The 3rd Philippine Independence Day Golf Invitational to take place at the Emirates Golf Club
The 3rd Philippine will take place on 17th June 2011 on the famous Majlis Championship course of Emirates Golf Club.
The annual event is an OOM (Order of Merit) qualifier for 2011 season organized by Filipino Golfers in the Middle East (FIGME) with a total strength of 130 golfers comprising of Filipinos, Europeans, Americans, South Africans and Asians as well. The golf tournament highlights the 113th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence with its celebrated theme for 2011 dubbed as Philippines – A Progressive Nation in Action.
Guest of honor, H.E. Philippine Consul General Benito Valeriano will lead the strong delegation of 72 golfers comprising of CEO's, Managing Directors and Line Managers of various local and international companies supporting the objectives of FIGME. Ceremonial tee off will start at 13:00 hrs. headed by His Excellency himself.
Red Bull serves as the official energy drink and will attend the event complete with their beetle inspired corporate vehicle.
FIGME officers Ramon Navea (Chairman), Chito Albay (Vice Chairman), Dan Alforte (Finance and Logistics), Vic Liwanag (Secretary) & Brylle Navea (Art & Photography) will lead the operational and logistics requirements.
PHOTO CAPTION: Mr. Ambarish Mukherjee, Cathay Pacific's Sales and Marketing Manager, UAE & Oman endorses flight tickets to Ramon Navea, FIGME Chairman as one of the major prizes for the golf event.
