BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Some one hundred golfers are expected to join the inaugural staging of the Victory Day Golf Cup scheduled on September 3, 2025 at the Camp John Hay  fairway.

The 1st Victory Day Golf Cup is one of the activities that had been lined up to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the country, marking the surrender of Japanese Imperial Army head Gen.Tomoyoki Yamashita that signaled the end of World War 2.

Republic Act 11216 declared every September 3 as Victory Day in the country in honor of the courage and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers who fought side by side for the country’s freedom but despite its historical significance, the day remains less recognized than other national commemorations such as Araw ng Kagitingan or the Day of Valor.

Miguel Angelo Villa-real, 1st vice president for marketing and corporate communications of the Philippine Veterans Bank, said that the golf tournament is more than a sporting event, it is a tribute to heroism and a call to preserve history as proceeds will be used for the refurbishment and development of World War 2 historical markets in the city to ensure that the legacy of the heroes continues to inspire future generations.

Further, he claimed that Veterans Bank wants to lead the way in changing the perception of the people on the commemoration of Victory Day by hosting a meaningful and engaging event at Camp John hay, near the site where Yamashita signed his surrender documents around eight decades ago.

The Veterans Bank official invited golfers to join the local government in commemorating the historic milestone and help preserve the memory of those who fought for the country’s liberation from the titanic Japanese rule.

He said that the proposed refurbishment and improvement of the World War II markers will be rolled out the soonest so that by the next commemoration, of Victory Day, people will be able to witness significant changes to allow them to think and reflect on the significance of the markers in connection to the freedom that they are now enjoying.