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On October 14, 2026, AFICS-Philippines and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) formalized their partnership in organizing The 1st AFICS Golf Cup: Big Swing for Early Child Nutrition through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the UN House.
The MOU was signed by AFICS President Alcetis Mangahas and PBSP Executive Director Alvin Ivan Uy. The signing was witnessed by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Arnaud Peral.
The 1st AFICS Golf Cup Tournament aims to raise funds in support of PBSP’s MaMa Programme, which focuses on improving maternal and child health and nutrition, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life— beginning in the womb and lasting until the child’s second birthday This crucial period lays the foundation for healthy growth, brain development, and a better future.
The initiative contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2): Zero Hunger, which seeks to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. By supporting the MaMa Programme, AFICS and PBSP hope to help address childhood malnutrition and stunting, giving more Filipino children the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.
Following the signing, each of the three signatories delivered brief yet inspiring remarks, highlighting the respective missions and initiatives of AFICS, PBSP, and the United Nations. They emphasized how their shared vision had united through this fundraising partnership, creating a platform dedicated to eradicating childhood malnutrition and stunting.
The golf tournament will be held on March 5, 2027 at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club.
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