Cover NextGen’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament 2024 overall champion Vince Ngo (Photo: Courtesy of NextGen / Eve Bespoke Experiences, Inc)
NextGen’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament 2024 overall champion Vince Ngo (Photo: Courtesy of NextGen / Eve Bespoke Experiences, Inc)
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The NextGeneration Advocate Foundation PH, Inc (NextGen) recently held a fundraising golf tournament to drive its advocacy towards building a sustainable community and revitalise Intramuros as a vibrant cultural hub
Non-stock, non-government organisation NextGen amps up its commitment to nation-building by hosting a fundraising golf tournament last September 16 at Sta Elena Golf and Country Club. Named ‘Play It Forward’, the project is underlined by the foundation’s focus on advocating youth empowerment through its partnership with Life Project for Youth (LP4Y) and sustainable community development through tourism, with its partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA).
The foundation works hand in hand with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the IA to transform the celebrated heritage district of Intramuros into a sustainable community that thrives through cultural and tourism development. This heritage jewel in the heart of Manila dates back to the Spanish Colonial Period and is hailed today as one of Asia’s leading tourist attractions in the World Travel Awards 2024.
NextGen also supports marginalised Filipino youth through its partnership with LP4Y, an international organisation empowering young adults aged 17 to 24, grappling with extreme poverty and social exclusion, through education.
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Above Intramuros Administration receives the ceremonial cheque of donations raised from this year’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament
Above NextGen vice president Paolo Martel hands over the ceremonial cheque to Life Project for Youth’s project leader for partnerships and fundraising Amélie Babinet as the First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos looks on
Intramuros Administration receives the ceremonial cheque of donations raised from this year’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament
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NextGen gathered a dedicated group of advocates—business leaders, community members, and philanthropists—to its annual fundraising golf tournament, presented by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and AcroCity, and supported by Yanson Group of Bus Companies, Nationstar Development Corporation, Bingo Plus, Alliance Global CEO Kevin Tan and his wife Mitch Tan, Jake Ang of SMC, Cebu Landmasters executive vice president and chief operating officer Franco Soberano, Benedicto Coyiuto of PGA Cars, Arthur Dichaves of Transview Philippines, Angelo Wong Chu King of WCK Holdings, MEC Networks’ president Merrick Chua, Penguin Philippines’ managing partner Eric Lee, Atty Michael Manotoc and his wife Cara Manglapus-Manotoc, and Kumu’s founder Roland Ros, among others.
“Our mission at NextGen is to help build an inclusive future where every young Filipino is empowered to reach their full potential and contribute to a sustainable and progressive nation,” says NextGen president Nadia Mirani Uttamchandani.
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NextGen president Nadia Uttamchandani with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos
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180 golfers participated in the said event, raising over PhP30 million in donations. This is a significant increase compared to the PhP16 million raised last November 2023, which impacted 37,000 Filipinos.
“Since we started, we’ve shown that together, we can achieve more,” shares Paolo Martel, vice president of NextGen.
The 2023 funds raised were used to support disaster relief operations, which helped 8,000 families; rehabilitate the Pasig River; fund feeding programmes for around 5,000 children; and accomplish health, wellness, and charity drives for approximately 2,500 women and children in remote areas.
“We’re also focused on empowering the next generation with skills and opportunities to lead, while working towards food security and better health for all,” Martel continues.
Above Vince Ngo (third from left) receives his award as overall champion of this year’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament with San Miguel Corporation’s Jacob Ang and NextGen Golf Committee Chair Paolo Tantoco, WCK Holdings COO Caesar Wong Chu King, Acrocity’s Angelo Wong Chu King and Keith Wong Chu King in the photo
Vince Ngo (third from left) receives his award as overall champion of this year’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament with San Miguel Corporation’s Jacob Ang and NextGen Golf Committee Chair Paolo Tantoco, WCK Holdings COO Caesar Wong Chu King, Acrocity’s Angelo Wong Chu King and Keith Wong Chu King in the photo
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Vince Ngo emerged victorious at this year’s ‘Play It Forward’ golf tournament with an impressive score of 56. He surpassed Marlon Dizon, Luis Yuchengco, and Nathan Kaewpeng, who all earned 54 points. Meanwhile, Dizon received the Class A title through a countback on the last six holes.
Kris Peralta topped Class B, Dichaves clinched the Class C title, Ricky Alfonso got Class D, and Rhonda Van De Worp won in the Ladies Division. Fun Hole winners were Jorden David (Nearest to the Pin), Martin Leyeza (Longest Putt), Rocky Cebrero (Longest Drive), and Gerold Fernando (Most Accurate Drive, Hole 10).
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