# WSL Philippines Pro in Siargao > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wsl-philippines-pro-in-siargao > Updated: 2026-11-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2. The inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Philippines Pro took place at Cloud 9 in Siargao, marking the first time the country has hosted a WSL Championship Tour competition. Local wildcard surfers achieved significant milestones during the event. John Mark “Marama” Tokong became the first Filipino surfer to win a heat at the Championship Tour level by defeating Brazil’s Samuel Pupo. Additionally, Jayuard Alciso eliminated French Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast. In the men’s division, Brazilian Gabriel Medina secured his first victory in 1,285 days by defeating Australia’s Jack Robinson with a score of 16.93 to 14.50. A 9.43 point tube ride during the final was cited as a decisive factor. Medina previously overcame world ranking leader Yago Dora in the semifinals with a score of 15.76 to 13.50. This win moved Medina from fourth to second in the WSL world rankings, though he is projected to take the lead heading into the season finale at Pipeline, Hawaii, due to season discard rules. In the women’s division, American Caitlin Simmers claimed the title after defeating Australia’s Tyler Wright with a score of 10.17 to 7.00. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Gabriel Medina wins Philippines stage to take WSL vice-leadership Gabriel Medina won the Cloud 9 stage in the Philippines, moving to second in the WSL rankings ahead of the season finale in Hawaii. 45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriel-medina-wins-inaugural-philippines-pro-in-siargao ### 2026-11-02: Filipino surfers achieve historic victories at WSL Philippines Pro Filipino surfers John Mark Tokong and Jayuard Alciso achieved historic wins at the WSL Philippines Pro in Siargao, defeating international champions including Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filipino-surfers-achieve-historic-victories-at-wsl-philippines-pro --- Cite as: WSL Philippines Pro in Siargao. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wsl-philippines-pro-in-siargao