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CCCI Marks 25 Years of “Business in Golf” with Landmark Tournament at Liloan Golf Course

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its flagship “Business in Golf” Tournament with a successful two-day event held on August 7–8, 2025, at the scenic Liloan Golf Course in Yati, Liloan, Cebu.

This silver milestone brought together Cebu’s leading business figures, entrepreneurs, and golf enthusiasts in a spirited showcase of camaraderie, healthy competition, and meaningful networking, all within the fairways of one of Cebu’s premier golf destinations.

Organized in partnership with Duros Land Properties, Inc. and the Department of Tourism, the tournament continues to stand as a hallmark event promoting wellness, collaboration, and community among Cebu’s business leaders.

A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants of this year’s milestone tournament held at Liloan Golf Course! Here is a quick look at the champions who ruled the fairways.

25th BIG TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Division I (0–16 Team HDCP):

Lowest Gross Team: Seo Hong Gil & Kim Sung Ho – 65

Champion: Joseph Larida & Joseph Macasusi – Net 54

Runner-up: Pete Anthony Polo & Jingo Abellana – Net 55

Division II (17–22 Team HDCP):

Lowest Gross Team: Emelio Tan & Arthur Cabalona – 70

Champion: Regino Yocte & Toddy Almacin – Net 50

Runner-up: Ron Teodorico & Alfredo Tan – Net 54

Division III (23–36 Team HDCP):

Lowest Gross Team: Randy Vasquez & Edgar Panuncillo – 78

Champion: Diego Manuel Canga & Edward Baquir – Net 51

Runner-up: Henry Albert Tan & Koji Guibincan – Net 51

Chamber and Friends Category:

Lowest Gross Team: Jenny Barte & Angela Mangana – 68

Champion: Reagan King & Jose Diego Canizares – Net 55

Runner-up: Cassy Dy & Ben Ngujo – Net 60

Ladies Division:

Lowest Gross Team: Yuki Canizares & Alayne Lo – 81

Champion: Judy Mellisa Canizares & Nikki Rolata – Net 60

Runner-up: Masako Kusama & Noelle Gonzalez – Net 64

Fun Division (Non-handicap Players):

Champion Gross: Jon Joseph Alvarez & Rigor Alamar – 69

Runner-up: Keanu Pamaos & Justin Castillo – 74

SPECIAL AWARDS

Nearest the Pin (Hole #09): Hilario Mantuhac III – 10.2 ft.

Longest Drive (Hole #10): Angela Mangana – 245 yards

Accurate Drive (Hole #12): Kurt Fick – on the center line

Longest Putt (Hole #18): Danilo Salimbangon – 49.5 ft

Adding an extra layer of thrill to the tournament, players competed for a chance to win exclusive HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES. Among the coveted rewards were a brand-new Omoda E5 EV courtesy of Omoda Jaecoo, a ₱450,000 franchise package from PinaCressant, a Skygo Bolt 150 motorcycle from Skygo Marketing Corporation, and a 48V street bike from GolfWixz. These high-stakes incentives brought added excitement and anticipation to every swing on the course.

Thanks to the unwavering support of CCCI’s committed partners, the 25th Business in Golf Tournament was made possible through strong collaborations with both long-standing and new sponsors. The CHAMBER’S CBM OMNIBUS PARTNERS: Aboitiz Power -Therma Visayas Inc., Petnet, Inc., Visayan Electric Company (Veco), Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), LH Paragon Group, Oakridge Realty Development Corporation, Shang Properties, Inc., Ayala Malls, Cebu Air, Inc. (Cebu Pacific), City Di Mare, Duros Land Properties Inc., Eastwest Bank, Eastern Communications, Hotel 101 Global Pte. Ltd., Security Bank Corp., SM Seaside City Cebu and CBM OFFICIAL MERCH PARTNER: Unisol

MAJOR EVENT PARTNERS such as Archiglobal, Converge ICT, Daikin | LC Trade, Form & Function Chiropractic, GolfWixz, HCG Philippines, International Pharmaceutical, Island Premium Paints, Koboweld Asia, La Carne Butchery, Nonki Japanese Restaurant, OPASCOR, Omoda Jaecoo, PinaCressant, Rockwell Land, Singapore Airlines, SolarNRG, Skygo Marketing, Vivant | Corenergy, Yocte Construction, and others added significant value to the success of the event.

Likewise, support from MINOR PARTNERS—including Anika Island Resort, At Home Massage Spa, BASCO, Cebu Primera Food Industries, Charlton Trade | Astoria Wines, Dakak Golf & Beach Resort, EBATECH, Casas+Architects, Colon Heritage Corporation, Epson Philippines, Fahst Wall Systems, Golden Prince Hotel, Hiverooms Travel, KEG Travel & Tours, Juanito King & Sons, Nature’s Legacy, Mitsubishi | Fast Autoworld, One Eclar Mercantile, Philippine Airlines, Savoy Hotel Mactan, Seda Hotel, Solea Hotels & Resorts, and Ultima Insurance—demonstrated the strong community backing for this milestone event.

As CCCI looks ahead, the Chamber remains steadfast in its mission to foster unity, growth, and innovation—on and off the course.

For more information and inquiries, please call the chamber at 2321421 or email us at info@cebuchamber.org

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