The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) Inc. successfully concluded its highly anticipated Real Estate Developers Golf Cup 2025 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club, recognizing top golfing talents from the property development sector and offering a platform for more than 100 industry leaders to network and collaborate.
The tournament kicked off with a ceremonial tee-off led by Engr. Francis Richmond Z. Villegas, SHDA National President; Mr. John Paul Dy, SHDA Central Luzon Chapter President and Golf Tournament Overall Chair; Mr. Alberto Pascual, President and CEO of the Philippine Guarantee Corporation; and Mr. Charlie Brown Tan, President of the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines, Inc.
This year’s competition honored standout golfers in multiple categories. Richie Lirio was awarded the Low Net Champion, while Jason Barcelon claimed the Low Gross Champion title. In Class A, Max De Leon emerged as the Champion, followed by Ditto Reyes as 1st Runner-Up and Rico Comia as 2nd Runner-Up. Timothy Dalton Lim secured the Champion title in Class B, with Jing Panelo finishing as 1st Runner-Up and Andrew Lam as 2nd Runner-Up. Meanwhile, in Class C, Sherwin Uy took home the championship, while Shane Lloyd Bucat and Alberto Pascual placed as 1st and 2nd Runner-Up, respectively.
Special awards were also given to outstanding players. Noel Rios won Nearest to the Pin at 4 feet, Jason Tse Go claimed the Longest Drive (Hole #10) at 264 yards, Adrian Rios secured the Most Accurate Drive (Hole #13) at 1 yard, and Gary De Guzman achieved the Longest Putt (Hole #18) at 44 feet.
The SHDA Golf Cup continues to serve as a platform for fostering camaraderie among SHDA members, real estate developers, and key stakeholders, including representatives from the government, banking sector, and allied industries. Beyond competition, the tournament provided an avenue for industry leaders to discuss trends, innovations, and collaborative efforts that shape the future of housing and real estate in the Philippines.
“The real estate industry thrives on strong partnerships, and events like the SHDA Golf Cup create the perfect setting to build and nurture these relationships. It’s through collaboration and shared experiences that we continue to reinforce our collective goal of providing better housing solutions for Filipinos.,” said Engr. Francis Richmond Z. Villegas, SHDA National President.
Arch. Leonardo Dayao Jr., SHDA Chairman, shared his enthusiasm for the event’s success: “Events like the SHDA Golf Cup allow us to connect, collaborate, and work together on solutions
that drive the future of housing and real estate in the Philippines. It strengthens our ties with members and industry leaders, helping us to advance our shared goals.”
Looking ahead, SHDA is preparing for two major upcoming events: its 55th Anniversary Celebration and the National Developers Convention, where industry leaders will gather to discuss key trends and challenges shaping the future of the real estate sector in the Philippines.
The SHDA Golf Cup 2025 was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors and partners, whose contributions played a vital role in the event’s success. The event was supported by 8990 Housing Development Corporation, Citihomes Builder & Development, Inc., Wee Community Developers Inc., Jose Aliling Construction Manager, Stronghold Insurance Company Incorporated, Cathay Land, Inc., Ciudades Development Corporation, Goldenpine Realty and Development Inc., Keyland, Lynville Land Development Corp., Moon Rabbit Ventures Inc./Uwi Homes, Noble Home Corp. (ServeQuest Inc.), Ortigas Land Corporation, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Dev’t Corp., Phinma Properties, Phirst Park Homes Inc., Prominence Properties Inc., Red Oak Properties, SM Development Corporation, Surewell Equities, Inc., Community Property Managers, Inc., Aluforms, Brahma Industrial Corporation, Davies, D’Square Plumbing, Inc., Dutchboy, Forthright Builders Inc., Godex PVC Pipes by DMC, Republic Cement, Sagada Construction Development Corporation, Bayad, Banco de Oro Unibank, Pag-ibig Fund, PBCom, Philippine Guarantee Corporation, Phinma Insurance Brokers, Inc., Security Bank, Fast Management Consultancy, Creative Ventures Travel & Tours, Pontefino Hotel, Rebisco’s Extreme and Choco Mucho, Srixon Cobra Puma, The Berry Blvd, Malaya Business Insight, BusinessMirror, Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin and The Manila Times.