MILO Sports: Seven years of Titan

Friday, August 07, 2020

Seven years of Titan

OPENED IN 2010, basketball concept shop Titan, in seven years, has established itself as one of the premier places to go to in the metro for general and limited releases of top footwear brands. It is an achievement that the people behind the store-cum-barbershop said they are very proud of and something that motivates them moving forward.

An idea that was developed by a group of passionate basketball practitioners and aficionados, led by former Philippine Basketball Association player and now coach Jeffrey Cariaso, Titan recently celebrated its seventh anniversary at its standalone store at Conrad Hotel Manila, taking stock of how far it has come and expressing excitement over what lies ahead.

“We’re very grateful how the public has embraced and supported Titan for seven years now. We started in 2010 with Jeff Cariaso, Dennis Tan, and Raoul Reinoso coming up with the concept of a basketball shoe store with barbershop since they felt that there is a market for it here since we are a basketball country, as they say. And it all began there,” said Miguel Rocha, Titan senior Brand Initiatives manager, in an interview with BusinessWorld on the sidelines of the anniversary celebration.

Mr. Rocha went on to say that what they have become has been a product of careful management and strategy for they recognize as a group that being just another basketball concept store would not make the cut.

“While there is a market already here since practically everyone plays basketball in the country, we knew that we had to be strategic in how we do business to keep us fresh and relevant,” the Titan official said.

“Our push has always been to keep [what we offer] premium, but at the same time have products that are accessible. We study the trends also so that we are at least three steps ahead every time. We try to always stay relevant with the times. Even the locations of the stores are strategic, putting up stores in areas where there are a lot of basketball fans,” Mr. Rocha added.

Titan also doubles as a barbershop where customers can talk anything and everything about hoops.

Now that they have become a top-of-mind haven for quality and premium basketball footwear and apparel with brands like Jordan, Nike, adidas and Under Armour, among others, Titan knows that expectations are high for it to keep its standing and even build on it.

It is a welcome challenge said Mr. Rocha.

“In the mid-2000s, the sneaker scene in the country was already building up, but when Titan came in 2010 we believe it has been amplified. Seven years since, we definitely have exceeded our expectations. But it does not stop here. We want to reach another level. So we are looking at expanding not only here in Metro Manila,” said Mr. Rocha.

Titan stores are located at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Conrad Hotel Manila, Vertis North in Quezon City, Alabang, Edsa Shangri-La, UP Town Center, Glorietta 5, Circuit Makati, and Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, also coming soon at Robinsons Place Malolos, Robinsons Place Roxas, Robinsons Place Santiago, Robinsons Place Las Piñas, Ayala Malls Serin in Tagaytay, Cavite, Robinsons Place Antique, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Ayala Malls Legazpi, Robinsons Place General Trias, Robinsons Place Jaro in Iloilo City, Robinsons Place Tagum, Ayala Malls South Park in Muntinlupa, Ayala Malls The 30th in Ugong, Pasig, Robinsons Place Iligan, Robinsons Place Naga, Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig City, Robinsons North Tacloban in Tacloban City, Robinsons Place Ormoc, Robinsons Place Pavia in Pavia, Iloilo, Robinsons Place Tuguegarao in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Acienda Designer Outlet in Silang, Cavite, Vista Mall Tanza in Tanza, Cavite, Robinsons Place Valencia in Valencia, Bukidnon, Ayala Malls Capitol Central Bacolod, Vista Mall Bacolod and Vista Mall Sto. Tomas. It also has online store at www.titan22.com.

Meanwhile, catch Enchong Dee for Nike, he is wearing Jins Airframe U377 (Spider) at Jins, 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white and green) at Titan 22, Hipster Brief - White (BUB2032WH3) at Bench Body and Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000B) at Bench, DC Men's At-3 Mid Shoe, Royal Blue/Armor at DC Shoes and 2009 Adidas De La Salle hoodie and pant (green) at Jersey Haven, full body portrait photo by Ronnie Salvacion, styling by Bang Pineda, makeup by Renato Lu, shot on location at BENCH Tower, 30th Street corner Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

See: https://youtu.be/QczKicWg80U?t=46, https://youtu.be/QczKicWg80U?t=47

"Swimmer and 3-time UAAP Swimming Championships MVP Enchong Dee is wearing JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (green), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white), BENCH/ body Hipster Brief - White (BUB2032WH3), BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000B), Timex Ironman Triathlon 100-Lap Resin Strap Watch #T5F591 at Timex and DC Shoes Men's AT-3 Mid Sneaker (Royal Blue/Armor) it also comes with: Samsung Galaxy A30 SM-A305G Dual-SIM 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black), A50 SM-A505G Dual-SIM 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black), A6 (2018) SM-A600 32GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black), S9 SM-G9600 Dual SIM 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Midnight Black), S9+ SM-G965U 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Midnight Black), Note8 SM-N950F 128GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Midnight Gray), Note9 SM-N960U 512GB Smartphone (Black), J8 J810 Dual-SIM 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Gold), S10e SM-G970U 256GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Prism Black), S10+ SM-G975U 1TB Smartphone (Unlocked, Ceramic Black), A10 A105M Duos Dual-SIM 32GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black), A70 SM-A705 Dual-SIM 128GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black), Note10+ SM-N975U 512GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Aura Black), 32GB Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" Wi-Fi Tablet (Black), 8.0" Galaxy Tab A 8.0 32GB Tablet (2017, Wi-Fi Only, Black), 10.5" Galaxy Tab S4 256GB Tablet (Wi-Fi, Black), 10.5" Galaxy Tab A 32GB Tablet (Wi-Fi, Black), 32GB Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" Wi-Fi Tablet (2016, Black), 10.1" Galaxy Tab A T580 16GB Tablet (Wi-Fi Only, Black), 10.1" Galaxy Tab A 32GB Tablet (2019, Wi-Fi Only, Black), 10.5" Galaxy Tab S5e 64GB Tablet (Wi-Fi, Black) and 10.5" Galaxy Tab 6 256GB Tablet (Wi-Fi Only, Mountain Gray) for doing selfie shots would be exhibited at BENCH/ stores nationwide because he was in Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future also got wild cheers from the audience and he shows his athletic side with these dance moves, and doing workouts at Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club instead of Anytime Fitness Dona Hemady and taking dental check-up at GAOC Dental Clinic, Robinsons Magnolia Branch and haircut at BENCH Fix Salon, Robinsons Magnolia Branch before doing a photo shoot at BENCH/ Tower."

Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) SM-A600 32GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Black)

Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U 256GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Aura Black)

Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club

BENCH Fix Salon Robinsons Magnolia

BENCH Tower

BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.

Kapuso sexy actress Katrina Halili, who was surprisingly well-received by the crowd inside the Big Dome, was the first celebrity to appear.

She was immediately followed by Be Bench winner Carl Guevara; Eurasian model Benjamin Tang; returnees Rafael Rosell and Andrew Wolff; Wowowee girls RR Enriquez, Saicy Aguila, and April “Congratulations” Gustilo.

Wendell Ramos remains to be one of the biggest attractions in the Bench fashion shows. The 31-year-old actor wore the skimpiest underwear of all the celebrities that night, showing his flawless buttocks to the delight of the crowd.

Meanwhile, comedienne Pokwang almost stole the show with her grand entrance. Wearing a feathery gown which covered almost all parts of her body, the Wowowee co-host passed through a sea of almost naked gorgeous Caucasian models lying on the floor on her way to the ramp.

Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.

"The colorful Brazil portion was inspired by exotic birds of the Amazon, according to designer Val Taguba. The most action-packed segment featuring accidental porn star Katrina Halili and young heartthrob Enchong Dee." ('Bench Uncut': It's a tradition!', CHUVANESS By Cecile Van Straten, The Philippine Star, July 7, 2010)

“When Enchong Dee made his entrance at this year’s Bench Universe show, he owned the night in no less than an aerial canoe, looking every bit the gladiator with his toned body and feisty stance.” (Metro Magazine, November 2012)

Again, Enchong is wearing JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie and pant (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white and green), adidas Originals Socks - Solid Crew 2-pack Ash (Green/White/Green) and Jeans Leather Trainers (White/Green) while Johan Aguilar wears JINS MMF-15S-U046 (Black Steel), 2012 Nike De La Salle game jacket and pant (green) and 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (green and white).

2009 Adidas De La Salle hoodie (green)

2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white/green)

Third, Enchong is wearing Arena AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6015 DGRN Rimic Nux-F sizes SS, S, M, L and O, his events competing: men's 100-meter butterfly, men's 200-meter butterfly, men's 200-meter individual medley, men's 400-meter individual medley and men's 1,500-meter freestyle along with his sister Anj is wearing Speedo Aqua V Silicone Swimming Cap - Black (8-087750001), Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705891549) and Fastskin FS-Pro Women’s Recordbreaker Costume – Black (8-008153218) and Johan Aguilar is wearing Speedo Florida Gators Team issued Swimming Cap and Speedsocket Mirrored Goggle – Black (8-705890000) and Agonswim University Athletic Association, University of Florida Mesh Training Suit Fully Front and Back Lined (ACX111510TRS2MES) and they doing men's and women's 100 and 200-meter butterfly and 400-meter individual medley training video, shot on location at the swimming pool of Makati Aqua Sports Arena.