Suntrust Donates P100 Thousand Seed Fund to Kickstart Sherwood Caddie Emergency Program

Trece Martires, 31 May 2025 — In a strong show of support for the golf caddie community, Suntrust Properties, Inc. has donated ₱100,000 seed fund from the proceeds of the recently concluded Suntrust Cup to establish a Caddies’ Emergency Support Fund. The fund is designed to provide immediate financial assistance to caddies during times of urgent need, such as medical emergencies or family crises.

This initiative underscores Suntrust’s enduring commitment to community welfare and inclusive development beyond the property sector. In addition to this fund, the company regularly supports the caddies of Sherwood Hills Golf Club by providing fairway uniforms, supplementing those issued by the club.

“We see Sherwood as one of our valued partners in community development, and we consider the caddies here as part of our extended family. We regularly hold tournaments not just for competition, but to promote camaraderie and build harmonious relationships with our business partners, contractors, and suppliers. At Suntrust, the culture of “malasakit “ is deeply ingrained in us. Today, it’s also our turn to show our appreciation—this time, to our hardworking caddies,” said Suntrust President Atty. Harry Paltongan.

Held annually, the Suntrust Cup is more than just a premier sporting event; it serves as a collaborative platform where Suntrust officers, partners, contractors, suppliers, and friends come together to pool their sponsorships and donations. Through this shared effort, the event becomes a meaningful channel for raising funds to support various charitable causes championed by the company.

“Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa Suntrust. Malaking tulong po ito sa aming mga caddie na umaasa sa ganitong uri ng tulong sa panahon ng pangangailangan,” said Lorna Pareja, President of the Sherwood Caddie Group.(“We are deeply grateful to Suntrust. This is a great help for caddies like us who rely on this kind of support during times of need.”)

To learn more about Suntrust’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and its ongoing horizontal and vertical developments across the country, please visit www.suntrust.com.ph.