Gary Valenciano’s maiden ‘HATAW NA!’ charity golf tilt slated at Forest Hills

MANILA, Philippines — The 1st HATAW NA! Gary Valenciano Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on May 11 at the Nicklaus Course, Forest Hills Golf and Country Club in Antipolo City.

The tournament is a milestone event celebrating Manila Genesis Entertainment Management Inc.’s 40th year in the entertainment industry and aims to raise funds for the beneficiaries of the Shining Light Foundation.

Shining Light is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1989 to provide financial, educational, medical, and humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities.

It supports poor families, pregnant women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, students through scholarship programs, and individuals needing medical care.

HATAW NA! ticket is priced at P10,000 per player. This includes green fee, golf cart (sharing), meals (breakfast and lunch), and a donation to the Shining Light Foundation Inc.

The tournament format is 2-Man Team Scramble using System 36 to determine a Team’s Handicap. Registration starts at 6 a.m. while the shotgun tee-off is at 7:30 a.m. (Pool story)