This Year’s Sports Cars for a Cause Raised Nearly P13 Million
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is no stranger to fancy sports cars as it’s often a meeting place for enthusiasts to get together and appreciate their luxury automobiles. On Sunday (February 23), however, the business district hosted a one-of-a-kind meetup called Sports Cars for a Cause (SCFC). Organized by the BGC Car Club (BGCCC) and NEO President Charlie Rufino, the event saw over 250 sports and ultra luxury cars—ranging from vintage classics to the latest high-performance models—turn up along 4th Avenue and 27th Street.
Over 250 sports and ultra luxury cars turned up along 4th Avenue and 27th Street in BGC
The sixth edition of SCFC featured various activities, including car exhibitions, meet-and-greets with car owners, and opportunities for attendees to learn about the history and specifications of the displayed vehicles.
The best part is that proceeds from the event were dedicated to supporting the Sisters of Mary School, aiming to provide scholarships and educational resources to underprivileged students.
Proceeds from the SCFC event will support the Sisters of Mary School
Organizers announced that total pledges and collection hit a total of P12.8 million as of Sunday afternoon.
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“We hit a fantastic goal of 140 scholarships for Sisters of Mary School,” said Rufino, whose company is one of the major developers of several high-rise commercial buildings in the BGC. “It’s a scholarship foundation, so we’re very happy to reach that number because of the incredible support from many sports car club groups. This is an all-time high for us.”
The cars at SCFC ranged from vintage classics to the latest high-performance models
The Manila Sports Car Club also played a pivotal role in organizing the event, bringing together car enthusiasts and philanthropists for this charitable cause. Notable personalities from the automotive industry and entertainment sector graced the occasion, further amplifying its success and outreach. SCFC not only celebrated automotive excellence but also underscored the community's commitment to leveraging their passion for cars to make a positive impact on society.
Spectators take photos of the cars at SCFC
Besides the main car show, the event also hosted other activities, including the Asian debut outside Japan of the Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition. First unveiled at the Mazda Fan Festa in Fuji Speedway last November, the special edition celebrates the roadster’s 35-year legacy since its introduction at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show.
The Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition
The Mazda MX-5 (also known as the Miata) holds the title of the world’s most popular sports car in terms of production numbers. As of 2024, Mazda has produced over 1.2 million units of the MX-5 since its debut in 1989. It has held the Guinness World Record for the best-selling two-seater sports car since 2000 and continues to be a global favorite due to its affordability, lightweight design, and engaging driving experience. With hundreds of car enthusiasts in attendance, the SCFC was the ideal venue for Mazda Philippines to showcase the limited-edition MX-5 for the first time in the country.
Special embossed seats for the 35th anniversary edition of the Mazda MX-5
Limited to just 15 units in the Philippines and priced at P2.490 million the MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition features exclusive design elements, including Artisan Red Premium Metallic paint, a tan soft top, and bright silver 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior boasts heated tan Nappa leather seats with “35th Anniversary” embossing, color-matched panels, and a premium 9-speaker Bose sound system. Equipped with an 8.8-inch Mazda Connect infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the special edition model also retains the MX-5’s signature driver-focused cockpit.
“Mazda Philippines is one with the BGC Car Club and NEO in supporting this wonderful event,” said Steven Tan, president of Mazda Philippines. “The strong sense of charity and compassion among the sports car community in Manila made it the perfect venue to show the MX-5 35thAnniversary Edition. Like the people behind Sports Cars for a Cause, the MX-5 is a car that has enjoyed a strong, dedicated following that has made it the world’s best-selling sportscar since its inception in 1989.”
Meanwhile, Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer was also a proud sponsor of SCFC and held its own pocket event. The Lucerne Group, which owns the Tag Heuer showroom located at the Watch House along BGC High Street, held a breakfast meet with members of the Porsche Club Philippines and PGA Cars, the distributor of Porsche vehicles in the country. PGA Cars put on display the new Macan 4 and Cayenne electrified vehicles.
A white Porsche 911S
Emerson Yao, Lucerne’s Managing Director intimated that they are looking forward to a bigger participation at next year’s SCFC. Yao, who was wearing a Tag Heuer Carrera brought a white Porsche 911S with special Tag Heuer liveries to the event.
