SAN JOSE, CA – July 11, 2024 – ABS-CBN Foundation International is pleased with the success of its 4th Annual TFC Unity Cup charity golf tournament, held on July 8, 2024, at the picturesque Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, CA. The highly anticipated event brought together 104 enthusiastic golfers who participated in a Callaway-format tournament to raise funds at-risk children of the Philippines through the Bantay Bata program.
The day was filled with excitement as participants engaged in various fundraising activities, including Las Vegas Holes, closest to the pin challenges, and a raffle featuring spectacular prizes.
Fun on the green! Golfers hit the greens to play in a Callaway-format tournament. Bottom left photo shows Assistant Tournament Director Enrique Olives (left) and Tournament Director Tony Limgenco (right).
Among the coveted raffle items were two electric trikes valued at $4,000 each; two round trip domestic tickets within the Philippines; two regional round trip tickets from the Philippines to Asia; and a round-trip ticket to the Philippines from anywhere in the U.S. All tickets are courtesy of Philippine Airlines.
Golf tournament winners all. Low Net Division Winners (top row, L-R) Champion Balt Gigante, Ed Salaguban receives 1st Runner-Up Cesar Orozco’s trophy on his behalf, 2nd Runner-Up Ron Quibilan. Low Gross Division Winners (bottom row, L-R) Champion Ralph Kho, 1st Runner-Up Tom Hovorka, 2nd Runner-Up Ron Valencia.
The tournament concluded with a delightful dinner hosted by Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, with a program emceed by Henni Espinosa. The winners of the golf tournament are as follows: Low Net Division: Champion: Balt Gigante; 1st Runner-Up: Cesar Orozco; and 2nd Runner-Up: Ron Quibilan. Low Gross Division: Champion: Ralph Kho; 1st Runner-Up: Tom Hovorka; and 2nd Runner-Up: Ron Valencia.
Philippine Airlines Sales Account Officer Joseph Callao (left) and actor/golf enthusiast Diether Ocampo (center) present the top prize – a round-trip ticket to the Philippines – to Noriel Adricula (right).
ABS-CBN Foundation International Ambassador Noriel Adricula won the round-trip ticket to the Philippines.
Top left photo shows program emcee Henni Espinosa with actor/golf enthusiast Diether Ocampo. Bottom photos show the lucky winners of the two e-trikes: Froilan Calara (left) and Ron Valencia (right).
Thanks to the generosity of the participants and sponsors, the 4th Annual TFC Unity Cup successfully raised an estimated $30,000 for Bantay Bata, a program dedicated to providing aid and support to abused and disadvantaged children in the Philippines.
ABS-CBN Global COO Jun del Rosario (right) volunteered to man one of the Vegas holes. He is shown here with golf enthusiast Enrique Olives (right), who assisted on overseeing the whole tournament.
Volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the TFC Unity Cup’s success. (L-R) Editor/Producer Sam Simbulan; Malou Garcia, ABS-CBN Regional HR Officer for North and Latin America Budith Palmero; ABS-CBN Global Marketing Head Pam Castillo; Tournament Director Tony Limgenco; ABS-CBN Foundation International Social Media Strategist Onelia Miller; ABS-CBN Foundation International Managing Director Lisa Cabahug; volunteers Lilia and Miguel Lobretos; and ABS-CBN Foundation International Operations Manager Alma Magsambol.
ABS-CBN Foundation International Managing Director Lisa Cabahug is thrilled with the success of this year's TFC Unity Cup and is grateful to everyone who participated and supported the cause. According to Cabahug, "The funds raised will make a significant impact in the lives of many children, and we look forward to continuing this tradition of community and generosity in the years to come."
The Foundation would like to acknowledge the many volunteers who helped make the event a success: ABS-CBN Global COO Jun Del Rosario, Pam Castillo, Budith Palmero, Sam Simbulan, Cris Licudine, Gilbert Talavera, Romeo Marquez, Malou Garcia, Henni Espinosa, Noriel Adricula, Ezequiel Licudine, Gabriel Gancayco, Nel Messermith, Eugene Antonio, and Chris of Docs & Images. Enrique Olives also assisted Tournament Director Tony Limgenco in overseeing the tourney.
The 4th Annual TFC Unity Cup is brought to you by Seafood City, Philippine Airlines, the Philippine Department of Tourism, Goldilocks, Mango Tours, and Docs and Images, TFC, Manila Box, Tindahan Pinoy, Bayanihan Cargo, Heavenly Ice Cream, R&H Aesthetics, Tapsilog Bistro, Gerry’s Grill, Peninsula Golf, Dr. Precilla Agritelley, Jerry Gutierrez, and Tina Desuasido.
For more information about ABS-CBN Foundation International and its initiatives, please visit abs-cbncares.org.
The Foundation would like to acknowledge the many volunteers who helped make the event a success: ABS-CBN Global COO Jun Del Rosario, Pam Castillo, Budith Palmero, Sam Simbulan, Cris Licudine, Gilbert Talavera, Romeo Marquez, Malou Garcia, Henni Espinosa, Noriel Adricula, Ezequiel Licudine, Gabriel Gancayco, Nel Messermith, Eugene Antonio, and Chris of Docs & Images. Enrique Olives also assisted Tournament Director Tony Limgenco in overseeing the tourney.
The 4th Annual TFC Unity Cup is brought to you by Seafood City, Philippine Airlines, the Philippine Department of Tourism, Goldilocks, Mango Tours, and Docs and Images, TFC, Manila Box, Tindahan Pinoy, Bayanihan Cargo, Heavenly Ice Cream, R&H Aesthetics, Tapsilog Bistro, Gerry’s Grill, Peninsula Golf, Dr. Precilla Agritelley, Jerry Gutierrez, and Tina Desuasido.
For more information about ABS-CBN Foundation International and its initiatives, please visit abs-cbncares.org.
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