CATS leads H'lands backers

MANILA, Philippines - CATS Motors, the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the country, heads a merry mix of sponsors backing the staging of the fifth Highlands Ladies Cup which reels off Nov. 20 at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf and Country Club in Tagaytay.

A maximum field of 150 is tipped to clash for top honors in various divisions in the 18-hole tournament which will have a shotgun start and to be played under the System 36 scoring format.

The event is supported by CATS Motors as platinum sponsor, and W Office Tower, San Miguel Corp., Baron Travel Corp./Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Unilever as gold sponsors. Security Bank, H&E Mfg, Splash Mfg Corp., Bingo Bonanza, Pilipinas Shell, Smart Communications, SM Retail, Oishi, are the silver sponsors.

Other sponsors are Regent Travel, Comworks Inc., Etihad Airways, Philippine Air Lines, Concrete Masters, Petron, Honda, Outback Steakhouse, Bizu, Kawsek Inc., C2, Hidden Springs, Kaiser Intl Health Group, Pisanti, Rosalie Heo, Mayenne Varua, Karen Buenaventura, Erlie Gamut, Holland Blooms, RCW Construction, Splendido Taal Golf Club, Red Ribbon, Toby’s Peanuts, Burlington Socks and Contempo Designs, Chocolate Kiss;Cafe de Lipa, Rios Coffee, Pocari Sweat, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dunkin’ Donuts, Shakey’s Pizza, Marie France, Caraderm, Maribago Bluewater, Radisson Blue,Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa,El Nido, Dusit Thani, Boracay Regency, Red Coconut in Boracay, Bellaroca Resort in Marinduque, Bohol Beach Club, Vivere Suites in Alabang, Traders Hotel and Heritage Hotel.

Hole-in-one sponsors: Royal Caribbean Line, Delta Air Lines, Club Car, and Burgundy Tower.

“The diversified roster of sponsors reflects the range of endeavors of the Tagaytay Highlands Ladies,” said Dionne Cu, president of the organizing Tagaytay Highlands Ladies Chapter.

Registration is ongoing. For details, contact tournament co-chair Connie Mamaril at 0917-5392904.

Felix Ang, president of CATS Motors, Willie Ocier, vice-chairman of Belle Corp., and Sandy Romualdez, Highlands sports captain, will hit the ceremonial drives.

The event also serves as a fund-raiser for the Sisters of Mary boys and girls town complex in Silang,Cavite as part of THLC’s social commitment.