SANTA ROSA, Philippines | September 24, 2025 – Underscoring the importance of purpose-led efforts, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. (CCFPI), hosted another successful edition of the Coca-Cola Golf Classic tournament, bringing together valued partners in support of community-driven initiatives.
Held at the Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club, the event gathered nearly 200 business partners, industry leaders, and key customers – all united by a long-standing tradition of coming together for a cause and a shared commitment to creating positive impact.
“At CCEAP, we live by our culture of malasakit, keeping our people and communities at heart of everything we do,” shared Gareth McGeown, President and CEO of CCEAP. “The Coca-Cola Golf Classic has become a platform for driving meaningful initiatives, and this year’s success is a testament to the generosity of our partners and our collective mission to refresh the Philippines and make a difference.”
Now in its fifth year since its return in 2019, with roots dating back to 2003, the tournament continues to channel proceeds toward disaster relief efforts and programs for chosen beneficiaries. Last year’s event supported early childhood education initiatives through the Reading Readiness Program, where CCEAP associates led storytelling sessions and distributed learning materials to partner schools.
Building on its efforts to promote learning, the previous tournament also enabled Synergeia Foundation, a CCFPI beneficiary, to implement a program aimed at improving student reading performance in Pavia, Iloilo. The program included strengthening teacher capacity to help build foundational literacy skills among students.
The Coca-Cola Golf Classic continues to support disaster response and recovery efforts, working alongside first responders to provide immediate relief to families affected by recent calamities. As a total beverage company, CCEAP mobilizes its vast network of teams across the country to deliver potable water to affected communities within and beyond where it operates.
This year’s tournament concluded with an exciting finish, with winners Jaye Escuadro, Jose Juanchit, Eric Gozo, and Erik Escalona from The Turf Companyemerging as the overall team champion, with a winning gross score of 59.
The success of the Coca-Cola Golf Classic 2025 was made possible by its valued sponsors:
Gold sponsors: Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc., Petron Corporation, Ascendion, PT Muliaglass.
Silver sponsors: San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation, Asia Brewery Inc., BMIRK Enterprises Corporation, CWS Philippines Inc., Constellation Travels Inc., Marsh Philippines Inc.
Bronze sponsors: Hino Motors Philippines Corporation, Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation, Premiere Travel & Tours Inc., Trends & Technologies, Inc., SEMEQ, BJ Technical Group Ventures Inc., AC Health, Air Liquide Phils. Inc., NRD Construction Inc., RJ Prado Enterprises & Construction, Materials Solutions Inc., Medicard Philippines Inc., Ares Merchants Philippines Inc., PLDT Enterprise, CZ Philippines, ActivAsia Inc., and FiveSeconds Advertising Inc.
Hole-in-One sponsors: The Turf Company, Inc., VNS Logistics Services Phil. Corporation, Golden Agri International Pte Ltd, Fashion Funkward Merchandising OPC (Funky Monkey), Gothong Southern Shipping Lines, Triple Star Packaging Corp, AdventEnergy, BPI Tokyo Century Rental Corporation, and New Canaan Insurance Agency.
Media partners: The Manila Times and BusinessMirror.
CCEAP extends their special thanks to food partners Shakey’s Pizza, Potato Corner, and McDonald’s Philippines.
For over 113 years, Coca-Cola has proudly remained steadfast in its resolve to bring people together for a better shared future—reaffirming its belief that it is only as strong as the communities it serves. ###
About Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP)
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) — the bottling partner and official distributor of Coca-Cola products in the Philippines — operates across 18 manufacturing facilities and almost 70 distribution centers and sales offices nationwide, offering 20 brands in its beverage portfolio and employing around 9,000 Filipinos. Formerly Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI), CCEAP is jointly owned by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) following the completed acquisition on 23 February 2024. CCEAP remains committed to its vision of refreshing Filipinos and making a difference across the Philippines through its great people, great beverages, great execution, and great partners, all while keeping sustainability at the heart of its operations.
