The “Defenders of the West Philippine Sea” golf tournament will kick off on December 2.
Participating in the sporting event led by the Sigma Rho are legal experts, maritime industry leaders, and golf enthusiasts backing The Philippine Territory Project.
The project is an initiative led by the Institute of Maritime and Ocean Affairs under the leadership of former Supreme Court Justice Antonio T. Carpio.
It aims to distribute the 1875 Carta General del Archipelago Filipino—a comprehensive map of the Philippines from the Spanish and American periods—to schools nationwide, which seeks to educate younger generations about the nation’s territorial integrity and maritime zones.
It also aims to foster a deeper understanding of history and national pride while contributing to the defense of the West Philippine Sea.
The Sigma Rho Golf Invitational also serves as a platform to celebrate camaraderie and collaboration while supporting a cause of national significance.
During the event, participants will also have the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Justice Carpio, who will highlight the critical role of cartographic history in asserting the Philippines’ territorial rights.
Event sponsors include the V&A Law, Manalo & Valenton Law Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc., Subic International Golf Club Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA), Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SONAME), Alabang Country Club, Cocolife & Cocogen Insurance Inc., Harbor Star Shipping, IMP Shipyard and Port Services, Associated Marine Officers and Seaman’s Union of the Philippines, Golden Anniversary of U.P. Sigma Rho, Hole-in-One of a Cobra Iron Set, Hole-in-One Toyota Alabang c/o CocoGen Insurance, Cnergee, Kylledmed Philippines, Golf Depot, Inc, Pocari Sweat and Search Mindscape Foundation, Inc. (PND)
