AZUELA COVE, Davao City - A fierce battle for top positions is anticipated when the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao powered by Petron opens the triathlon season on Sunday at picturesque Azuela Cove.
After the success of the inaugural race last year in Davao, 2,200 triathletes from 38 countries will be joining the biggest sports event of the year in Mindanao.
“I have no doubt that this is gonna be an exciting race," said Wilfred Uytengsu, head of organizing Sunrise Events Inc.
Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt are returning to defend their crowns, leading the 16 pro triathletescompeting in the 1.9-kilometer swim, 90km bike and 21k run event.
The two are heavily favored to repeat especially after they completed a “double” of Ironman 70.3 races in the country last year when they also ruled the Asia-Pacific Championship in Cebu last August.
Tim Reed, a former Asia-Pacific and world champion, lost by nearly two minutes to Mendez in last year’s inaugural staging and is all primed up for a payback against the Mexican star.
Sam Betten and Tim Van Berkel provide the needed backup for the aces from Down Under along with David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
The event also serves as the kick off of a series of SEI-organized and produced events, including the Sun Life 5150 Cebu on April 28, the Century Ironman 70.3 Subic on June 2, the Penong’s 5150 Davao on July 7, the Regent Aguila IRONMAN70.3 Philippines on Aug. 11, the Black Arrow Express 5150 Subic on Oct. 27 and the Sun Life Cycle PH in November.
https://www.spin.ph/triathlon/fierce-battle-for-top-places-anticipated-as-alveo-ironman-rolls-off-in-davao-a2303-20190323
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
SM Mall of Asia Expansion
Great news! Dalawang supermarkets na ang SM Mall of Asia!
Here are SM Mall developments with multiple supermarkets:
SM City North EDSA Complex
SM Supermarket - at the main mall (City Center) of SM City North EDSA
SM Hypermarket - at The Block of SM City North EDSA
Savemore Market - at the SM Cyber West Building
SM City Fairview Complex
SM Supermarket - at the main mall
SM Hypermarket - at the mall's annex
Mall of Asia Complex
SM Supermarket - at the MAAX (Mall of Asia Arena Annex) Building
SM Hypermarket - at the North Wing of the main Mall of Asia
SM Megamall Complex
SM Supermarket (2) - both at the ground floor of Buildings A and B
SM City Iloilo Complex too...
SM Supermarket - Main Mall of SM City Iloilo
Savemore Market - at the SM Strata Building
Here are SM Mall developments with multiple supermarkets:
SM City North EDSA Complex
SM Supermarket - at the main mall (City Center) of SM City North EDSA
SM Hypermarket - at The Block of SM City North EDSA
Savemore Market - at the SM Cyber West Building
SM City Fairview Complex
SM Supermarket - at the main mall
SM Hypermarket - at the mall's annex
Mall of Asia Complex
SM Supermarket - at the MAAX (Mall of Asia Arena Annex) Building
SM Hypermarket - at the North Wing of the main Mall of Asia
SM Megamall Complex
SM Supermarket (2) - both at the ground floor of Buildings A and B
SM City Iloilo Complex too...
SM Supermarket - Main Mall of SM City Iloilo
Savemore Market - at the SM Strata Building
Statement on Enchong Dee's upcoming win for the Sun Life 5i50 triathlon in Cebu
One of the talents is other than Enchong Dee being safe and he will win.
Besides Dee, other celebrities participating are Pia Cayetano, Tessa Valdes, Bubbles Paraiso, Piolo Pascual, Inigo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca and Matteo Guidicelli.
I am so gratitude to Mr. Dee that he will win in Sun Life 5i50 triathlon at Naga Boardwalk and Park, Naga City, Cebu on April 28.
Also to badminton coach Kennevic Asuncion, Margaux Balin, Gian Berino, Robi Domingo, Jeff Fernando, Gabby Hernandez, Sir James Bryan Borromeo Grutas and Emerson Salvador that we will cheer for Enchong.
For Dennis Antenor, Jr., the voice behind DZRH and the entire Manila Broadcasting Company, it recall the news program DZRH Network News covered the Cobra Energy Drink / Regent Aguila Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu in August 2017 and August 2018.
It cannot insult ABS-CBN celebrities such as Piolo Pascual and Enchong Dee, because the two of them was at the Harrison Plaza shopping complex in Manila for a thanksgiving mass.
He quoted "I have never afraid to die", it told reporters.
Aside from the Sun Life 5i50 triathlon in Naga, Cebu, Mr. Dee will appear at Fitness Fashion of Inquirer Lifestyle and Samsung held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on July 25, it marking the 11th anniversary of the fashion show, Regent Aguila Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines on August 11 at the Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort and Spa and 30th Southeast Asian Games in New Clark City as a TV commentator for swimming from November 30 to December 15.
Besides Dee, other celebrities participating are Pia Cayetano, Tessa Valdes, Bubbles Paraiso, Piolo Pascual, Inigo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca and Matteo Guidicelli.
I am so gratitude to Mr. Dee that he will win in Sun Life 5i50 triathlon at Naga Boardwalk and Park, Naga City, Cebu on April 28.
Also to badminton coach Kennevic Asuncion, Margaux Balin, Gian Berino, Robi Domingo, Jeff Fernando, Gabby Hernandez, Sir James Bryan Borromeo Grutas and Emerson Salvador that we will cheer for Enchong.
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For Dennis Antenor, Jr., the voice behind DZRH and the entire Manila Broadcasting Company, it recall the news program DZRH Network News covered the Cobra Energy Drink / Regent Aguila Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu in August 2017 and August 2018.
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| Dennis Antenor, Jr. |
It cannot insult ABS-CBN celebrities such as Piolo Pascual and Enchong Dee, because the two of them was at the Harrison Plaza shopping complex in Manila for a thanksgiving mass.
He quoted "I have never afraid to die", it told reporters.
Aside from the Sun Life 5i50 triathlon in Naga, Cebu, Mr. Dee will appear at Fitness Fashion of Inquirer Lifestyle and Samsung held at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on July 25, it marking the 11th anniversary of the fashion show, Regent Aguila Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines on August 11 at the Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort and Spa and 30th Southeast Asian Games in New Clark City as a TV commentator for swimming from November 30 to December 15.
Piolo Pascual excited race in Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao
CELEBRITY athlete Piolo Pascual of Sun Life Tri Team is upbeat about racing for the first time in the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao, which unfurls Sunday in an out-and-back course from Azuela Cove in Lanang Davao City.
Pascual, who will see action in the the 90-kilometer bike stage from Davao City to Tagum City and back to origin, said, "It's nice to be in Davao, finally it's our first race here although we've been doing it for the longest time in Cebu and the first one in CamSur."
He continued, "I've been excited to see a lot of Dabawenyos. It's different when you're on race day and see a lot of people cheering you on. That's what we want to achieve on Sunday, not just to represent Sun Life but represent health and wellness."
Pascual, who's been with Sun Life Tri Team for the past 10 years, is joined by all-male relay teammates Jan Michael Chiu and Toniel Ty who will swim (1.9K) and run (21K), respectively.
He, who recently competed in the Resolution event in Jakarta, added that they've been training for the race. "We don't have an off-season even before race or post race, we never stop training. I guess we just double up in the hours and double up with the intensity para iwas injury. The bottomlione is that we're able to finish and finish well."
Chiu, for his part, said they trained hard for the competition.
"We are excited to be here. We are here for the Dabawenyos. We are looking forward to race with you all," he said.
Ty, meanwhile, shared that Pascual suggested to him that they do the race in Davao together for a change and he readily agreed.
Pascual, in a media interview, also thanked Sun Life for being a partner in his decade's triathlon journey and that he's happy since his son Iñigo, who has also shown interest in the sport, will make his debut in the 5150 Triathlon Race in Naga, Cebu on April 28.
He urged Dabawenyos to come out and watch the race, adding, "It's gonna be fun on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing a lot of you, hope you're excited as I am."
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1798141
Pascual, who will see action in the the 90-kilometer bike stage from Davao City to Tagum City and back to origin, said, "It's nice to be in Davao, finally it's our first race here although we've been doing it for the longest time in Cebu and the first one in CamSur."
He continued, "I've been excited to see a lot of Dabawenyos. It's different when you're on race day and see a lot of people cheering you on. That's what we want to achieve on Sunday, not just to represent Sun Life but represent health and wellness."
Pascual, who's been with Sun Life Tri Team for the past 10 years, is joined by all-male relay teammates Jan Michael Chiu and Toniel Ty who will swim (1.9K) and run (21K), respectively.
He, who recently competed in the Resolution event in Jakarta, added that they've been training for the race. "We don't have an off-season even before race or post race, we never stop training. I guess we just double up in the hours and double up with the intensity para iwas injury. The bottomlione is that we're able to finish and finish well."
Chiu, for his part, said they trained hard for the competition.
"We are excited to be here. We are here for the Dabawenyos. We are looking forward to race with you all," he said.
Ty, meanwhile, shared that Pascual suggested to him that they do the race in Davao together for a change and he readily agreed.
Pascual, in a media interview, also thanked Sun Life for being a partner in his decade's triathlon journey and that he's happy since his son Iñigo, who has also shown interest in the sport, will make his debut in the 5150 Triathlon Race in Naga, Cebu on April 28.
He urged Dabawenyos to come out and watch the race, adding, "It's gonna be fun on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing a lot of you, hope you're excited as I am."
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1798141
Piolo, Dingdong join Ironman 70.3
Matteo Guidicelli and Piolo Pascual take time out from their hectic schedules to showcase their sporting prowess again as they head a big number of celebrities suiting up for the second Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao presented by Petron on Sunday at Azuela Cove.
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each Ironman staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today.
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
http://tempo.com.ph/2019/03/21/piolo-dingdong-join-ironman70-3/
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each Ironman staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today.
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
http://tempo.com.ph/2019/03/21/piolo-dingdong-join-ironman70-3/
Guidicelli, Pascual join IRONMAN
Matteo Guidicelli and Piolo Pascual take time out from their hectic schedules to showcase their sporting prowess again as they head a big number of celebrities suiting up for the second Alveo IRONMAN 70.3 Davao presented by Petron on Sunday (March 24) at Azuela Cove.
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each IRONMAN staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today (Friday, March 22).
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
http://www.manilastandard.net/sports/active/290628/guidicelli-pascual-join-ironman.html
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each IRONMAN staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today (Friday, March 22).
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
http://www.manilastandard.net/sports/active/290628/guidicelli-pascual-join-ironman.html
Celebs vie in IRONMAN 70.3 Davao
Matteo Guidicelli and Piolo Pascual take time out from their hectic schedules to showcase their sporting prowess again as they head a big number of celebrities suiting up for the second Alveo IRONMAN 70.3 Davao presented by Petron on Sunday (March 24) at Azuela Cove.
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each IRONMAN staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today (Friday, March 22).
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
https://www.manilatimes.net/celebs-vie-in-ironman-70-3-davao/529146/
Guidicelli and Pascual have been competing in the annual event the past few years as part of their healthy lifestyle and their presence has boosted each IRONMAN staging in terms of participation and popularity.
Joining them are Kim Atienza, Dingdong Dantes and Bubbles Paraiso with a lot more vying either in individual or team competition of the grueling 1.9K swim, 90K bike, 21K run event.
Meanwhile, the IronGirl ushers in the Ironman weekend with 1,000 participants taking part in the 5k fun run put up by Herbalife Nutrition for 12-years-old-and-above at 5 p.m. today (Friday, March 22).
Still, focus will be on the centerpiece Elite division with Mexican Mauricio Mendez and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt bracing for a tougher, fiercer challenge from a slew of top-notch rivals out to foil their back-to-back title bids in the event organized and conducted by Sunrise Events, Inc.
The crack Aussie side, for one, is going all out to re-stamp its class in the event it used to dominate with former world champion Tim Reed leading the charge along with Sam Betten, Tim Van Berkel, David Mainwaring, Matt Lewis and Fraser Walsh.
Meanwhile, Kahlefeldt gears up for a showdown with regular Phl campaigners Caroline Steffen of Switzerland, Dimity Lee Duke, Kirra Seidel and Lisa Tyack of Australia, and Guam’s Manami Iijima in their side of the duel.
Bets from the United Arab Emirates, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Malaysia, Qatar, the US, Belgium, Spain, Italy, New Caledonia, Singapore make up the bulk of more than 2,200 triathletes vying in the event.
The other entries are from South Africa, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Korean, Norway, Thailand, Switzerland, Greece, Kuwait, New Zealand, Turkey, China, Guam, Mexico, Panama and Taiwan.
For details, visit the event’s website at www.ironman.com/davao703.
Backers of the event are title sponsor Alveo, an AyalaLand company, presentor Petron, venue hosts Lungsod ng Dabaw, Azuela Cove and the Enderun Tent, bike course partners Davao del Norte, Panabo, Tagum and Carmen, official courier and logistics partner 2Go Express, official swim cap TYR, official energy gel GU, official nutrition Vitargo, official eyewear Rudy Project, and Aboitiz Power, Davao Light, David’s Salon, Davao Metro Shuttle, Prudential Guarantee, and media partners ONE Sports on Cignal, the Philippine Star, Trilife, AsiaTri.com and Finisher Pix.
https://www.manilatimes.net/celebs-vie-in-ironman-70-3-davao/529146/
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
City of Naga to host two triathlon races in April
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| From left to right, Sunrise Events Inc. general manager Princess Galura, Cebu Provincial Board Member Miguel Magpale, City of Naga Mayor Kristine Chiong, and Sun Life Financial Regional Sales manager for Visayas Mary Margaret “Marga” Bernardo gather after a press conference for the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu and Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint at the VAL 2020 Hall of the Naga City Hall. CDN Digital photo | Mars G. Alison |
CITY OF NAGA, CEBU, Philippines – As part of the City of Naga’s recovery and healing from a deadly landslide last year, Mayor Kristine Chiong grabbed at the opportunity to host two triathlon events to be organized by Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI), the only group licensed to hold IronMan races in the Philippines.
The City of Naga, located 20.6 kilometers south of Cebu City, will be hosting the first ever Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu and the Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint on April 28, 2019 with its Boardwalk being the center for all action.
“It is part of our recovery, healing to host this kind of event, it brings positivity and unity to the community,” said Chiong during the press conference for the races on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the VAL 2020 Hall of the Naga City Hall.
The press launching was also attended by SEI general manager Princess Galura, Cebu Provincial Board Member Miguel Magpale and Sun Life Financial Regional Sales Manager for Visayas Mary Margaret “Marga” Bernardo.
Chiong added that hosting such events which promotes Naga on a global level “makes the city challenged to keep its facilities presentable” and it also “exposes the community to these kind of activities.
Galura explained that the Cebu Province, with whom they have partnered in holding the 70.3 IRONMAN Philippines here for the last seven years, have always wanted to bring SEI events to the southern part of the island. And, the City of Naga had passed the stringent requirements that is required of a local government unit to become a host venue.
“For those who doesn’t know, the 5150 is the IRONMAN’s version of the Olympic distance triathlon,” added Galura on why requirements have to be rigidly followed.
For the last seven years since 2012, SEI races such as the 70.3 IRONMAN was held in the cities of Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Cebu and Talisay; and in the northern part, the Xterra in Danao City and Liloan.
Celebrities
Organizers are expecting about 800 participants for the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon and 300 for the Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint.
This early, four Pros have already confirmed their participation to the event, Australia’s Sam Betten, Mitch Robbins and Dan Brown, all champion triathletes, and Guam’s Manami Iijima.
The event will also be star-studded with father and son celebrity Piolo and Iñigo Pascual sure to grace the event. Both are Sun Life endorsers.
Aside from the Pascuals, other celebrities to see action are Cebu’s very own Kim Chiu, Matteo Guidicelli and Paul Jake Castillo, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Isabelle Daza, Solenn Heussaff and brother Erwan, Dyan Castillejo, Kim Atienza, Gretchen Fullido, Ivan Mayrina and Raffy Tima. Pascual and Dee will be teammates under Sun Life.
Because both are short distance triathlon races, they’re ideal for newbies to triathlon or those who have graduated from the IronKids races, a side event in Ironman races, or those advanced already in age but still into the sport.
The Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu will have two categories, the individual—Pro, Asian Elite and Age Group, and the relay.
The Go for Gold (GFG) Sunrise Sprint, which is a much shorter distance of 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run, is only open for individual participants and will have the Open and the Age Group categories.
Both are open for 15 years old and above.
For the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon, registration fee is pegged at US$175 while the team entry fee for the relay is pegged at US$225. SEI also offers a Cebu package of US$450 for those who wants to join both the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon Cebu in April and the IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines in August. Those interested can go to http://sunlife.5150philippines.com/registration/.
As for the Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint, early bird registration fee is pegged at P4,500 (US$85). If a participant opts to register for all three GFG Sunrise Sprint races, he/she can get a discounted fee of only P12,500 (US $230). Participants can also get a discount if they opt to register as a group of six with the Five Plus One package of P22,500 (US$425). The group can also register for all three GFG Sunrise Sprint races and pay only P62,500 (US$1,150). Those interested can go to www.goforgold.sunrisesprint.com.
Registration fee inclusions are race kit, carboloading dinner, post-race meal, finisher’s shirt, finisher’s medal and timing chip.
The 5150 Triathlon will kick off with an Expo at the Basketball Covered Court of the Boardwalk on April 27, 2019. Merchandisers to display their wares are Australia Harvest, Klean Athlete, 5150 Store, Cetaphil, F2P, Intercare, 2GO Express, Vitargo and Unison. /bmjo
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/221882/city-of-naga-to-host-two-triathlon-races-in-april
Stars add glitter to Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 Int’l Conference
Three celebrities who have also gained success in the business world will be among the high-caliber panelists at Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 (FAPHL) International Conference slated March 27-28 at the SMX Convention Center – Manila.
To discuss the topic “Lights, Camera, Business: A Journey of Celebrity Entrepreneurs” are Enchong Dee, a franchisee of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar; Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, co-founder and chief brand officer of Happy Skin; and Bea Soriano-Dee, operations director of Sunnies Studios and Sunnies Face.
“The participation of celebrities in Franchise Asia Philippines has been a tradition as we strengthen our efforts to promote entrepreneurship via franchising,” said Mr. Fred Moreno, FAPHL 2019 Marketing and Promotions Chair. “This is also our way of luring more celebrities to franchising,” added Moreno, who is also CEO of Xcess Salon and son of the late German “Kuya Germs” Moreno. He considers celebrities part of what he calls the untapped markets, people who want to try but are afraid because it is outside their comfort zone.
“When I accepted the position of chairman, that is what I wanted to do, utilize my showbiz connection. I’m contacting celebrities to help in the promotions and do interviews,” he added.
The conference is one of the four major components of the weeklong FAPHL 2019. It will feature 70 subject matter experts who will present or facilitate in 6 plenary sessions, 14 breakout sessions and 30 round table discussions. It will be attended by over 1,000 conference delegates coming from the franchising and other business sectors. Keynoting the conference are Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
The international conference of Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 will have the theme Growing Businesses, Building Legacies to underscore the role of franchising not only in creating businesses but also in ensuring their longevity.
FAPHL 2019 will also feature a 3-day international expo, which will feature 700+ franchise and other business opportunities. Aside from homegrown franchise brands, the expo will also showcase franchise brands from Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, US and others.
The expo will also feature seminars and business matching activities.
The theme of the international expo is Be the Boss to highlight the role of franchising in realizing the entrepreneurial dreams of many Filipinos.
Opening the week-long event is the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Program on March 25 to 26, which is an internationally-recognized certification program for franchise professionals.
Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 is organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and is co-presented by Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and PLDT Enterprise. For details, interested parties may visit www.pfa.org.ph, www.franchiseasiaph.com or www.facebook.com/franchiseasiaph.
https://technology.mb.com.ph/2019/03/11/stars-add-glitter-to-franchise-asia-philippines-2019-intl-conference/
To discuss the topic “Lights, Camera, Business: A Journey of Celebrity Entrepreneurs” are Enchong Dee, a franchisee of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar; Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, co-founder and chief brand officer of Happy Skin; and Bea Soriano-Dee, operations director of Sunnies Studios and Sunnies Face.
“The participation of celebrities in Franchise Asia Philippines has been a tradition as we strengthen our efforts to promote entrepreneurship via franchising,” said Mr. Fred Moreno, FAPHL 2019 Marketing and Promotions Chair. “This is also our way of luring more celebrities to franchising,” added Moreno, who is also CEO of Xcess Salon and son of the late German “Kuya Germs” Moreno. He considers celebrities part of what he calls the untapped markets, people who want to try but are afraid because it is outside their comfort zone.
“When I accepted the position of chairman, that is what I wanted to do, utilize my showbiz connection. I’m contacting celebrities to help in the promotions and do interviews,” he added.
The conference is one of the four major components of the weeklong FAPHL 2019. It will feature 70 subject matter experts who will present or facilitate in 6 plenary sessions, 14 breakout sessions and 30 round table discussions. It will be attended by over 1,000 conference delegates coming from the franchising and other business sectors. Keynoting the conference are Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
The international conference of Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 will have the theme Growing Businesses, Building Legacies to underscore the role of franchising not only in creating businesses but also in ensuring their longevity.
FAPHL 2019 will also feature a 3-day international expo, which will feature 700+ franchise and other business opportunities. Aside from homegrown franchise brands, the expo will also showcase franchise brands from Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, US and others.
The expo will also feature seminars and business matching activities.
The theme of the international expo is Be the Boss to highlight the role of franchising in realizing the entrepreneurial dreams of many Filipinos.
Opening the week-long event is the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Program on March 25 to 26, which is an internationally-recognized certification program for franchise professionals.
Franchise Asia Philippines 2019 is organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and is co-presented by Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and PLDT Enterprise. For details, interested parties may visit www.pfa.org.ph, www.franchiseasiaph.com or www.facebook.com/franchiseasiaph.
https://technology.mb.com.ph/2019/03/11/stars-add-glitter-to-franchise-asia-philippines-2019-intl-conference/
5i50 in Naga City this April
THE City of Naga will host its second triathlon as the Sun Life 5i50 Triathlon Cebu and the Go For Gold (GFG) Sunrise Sprint takes place on April 28 at the city’s boardwalk.
“We want to show that there’s another venue for triathlon outside of the usual places. We looked for an area that can accommodate a number of participants with facilities to do the swim, bike and run,” said Princess Galura of Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI) on choosing the City on Naga as the venue.
The Sun Life 5i50, an Olympic distance race with 1.5-kilometer swim, 40K bike and 10K run, will have age-groupers, Asian Elite and pro participants.
City of Naga Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong said that holding this kind of sporting event is a positive development for a city that has a ‘vibrant community.’
“I wanted to share to you that we have a vibrant community, that’s why we have encouraged the residents of the City of Naga to engage in sports,” she said. “The city is into sports, you can see it in our oval, pool and gym facilities.”
This will be the second time that the City of Naga will host a triathlon event following the National Age Group Triathlon in December last year.
Adding spice to the event will be the presence of celebrities such as Piolo and Iñigo Pascual, Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca, Kim Chiu, Isabelle Daza, Solenn Heussaff and brother Erwan, Drew Arellano, former Sen. Pia Cayetano and broadcasters Ivan Mayrina, Raffy Tima, Dyan Castillejo, Gretchen Fullido and Kim Atienza. (RSC)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1796577/Cebu/Sports/5i50-in-Naga-City-this-April
“We want to show that there’s another venue for triathlon outside of the usual places. We looked for an area that can accommodate a number of participants with facilities to do the swim, bike and run,” said Princess Galura of Sunrise Events Inc. (SEI) on choosing the City on Naga as the venue.
The Sun Life 5i50, an Olympic distance race with 1.5-kilometer swim, 40K bike and 10K run, will have age-groupers, Asian Elite and pro participants.
City of Naga Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong said that holding this kind of sporting event is a positive development for a city that has a ‘vibrant community.’
“I wanted to share to you that we have a vibrant community, that’s why we have encouraged the residents of the City of Naga to engage in sports,” she said. “The city is into sports, you can see it in our oval, pool and gym facilities.”
This will be the second time that the City of Naga will host a triathlon event following the National Age Group Triathlon in December last year.
Adding spice to the event will be the presence of celebrities such as Piolo and Iñigo Pascual, Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca, Kim Chiu, Isabelle Daza, Solenn Heussaff and brother Erwan, Drew Arellano, former Sen. Pia Cayetano and broadcasters Ivan Mayrina, Raffy Tima, Dyan Castillejo, Gretchen Fullido and Kim Atienza. (RSC)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1796577/Cebu/Sports/5i50-in-Naga-City-this-April
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