Badminton, burgers, and booze – this is how MPower, along with its partner companies, affiliates, and industry associations, welcomed the new year at the 5
th MPower Partners Badminton Cup held last February 8, 2020 at the Meralco Fitness Center.
Despite the light drizzle, 93 badminton players demonstrated their excitement for the occasion as they arrived early to register for the tournament, and receive their company shirts and refillable water bottles.
To kick off the program, MPower’s Senior Assistant Vice President and Retail Sales Head, Emmanuel de Ramos, gave the opening remarks where he expressed his delight over the enthusiasm of players who joined this year. Afterwards, the game format and rules of play were presented by former University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion, UAAP Badminton Most Valuable Player, and five-time Manuel V. Pangilinan Olympics Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion, Rose Ann D. Navor (SAM); while Sr. Strategic Account Manager, Eddie John V. Adug, led the oath of sportsmanship.
Of course, no athletic activity should start without a quick warm-up. MPower SAMs, Glaiza Wamil-Lampa and Anna Faureen P. Quintos, and Energy Analyst, Arvin Chuawee conducted the stretching and light exercise to the backdrop of a funky ‘80s tune.
Senior Vice President (SVP) and MPower Head, Jobert Almazora then took the stage for the ceremonial toss, along with 13 other executives namely, Ms. Irene Jose, Chief Operating Officer of Uniprom, Incorporated (Araneta City); Mr. Robert Chan Jr., Vice President (VP) of Atlanta Industries, Incorporated; Mr. Clement Huang, General Manager of Bataan 2020; Ms. Maybelle Huang, Sales and Marketing Head of Bataan 2020; Ms. Rosa Dy, SVP of Everest Plastic Containers Industry; Mr. Stephen Napeñas, Associate Director of Green Asia Resources Corporation; Mr. Jaime Sanchez, VP and Global Controller of Integrated Microelectronics Incorporated; Mr. John Pangan, Head of Septage Management Department of Maynilad; Mr. Bong Padiz, Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Head of Synergy and Special Business Valuation of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT); Mr. Elmer Lintag, AVP and Head of General Metro Manila Building Industry Consultancy Services Management for PLDT; Mr. Eduardo Tiongco Jr., AVP of Operations of Rombe Philippines Incorporated; Mr. Jose Mari Karlo Bustamante, Consultant of Rombe Philippines Incorporated; and Mr. Dan Lachica, President of Semiconductor and Electronic Industries in the Philippines, Incorporated (SEIPI).
Before the awarding ceremony, guests had the chance to showcase their vocal chops and belted out some of their favorite karaoke tunes while enjoying unlimited angus beef burgers and ice-cold Heineken beers.
Finally, SVP and MPower Head, Jobert Almazora, recognized the 12 pairs that placed as champions and runners-up in the Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice categories.
Event partners Decathlon, Li-Ning, Mizuno, and Yonex generously provided raffle items and exclusive discounts of up to 40% off to MPower partners.
MPower extends our congratulations to all the winners and heartfelt gratitude to all the players for the success of our 5
th MPower Partners Badminton Cup. ‘Til next year’s games!
| Advanced | Intermediate | Novice |
Champion | Joel Casidsid & Beau John Berido (United Laboratories, Incorporated) | Carlo Bariring & Chrisopher Genotiva (Green Asia Resources Corporation) | Misael Eugenio & Camilo Mantoc (Maxim Integrated) |
1st runner-up | Rigor Peña & Adrian Latoza (Toyota Aisin Philippines, Incorporated) | Phil Guanlao & Ivan De Vera (Araneta City, Incorporated) | Linda Gan & Arvin Hernandez (Astec Power Philippines, Incorporated) |
2nd runner-up | Jobert Almazora (MPower) & Ferdinand Dayao (Meralco) | Luis Tadeo Abello (RCBC Realty Corporation) & Matthew Ng (Atlanta Industries, Incorporated) | Noel Dampil & Dennis Baluyot (Greenfield Development Corporation) |
3rd runner-up | Homer Flores & Sharlyn Sombrio (Maxim Integrated) | Eduardo Tiongo Jr. & Arvin Tiongco (Rombe Philippines, Incorporated) | Irene Jose & Chamille Cruz (Araneta City, Incorporated) |