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Over 100 housing and real estate stakeholders gathered at the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong City for the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) Golf Cup 2026, a premier industry event combining meaningful networking and camaraderie, recognizing top golfers, and celebrating both their skill on the greens and excellence in housing development. Centered on the theme “Driving Developments Forward”, the fourth edition of the tournament highlighted how strategy, focus, and discipline on the golf course underscore the demands of delivering sustainable, inclusive housing. Beyond the game, the event served as a platform for strengthening partnerships and fostering shared goals across the housing industry.
The tournament officially opened with a ceremonial tee-off led by SHDA Chairman of the Board Engr. Francis Richmond Villegas, SHDA President Kerwin Padua, and SHDA Central Luzon President and SHDA Golf Cup 2026 Organizing Committee Chairman John Paul Dy. They were joined by prominent figures including Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines National President Charlie Brown Tan, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation Chairman Romarico Alvarez, HCG Philippines Inc. President Eugene Lin, Pacific Paints (Boysen) Philippines Inc. Area Manager Jeffrey Cham, and World Home Depot Corporation Operations Manager Audrey Belle Po. More than a competition, the tournament reflects SHDA’s broader commitment to uniting developers, partners, and stakeholders in a shared effort to solidify collaboration, align priorities, and drive innovation across the sector. “Events like the SHDA Golf Cup remind us that joint efforts and strategic planning are not only vital on the course but also in advancing the housing industry forward. Through initiatives like this, we aim to deepen our networks and collectively work toward innovative solutions that address the evolving needs in the real estate sector,” said Dy. Participants showcased impressive skills across multiple categories. Vince G. Siy claimed the Low Net Champion while Eugene Lin secured the Low Gross title. In Class A, Daboy Del Carmen emerged as champion, followed by Timothy Roxas as 1st Runner-Up and Jason Barcelon as 2nd Runner-Up. Class B was led by champion Romarico Alvarez, with Juan Gabriel Siojo as 1st Runner-Up and Michael Paolo Bellosillo as 2nd Runner-Up. Mary May Enriquez topped Class C, followed by Oca Balaoing as 1st Runner-Up, and George Mercado as 2nd Runner-Up. Special awards highlighted precision and performance with Matthew Roxas earning Nearest to the Pin at Hole 3, Timothy Roxas recording the Longest Drive at Hole 13, Carlo Villegas winning Most Accurate Shot at Hole 3, and Adrian Aquino posting the Longest Putt at Hole 18.
Moreover, industry leaders emphasized that beyond competition, the event reflects a shared commitment to raising standards and advancing solutions to meet the country’s housing gap. “The tournament served as a platform where developers, investors, financial institutions, and industry partners exchanged ideas, built connections, and inspired innovation in housing. Just as each shot on the course requires strategy and focus, every housing development demands careful planning and commitment to quality,” said Padua. Engr. Villegas noted, “The discipline and focus showcased in this tournament mirror the same rigor we continuously apply in delivering quality housing developments nationwide. We celebrate the teamwork, discipline, and vision that drive the housing industry toward progress.” Looking ahead, SHDA is set to celebrate its 56th anniversary and convene its annual National Developers Convention, underscoring its role in shaping industry dialogue and supporting initiatives to address the country’s housing backlog. The SHDA Golf Cup 2026 was made possible through the support of its event partners, namely Avida Land Corporation, NOAH Business Applications/Forecasting and Planning Technologies, Cathay Land Inc., and Malaya Business Insight. Its major sponsors included 8990 Housing Development Corporation, Manila Bulletin, Brand MCB Advertising, Citihomes Builders & Development Inc., Phinma Property Holdings Corporation, SM Development Corporation, Wee Community Developers Inc., Davies Paints Inc., Pacific Paints (Boysen) Philippines Inc., World Home Depot Corporation, China Banking Corporation, The Manila Times, WhenInManila.com, Axeia Development Corporation, Homemark Inc., Phinma Prism Property Development Corporation, Lynville Land Development Corporation, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation, Property Company and Friends Inc., Prominence Properties Inc., Emerald Vinyl Corporation, Hafele Philippines, Inc., Hocheng Philippines Corporation, Shera Building Solution Philippines Corporation, Community Property Managers Group Inc., Snapp Ventures Inc., Home Development Mutual Fund, Keyland Corporation, Atlanta Industries Inc., and Pontefino Hotel. The event was also supported by Red Oak Properties Inc., and Philippine Guarantee Corporation.
As the leading organization representing the housing and subdivision development sector, SHDA continues to welcome developers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to join its growing network and participate in initiatives that shape policies and promote best practices. For more information on SHDA membership and upcoming programs, visit https://shda.ph/ or you may contact the SHDA Secretariat at shda.secretariat@gmail.com.
