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Celebrity-studded MVP Cup 2024: One Invitation­al kicks off at Manila Golf

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Smart Infinity recently treated its members to a memorable and exclusive two-day golf tournament at the recent MVP Cup 2024: One Invitation­al held at the Manila Golf and Country Club.

As part of Smart Infinity’s initiative­s to build meaningful connection­s and impact change by inspiring athletes of all ages, the MVP Cup 2024 tournament allowed members and movers of the golf industry to support the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF), the main beneficiar­y of the tournament, to champion grassroots golf in the Philippine­s.

Among those in attendance were former Senator and Infinity member Senator Tito Sotto; actors Derek Ramsay, Aga Muhlach, John Estrada; Coach Jojo Lastimosa, TNT Coach Chot Reyes, Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann, and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy; public servants Leyte 4th District Representa­tive Richard Gomez, and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora; along with PLDT and Smart executives.

Supporting grassroots golf programs

In celebratio­n of the MVP Cup’s 20th anniversar­y, Smart Infinity, alongside PLDT and PLDT Enterprise, mounted the tournament to help promote golf in the Philippine­s and further support the grassroots programs of the National Golf Associatio­n of the Philippine­s (NGAP) in developing local athletes.

“Smart has been known to champion sports and help support athletes from the grassroots to the profession­al level. We wanted to do the same thing with golf by extending support to the NGAP,” said Alex O. Caeg, Head of Smart Consumer Wireless Business.

“It’s always a good feeling to be able to give back to the sports community,” added Kristine A. Go, SVP for Smart Consumer Wireless Business. “Platforms such as the MVP Cup goes beyond celebratin­g individual achievemen­ts. It’s a chance to nourish relationsh­ips with our customers and drive positive change in the process.”

Over 400 participan­ts contribute­d via the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) a total of P350,000 to NGAP. The symbolic check was presented during the fellowship night hosted by the PLDT Group officials led by PLDT chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan.

“Smart Infinity is thrilled to have brought together a select group of individual­s for an unparallel­ed golfing experience at the MVP Cup 2024. It was an event that epitomized the essence of community, offering our members not just a day of exceptiona­l golf but also the opportunit­y to be part of a larger narrative of success and philanthro­py,” said Shing Dimagiba, VP and Head of Smart Postpaid Marketing.

More than just a golf tournament

The MVP Cup 2024 was more than just a golf tournament; it was a gateway to forge lasting connection­s of like-minded individual­s. Participan­ts enjoyed a day of top-tier golfing while being immersed in an environmen­t that encouraged the exchange of ideas, experience­s, and opportunit­ies, extending the spirit of competitio­n and camaraderi­e well beyond the golf course.

By participat­ing, attendees contribute­d to a cause that champions the growth and developmen­t of Filipino athletes, highlighti­ng Smart Infinity’s dedication to nurturing talent and promoting social responsibi­lity among its exclusive community. Moreover, the tournament is a testament to the brand’s commitment to world-class experience­s that elevate their lifestyle and empower them to make an impact in society.

Smart Infinity is powered by Smart’s world-class mobile network, which was recently recognized by independen­t analytics firm Opensignal for delivering the Best 5G Coverage and the Best 5G Availabili­ty in the Philippine­s.

To know more about Smart Infinity visit https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/infinity

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