Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in partnership with the Baguio City Government and Without Limits, Inc., hosted the first ever Victory Day Golf Cup at the historic Camp John Hay Golf Club in celebration of the 80th Victory Day in the Philippines.
The tournament honored the heroism and sacrifice of Filipino Veterans and Allied Forces. It commemorated September 3, 1945 when Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita formally surrendered in Baguio City, signaling the end of World War II in the country.
More than just a sporting event, the Victory Day Golf Cup was also for a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the tournament will fund the preservation of existing World War II historical markers in Baguio City, as well as the construction of new ones, to ensure that the legacy of World War II veterans is remembered by generations to come.
Leading the ceremonial tee-off were PVB President Eulogio V. Catabran III, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Baguio City Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong, Cagayan Governor Edgar P. Aglipay, Retired Foreign Service Officer Aubrey Carlson, and Tournament Director Christian David Alacar. The event brought together military leaders, diplomats, and civic officials in a meaningful celebration of sport and remembrance, with nearly 50 enthusiastic golfers joining the tournament, including senior officers from the Bank’s Institutional Banking and Consumer Lending Groups.
During the closing ceremony, Aubrey Carlson, husband of US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, delivered a message reaffirming the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the United States.
The success of the Victory Day Golf Cup was made possible through the support of its partners and sponsors. John Hay Golf served as the official venue partner, with First Atkins Holdings Corp., Southlinks Estate, and Strategic Synergy Inc. as major sponsors. Minor sponsors included Oishi, Rosabaya Distributors Inc., Red Oak Properties, Scheirman Construction Consolidated Inc., Lucky 4 City Appliance Corp., and Stronghold Insurance, while Globe, HGC, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, and John Ben Marketing served as hole sponsors.
The tournament concluded on a high note, leaving participants and guests with a renewed sense of gratitude and respect for the heroes whose valor secured the nation’s freedom.
