006 ASP Women's World Tour. She finished her rookie season by winning the Billabong Pro Maui, beating World Champion Layne Beachley in December 2006.

Julian Wilson (surfer) <=SEP=> Julian Wilson (born November 8, 1988) is an Australian professional surfer who competes on the Association of Surfing Professionals Men's World Tour.

Keala Kennelly <=SEP=> Keala Kennelly (born August 13, 1978) is a professional surfer, surfer DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. After spending a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), Kennelly took a break from the tour in 2007 to explore her passions for acting and music. She is now pursuing careers as a DJ and actress while continuing her surfing career as a Big Wave surfer for Billabong.

Ken Bradshaw <=SEP=> Ken Bradshaw (born October 4, 1952) is an American professional surfer and winner of the 1982 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.Bradshaw was born in Houston, Texas. On January 28, 1998, Ken Bradshaw successfully towed into, and rode, a wave with a face generally accepted among surf authorities as about 80 feet. The site was Outside Log Cabins, an outer reef on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.  This wave was his second of the day at about 11:30am.

Koby Abberton <=SEP=> Koby Abberton (born ca 1979 in Maroubra, New South Wales), an Australian former professional surfer, is a member of the Australian surf gang, the Bra Boys.  He rose to local prominence in 2006, when he was found guilty of perverting the course of justice in an incident surrounding his brother, Jai Abberton, who was charged but found not guilty of the 2003 murder of stand-over man, Anthony 'Tony' Hines.

L.A. Lopez <=SEP=> Lyle Areanne Lopez (born on June 1, 1985 in Quezon City) is a Filipino actor and  singer.Lyle Lopez formerly known as L.A. Lopez was "discovered" by the comedy king Dolphy Quizon in a talent search titled That's My Boy. He began his career as a child actor on the children's show Eh Kasi Bata.

Lexi VonderLieth <=SEP=> Lexi VonderLieth (aka. Alexis Jodeane Von Der Lieth, aka. Lexi Lieth) was born August 9, 1984. Lexi is known for being an American professional surfer. In 2004, Lexi became a Professional Surfer and has been ranked on the Association of Surfing Professionals Tour since that time. Lexi Vonderlieth was born and raised in Malibu, California. She attended Malibu High School, where she graduated in 2002. Throughout high school she began her surfing career, where she was ranked 2nd in the nation.

Lisa Andersen <=SEP=> Lisa Andersen (born March 8, 1969, in New York) is a four-time world surfing champion from the United States. She won four titles in a row from 1994 to 1997. ASP Rookie of the year in 1987. Named by Sports Illustrated for Women as one of the 100 "Greatest Sportswomen of the Century". Named "1998 Female Athlete of the Year" by Conde'Nast Sports for Women magazine. She is a six time winner of Surfer Magazine's Readers Poll. In 2002 she was inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame.

Live PCPPEP <=SEP=> Live PCPPEP is a live EP, and first official live album, by American punk band Butthole Surfers, released in September 1984. All songs were written by the Butthole Surfers, and recorded live at The Meridian in San Antonio, Texas on March 25, 1984.This was the Surfers' final album on Alternative Tentacles. Live PCPPEP and 1983's Butthole Surfers were reissued as the Butthole Surfers/Live PCPPEP CD on Latino Buggerveil in 2003.

Luke Egan <=SEP=> Luke Egan (born 24 January 1970) is an Australian professional surfer who competed on the Association of Surfing Professionals Men's World Tour.

Malia Jones <=SEP=> Malia Jones (born March 27, 1977) is an American model and surfer.

Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf <=SEP=> Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) is a non-sectarian, post-secondary, Christian foundation school for the deaf in the Philippines authorized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) (TESDA) to offer non-degree computer and other technical training programs.It is also the only institute in the Philippines authorized by the government through TESDA to offer sign language and interpreting programs as well as courses for the deaf.Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf Foundation, Inc.

Manskee <=SEP=> Manuel Francis Nascimento (born January 16, 1978), better known in music circles as Manskee, is a Filipino–American independent musician alternately based Agoo, La Union in the Philippines, and in California. Nascimento's musical style is eclectic, but has been described as "Filipino surfer music," as Nascimento is also active Philippine Surfing Scene.

Manuel Roxas <=SEP=> Manuel Acuña Róxas (January 1, 1892 – April 15, 1948) was the fifth President of the Philippines who served from 1946 until his death in 1948. He briefly served as the third and last President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from May 28, 1946 to July 4, 1946, subsequently becoming the first President of the independent Third Philippine Republic after the United States ceded its sovereignty over the Philippines.

Mara Lopez <=SEP=> Mara Isabella Lopez Yokohama (born on 20 May 1991), known as simply Mara Lopez, is a Filipina actress and surfer. She is a member of Star Magic Batch 13.

Marcus Adoro <=SEP=> Marcus Antonius Corpuz Adoro (born December 31, 1971) is the (former) lead guitarist of the Eraserheads, one of the most popular bands in the Philippines during the 90's alternative rock explosion.He currently goes under the stage name or band name, Markus Highway, or "markups" to his closest friends

Margo Oberg <=SEP=> Margo Oberg (born Margo Godfrey, September 8, 1953 in Pennsylvania) was the first female professional surfer in the world. In 1975, professional contests started and she became the first female professional surfer. She won the WISA Hang Ten Championships and the women's event at the Smirnoff. In 1976 and 1977, she was "unofficially" crowned Women's World Champion, winning at the Bells contest, the Coke, the Brazil International, and the Women's Masters.

Mark Richards (surfer) <=SEP=> Mark Richards, OAM (born 7 March 1957), known as MR, is an Australian surfer, four time world champion (1979–1982), and highly respected by his peers.

Michael Peterson (surfer) <=SEP=> Michael "MP" Peterson (24 September 1952 – 29 March 2012) was a professional Australian surfer. He was considered one of the best surfers in Australia during the early to mid-1970s and was recognised for his deep tube riding skill, especially at Kirra on the Gold Coast, Australia. Peterson was the Australian champion in the years 1972 and 1974, and won many other major surfing competitions. Peterson was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and became publicly known for using illicit drugs.

Mike Parsons (surfer) <=SEP=> Mike Parsons (born March 13, 1965, in California) is a surfer sponsored by the Billabong company who was towed into a 66-foot wave at Cortes Bank, CA in 2001, for which he was awarded $66,000 the highest prize ever awarded in the history of professional surfing. This money was awarded by the Billabong XXL competition which has run since 2001 paying tribute to the biggest waves ridden each year.

Nathan Hedge <=SEP=> Nathan "The Hog" Hedge (born in Brisbane, Queensland, 28 May 1979) is a professional surfer raised on the Northern Sydney beach of Narrabeen.Having served his apprenticeship at the highly pressurised line-up of East Coast Australia’s North Narrabeen, Nathan ‘The Hog’ Hedge has proven himself to be one of the areas most highly regarded sons.

Owen Wright (surfer) <=SEP=> Owen Wright is an Australian professional surfer on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour. His sister, Tyler Wright, is also a competitor on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour.On June 16th Owen Wright became the first surfer to post 2 perfect scores in one single event, during Round 5 and the final of the Fiji Pro 2015.

Ozzie Wright <=SEP=> Ozzie Wright is an Australian professional born 19/11/1980 surfer, artist, filmmaker and musician, known for his surfing innovation and punk rock style.He is sponsored by FCS  Volcom and Santa Cruz surfboards. His artwork has been featured on Volcom clothing, and he was a character in the cartoon The Dawn of the Stone Age, which was part of a Volcom marketing campaign.He is also a member of the punk rock band Goons of Doom.

Paige Hareb <=SEP=> Paige Frances Hareb (born 6 June 1990) is a professional surfer from Oakura Beach, New Zealand. In December 2008 she became the first New Zealand woman to qualify for the ASP Women's World Tour.She debuted on the ASP World Tour in December 2008 at the Billabong Pro in Hawaii where she won her second round heat, beating world no.2 Peru's Sofia Mulanovich.

Panfilo Lacson <=SEP=> Panfilo "Ping" Morena Lacson, Sr. (born June 1, 1948) is a Filipino politician who served in the Senate of the Philippines from 2001 to 2013.

Peter Mel <=SEP=> Peter Mel (born November 24, 1969 in Santa Cruz, California), is a professional surfer and the 2012/2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. Mel began his surfing life in Capitola, California before moving on to Santa Cruz. His father John, who started the family business Freeline Surf Design the same year Pete was born, made his boards over the years and gradually brought his son under his shaping wing.

Peter Townend (surfer) <=SEP=> Peter Townend (born 1953), also known as PT, is an Australian surfer and first IPS/ASP World Surfing Champion.

Phil Edwards (surfer) <=SEP=> Philip "\Phil") Edwards (born June 10, 1938) is a legendary surfer from Oceanside, California.   He is credited with being the first to surf the Banzai pipeline in Hawaii, being the first professional surfer, and creating the first signature surf board.  He was the subject of a cover story, and his photo appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1966.

Phil Rajzman <=SEP=> Phil Rajzman (born Philip Wollens Rajzman on 27 June 1982 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a professional surfer.As a disciple of one of the pioneers and biggest names in Brazilian surfing, Rico de Souza, Phil Rajzman began catching waves at six years old and was recognized as one of the greatest promises in Brazilian surfing from an early age.

Philippine presidential election, 1965 <=SEP=> Presidential, legislative and local elections were held on November 9, 1965, in the Philippines. Incumbent President Diosdado Macapagal lost his opportunity to get a second full term as President of the Philippines to Senate President Ferdinand Marcos. His running mate, Senator Gerardo Roxas lost to former Vice President Fernando Lopez. Emmanuel Pelaez did not run for vice president.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines <=SEP=> The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Filipino: Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas; abbreviated as PUP and commonly known as PUP Sta. Mesa and PUP Manila) is a coeducational, research state university located in Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines. It was founded on October 19, 1904 as the Manila Business School, under the Division of City Schools – Manila as the city's business school.

Raymond Ocampo <=SEP=> Raymond L. Ocampo, Jr. (born February 10, 1953) is a retired Filipino-American luger. He represented the Philippines at the 1988 Winter Olympics. He participated at the Winter Olympics' men's singles event where he ranked 35 out of 38 overall. His Winter Olympic stint was almost put in jeopardy due to some issues with the kind of passport he should be holding to represent the Philippines at the Olympics.

Rizal Shrine (Calamba) <=SEP=> The Rizal Shrine is a reproduction of the original two-story, Spanish-Colonial style house in Calamba, Laguna where José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861. Rizal is regarded as one of the greatest national heroes of the Philippines. The house is designated as a National Shrine (Level 1) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and is located along Mercado Street and Rizal Street in Calamba's Poblacion 5. It is in close proximity to St.

Rob Machado <=SEP=> Robert Edward Machado (better known simply as Rob Machado) (b. October 16, 1973 Sydney, Australia) is an Australian-born American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas (San Diego County), California.Machado attended San Dieguito High School, and is known for his casual, "laid-back" style both in and out of the water.

Robert E. Sackley <=SEP=> Robert Edward Sackley (17 December 1922 – 22 February 1993) was an educational administrator in Canada and was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1989 until his death. Sackley was the first native Australian to serve as an LDS Church general authority.

Russell Winter <=SEP=> Russell Winter is a British professional surfer. The highlight of his career so far has been gaining a place on the ASP World Championship Tour.During Russell Winter's career, he has been the English, British and European surfing champion. He was the first European surfer to qualify for the prestigious WCT tour, where 45 of the world's best surfers compete in some of the world's premier surfing destinations.

Rusty Long <=SEP=> Rusty Long is an explorer, journalist, professional big wave surfer, and photographer. At an early age he and his brother Greg Long (surfer) were junior lifeguards as well as surfers in San Clemente, California, their hometown. This led to Rusty's quest for big waves; he has earned the reputation as being one of the most prominent big wave surfers in the world.

Sally Fitzgibbons <=SEP=> Sally Fitzgibbons is an Australian professional surfer on the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour (2009 - 2013). She was born in Gerroa, NSW Australia, on 19 December 1990.

Sam Bleakley <=SEP=> Sam Bleakley (born 23 October 1978) is a travel writer, author, academic, surfer and presenter from Gwenver beach, Sennen, Cornwall, UK. Sam is Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator in Cultural Tourism Management (BA Hons) at Falmouth University. His first book, Surfing Brilliant Corners (Alison Hodge Publishers, 2010) details a decade of extreme global surf travel and research in geography and cultural tourism, illustrated by renowned photographer John Callahan.

Samantha Cornish <=SEP=> Samantha Cornish (born 27 October 1980) is a professional surfer from New South Wales, Australia. She began surfing at an early age and entered her first competition at the age of 11. Her father, Peter Cornish, was also a professional surfer. At the age of 15 she won the 1996 World Junior Championships. In 2002, she entered the World Championship Tournament (WCT). She has been sponsored by various companies such as Quiksilver.

Shane Beschen <=SEP=> Shane Beschen (born February 18, 1972) is a California (USA) born professional surfer.In 1996, at Kirra, Shane Beschen became the first and only professional surfer to score three perfect 10 point rides for a total 30 out of 30 ASP three-wave scoring system.In May 2005 in the final of the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, Kelly Slater became the first to score two perfect rides for a total 20 out of 20 under the newer ASP two-wave scoring system, matched by Joel Parkinson in the 2008 Billabong Pipeline Masters third-round heats.

Shaun Tomson <=SEP=> Shaun Tomson (born 21 August 1955) is a South African professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author and businessman.

Shayne Pospisil <=SEP=> Jersey Shore native Shayne Pospisil, or "Pizzle"  as known among friends, (born May 15, 1985 in Manasquan, New Jersey) is one of the world's premier all-around boarders.  While Shayne has recently shown his ability to surf and skate, it is his success on the snow that put him on the map.  Pospisil has been making quite a name for himself on the professional circuits of snowboarding, surfing, and skating since his first ride in 1995.

Siargao <=SEP=> Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets have similar landforms.

Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing Championships <=SEP=> Fred Hemmings, retired from competition began his career as an event promoter and ran the Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing Championships between 1969 until 1977.Smirnoff World Pro-Am became known as the de facto professional World Championship because the International Surfing Federation had been unable to establish a format or sponsorship so no official amateur championships were held between 1973 and 1975.The World Champions were: 1969 Corky Carroll, USA, & Margo Godfrey, USA; 1970 Nat Young, Australia; 1971 Gavin Rudolph, South Africa; 1972 Paul Neilsen, Australia; 1973 Ian Cairns, Australia; 1974 Reno Abellira, Hawaii and 1975 Mark Richards, Australia.

Spirit of Surfing <=SEP=> Spirit of Surfing is a low-key movement started by longtime surfer, Peter Cuming, in 1995 with support from surf elders Rob Conneelly, Nat Young and surf artist Roscoe Kermode. Spirit of Surfing was established as an initiative to promote the traditions of free surfing, respect for the ocean, the land and indigenous culture wherever surfers travel, and fostering community spirit and an harmonious relationship with the natural environment.

Stephanie Gilmore <=SEP=> Stephanie Louise Gilmore is an Australian professional surfer and six-time world champion on the Women's ASP World Tour (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014). She was born in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia on 29 January 1988 and currently resides in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia.Gilmore's life as a surfer began at age 10 when she stood on a bodyboard.

Sunny Garcia <=SEP=> Sunny Garcia (born Vincent Sennen Garcia on January 14, 1970 in Mā'ili, on the Westside of Oahu, Hawaii) is a professional surfer. He grew up in Wai'anae and, after leaving school, debuted on the 1986 Gotcha Pro at Sandy Beach, Oahu, beating the 1984 champ Tom Carroll.His top surfing achievement was becoming the ASP WCT World Champion in 2000 but Garcia also holds the record for most WQS event wins, 22, and holds six Triple Crown of Surfing titles.

Surfers Paradise, Queensland <=SEP=> Surfers Paradise is a suburb within the local government area of Gold Coast City in Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 18,501.  Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. The feature of the heart of the suburb is Cavill Mall, which runs through the shopping and entertainment  precinct.

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit <=SEP=> The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit at Surfers Paradise, in south east Queensland, Australia. The challenging 4.47-kilometre (2.78 mi) track has several fast sections and four chicanes. It is the third of three motor racing circuits that have existed in the Surfers Paradise area, after the Southport Street Circuit (1954) and Surfers Paradise International Raceway (1966–1987).

Surfing <=SEP=> Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore.

Tamara Benitez <=SEP=> Tamara Benitez (also Mara Benitez) (born 14 October 1983) is a Filipina Cinematographer and camera operator, based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Known primarily for her underwater videography, Benitez has worked extensively for the ABS-CBN Corporation and under its production companies Star Cinema and VIVA Films, and has worked with such directors as Lav Diaz, Wenn Deramas, Sig Sanchez, Paolo Herras, and Martin Aviles. She has also worked with Cinematographer Arvin Viola on numerous occasions.

Taylor Knox <=SEP=> Taylor Knox (born May 15, 1971) is an American professional surfer. He is currently retired from the ASP World Tour.Knox was born in Thousand Oaks, California and began surfing at 8 years old.  He moved with his family to Carlsbad at 13 and continued to pursue his dream of becoming a pro surfer. At age 15, he had to undergo back surgery after a damaged lumbar vertebra from a skateboarding accident threatened to paralyze him.

The Hole Truth... and Nothing Butt <=SEP=> The Hole Truth... and Nothing Butt is the first compilation album by American punk band Butthole Surfers, officially released in March 1995. All songs were written by Butthole Surfers, except for "Come Together" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man".The album was originally released on CD in 1994 by bootleg label Totonka Records. A collection of previously un-bootlegged material put together by a fan, it offers a mix of studio demos and live recordings, as well as a portion of a radio interview.

Timmy Curran <=SEP=> Tim Curran (born August 14, 1977) is a musician, retired professional surfer and a spokesperson for the Surfrider Foundation.  During his successful surfing career, he was one of the best surfers on the World Championship Tour, and was consistently in contention for the world championship.

Tom Curren <=SEP=> Tom Curren (born July 3, 1964, in Santa Barbara, California) is an American surfer. He was born to father Pat (big-wave legend and shaper) and mother Jeanine. His brother Joe is also a professional surfer and popular photographer and he also has a sister named Anna.Curren grew up raised primarily by his mother, and spent much of his free time in the ocean.

Typhoon Babs (1998) <=SEP=> Typhoon Babs was a powerful typhoon that struck the Philippines (where it was locally known as Typhoon Loleng) just days after Typhoon Zeb hit the same area. The seventh typhoon of the 1998 season, Babs formed on October 14 between the Philippines and Guam. The storm moved westward initially, failing to intensify initially due to the outflow from Typhoon Zeb to the northwest.

UP National College of Public Administration and Governance <=SEP=> The National College of Public Administration and Governance of the University of the Philippines (UP-NCPAG), a degree-granting unit of the University of the Philippines Diliman, is the first school of public administration in Asia and the top educational institution in the said academic field and practice in the Philippines.

University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo <=SEP=> The University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo, also known as UP High School in Iloilo or simply UPHSI, is one of the four high school departments under the University of the Philippines System.

University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources <=SEP=> The University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources (also referred to as CFNR) is one of the 11 degree-granting units of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). It started as the Forest School under the UP College of Agriculture in 1910, making it the oldest forestry school in the Philippines.

University of the Philippines Open University <=SEP=> The University of the Philippines Open University (also referred to as UPOU, UP Open University, or UP OpenU) is a public research university and distance learning institution headquartered in Los Baños, Laguna. It was established on February 23, 1995 as the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System.

World Surf League <=SEP=> The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body for professional surfers and is dedicated to showcasing the world’s best talent in a variety of progressive formats.  It was known as the Association of Surfing Professionals from 1983 to 2014.In 2013, the ASP was acquired by ZoSea, backed by Paul Speaker, Terry Hardy, and Dirk Ziff. At the start of the 2015 season, the ASP changed its name to the World Surf League (WSL).