Naga City, Cebu—This one’s for this city and its children.
Sun Life Financial Philippines partnered with the City of Naga and Sunrise Events to hold the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu along with the Go For Gold (GFG) Sunrise Sprint today April 28, 2019 at the Boardwalk of the City of Naga, Cebu.
Mayor Kristine Chiong said the City of Naga will host the twin events as part of its recovery and healing from the deadly landslide which ravaged the city last year. Hosting the event will bring positivity and unity to the community, the mayor said.
The event will also promote Naga before a global audience and challenge the city and its inhabitants to host world class activities.
For its part, Sun Life Financial Philippines partnered with the city to promote a healthy lifestyle and financial security.
Sun Life launched TV and entertainment personality Enchong Dee’s Palangoy ni Enchong yesterday here for the benefit of needy but deserving children.
“I see myself in these children. I remember having so much fun whenever I went swimming during vacations. Swimming is a celebration. It’s what’s given to poor children like me for birthday parties and other events,” said Dee.
The Olympic distance Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu race includes a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike and a 10 km run. The Sunrise Sprint includes a 750m swim, a 20km bike and a 5km run.
The two short distance triathlon races are ideal for newbies to triathlon as well as those who have graduated from the IRONKIDS races but are still into the sport.
To ensure the safety of the participants and their smooth conclusion, the races will be held within Naga.
Professional triathletes Sam Betten, Dan Brown and Mitch Robins of Australia as well Guam standout Manami Iijima will vie for the $10,000 prize money.
There will also be a Cebu Team Challenge presented by TriLife magazine. One team will consist of five age groupers, regardless of gender, with the winners to be crowned as the Best Tri Team of Cebu.
Other SEI-organized and produced events this year are the Century Ironman 70.3 Subic on June 2, the Penong’s 5150 Davao on July 7, the Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines on Aug. 11, the Black Arrow Express 5150 Subic on Oct. 27 and the Sun Life Cycle PH in November.
Sun Life Financial Philippines advocates healthy and fun activities as well as helping people achieve lifetime financial security. Sun Life Financial in the Philippines offers a wide range of services that include Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Pension Plans, Education Plans and Mutual Funds.
http://manilastandard.net/sports/active/293382/sunlife-triathlon-tomorrow-in-cebu.html
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Naga andam na alang sa Sun Life triathlon
CEBU, Philippines – Andam na ang Dakbayan sa Naga sa ilang pag-host sa duha ka triathlon race, Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu ug Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint karong Domingo didto sa Naga Boardwalk.
Pulos gipasiugdahan sa Sunrise Events, Inc., ang Sun Life usa ka olympic-distance nga lumba nga langkoban og 1.5K swim, 40K bike ug 10K run, samtang ang Sunrise Sprint mas mubo kini nga rota nga dunay 750m, 20K bike ug 5K run.
Kapin sa 300 ka local ug international athletes ang mosalmot sa lumba.
Si Princess Galura, SEI general manager, nagkanayon nga ang lumba magsilbe nga preparasyon sa mga elite athletes alang sa Ironman ning tuiga.
Ganting $10,000 ang madawat sa mga kampiyon sa pro division.
https://www.philstar.com/banat/palaro/2019/04/27/1912808/naga-andam-na-alang-sa-sun-life-triathlon
Pulos gipasiugdahan sa Sunrise Events, Inc., ang Sun Life usa ka olympic-distance nga lumba nga langkoban og 1.5K swim, 40K bike ug 10K run, samtang ang Sunrise Sprint mas mubo kini nga rota nga dunay 750m, 20K bike ug 5K run.
Kapin sa 300 ka local ug international athletes ang mosalmot sa lumba.
Si Princess Galura, SEI general manager, nagkanayon nga ang lumba magsilbe nga preparasyon sa mga elite athletes alang sa Ironman ning tuiga.
Ganting $10,000 ang madawat sa mga kampiyon sa pro division.
https://www.philstar.com/banat/palaro/2019/04/27/1912808/naga-andam-na-alang-sa-sun-life-triathlon
Pros, PHL’s best join Naga 5150
PROFESSIONAL triathletes and famous celebrities will bring added luster to the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon in the City of Naga, southern Cebu on Sunday, April 28.
Hundreds of triathletes will converge at the city’s Baywalk, including actors Piolo Pascual, Iñigo Pascual, Enchong Dee and Paul Jake Castillo. A strong field of pro triathletes will be present also, headed by multi-titled Aussies Sam Betten, Dan Brown and Mitch Browns.
“We are all set. The 5150 Triathlon gets people ready for the Ironman 70.3 race,” said Sunrise Events Inc. general manager Princess Galura in a press conference at the Seda Hotel on Friday, April 26.
The race will feature two distances—the standard (1.5-kilometer swim, 40K bike and 10K run) and the sprint (750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run). Aside from the men’s and women’s pro titles, the elite and various age-group crowns will be up for grabs.
Race director Neville Manaois said the bike course will have five loops around City of Naga and two loops for the run. The swim will have a rolling start.
“The bike course will be flat, fast and technical. For the run, it will be scenic and a hot course,” he described.
Road closures will be in effect in the City of Naga for the duration of the race. The sea side of the road will be closed while the other side will be open for motorists.
It’s the first time for Sun Life Financial Philippines to branch out as a major backer in a triathlon event. In the previous years, the company had been active participant in a series of triathlon events before the 5150 race.
“At Sun Life, we aim to provide Filipinos different avenues to enrich their health and wellness journey, whether they are already deep into their fitness goals or are just discovering their passion for it,” Sun Life chief marketing officer Mylene Lopa said. “Sun Life 5150 perfectly exemplifies that purpose, and this is why we are thrilled to be sponsoring this event.”
Galura said they want to hold the race for at least three years.
“The Province of Cebu wants to share the triathlon hosting to other areas in Cebu. The City of Naga is our choice for the first 5150 race in Cebu. The previous 5150 races were held in Bohol and Subic,” she said.
“At first we were hesitant to host this. It’s a challenge for us. We accepted it. With Sun Life and Sunrise working together, the race is now a go,” said City of Naga administrator Arthur Villamor. (RSC)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1802952/Cebu/Sports/Pros-PHLs-best-join-Naga-5150
Hundreds of triathletes will converge at the city’s Baywalk, including actors Piolo Pascual, Iñigo Pascual, Enchong Dee and Paul Jake Castillo. A strong field of pro triathletes will be present also, headed by multi-titled Aussies Sam Betten, Dan Brown and Mitch Browns.
“We are all set. The 5150 Triathlon gets people ready for the Ironman 70.3 race,” said Sunrise Events Inc. general manager Princess Galura in a press conference at the Seda Hotel on Friday, April 26.
The race will feature two distances—the standard (1.5-kilometer swim, 40K bike and 10K run) and the sprint (750-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K run). Aside from the men’s and women’s pro titles, the elite and various age-group crowns will be up for grabs.
Race director Neville Manaois said the bike course will have five loops around City of Naga and two loops for the run. The swim will have a rolling start.
“The bike course will be flat, fast and technical. For the run, it will be scenic and a hot course,” he described.
Road closures will be in effect in the City of Naga for the duration of the race. The sea side of the road will be closed while the other side will be open for motorists.
It’s the first time for Sun Life Financial Philippines to branch out as a major backer in a triathlon event. In the previous years, the company had been active participant in a series of triathlon events before the 5150 race.
“At Sun Life, we aim to provide Filipinos different avenues to enrich their health and wellness journey, whether they are already deep into their fitness goals or are just discovering their passion for it,” Sun Life chief marketing officer Mylene Lopa said. “Sun Life 5150 perfectly exemplifies that purpose, and this is why we are thrilled to be sponsoring this event.”
Galura said they want to hold the race for at least three years.
“The Province of Cebu wants to share the triathlon hosting to other areas in Cebu. The City of Naga is our choice for the first 5150 race in Cebu. The previous 5150 races were held in Bohol and Subic,” she said.
“At first we were hesitant to host this. It’s a challenge for us. We accepted it. With Sun Life and Sunrise working together, the race is now a go,” said City of Naga administrator Arthur Villamor. (RSC)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1802952/Cebu/Sports/Pros-PHLs-best-join-Naga-5150
Expect heavy traffic in Naga tomorrow
CEBU, Philippines — The traffic czar of Cebu province has advised the public who will be travelling down south tomorrow to plan ahead and, if possible, reschedule their trips to minimize possible congestion along N. Bacalso Avenue, particularly the portion in the City of Naga.
Naga was picked to host this year’s staging of the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon, a first time in Cebu, which will be happening tomorrow from 5 a.m. to 12 noon.
Because one lane will serve as the race course, heavy traffic is anticipated by Sunday morning with narrower vehicle passageway.
Jonathan Tumulak, focal person on traffic management for Cebu province, said that aside from their public advisory, traffic measures are laid out to ease vehicular flow by Sunday during the road closure.
He said residents and businesses in the City of Naga are prohibited from parking their vehicles along the race course, particularly the northbound lane (seaside) of N. Bacalso Avenue from Barangay Inayagan to Barangay Tina-an.
The same rule applies at the opposite lane (southbound or mountain side) that will be used as the two-way passage for traversing vehicles, he added.
Tumulak said the no-parking policy will be imposed from 12 midnight on Saturday until 12 noon of Sunday. He warned erring car owners that their vehicles will have to be towed to clear the route.
Moreover, to reduce the volume of moving cars along the national highway, he said there is an alternative route for light vehicles plying from and to Toledo City using the interior road in Inayagan exiting Barangay Pangdan.
By light vehicles, these are the standard size vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, van-for-hire, or pickup trucks. Vehicles as big as mini dump trucks or bigger than that are disallowed to use the alternative road.
He said traffic enforcers from the towns of San Fernando and Minglanilla will also be deployed during the event to assist Naga’s traffic unit, given that the traffic problem is transcending.
He added that hundreds of barangay tanods are also tapped to serve as road marshals.
He said the assigned personnel will man the traffic and guide motorists for directions, while traffic devices like signage and traffic cones were already installed ahead of the Sunday event. — GAN (FREEMAN)
https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2019/04/27/1912997/expect-heavy-traffic-naga-tomorrow
Naga was picked to host this year’s staging of the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon, a first time in Cebu, which will be happening tomorrow from 5 a.m. to 12 noon.
Because one lane will serve as the race course, heavy traffic is anticipated by Sunday morning with narrower vehicle passageway.
Jonathan Tumulak, focal person on traffic management for Cebu province, said that aside from their public advisory, traffic measures are laid out to ease vehicular flow by Sunday during the road closure.
He said residents and businesses in the City of Naga are prohibited from parking their vehicles along the race course, particularly the northbound lane (seaside) of N. Bacalso Avenue from Barangay Inayagan to Barangay Tina-an.
The same rule applies at the opposite lane (southbound or mountain side) that will be used as the two-way passage for traversing vehicles, he added.
Tumulak said the no-parking policy will be imposed from 12 midnight on Saturday until 12 noon of Sunday. He warned erring car owners that their vehicles will have to be towed to clear the route.
Moreover, to reduce the volume of moving cars along the national highway, he said there is an alternative route for light vehicles plying from and to Toledo City using the interior road in Inayagan exiting Barangay Pangdan.
By light vehicles, these are the standard size vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, van-for-hire, or pickup trucks. Vehicles as big as mini dump trucks or bigger than that are disallowed to use the alternative road.
He said traffic enforcers from the towns of San Fernando and Minglanilla will also be deployed during the event to assist Naga’s traffic unit, given that the traffic problem is transcending.
He added that hundreds of barangay tanods are also tapped to serve as road marshals.
He said the assigned personnel will man the traffic and guide motorists for directions, while traffic devices like signage and traffic cones were already installed ahead of the Sunday event. — GAN (FREEMAN)
https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2019/04/27/1912997/expect-heavy-traffic-naga-tomorrow
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