POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Pasay City on August 30, 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA -- At least 40 legislators from the House of Representatives will see action in the POC Golf Cup II, which aims to boost the National Athletes' Trust Fund. 

The event, organized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), tees off on Wednesday at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Cainta, Rizal.

"We're very happy that this POC Golf Cup legislators' edition will be attended by congressmen and congresswomen who are very passionate about golf and sports and are very enthusiastic in helping our national athletes," POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino said.

The trust fund will provide incentives and bonuses to athletes who will make the podium in the Paris Olympics this July and August.

Six Filipino athletes have already secured their spots in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Filipina boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas earned their tickets through qualifiers in Italy earlier on Tuesday, joining fellow boxer Eumir Marcial, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, and gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan.

READ: 2 Filipina boxers secure Olympic spots

READ: PH weightlifters make final push to qualify for Paris Olympics

Among those expected to compete in the POC Golf Cup are: Reps. Mike Dy of Isabela, Richard Gomez of Ormoc City, and POC Second Vice President and Aniela Tolentino of the Eighth District of Cavite.

"We're very thankful to House Speaker Martin Romualdez for helping our initiative for our athletes, especially for those who will compete in the Olympics and bring home pride for our country," Tolentino said.

Tee off is 7 a.m. and the awarding ceremony will be held before noon.

The first POC Golf Cup was held last November 27 at the Luisita Golf and Country in Tarlac.

RELATED VIDEO: