Duremdes tops Plaridel Cup

Basketball legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City.

Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel Corporation and PCSO.

The 51-year-old pride of Koronadal, South Cotabato also brought home two special awards — longest putt in Hole No. 18 at 21 feet, and Nearest to the Pin in Hole No. 12 at 1 foot and six inches.

Justin de Dios took the low net championship in the event sponsored by JD Legaspi Construction, PAGCOR, Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson, Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Cong. Mike Defensor, Manila Mayor Francisco Moreno Domagoso, PCO Sec. Dave Gomez, Sprinto, Metro Pacific Investment Corporation, BEST, UNILAB, Starpay, Marrero-Acop Pediatric Hospital, Mayor Arlene Arcillas of Sta. Rosa City and Philippine Sports Commission.

Sharing the limelight were Oliver Agustin in Class A, Carl Delgado in Class B; Chito Manuel in Class C; and Faith de Dios in the ladies division.