Last March 25, Villaraza & Angangco (“V&A Law”) continued its 45th anniversary celebrations with the inaugural Pancho Villaraza Cup. More than a tournament, this momentous occasion honored both the Firm’s 45-year legacy and the man whose leadership laid the foundation for this remarkable milestone, late founder and former Chairman and CEO, F. Arthur “Pancho” L. Villaraza.
Held at the 18-Hole West Course of the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, the Pancho Villaraza Cup brought together over a hundred players and golf enthusiasts, including clients, colleagues, and friends of the Firm, for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration.
The event was officially launched by a ceremonial tee-off led by Artie L. Villaraza, the brother of the late Pancho Villaraza; V&A Law Chairman and CEO Raoul R. Angangco; and V&A Law Senior Partner Bienvenido I. Somera, Jr.
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez graced the lunch and awarding ceremony with Deputy House Speaker David “Jayjay” C. Suarez. Former Ambassador of the Philippines to India and Nepal Ramon “Dondon” Bagatsing S. Jr. was also in attendance.
This landmark event follows the success of several initiatives in line with V&A Law’s celebration of its 45th Anniversary which includes the first Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Southeast Asia Regional Conference in Manila, a Blood Drive in Collaboration with the Philippine Red Cross, an Orphanage Outreach Program, and a Firm-wide Bowling Tournament, underscoring the Firm’s commitment to fostering strong connections within its community. Coming up next in V&A Law’s 45th Anniversary events series are special dinners for clients and the much-awaited annual V&A Law Sportsfest.
As V&A Law looks ahead, the Pancho Villaraza Cup marks the beginning of a new tradition, celebrating excellence in both the legal profession and the game of golf.
This exclusive tournament was supported by Creative Ventures Travel and Tours as a Diamond Sponsor, along with Platinum Sponsors PAGCOR, Jolliville Holdings Corporation, Digipay (FSG Technology Ventures, Inc.), Robinsons Land Corporation, and IPM Holdings Inc. Among the Gold Sponsors of the event are BDO, Burlington, Datatrail, Dyna Drug, Lakan Heritage Liquors, Madrigal Bayot Development Corporation, Okada Manila, and RCBC. Other sponsors of the event were Silver Sponsors Descorp Inc., DITO CME Ventures Inc., EDOTCO Group, Emperador Distillers Inc., John Clements Consultants Inc., Lloyd Laboratories Inc., Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, Malayan Insurance, Bricolage Philippines Inc. (Mr. DIY), SGV and Co., Super Candy Corporation, and TGP Pharma Inc. Four hole-in-one prizes were also up for grabs courtesy of Creative Ventures Travel and Tours, Cocogen Insurance, Getgo Golf Carts, and V&A Law.