(NMC) — As part of its commitment to education and community development in the CNMI, Marianas Pacific Distributors Inc. has contributed $5,000 in cash and in-kind donations to the Northern Marianas College Foundation as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming NMC Golf Open, set for March 21 and 22, 2026.
“Marpac is proud to partner with Northern Marianas College in supporting the advancement of higher education in the CNMI,” said Guy Pudney, resident manager of Marpac. “Through initiatives like the NMC Golf Open, we can invest directly in programs and facilities that help students build the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to our local economy.”
The NMC Golf Open will be a two-day tournament held at LaoLao Bay Golf and Resort, with a registration fee of $250 per player.
“Community partnerships are at the heart of what makes this tournament successful,” said Ben Babauta, chairman of the NMC Foundation. “Marpac’s generosity strengthens our ability to enhance campus facilities, expand student support, and continue moving the college forward.”
The tournament, which is the signature fundraising event of the NMC Foundation, aims to raise funds to build and equip modern, innovative campus facilities that will help expand the CNMI’s workforce development efforts, stimulate economic growth, and provide greater access to quality education for residents of the islands.
Like previous tournaments, this year’s event will feature hundreds of thousands of dollars in possible prizes. In celebration of 45 years of Northern Marianas College, the tournament will also include a special shootout raffle sponsored by Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, where a hole-in-one could win $100,000 in cash.
Additional hole-in-one prizes include a 2026 Lexus GX 550 from Atkins Kroll Saipan, a 2026 Toyota Tacoma from AP Group, a 2026 Nissan Sentra SR from Joeten Motors, a 2025 Mazda CX-5 from Triple J Motors, a $15,000 cash prize from Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, $10,000 cash prizes from Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan and Ambyth Shipping, a $10,000 shopping spree from Top Shelf Wines & Spirits, a $5,000 cash prize from Century Insurance, and other exciting giveaways.
Interested companies and individuals who would like to help the college with its rebuilding efforts can donate educational tax credit, cash, or in-kind contributions by visiting www.marianas.edu/golf or by contacting Helen Camacho at [email protected]/, Raynard Travilla at [email protected]/, or Miguel Dandan at [email protected]/.
