Igan Cup golf fundraiser held to rousing success

MANILA, Philippines – The Igan Ng Pilipinas Foundation Inc. hosted the "Igan Cup," the country's longest celebrity golf competition, last August 30. Almost 200 golfers participated in the 21st Igan Cup "Fore! A Cause... Fore! "D' kids..." at the Eastridge Golf & Country Club. The ceremonial tee off was led by celebrity golfers Arthur Solinap, Ronnie Henares, Vince Hizon, Dingdong Avanzado and Michael V. alongside Arnold "Igan" Clavio, the founder and president of the Foundation.

The Foundation spoke about its projects and achievements during the awarding ceremony. Through an audiovisual presentation, they highlighted the recipients and beneficiaries of the Igan Cup fundraising competition. The funds raised at the golf tournament will support the foundation's various projects, including but not limited to "Lugawan ni Igan," "Lingkod Kapwa Community Pantry”, "Paraiso ng mga Igan," "Pamasko ni Igan," "Araw ng mga Nguso," Dugong Buhay-Isang Pag-aalay," relief efforts, contributions to other nonprofit organizations, and medical assistance to individuals with low income. Part of the proceeds also goes to its partner foundation for the past 15 years — the Child Foundation of UP-PGH — wherein the Foundation supports the medication and hospitalization of at least 20 juvenile diabetes patients.

During the awards ceremony, its corporate secretary, Mrs. Trinidad Manahan, also introduced a new initiative called "Duyan", under which the Igan Foundation will adopt expectant mothers from the time of pregnancy through the formative years of the child's life. Clavio, its chairman, gave P100,000 as program seed money., for 10 soon-to-be mothers will be picked as the initial beneficiaries. 

The Igan Cup would not be possible without great help from their generous sponsors: (Platinum Sponsors) National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, EM-CORE, Creative Ventures Travel and Tours, Par Tee Golf (Gold Sponsors) Hotel Sogo, Petron Corporation, United Auctioneers Inc., Shell Philippines Corporation, MMDA, PCSO, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., PAGCOR, Republic Gas Corporation, New San Jose Builders, Uno Plus, Nickel Asia Corporation, Champion, and Zele Wellness Center (Silver sponsors) Arlo