Tan Siu Lin Foundation donates $2,000 to NMC Foundation

(Press Release) — The TSL Foundation recently donated $2,000 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation in support of the Foundation’s 13th annual golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort.

“We’d like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the TSL Foundation, president Jerry Tan and foundation board members for donating to this year’s NMC Foundation Golf Open,” said NMC Foundation president Mable Ayuyu.

“The TSL Foundation has always donated to various charities, organizations, sports events and other community events. They are proactive and passionate about truly making a difference in the community,” she added. “We’re excited that they have chosen to continuously donate to the college.”

The NMC Foundation is composed of community volunteers committed to the advancement of opportunities in support of higher education for people in the CNMI. The golf tournament is the NMC Foundation’s signature event that raises funds to support NMC’s academic programs and services.

“NMC is extremely thankful for the TSL Foundation, their generosity, and support of the college’s mission to provide higher education opportunities for CNMI students,” said acting NMC President David Attao.

The golf tournament will be held at the LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort (West Course) with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. and will follow a medal play format. There will be six separate flight categories: Championship, A, B, C, Seniors, and Ladies.

The entrance fee is $100 per player. Payments for the entrance fee can be made at LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort, and the NMC cashier.

For more information on how to donate to the NMC Foundation or to register to play, log on to www.marianas.edu or call 234-5498 6764 or 6840.


This article was originally authored by Press Release of the Marianas Variety and published on March 14th 2015. All rights, recognition and acknowledgment belong to the author and theMarianas Variety.

TSL Foundation affirms commitment to education

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The Tan Siu Lin Foundation has awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight graduating high school students from the Public School System.

This marks the second year of their annual “Public High School Citizenship Award,” which is open to all CNMI public high schools.

“On behalf of the Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Tan Holdings, I would like to thank all the PSS students who submitted their application for this year’s awards,” TSL Foundation’s Merlie Tolentino said.

With this award, Tolentino said, they hope to acknowledge students who have shown outstanding work and commitment to their community through school, community service, and charitable or philanthropic programs.

“We hope this gives students more incentive to excel not only in their studies, but to also be active, vibrant, and generous members of our island community,” Tolentino told Saipan Tribune.

Education Commissioner Dr. Rita Sablan said PSS is grateful for their partnership with the TSL Foundation and for their commitment in recognizing the leadership qualities of our students.

“This award provides our students the financial support to pursue their college aspirations,” the education chief told Saipan Tribune.

From Saipan Southern High School, scholarships were awarded to Ha Noul “Sky” Lee and Joann M. Bandales. From Marianas High School, scholarships went to Noemi A. Caacbay and Maria Theresa D. Dizon.

For Kagman High School, scholarships went to Mebric S. Navisaga and Rugina Flores Olupomar. Scholarships for Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Jr./Sr. High School went to Neri Bles B. Jingco and Elvie Anria Mesngon.

This article was originally authored by Dennis B. Chan of the Saipan Tribune and published on June 23rd, 2015. All rights, recognition and acknowledgment are belong to the author and the Saipan Tribune.