“Rising Tigers Cup” with Champions on a Sunny Day

August 7, 2023 and the weather is sunny while the 100 players at Manila Golf and Country Club were beaming with excitement to play at the fairway of the most prestigious, exclusive and full of history golf course in the country. 

The organizers; Yupangco Group headed by Robert Laurel Yupangco, Rising Tigers Magazine  lead by CMO Andria Terese Nicolas and Embassy of Malaysia’s His Excellency Ambassdor Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castileno conceptualized the Rising Tigers Cup to launch the enter of Rising Tigers Magazine into sports with the support of the Rising Tigers Magazine Board & Partners; Brian Poe Llamanzares, Atty. Arnel and Sarah Mateo, Engr. Grace and Andrew Troy Nicolas, Ethiopian Business Consul David Ackerman and Micheal Pacquiao. 

Powered by Tag Media Group, the mother company of Rising Tigers Magazine Inc, though always confident in executing events, this is the first time that they launched a golf tournament and decided it will be in the most sought after Manila Golf and Country Club to showcase greatness and ultra success, same as the featured leaders in the pages of their magazine. 

From tycoons to pro golfers students, the organizers made sure that it’s by invite only. Filtered the players and attendees as much as possible thus asking their companies and designations. There’s 5 students who gets in though; Tiffany Bernardino, Miguel Baretto, Armand Capok who is the son of the Manila Golf member and bagged the Overall Low Gross Champion  while De Lasalle University Pro Golf Kristoffer Arevalo bagged the Overall Low Net Champion with HDCP of 6 while Andria Nicolas on the other hand, the Rising Tigers Magazine CMO is on number 15th under Ladies Division, the first time under her belt to join any golf tournament. 

Some notable personalities includes The Manila Times Hi Society columnist Becky Garcia, Gerry’s Grill CEO Jerome Ngo, US Embassy Russell Graef, Eventologist Tim Yap, Singtel Country Head Emmanuelle Rayos, Dr. George Sarakinis, Ambassador Vic Garcia and General Alex Capiña among others. 

Here are the list of complete winners 

Ladies Division 

2nd Runner Up: Herrera, Maria Victoria

1st Runner Up: Neri, May 

Champion: Carloman, Lea 

Men’s Division

Class C

2nd Runner Up: Ting, George 

1st Runner Up: Figueroa, Jimbo 

Champion: Ver, Raymond 

Class B

2nd Runner Up: Garcia, Emilio Jr. 

1st Runner Up: Torres, Marino 

Champion: Santos, Erwin Rommel 

Class A

2nd Runner Up: Carloman, Carlo 

1st Runner Up: Co, Edward 

Champion: Abara, Ronell 

Overall Low Gross Champion: Copok, Armand 

Overall Net Champion: Arevalo, Kristoffer 

The event became more successful because of the following supporters; 

Platinum Sponsors

Philippine Airlines

SPD Jobs 

Shawarma Shack 

Philmed 

SurePanel 

Hole Sponsors 

•Noble Homes for Hole #16

•Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Php 100K for Hole #14 

•GetGo for Golf Cart Hole #11

•Zoomanity Group Vacation Package to Japan 

Gold Sponsors 

Air Asia 

Victoria Court 

Time Masters Watches 

RHK Land Corporation 

Alveo 

Shang Properties 

Envirocool 

Mountain Valley Hot Spring 

Mernels for your Cakes 

Bronze Sponsors 

The Westin Manila 

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra 

Valle De Laguna 

Partners 

Los Baños Chamber of Commerce & Industry 

Summit Pointe Golf & Country Club 

Joki Productions 

Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino 

Part of the proceeds for Kiwanis Club of Makati projects for indigent children 

Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed business and lifestyle magazine in the country and most circulated at National Bookstores and Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge will cover sports starting this August and in print copy starts this September.

Rising Tigers Cup: Leading Magazine in the Philippines enters Sports

Rising Tigers Magazine enters sports through its Golf Tournament, Rising Tigers Cup. The country’s leading business and lifestyle Magazine officially announced entering sports through an invite video that was recently released in their Facebook and Instagram pages. The video features Rising Tigers Co-Owner Brian Poe, Creative Director Michael Pacquiao, Chief Marketing Officer Andria Nicolas and H.E Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony.

The Magazines Co-Owner Brian Poe Llamanzares invites everyone to support and join the tournament.

For the first time rising tigers will enter the sports industry, maybe you will be the first master of the green. Are you ready for the biggest tournament in the Philippines? Where Tycoons, Diplomats and leaders from different industry will all come together for one purpose. – Brian Poe Llamanzares

After the successful Rising Tigers event held at the Malaysian Embassy, Ambassador Melvin continues to support the Magazine. 

I’d like to invite everyone at the biggest tournament of the year, and I hope I see you in the fairway on August 7.  - H.E Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony, Ambassador of Malaysia.

Recently, Rising Tiger Michael Pacquiao joined the team as the Creative Director of the Magazine, and invites all to join the tournament. 

Join us as our featured leaders will be playing to promote an active lifestyle and develop team and leadership skills.  – Michael Pacquiao, Creative Director of Rising Tigers

The Magazines CMO Andria Nicolas expresses that sports is essential on a leaders life.

Rising Tigers believes in the impact of sports on a leaders life as it instills patience, discipline and perseverance.- Andria Terese Nicolas, CMO Rising Tigers  

The golf tournament is in partnership with Yupangco Group and the Embassy of Malaysia, and  will be held at the most prestigious golf club in the Philippines, Manila Golf and Country Club on August 7, 2023. Proceeds of the tournament will go to Kiwanis Club of Makati. 

Check out the invite video at the pages of Rising Tigers Magazine.

Asia Leaders Awards People of the Year 2023 2nd Coffee Table Book

The 2nd release of Coffee Table Book under the organizers of Asia Leaders Awards will be launched this year with the emerging leaders and captains of industries. These are the icons who are shaping the country in their own ways. 

Avin Ong - Macao Imperial Tea 

Denice Sy - Ever Bilena 

Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi- Prime Group 

Erickson Manzano- Landco 

Erwin Co- Gurl Lavi Corp

Manjinder James Kumar- Filipino Indian Commerce and Welfare Society Inc.

Jonathan So & Carlito Macadangdang - JC 

Joel Cruz- Afficionado 

Julianne Bernardo- JCuppacakes 

Malou Prado- MQP Travels 

Merle Balicao- Mernels 

Nikki Tang- DMark Beauty and DermAsia

Sergio Ortiz-PhilExport

Dorothy and Edison Chen- Pizza Haus

Rajan Uttamchandani - Esquire Financing 

Randy Knutson - Dynaquest 

Neil Zou- realme

Rienzi Ramirez - 247 AI 

Ronald Mascariñas - Bounty Agro 

Usec. Sandy Montano - Philippine Commission on Women

Yu Ming Chin- Viventis Asia 

Walther Buenavista- Shawarma Shack 

The print issue will be bigger and thicker for this year and still compiling some more leaders to be part of the historical launch. Last 2021, the first coffee table book has been launched inside the embassy of Singapore. 

Asia Leaders Awards is the premier recognition for leaders highlighting their journey of  success to inspire the nation.

Rising Tigers Cup supported by MerNel's

MerNel’s, a prominent company in the business industry, recently had the honor of participating in a significant activity aimed at promoting sports and business collaboration. Alongside Ms. Butch Averion of Robinsons Bank & Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and Ms. Ezelle Gascon from PNB and Kiwanis International, they were invited to join the Photo and Video Shoot of Rising Tigers Magazine for the Launch of the Rising Tigers Cup.

The said Photo and video shoot activities took place on July 1, 2023 in Batangas. By participating in such initiatives, MerNel’s actively demonstrated its commitment to promoting sports as an essential component of the business world.

Sports have long been recognized as a powerful catalyst for unity, teamwork, and personal growth. Beyond their intrinsic value, sports also offer tremendous opportunities for business growth and development. Companies that engage in sporting events and collaborations often find themselves fostering valuable relationships and expanding their networks.

The Rising Tigers Cup on August 7 at Manila Golf and Country Club will be the biggest for this year in the Philippines in terms of participation of the business leaders and nation builders with an overwhelming promotion for the benefit of the indigent children under the projects of Kiwanis Club of Makati. 

Making Golf more interesting

Rising Tigers Magazine will have a networking activity during breakfast and lunch at Manila Golf & Country Club on August 7, 2023. The organizers invited the previous honorees of Asia Leaders Awards to join the festivities and different brands to showcase their products and services.  

The CMO, Andria Terese Nicolas brought her Rising Tigers team in Lipa Batangas to play that includes H.E Ambassador Melvin Castileno of Malaysia who is one of the co presenter at Rising Tigers Cup, Brian Poe Llamanzares and Michael Pacquiao among others. 

The Rising Tigers Cup will not only showcased the passion for sports but also highlighted the significance of collaboration and camaraderie among industry players also emphasizing the importance of synergy and partnership in driving business success.

MerNel's participation and represented by Ronald Calibo in the Photo and Video Shoot of Rising Tigers Magazine for the Launch of the Rising Tigers Cup exemplifies the company's commitment to promoting sports in the business world. Such initiatives serve as a testament to the value of sports in fostering relationships and driving growth within the industry. By actively engaging in these events, MerNel’s continues to pave the way for a more integrated and prosperous business community.

Rising Tigers enters the Sports with Breakfast with the Champions and Lunch with Tycoons at Manila Golf & Country Club

The most distributed business magazine right now in the Philippines and also at Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge. Rising Tigers is now entering sports and will have its grand launch through its Golf tournament this August 7, 2023. 

Headed by Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, H.E. Ambassador of Malaysia Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and Andria Terese Nicolas of Rising Tigers planned the biggest golf tournament with part of the proceeds to Kiwanis Club of Makati for their projects with focus on the indigent children. 

Manila Golf and Country Club, the most prestigious club in the Philippines and situated in the richest residential area in the nation is strictly for members only, and the organizers are encouraging those invited to play or support the tournament especially that it’s for a good cause. Non members of the club must contact the organisers to be invited. 

“We are expecting the members of Manila Golf to support this tournament while the members of the different business and civic organization will play also. Rising Tigers with its objective to inspire the nation and beyond is very active also with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) since the founders are active civic leaders.”- Robert Laurel Yupangco 

Rising Tigers believes in the impact of sports in a leaders’ life, as it instill patience, discipline and perseverance. Featured leaders in the magazine will be playing, to promote active lifestyle, and develop team and leadership skills.

Details 

6AM Registration

8:30AM Ceremonial Tee Off

Registration 

Php 13500 (Player / Non Member)

Php 8500 (Player/Member) 

Php 5K (Non Player; Breakfast with the Champions and Buffet Lunch with Tycoons- Networking) 

Inclusion for Player; 

Green Fee

Breakfast with the Champions 

Buffet Lunch with Tycoons 

Caddy 

Cart for 2 

Snacks

Raffle ticket 

Souvenir (Shirt or Cap) 

Deposit to 

Tag media and public relations 

Bpi 1680 001029

GCash: 09778978877 (Maria Nicolas) 

To join and support/sponsor opportunities, contact president@rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877

Rising Tigers enters the Sports with Breakfast with the Champions and Lunch with Tycoons at Manila Golf & Country Club

The most distributed business magazine right now in the Philippines and also at Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge. Rising Tigers is now entering sports and will have its grand launch through its Golf tournament this August 7, 2023. 

Headed by Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, H.E. Ambassador of Malaysia Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and Andria Terese Nicolas of Rising Tigers planned the biggest golf tournament with part of the proceeds to Kiwanis Club of Makati for their projects with focus on the indigent children. 

Manila Golf and Country Club, the most prestigious club in the Philippines and situated in the richest residential area in the nation is strictly for members only, and the organizers are encouraging those invited to play or support the tournament especially that it’s for a good cause. Non members of the club must contact the organisers to be invited. 

“We are expecting the members of Manila Golf to support this tournament while the members of the different business and civic organization will play also. Rising Tigers with its objective to inspire the nation and beyond is very active also with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) since the founders are active civic leaders.”- Robert Laurel Yupangco 

Rising Tigers believes in the impact of sports in a leaders’ life, as it instill patience, discipline and perseverance. Featured leaders in the magazine will be playing, to promote active lifestyle, and develop team and leadership skills.

Details 

6AM Registration

8:30AM Ceremonial Tee Off

Registration 

Php 13500 (Player / Non Member)

Php 8500 (Player/Member) 

Php 5K (Non Player; Breakfast with the Champions and Buffet Lunch with Tycoons- Networking) 

Inclusion for Player; 

Green Fee

Breakfast with the Champions 

Buffet Lunch with Tycoons 

Caddy 

Cart for 2 

Snacks

Raffle ticket 

Souvenir (Shirt or Cap) 

Deposit to 

Tag media and public relations 

Bpi 1680 001029

GCash: 09778978877 (Maria Nicolas) 

To join and support/sponsor opportunities, contact president@rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877

The Selected Few At Embassy Of Malaysia

Manila, Philippines—The Embassy of Malaysia hosted the yearly recognition rights under Asia Leaders Awards last June 26, 2023 with the theme: Shared Greatness. Conceptualized by Tag Media Group headed by its Chair, Robert Laurel Yupangco and CMO Andria Terese Nicolas, they presented the rising tigers and nation builders. 

Ten individuals are featured in this year's MWWM List under Asia Leaders Awards and Rising Tigers. Among them are two Secretaries from the Government, a Franchise King with more than 750 branches nationwide, 2 young lawyers, a climate change advocate, a serial entrepreneur, a diplomat, a young business leader and a banker. They represent some of the most promising young leaders and impactful nation builders of the country. 

H.E. Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino

Embassy of Malaysia, Manila 

Amenah Pangandaman

Secretary of Budget and Management 

Jaime Bautista

Secretary of Transportation 

Maynard Ngu

Cherry 

Special Envoy of the President to the People's Republic of China for Trade, Investments and Tourism

Walther Uzi Buenavista 

Shawarma Shack 

Dennis Valdes

Cebuana Lhuiller Bank 

Atty. Ferdinand Michael Marcos Manotoc

M Law

Atty. Mark Gorriceta 

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

Marichelle “Mache” Torres Ackerman

Triumphus Estates Inc

Richie Cuna 

Kurimi Milk Tea Enterprise Inc

These leaders has been presented on June 26, 2023 at Embassy of Malaysia in Manila. These honorees has been nominated, endorsed and selected by the Rising Tigers Board of Advisers. They will be featured in the September issue of Rising Tigers. 

An inspiring speech also from Andria Terese Nicolas

“To our awardees, After tonight, people will watch what you do, where you’ll go next, and your purpose for great and noble change will make them want to follow you. Let’s free people from the distractions of the world, and continue to pursue the vision of a rising Tiger, it’s to transform lives, create more leaders, and secure the future of our country. Because the Men and Women Who Matter, are the men and women for others.”

Attendees includes the new Singaporean Ambassador, Her Excellency Constance See, Hungary Ambassador Her Excellency  Titanilla Tóth, His Excellency Peter Kell of New Zealand,The Franchise Guru Armando “Butz” Bartolome, Micheal Pacquiao, Former Spox Salvador Panelo with the Board of Advisers that includes David Ackerman, Dr. Elton See Tan, Andrew Troy Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas, Brian Poe Llamanzares, Atty. Arnel Mateo and Sarah Mateo and more VVIPs who filled the exclusive 90 seats capacity of the embassy’s ballroom. 

Rising Tigers Magazine is the most distributed business magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide and also at Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge with the objective to promote the Philippines as the premier business hub in asia and to inspire the nation with the stories of these featured leaders.