Everything is set for the staging of the 3rd El Presidente Cup, a one-day golf-for-a-cause tournament organized by basketball icon Ramon Fernandez on April
24 at The Orchard Golf & Country Club in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
More than just a golf tournament, the El Presidente Cup stands as a meaningful
platform for sports-driven nation building anchored on the advocacy of Fernandez.
The event starts at 11 a.m. followed by an early dinner reception and awarding ceremonies.
The tournament is organized in support of the Ramon S. Fernandez Sports and Youth Development Foundation, a foundation born from Fernandez’s lifelong belief that sports transform lives.
Known to generations of Filipinos as “El Presidente,” Fernandez is a four-time MVP in the Philippine Basketball Association and one of the greatest players in Philippine sports history. Beyond his decorated career, he later served as commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission, where he championed grassroots development, athlete welfare, and long-term sports programs nationwide.
The Foundation was established to extend that mission beyond public office — focusing on:
- Supporting promising but underfunded young athletes
- Providing access to training, competition, and international exposure
- Assisting in educational opportunities through sports scholarships
- Promoting discipline, leadership, and character development
- Encouraging holistic growth — both athletic and academic
From basketball courts to golf fairways, the Foundation believes that sports provide structure, hope, and direction — especially for young Filipinos with talent but limited resources.
The El Presidente Cup serves as one of its flagship fundraising and awareness initiatives, bringing together corporate leaders, sports advocates, and golf enthusiasts in a shared commitment to youth empowerment. A proud beneficiary of the Foundation, Charles Serdenia has already received support
through previous editions of the El Presidente Cup and will continue to be a beneficiary moving forward.
Serdenia represents the next generation of Filipino athletic excellence. His dedication and performance have earned him a commitment to pursue collegiate golf in the United States at Southern Utah University.
His journey — from competing in local junior tournaments to securing a U.S. college golf opportunity — embodies the Foundation’s core mission: opening doors for deserving athletes and helping them compete on the global stage.
The 3rd El Presidente Cup reinforces its commitment to sustaining Serdenia’s development as he embarks on his collegiate career, ensuring that financial limitations do not hinder world-class potential.
Chief backers of the event are Cebu Landmasters, Pryce Gases and Philippine Sports Commission while gold sponsors are RKF Solar Development Corporation, RKF Infra Ventures Inc., and Quest Plus Manila – Official Tournament Hotel. Silver sponsors are Capital One Solar Energy, Global Defense Bulletproofing Cebu, Innovator Luggage, TW Steel and Philippine Airlines.
Hole and special sponsors are Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc., New Canaan Insurance Agency, SM Prime, MILO, Hidetech Corporation, CARA Aesthetics, Vans, Marriott International and Golf Depot.
Through the vision of Ramon Fernandez and the continuing work of his Foundation, the tournament stands as a reminder that when sports and purpose come together, futures are built.
