The Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists (PhilSan) VisMin Chapter, in partnership with the Hog Farmers Association of Davao Inc. (Hogfadi), will stage the 3rd Farmers Cup Golf Tournament 2026 on May 13 at Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club in Barangay Mandug, Davao City.
Organizers announced the event during a Davao City Sportswriters Association forum on April 23 at SM Annex in Ecoland. PhilSan VisMin President Rizle Hilbero, Hogfadi President Chiqui Bonifacio, and tournament organizer Ramon Bien led the launch.
This year’s edition features larger prizes and expanded charitable contributions. Registration costs PHP 4,000, covering mulligan and green fees, giveaways, fairway snacks, and a buffet dinner. The first 150 registrants will receive a complimentary golf glove stretcher.
Golfers will compete in Classes A, B, C, D, and Ladies divisions using the Molave scoring system. Double-barrel tee-offs are scheduled at 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to accommodate more participants.
Hole-in-one prizes include a Jetour X50, a Yamaha golf cart, five PS gilts Camborough 48, and a terminal boar—both purebred lines from Pig Improvement Company. Additional prizes include market hogs, a 55-inch flat-screen television, and PHP 1,000 gift vouchers from Golf View Sports Shop.
Beyond competition, the Farmers Cup serves as a fundraising platform. Last year’s tournament supported research initiatives for students from Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology and Mindanao State University.
This year, proceeds will benefit two recipients: the House of Hope Foundation for children with cancer at Southern Philippines Medical Center, and Animal Science students at the University of Southeastern Philippines-Mabini Campus through the donation of an incubator.
“This year is unique because we have two beneficiaries,” Hilbero said, emphasizing PhilSan’s commitment to both children battling cancer and future agriculture professionals.
Bonifacio noted that Hogfadi, with nearly 30 members, continues to unite hog farmers and promote stronger industry practices. She added that while African Swine Fever remains a threat in Davao City, strict biosecurity measures and government support have kept the situation under control.
Following the golf tournament, Hogfadi will hold its convention from May 14 to 16 at SMX Convention Center Davao. The event will feature public exhibits, seminars on ASF and biosecurity, and industry showcases, attracting participants and officials from the Department of Agriculture in Manila.
Organizers invite Davao’s golfing community to join the tournament—not only for the prizes, but to help fund support for young agriculture students and children fighting cancer.
