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Sports big boost to Philippine tourism

July 07, 2015

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has lined up a series of sporting events across the country in the final half of the season as part of its Visit the Philippines Year 2015 campaign program.

The past month saw a number of local and foreign triathletes vie in the Challenge CamSur 2015 at CamSur Watersports Complex in CamSur with the event serving as a spin-off of Challenge Philippines Triathlon, one of the country’s biggest endurance events.

Football fans were also treated to a fun tournament in the 10th European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Football Cup at the Nuvali Football Field in Laguna. Participated by employees from different companies, organizations and NGOs, the event aimed to build strong bonds with colleagues and to appreciate the game of football.

Monster trucks also roared into the SM Mall of Asia Arena for the country’s first Monster Jam. Fans from around the globe came to see the world famous monster trucks and their drivers as they competed in racing and freestyle events. Aside from enjoying the roaring engines and crushing actions, spectators took turns taking selfies with El Toro Loco, Grave Digger and other famous monster trucks.

Sailing enthusiasts were also treated to a fun sailing and navigation challenge for catamarans, yachts, jet skis, and kayaks at the Romblon 3 Islands Challenge in Romblon City. Windsurfers, meanwhile, traveled to Anilao, Batangas for the Philippine Windsurfing Camp.

Pro and amateur runners also celebrated Father’s Day with their families at the Run with Dad 2015 marathon in Camp Aguinaldo Grandstand while marathoners took part in the Global City for the Fortune Care Run for a Healthier You, a fun run for the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, at the Bonifacio Global City. 

Source: The Philippine Star

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