Photo Release - Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

15th Siargao International Surfing Competition

“Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational 2009”
Gen. Luna, Siargao Island, Suriago del Norte 

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Opening Ceremony

October 21, 2009

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Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano (2nd from left) leads the ceremonial breaking of the surfboard signaling the opening of 15th Siargao International Surfing Competition dubbed as “Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational 2009”. With him (from left to right) are: Gen. Luna Municipal Mayor Felipe Espejon, Billabong Southeast Asia Marketing Director Peter Thew, Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace S. Barbers, former Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers and some local officials of Gen. Luna. (PIA-Caraga)

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Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano delivers his keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the 15th Siargao International Surfing Competition dubbed as “Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational Cup 2009”. (PIA-Caraga)

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Gov. Robert Ace Barbers is shown here acknowledging the effort made by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano for bringing in a considerable number of local and foreign visitors not just in Siargao Island but throughout the country as well. Sec. Durano was the guest of honor during the opening of the 15th Siargao International Surfing Competition dubbed as “Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational 2009”. (PIA-Caraga)

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Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano (center) reveals his stand to prioritize the tourism development in the country over his political plans in the May 2010 national elections during the press conference. Sec. Durano graced the Opening of the 15th Siargao International Surfing Competition which will culminate on Tuesday, October 27. (PIA-Caraga)