Pampanga Press Club (PPC) is set to stage its 3rd Invitational Golf Tournament on April 15 at Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club in Lubao, powered by an expanded network of partners from government, corporate, and civic sectors.
The tournament serves as a fundraising activity for PPC’s two flagship programs: training campus journalists and supporting the welfare and professional development of its members.
PPC president Lincoln Baluyut expressed gratitude for the continued and growing support of stakeholders, noting the impact of sustained partnerships on the club’s advocacy programs.
“I appreciate the continuing support of private corporations, government entities and individuals to our programs in training campus journalists and improving the well-being of our members,” Baluyut said.
PPC chairman Noel Tulabut also highlighted how the tournament has strengthened collaboration between the press club and its partners while helping nurture future journalists.
“It is noteworthy how we in PPC can also bolster a relationship with our growing partners and at the same time jointly help our aspiring writers and journalists,” Tulabut said.
Founded as one of the country’s oldest media organizations, the Pampanga Press Club launched its golf tournament series in 2024 with fewer than 30 partners. Since then, support has steadily grown, reflecting stronger engagement with the media community and its initiatives.
Strong lineup of 2026 sponsors
This year’s tournament is backed by a broad coalition of supporters across multiple levels:
𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 include Pampanga Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, Converge ICT Solutions, Senator Win Gatchalian, Lavelle Trading, PLDT, and 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 include JDN Realty, Savers Industrial, NLEX Corporation, GCash, PAGCOR, Bureau of Customs – Port of Clark, and DPWH.
𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 include Museum of Philippine Arts and Culture (MOPAC), Sto. Tomas Mayor John Sambo, Tarlac Governor Christian Yap, Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap, former Congressman Vic Yap, SMDC, Maynilad, Filinvest, BDO, 11–16 Construction, Santa Rita Mayor Reynan Calo, Side Eye Café, The Lakeshore, Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, SM Investments, and BCDA.
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 include Nidel Management, BPI, ARGC Manpower Agency, Baque Corporation, DBP, Jenra Realty Group, Clark Water, Laus Group of Companies, King’s Lumber, Mileage Asia, CIAC, Meralco, Megawide, Globe Telecom, KALAM Chief Engr. Buddy Dungca, Teddy Tumang, Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, San Luis Mayor Jay Sagum, Guagua Mayor Ton Torres, Floridablanca Mayor Mike Galang, Arayat Mayor Jeffry Luriz, Bacolor Mayor Eduardo “Diman” Datu, Bacolor Vice Mayor Ron Earvin Dungca, Mabalacat City Mayor Geld Aquino, Porac Acting Mayor Jen Capil, Lubao Mayor Esmie Pineda, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, Villar Foundation, Police Regional Office 3, Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane, and DPWH Region 3.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 include Mekeni, Ultra MRF, SM Hotels and Convention Corp., Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Lanson Place Manila, Unilab, Philippine Sports Commission, GRBank, Megasaver, William Gatchalian, Coca-Cola, Oishi, Beautéderm, Hann Resorts, Sta. Ana Mayor Dinan Labung, 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., DOTr Asec. IC Calaguas, Chief Political Affairs Officer Reina Manuel, Mabalacat Vice Mayor Marcos Jun Castro, and Congresswoman Anna York Bondoc-Sagum.
With stronger backing and wider collaboration, this year’s PPC Invitational Golf Tournament is expected to not only deliver competitive action on the fairways but also further strengthen its mission of advancing journalism education and media welfare in Central Luzon.
