PGMA, Speaker Alvarez to keynote the 11th Siargao International Game Fishing
(April 9, 2018)
Former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who was present during the first International Gamefishing Tournament in 2007 will address the multitudes of spectators, guests and supporters during this year's historic bout.
She will be joined by House Speaker Pantaleon 'Sonny' Alvarez who is a constant guest and keynote speaker of the well-known affair.
Gov. Sol Matugas is set to open the universally-acclaimed Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament in collaboration with various stakeholders at the heart of the municipality of Pilar on April 11 and 12, this year.Anglers from all points of the globe will vie for the championship title from April 11 to 16, is which is a must-see all over the planet, particularly the United States, North America, South America, Russia, United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, and many more.
It should be recalled that over 80 home-grown and foreign anglers took part last year during the widely-held tournament which marked a decade of distinction, which drew cheers from a very excited crowd.
“We are prepared. In fact, we have already organized various working committees specifically to cater and attend to the concerns not just of the zealous competitors and key players but also the people in general. This is not just a responsibility of one person, this is a collaborative endeavor wherein I need the full support and wholehearted cooperation of everybody,” said Gov. Matugas.
Siargao is considered as the surfing and gamefishing mecca of the world with popular Holywood and Filipino celebrities taking their vacation to find solace in the adventure paradise, away from the traffic, congestion, hassles and stress of the metropolis.
Gov. Matugas has earlier issued her marching orders for all the concerned agencies and front-line personnel to guarantee the safety, security and well-being of the people who will attend the Gamefishing Festival, and every tourism spectacle in the island, from hereon.
Day One of the Festival will be the Grand Opening which covers among others the Registration, Liplipan Festival, Anglers’ Briefing and Raffle of Boatmen at Pilar Women’s Center, Ribbon Cutting of Tiangge Tiangge Agri-Aqua Exhibit, Welcome Dinner, Tribute to the Tournament Pioneers and Fireworks Display.
On Day Two, Catch and Release Tournament will follow the Tiangge Tiangge sa Siargao and Anglers Check Out. Lutong Siargaonon will also showcase the extraordinary talents of the two categories of players – those aged 13-16 years old and 30 years old above.
At this point, anglers’ check in will take its course, including the much-awaited weigh in.
Zumba na Pilarnon and the Pahugjaw sa Barangay: Inter- Barangay Official Dance Contest will also take place on April 13. Pahugjaw is the brainchild of First District Rep. Francisco Jose 'Bingo' Matugas II.
Second day of tournament proper which is April 14 will cover the Market Encounter of Pilar’s Best Product, Catch and Release for local and foreign tourists, LGBT Pilar Triathlon (running/swimming/boating), zumba and Search for Ms. Gay Environmentalists 2018.
Pilar Baroto Race will fall on April 13, which is a Sunday. Awarding of side events like the inter-barangay competitions will crop up, including the closing ceremonies as well as the Pahugjaw sa Siargao Open Hip-Hop Dance Contest.
by: John Glenn Platil
Former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who was present during the first International Gamefishing Tournament in 2007 will address the multitudes of spectators, guests and supporters during this year's historic bout.
She will be joined by House Speaker Pantaleon 'Sonny' Alvarez who is a constant guest and keynote speaker of the well-known affair.
Gov. Sol Matugas is set to open the universally-acclaimed Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament in collaboration with various stakeholders at the heart of the municipality of Pilar on April 11 and 12, this year.Anglers from all points of the globe will vie for the championship title from April 11 to 16, is which is a must-see all over the planet, particularly the United States, North America, South America, Russia, United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, and many more.
It should be recalled that over 80 home-grown and foreign anglers took part last year during the widely-held tournament which marked a decade of distinction, which drew cheers from a very excited crowd.
“We are prepared. In fact, we have already organized various working committees specifically to cater and attend to the concerns not just of the zealous competitors and key players but also the people in general. This is not just a responsibility of one person, this is a collaborative endeavor wherein I need the full support and wholehearted cooperation of everybody,” said Gov. Matugas.
Siargao is considered as the surfing and gamefishing mecca of the world with popular Holywood and Filipino celebrities taking their vacation to find solace in the adventure paradise, away from the traffic, congestion, hassles and stress of the metropolis.
Gov. Matugas has earlier issued her marching orders for all the concerned agencies and front-line personnel to guarantee the safety, security and well-being of the people who will attend the Gamefishing Festival, and every tourism spectacle in the island, from hereon.
Day One of the Festival will be the Grand Opening which covers among others the Registration, Liplipan Festival, Anglers’ Briefing and Raffle of Boatmen at Pilar Women’s Center, Ribbon Cutting of Tiangge Tiangge Agri-Aqua Exhibit, Welcome Dinner, Tribute to the Tournament Pioneers and Fireworks Display.
On Day Two, Catch and Release Tournament will follow the Tiangge Tiangge sa Siargao and Anglers Check Out. Lutong Siargaonon will also showcase the extraordinary talents of the two categories of players – those aged 13-16 years old and 30 years old above.
At this point, anglers’ check in will take its course, including the much-awaited weigh in.
Zumba na Pilarnon and the Pahugjaw sa Barangay: Inter- Barangay Official Dance Contest will also take place on April 13. Pahugjaw is the brainchild of First District Rep. Francisco Jose 'Bingo' Matugas II.
Second day of tournament proper which is April 14 will cover the Market Encounter of Pilar’s Best Product, Catch and Release for local and foreign tourists, LGBT Pilar Triathlon (running/swimming/boating), zumba and Search for Ms. Gay Environmentalists 2018.
Pilar Baroto Race will fall on April 13, which is a Sunday. Awarding of side events like the inter-barangay competitions will crop up, including the closing ceremonies as well as the Pahugjaw sa Siargao Open Hip-Hop Dance Contest.
by: John Glenn Platil
