On April 20, 2026, the 9th Ogie Cup united entertainment icons and corporate leaders at Manila Golf & Country Club for a day of celebrity golf for a cause. Organized by Ogie Alcasid in partnership with John Clements Consultants and LVD Management, the tournament raised over ₱15 million along with 10 pledged surgeries. The mulligan initiative alone generated ₱100,000 for the Manila Golf Caddies Fund. The day concluded with an unforgettable performance by Ogie Alcasid, sealing a celebration of generosity, community, and music.
A Fairway Built on Purpose
Some golf tournaments are about trophies. The 9th Ogie Cup: Fairways and Music is about something far greater.
On April 20, 2026, Manila Golf & Country Club transformed into the intersection of sport, philanthropy, and live music, as LVD Management’s premier talent, Ogie Alcasid, in a landmark collaboration with John Clements Consultants, hosted one of the Philippine entertainment calendar’s most-anticipated events. Now in its ninth year, the Ogie Cup has grown into a cultural institution: a day where celebrity golf for a cause means exactly that.
The result? A resounding success with a reminder that purposeful leadership, whether from a CEO or a chart-topping artist, always finds its way to where it matters most.
Two Forces, One Mission: LVD Management Meets John Clements Consultants
The partnership driving the 9th Ogie Cup is as compelling as the event itself. LVD Management, home to some of the Philippines’ most beloved artists, brings the heart and cultural resonance that make the Ogie Cup unmistakable. John Clements Consultants, one of the country’s most respected executive search and HR solutions firms, brings the organizational precision to make it happen flawlessly.
Together, they assembled a field that reads like a “who’s who” of Philippine leadership. Executives from finance, healthcare, insurance, legal, real estate, and technology stood shoulder to shoulder with entertainment personalities. The message was clear: the most meaningful impact happens when different worlds align toward a shared goal.
The ceremonial tee-off set the tone perfectly, led by Ogie Alcasid himself, alongside Concert King, Martin Nievera, and comedian-media personality Ryan Bang. That energy carried across every fairway, every division, and every swing that followed.
Champions on the Course: Full Tournament Highlights
The tournament followed a ready golf format, designed to encourage camaraderie alongside competition. Four divisions produced four deserving champions — each decided by net score after handicap.
Class A – Actor Derek Ramsay delivered a masterclass in consistency, carding 40 on the front nine and 37 on the back for a gross 77. With his handicap of 8, he secured the Champion’s trophy at net 69. Tonito Payumo kept the contest close, finishing at net 70 — just one stroke behind.
Class B – Eric Tensuan claimed victory with a net 70, edging out Sanjiv Vohra by a single stroke. Both players posted a gross 90, but Tensuan’s handicap advantage proved decisive.
Class C – Dondi Mapa showed grit and composure, posting a gross 99 that converted to a net 73. That was enough to top Jose Salvador Novenario, who finished at net 74.
Ladies Division – Champion May Neri delivered a standout round highlighted by a birdie and three pars, finishing at net 70. Runner‑up Patricia Hizon matched that net score exactly, but the countback rule awarded the trophy to Neri, a dramatic finish decided by the smallest of margins.
Style Meets Sport: Fashion on the Fairways
Competitive golf and personal flair are not mutually exclusive. The Ogie Cup proves it every year. The Best Dressed awards highlighted two standouts who turned the course into a runway.
Michael V. claimed Best Dressed Male honors, commanding attention on the greens with his laid‑back charisma. Tiffany Copok earned Best Dressed Female recognition, dazzling with elegance and confidence at every tee.
These recognitions reflect what the Ogie Cup has always understood: showing up fully in skill, in style, and in spirit is itself an act of generosity.
The True Champions: Five Organizations, One Collective Purpose
Beyond the scorecards, the real measure of the 9th Ogie Cup is the impact generated for its five beneficiary organizations:
- Healing Hands — Delivering medical and emotional support to underserved communities across the Philippines.
- World Vision Philippines — A globally recognized humanitarian organization focused on child sponsorship, education, and sustainable community development.
- Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) — A collective championing Filipino artistry and the preservation of Philippine cultural heritage.
- Khan Academy Philippines — Providing free, world-class educational resources to Filipino learners nationwide.
- Manila Golf Caddies Fund — A livelihood initiative directly supporting the hardworking caddies of Manila Golf. The mulligan initiative alone raised ₱100,000 for their welfare — proof that even an extra swing can change a life.
An Evening That Transcended the Game
As twilight settled over the course, the 9th Ogie Cup became something more than a golf tournament.
Ogie Alcasid delivered an intimate, hour-long serenade that drew the crowd together, then Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid took the stage for two unforgettable performances. The music transformed the evening into a cultural moment: a reminder of why the Ogie Cup endures, and why it matters beyond the 18th hole.
Sport. Philanthropy. Music. Community. It is a combination that no other event in the Philippine calendar quite replicates.
Partners Who Made It Possible
The 9th Ogie Cup was powered by an exceptional roster of sponsors whose generosity amplified every peso raised:
- Diamond Record: HSBC
- Platinum Record: Anchor Land
- Gold Record: PB Com, Likha, Charles Tyrwhitt/Gant, SOM, Viro
- Hole-in-One Prize Partners: Toyota North Edsa, Marriott Vacation, Vietnam Golf
- Exclusive Liquor Partner: Singleton
- Product Sponsors: Gallagher, Green Foods, Manamita, Newport World Resorts
About the Ogie Cup
The Ogie Cup is an annual charity golf tournament organized by the ATeam, now in its ninth year. Since its inception, each edition has united Philippine entertainment icons around a shared commitment to education, healthcare, livelihood, and the arts — turning a day on the greens into something that lasts long after the final putt.
The 9th edition marked a particularly significant chapter. John Clements Consultants, whose deep network of C-suite executives spans every major industry in the Philippines, brought that same caliber of leadership to the event itself. Their organizational expertise translated into a tournament that ran with precision, warmth, and purpose. Every participant, sponsor, and beneficiary experienced a day that felt both professionally curated and genuinely meaningful.
The Cause Doesn’t Stop Here — And Neither Should You
The 9th Ogie Cup delivered something rare: a room full of people who didn’t need convincing. Leaders who showed up not for optics, but because they genuinely believe that sport, music, and generosity can move communities forward.
LVD Management Corp represents some of the Philippines’ most beloved entertainers — and connects them with brands, corporations, and platforms that know how to make that partnership count. From talent representation and brand collaborations to event appearances and media strategy, LVD makes the right introductions. Explore the full roster at johnclements.com/client-solutions/lvd-management
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