Peter Mendiola accepts the prize on behalf of tournament winner Father James Balajadia, who had to leave early for a prior appointment.
In photo: Pencheng Wu, Fr. James Balajadia, Freddy Salavaria and other players at the SPLC’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.
SAIPAN Pacific Lions Club’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament achieved notable success through its volunteers’ dedicated participation and assistance.
“We express our gratitude to the sponsors, donors, and guest golfers whose attendance and involvement contributed to the success of SPLC’s signature fundraising event held on June 8, 2024 at LaoLao Bay Resort.”
The major winners of the event are as follows:
1st Prize – Fr. James Balajadia, achieving a total net score of 68.20
2nd Prize – Pencheng Wu
3rd Prize – Wil Maui
4th Prize – Freddy Salavaria
5th Prize – Das Krishnan
The special award goes to Lion Richard Lizama, with the second-to-last highest score.
Nearest to the pin winners:
Carl Hocog
William Retardo, and
Wan Sub Lee
“We extend our sincerest appreciation to our organizers, the FILTAGA Golfers Association, headed by Mr. Tony Cabrera, Mr. Ruben Avendano, Miguel Cruz Jr., and Dan Ganacias, Mr. Tom Palikkum, Mr. Tony Satur, and to the entities listed below for their substantial support, both in-kind and monetary, which significantly contributed to the tournament’s triumph.
“We thank the following for their generous support (in-kind and monetary) in making this tournament successful.
“KWAW FM Radio, LCI District 204 Governor Lion Blanca Imbo, PMJF, PDG Lion Saturnino Banting, PMJF Lion & Lioness Elizabeth/Sancho Escober, MJF, Pacific Homes Appliances/Toshiba, Marianas Insurance Underwriters, Inc., TSL Foundation, Mayor of Saipan, Honorable Mayor Raymond “RB” Camacho, PDG Lion Monito Co, PMJF, GLT Lion Romeo Villaluna, PMJF, FVDG-Elect Lion Ronaldo Hidalgo, PMJF, PDG Lion Herbie Perez, PMJF, SULC President, Lion Bongbong Martinez, MJF, Blossoms Flower Shop, JET Holdings, Inc., Cargo Express, ChowTime, Coca-Cola, Coral Ocean Point, Crown Plaza Resort Saipan, Delta Management, Inc., KL Carr, Saipan Shipping, Inc., MJ Corporation, Mrs. Cecilia Pagapular, Aqua Resort Club, D & Q Saipan, Genpro International, Inc., Marianas Printing, Inc., Himawari, Hong Electric, Lion Alicia Barbo, MJF, Lion Donata Fronda, Delta Management, Inc., Gree Air Conditioner Saipan, Gold Ribbon Bakeshop & Restaurant, Hardt Eye Clinic, Herman’s Modern Bakery, LN Supermarket, Marianas Medical Supplies, Marpac, Kanto #10, Mr. Miguel Cruz, Jr., SM, LLC/Lion Marie Javier, National Office Supply, New Paradise Flower Shop, JTM Snack & BBQ Grill, Relox Bar, Saint Trading, Inc., Saipan Ice & Water Company, Star Water Co., Inc., Trader’s Insurance Co., Inc., Wushin Corporation, Pacific Saipan, Inc. Dba One Pacific Distributors, YCO Hardware, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, Kautz Glass, LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort, Multiline Supply, Mr. Dan Ganacias, Mr. Tony Satur, Mr. Thompson Palikkun, Mr. Franco Santos, Ahbhu Auto Care – Lion Sandra/Christopher Manalo, Ahbhu Auto Care Employees, Saipan Invincible Lions Club, President Ian B. Manalo and member volunteers, Mr. Kim Sanghoon (Sang)
“Finally, our gratitude goes to our Masters of Ceremonies, 1st VP Lion Melanie MG, MJF, and spouse, Mr. Galapon, and Mr. Tony Cabrera.
“With collective efforts, we can effect meaningful change in the world!”


