{"id":2288,"date":"2025-10-22T08:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:48:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:48:37","slug":"bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Kicks Off Golf ISP 2025 with Music and Cultural Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippines\u2019 leading digital entertainment platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">BingoPlus<\/a>, hosted a grand press conference and welcome gala on <strong>October 21, 2025<\/strong>, marking the official start of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-vip-liv-golf-isp-experience\/\"><strong>International Series Philippines (ISP)<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 a week-long celebration of elite golf, entertainment, and Filipino culture.<\/p>\n<p>Held in <strong>Pasay City<\/strong>, the event brought together top executives, media representatives, influencers, and VIPs, showcasing the perfect fusion of Filipino hospitality and global sporting prestige.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2289\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/international-series-philippines-bingoplus-welcome-gala-press-conference-panelists.webp\" alt=\"Esteemed panelists speaking at the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus Welcome Gala press conference\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/international-series-philippines-bingoplus-welcome-gala-press-conference-panelists.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/international-series-philippines-bingoplus-welcome-gala-press-conference-panelists-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/international-series-philippines-bingoplus-welcome-gala-press-conference-panelists-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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Gather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival\/#A_Week_of_Golf_and_Music_at_Its_Finest\" >A Week of Golf and Music at Its Finest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival\/#A_Night_Celebrating_Filipino_Culture\" >A Night Celebrating Filipino Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival\/#Leaders_Toast_to_Sports_Tourism_and_Unity\" >Leaders Toast to Sports Tourism and Unity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-kicks-off-golf-isp-2025-with-music-and-cultural-festival\/#Strengthening_Partnerships_for_World-Class_Golf\" >Strengthening Partnerships for World-Class Golf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Golf_Icons_and_Industry_Leaders_Gather\"><\/span>Global Golf Icons and Industry Leaders Gather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distinguished guests included <strong>Mr. Jasper Vicencio<\/strong>, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc.; <strong>Mr. Rahul Singh<\/strong>, Head of the International Series; and <strong>Mr. Cho Minn Thant<\/strong>, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them were celebrated golf stars such as <strong>John Catlin<\/strong>, the 2024 Asian Tour Order of Merit Champion; <strong>Marc Leishman<\/strong>, six-time PGA Tour winner and LIV Golf standout; <strong>Taichi Kho<\/strong>, Asian Games gold medalist; and <strong>Peter Uihlein<\/strong>, a two-time International Series champion in 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Week_of_Golf_and_Music_at_Its_Finest\"><\/span>A Week of Golf and Music at Its Finest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mr. Singh highlighted the excitement surrounding the <strong>tournament from October 23 to 26<\/strong> and announced a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-alan-walker-edm-festival\/\">music festival<\/a> happening on <strong>October 25<\/strong> at Aseana City Open Grounds, headlined by <strong>Alan Walker<\/strong> and <strong>Apl.de.Ap<\/strong>, proudly sponsored by <strong>BingoPlus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Golfers expressed their enthusiasm for the event, praising the Philippines as one of the most vibrant stops on the Asian Tour \u2014 known for its challenging courses, talented competitors, and passionate local fans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2290\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/filipino-cultural-dance-performers-showcase.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Filipino dance performers showcasing the Philippines\u2019 colorful cultural heritage on stage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/filipino-cultural-dance-performers-showcase.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/filipino-cultural-dance-performers-showcase-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/filipino-cultural-dance-performers-showcase-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Night_Celebrating_Filipino_Culture\"><\/span>A Night Celebrating Filipino Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the press conference, guests attended an exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/liv-golf-isp-welcome-dinner\/\"><strong>welcome gala<\/strong><\/a>, featuring live music performances and a <strong>modern Filipino fashion show<\/strong> led by a Miss Universe Philippines titleholder. Attendees also enjoyed meet-and-greet opportunities with golf icons <strong>Dustin Johnson<\/strong> and <strong>Patrick Reed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DigiPlus Chairman Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco<\/strong> emphasized the significance of the partnership between BingoPlus and the International Series Philippines, stating:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are bringing Filipinos a refined, premium, and world-class golf experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tanco also announced <strong>major donations<\/strong> to support golf development in the country \u2014 <strong>$100,000<\/strong> to the Asian Tour and <strong>$50,000<\/strong> to the<strong> National Golf Association of the Philippines<\/strong>, reinforcing BingoPlus\u2019 commitment to sports advancement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2291\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/corporate-executives-psc-pledge-of-commitment-plaque.webp\" alt=\"Corporate executives presenting a pledge of commitment plaque to PSC during a formal ceremony\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/corporate-executives-psc-pledge-of-commitment-plaque.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/corporate-executives-psc-pledge-of-commitment-plaque-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/corporate-executives-psc-pledge-of-commitment-plaque-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaders_Toast_to_Sports_Tourism_and_Unity\"><\/span>Leaders Toast to Sports Tourism and Unity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The celebration included a ceremonial toast led by <strong>Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco<\/strong>, <strong>Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Patrick Gregorio<\/strong>, and <strong>Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Chairman Alejandro Tengco<\/strong>, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in promoting sports tourism.<\/p>\n<p>In interviews, golf icons <strong>Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel<\/strong>, and <strong>Dustin Johnson<\/strong> shared their excitement, commending Filipino fans for their unmatched enthusiasm and warm hospitality throughout the Asian Tour.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Partnerships_for_World-Class_Golf\"><\/span>Strengthening Partnerships for World-Class Golf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The evening concluded with a symbolic exchange of gratitude between <strong>DigiPlus CEO Tommy Hu<\/strong>, <strong>Rahul Singh<\/strong>, and <strong>Cho Minn Thant<\/strong>, marking a shared commitment to elevating Philippine golf to world-class standards.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>four-day tournament<\/strong> will take place from <strong>October 23 to 26<\/strong> at the <strong>Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club<\/strong>, with <strong>free admission for the first two days<\/strong>. Tickets are available online via <strong>SM Tickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As the Philippines shines on the international golf stage, <strong>BingoPlus<\/strong> and the <strong>International Series Philippines<\/strong> invite fans to \u201c<strong>Swing for the Filipino Dream<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippines\u2019 leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, hosted a grand press conference and welcome gala on October 21, 2025, marking the official start of the International Series Philippines (ISP) \u2014 a week-long celebration of elite golf, entertainment, and Filipino culture. 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