Netmarks Philippines held Golf Getaway , a one-day invitational tournament, in Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Cavite. NMP partners who co-sponsored the event were the following: IBM Philippines, Trend Micro, Lionapex Equipment Philippines, and Riverbed Technology.

Existing clients and prospective customers were invited. Eleven companies (18 individuals) participated, forming six flights which included Mr. Junichi Okura, General Manager for the Overseas Business Development Division of Netmarks (Japan), Inc. NMP President Mr. Philip Sanvictores and Director/Vice-President Mr. Joseph Pangilinan. Golfers from the following companies participated: Nikkoshi Philippines, Nippon Express Philippines Corp., San Technology, Inc., Engtek Precision Philippines, Inc., Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines, EM Realty, Inc., Allied Bank, and IBM Philippines, Inc.

Mr. Raymond Sanvictores, NMP Business Unit Manager for Net 911, hosted the awarding ceremony. The opening remarks was given by Mr. Philip Sanvictores. The respective awards were given out by Mr. Philip Sanvictores and Ms. Pia Azarcon, IBM Country Manager for System I Sales and Distribution. Mr. Junichi Okura also gave his greetings to all the players while Mr. Joseph Pangilinan gave the closing remarks.

In the end, it was Ms. Tricia Maclang from Allied Bank who won Best Gross; Champion and Longest Putt Award went to Mr. Takeshi Kojima of SAT-A; Runner-Up was Mr. CC Choy of Engtek Precision Phils.; Nearest to the Pin Award went to Mr. Motohiko Matsuyama of San Technology, Inc.; Longest Drive Award went to Mr. Toshifumi Hiyoke of San Tech, Inc.; and the Most Accurate Drive Award went to Mr. Manuel Rivera of EM Realty, Inc.


Congratulations to all the winners and hope to see you again in next year’s Golf Getaway!