The Philippine China Friendship Day Sports Festival Golf Tournament was held at the Tagaytay Midland Golf Courses on June 21, 2024.
Organized jointly by the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCI), Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the event aimed to foster friendship and explore business opportunities through the sport.
Government officials, businessmen and community leaders participated in the competition.
PSC Commissioner Matthew Gaston, FFCCCI president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, FCAAF president Natalie Sia and CFBCI president Samuel Uy were present during the event.
Kavi Sy emerged as the overall champion with a gross score of 74 and an overall score of 54.
In Class A, Eugene Lin won as the champion, with Raul Ilagan securing the first runner-up position and Patrick Ty taking the second runner-up spot.
Anthony Guanzon was the champion in Class B, with Christopher Ong and Jeffrey Ong securing runner-up positions.
Junquing Zhang claimed the champion title in Class C, with Anthony Teng and Henry Ongchan as the respective first and second runners-up.
In Class D, Jimmy Cu was the champion, followed by Mark Yi and Congressman Marvin Rillo as the first and second runners-up.
The ladies category was dominated by Ahbee Tayao as the champion, with Imelda Yu, Maribel Yap and Leanne Dy finishing as the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively.
The event highlighted the camaraderie and collaborative spirit between the Filipino and Chinese communities through sports.