Tabal defends title, Poliquit wins first MILO Marathon crown

Pasay City, Philippines (13 December 2014) – Reigning MILO Marathon Queen Mary Joy Tabal reveled in the spotlight as she defended title in the 38th National MILO Marathon which started and ended at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.

Also hugging the spotlight was Rafael Poliquit who bagged the 2014 National MILO Marathon King title, winning his first National MILO Marathon championship title.

Today’s race saw 19,242 registered runners, bringing the total headcount of the season to 228,000 which shattered last year’s record.

Wagdos, Miranda top Davao leg of 38th MILO Marathon

DAVAO City, Philippines (09 November 2014) – Sonny Wagdos and Judelyn Miranda claimed the top honors in the 21K event at the Davao leg of the 38th National MILO Marathon.

Over 10,000 runners joined the last qualifying leg of this year’s National MILO Marathon season.

Wagdos and Miranda each received a cash prize of P10,000 and a trophy, and will join the rest of the qualified elite runners in the National Finals set in Manila on December 7, where the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles are up for grabs.

The 2014 MILO Marathon King and Queen will also have the chance to run in the 2015 Tokyo Marathon, with all-expense paid trips to Japan sponsored by MILO.

Unabia, Ambasa triumph in Gen. Santos City MILO elims

GENERAL SANTOS City, Philippines (16 November 2014) – MILO Marathon veterans Arnold Unabia and Liza Ambasa won the 21K centrepiece events at the General Santos leg of the 38th National MILO Marathon held on Sunday.

Over 9,300 runners joined the prestigious race, establishing the record of the biggest race in General Santos City to date.

Unabia and Ambasa took home the top purse of P10,000 in cash and a trophy.

They both  booked spots to the National Finals in Manila on December 7, where they will meet the nation’s elite runners for the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles.

Winners in the National Finals will be sent by MILO to Japan on all-expense paid trips, for a chance to run in the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Languido, Hallesgo top Cagayan de Oro elims of 38th MILO Marathon

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Philippines (9 November 2014)  - Returning Cagayan De Oro champ Juniel Languido and Christine Hallesgo claimed the top spots in the 21K centerpiece events at the Cagayan De Oro leg of the 38th National MILO Marathon held on Sunday.

More than 12,000 runners graced the 15th qualifying leg of the prestigious nationwide race in the City of Golden Friendship.

Languido and Hallesgo each received a cash prize of P10,000 and a trophy, and will lead 70 other qualifiers from CDO to the National Finals in Manila on December 7, where elite runners from all over the Philippines go head-to-head in a grand finale to claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles.

As an added motivation, this year’s MILO Marathon King and Queen are guaranteed participation to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Tabal, Zabala stamp class in Butuan qualifying of 38th MILO Marathon

BUTUAN City, Philippines (19 October 2014) – Reigning MILO Marathon Queen Mary Joy Tabal added another feather to her cap as she clinched another victory at the 38th MILO Marathon qualifying race in Butuan City, the biggest race in the city to date, with almost 10,000 runners in action last Sunday. Tabal won first place in the 21K female category, while fellow elite runner Gerald Zabala topped the ranks in the 21K male category.

Each received a cash prize of P10,000 and a trophy. In addition to the prizes, Zabala also secured his slot in the upcoming National Finals on December 7 at the Mall of Asia grounds in Manila. Tabal, by virtue of her triumph last year, is already assured of a slot in the finals.

Both will vie for the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles. Winners of this year's national finals will earn spots in the 2015 Tokyo Marathon, with trips all expenses paid.

Tillor, Balongcas bag Cebu MILO Marathon qualifyng race crowns

About 27,000 Cebuanos begin their race for
success in the 38th National MILO Marathon.

CEBU City (12 October 2014) – First-time winners Noel Tillor and Roselyn Balongcas won the 21K events of the 13th qualifying race of the National MILO Marathon held in Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City, on Sunday.

A record-shattering 26,736 runners joined the nation’s biggest and most prestigious race in the Queen City of the South, making it the largest regional race of the season so far. Along with Tillor and Balongcas, 86 runners secured their qualifying slots for the National Finals slated on December 7 in the Mall of Asia grounds, Manila.

Tillor and Balongcas each received a prize of P10,000 in cash, a trophy. Both have booked their slots to the National Finals on December 7, for a chance to compete for the MILO Marathon King and Queen title. As an added level of prestige to the competition, MILO will send this year’s King and Queen to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon, with trips all expenses paid.

Posadas' protege wins Tagbilaran qualifyng leg of 38th MILO Marathon

About 4,000 determined Boholanos break
through the starting line at the 38th National
MILO Marathon in Tagbilaran City.

TAGBILARAN City, Philippines (5 October 2014) – Up-and-coming runners Emmanuel Comendador and Ruffa Sorongon outpaced their rivals and clinched the top spots in the 21K events at the twelfth qualifying race of the National MILO Marathon held in Tagbilaran, Bohol on Sunday.

About 4,000 runners joined race even as 30 runners secured their qualifying slots for the National Finals slated on December 7 in the Mall of Asia grounds, Manila.

Comendador and Sorongon each received a prize of P10,000 in cash, a trophy, as well as a coveted slot to the National Finals on December 7, for a chance to compete for the MILO Marathon King and Queen title. MILO will send this year’s King and Queen to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Poliquit, Tolentino top Enervon Activ 42K races of the Run United Philippine Marathon 2014

Rafael Poliquit Jr. (4th from left) was all smile
during the awarding ceremonies of the Erervon
Activ 42K men's race. (runner's wall photo)

Local and foreign runners headlined a stellar cast of race finishers for Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM) 2014, the final leg of Unilab Active Health’s Run United Series last Sunday, October 5, 2014, at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.

Rafael Poliquit, Jr. topped all local placers at the Enervon Activ 42K men’s category, crossing the finish line with 2:50:21 across his name. He was followed closely by Mario Maglinao (2:51:48) and Rene Desuyo (2:53:16).

Aileen Tolentino, on the other hand, ruled the 42K women’s category for local runners with 3:31:56, followed by Cinderella Lorenzo (3:35:42) and Jocelyn Elijeran (3:40:24).

adidas boasts Kimetto's historic victory on BOOST

MANILA, Philippines - adidas’ Dennis Kimetto ran the fastest marathon in history wearing adidas BOOST™ at the 2014 Berlin Marathon. 

With a time of 2:02:57 Kimetto shattered the previous world record by an astounding 26 seconds wearing the super lightweight adizero Adios BOOST.

“Dennis’ world record breaking performance while wearing adidas BOOST demonstrates the result of elite athletes using industry leading innovation to achieve unprecedented feats,” said Adrian Leek General Manager of adidas Running.

“We continue to push boundaries by working closely with our athletes to develop the best products running has to offer.”

adidas BOOST was also on the feet of second place men’s finisher Emmanuel Muthai who joined Kimetto in breaking the previous world record.

Condura Skyway Marathon 2015, Run for a Hero

The seventh edition of the Condura Skyway Marathon will take place on Feb. 1, 2015 with a special mission of providing support to the families of Filipino soldiers killed or injured in action.

Ton Concepcion, founder and chief organizing officer of the Condura Skyway Marathon, told yesterday’s PSA Forum at Shakey’s Malate that this year’s race is dubbed “Run for a Hero.”

“This is a very special race,” said Concepcion, who was joined in the forum by race ambassador Patrick Concepcion and celebrity running coach and race director Rio dela Cruz.

The Hero Foundation, this year’s beneficiary, was represented by its executive director, retired Maj. Gen. Daniel Casabar, and marketing director Michelle Chan. Also present were Bhaby Lorenzo of Asics and Tony Reyes of title sponsor Skyway O&M Corp.

Sadia, Cadosale win in Bacolod leg of 38th MILO Marathon

Young runners enjoy the fun run of the Bacolod
City leg of the 38th National MILO. (MILO Photo)

BACOLOD City (28 Sept. 2014) – Elite runners Maclin Sadia and Stephani Cadosale emerged victorious in their respective categories in the 21K main event of the 38th National MILO Marathon Bacolod Qualifying Race.

The competition was participated by 9,266 runners – double that of last year when the race was held in Dumaguete.

With their victories, Sadia and Cadosale went home P10,000 richer and earned two of the coveted slots to the National Finals on December 7 that gave them the chance to compete for the MILO Marathon King and Queen titles. MILO will send this year’s King and Queen to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Macaladlad, Jaro win in wet and wild Lipa City elims of 38th MILO Marathon

LIPA City, Batangas (14 September 2014)– Elite runners Joseph Macaladlad and Criselyn Jaro bagged the top purse in the 21K centrepiece events at the Lipa leg of the 38th National MILO Marathon on Sunday.

Each pocketed a prize of P10,000 in cash, a trophy and a coveted slot to the National Finals on December 7, for a chance to be crowned as the MILO Marathon King and Queen. MILO will send this year’s King and Queen to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon. Over 8,000 runners joined today’s race.

Not even the rainy skies and slippery wet roads could stop the racers from running to their heart’s content. In the 21K male category, 24-year-old Lyceum of the Philippines Batangas Criminology student Joseph Macaladlad beat his fiercest rivals, posting a time of 01:17:14, relegating Greg Vincent Osorio (01:19:25) and Jay Laya (01:19:43) to second and third place, respectively.

Unboxing my #RunUnited Philippine marathon race kit

I was so delighted when I received my Run United Philippine Marathon 2014 race kit last week. The event is the final and third leg of the annual Run United Trilogy which will be held this coming October 5.

The race will start and end at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Lo and behold I received a box instead of a regular bag like in the first two legs of the trilogy, wherein you can opt to participate by running first in the 21k, then the 32k and finally the full marathon.

Runners can also participate in the trilogy by running in the the same distance, the challenge of which is to finish better after each race. This year my goal was to run in the 21k events of the trilogy and post better finishes after each race.

Centris Walk plays host to Season 4 of Medicard-Metafit Fitness Boot Camp

Coach Jim Saret (second from left) together
with Medicard and Centris Eton officials pose
for posterity during the launching of the Meta-
fitness boot camp's  fourth season at Centris Walk
inside the Eton Centris complex in Quezon City.
(photo by Perry Legaspi)

Quezon City, Philippines – Medicard Philippines, Inc., a leading HMO provider, caps the year with Season 4 of the Medicard-Metafit Fitness Boot Camp at the Centris Walk, Eton Centris in Quezon City, beginning September 30, 2014.

This is part of Medicard’s mission of encouraging the public to live healthier lifestyles.

"It is our privilege and pleasure to the partnership with Medicard in this Fitness Boot Camp. It is a great opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to have this type of activity. Rest assured that Eton Centris will always be in support of all Medicard's future endeavors." Maria Victoria L. Santiago, AVP for Centris Operations during the launching on Wednesday (September 9,2014) night.

Warizal, Dela Rosa triumph in Puerto Princesa leg of 38th MILO Marathon qualifying race

PUERTO PRINCESA City (7 September 2014) – Four-time winner Norlan Warizal and returning champ Jila Dela Rosa triumphed in the 21K events at the Puerto Princesa of the 38th National MILO Marathon Qualifying Race on Sunday.

From about 7,000 runners who joined the qualifying race, Warizal and Dela Rosa, together with 19 other runners, earned slots in the National Finals in Manila on December 7.

They all now have a chance to claim the MILO Marathon King and Queen crowns and an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon. Both Warizal and Dela Rosa received P10,000 in cash and a trophy for winning the qualifying race.

Nerza, Tawagin dominate Lucena elims of 38th National MILO marathon

LUCENA City, Philippines (31 August 2014) – Philippine Air Force Airman Anthony Nerza and Philippine Army Private Janice Tawagin showcased their running prowess as they dominated in the 21K events at the Lucena leg of the 38th National MILO Marathon Qualifying Race on Sunday.

About 10,000 runners joined the race, with 50 runners qualifying for the National Finals.

Nerza and Tawagin each earned a cash prize of P10,000, a trophy, and a coveted slot in the National Finals slated on December 7.

Both will join the country’s finest elite runners in their quest to clinch the MILO Marathon King and Queen crowns. As an added incentive, MILO will send this year’s King and Queen to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Maglinao, Raterta win in 38th MILO Marathon Naga elims

NAGA City, Philippines (24 August 2014) - Despite the high level of humidity during the race, over 9,000 runners rose to the challenge and exhibited their commitment and passion for running. 66 runners have qualified for the National Finals and will join Maglinao and Raterta as they go head-to-head with elite runners from across the country in Manila on December 7. The MILO Marathon King and Queen, to be crowned on that day, will be sent by MILO to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

26-year-old Maglinao posted a time of 01:12:47, besting contenders Martin Balaybo (01:13:33), and Eugin Postrado (01:16:43). The native of Legazpi City, Albay, who currently works in Manila, has not received any formal training in running.

“Like swimming and biking, running has always been a hobby and passion of mine. I do it recreationally whenever I go home to Albay,” shared Maglinao.

“I didn’t have enough time to train for the race because I’m always very busy at work, but thankfully I still qualified and won. I will adjust and train for long distance running to prepare for the National Finals.”

Registration for #energizernightrace2014 now open

Following last year’s “glowing race” supported by thousands of runners in the Greater Manila area, people can experience again the one-of-a-kind fun run as Energizer opens Night Race Manila 2014.

For those who love running but do not like the heat, Energizer’s night race, is the perfect fit. Just like the past years, this event in September will also create a night of lights as the runners beam up the race route in Filinvest City Alabang produced by the Energizer 3LED Headlights which is part of their running gear.

With a different venue and route, the race will focus on the basic goals of this year’s fun run enjoying a good run and powering up for “positive energy,” for the 3,000 target participants.

Raquin, Delos Santos stamp class during the Manila leg of 38th MILO Marathon

More than 37,000 runners from all running events
raced their way to the finish line for the 38th

National MILO Marathon in SM Mall of Asia

grounds, Pasay City.

MANILA, Philippines, 27 July 2014 – Veteran runner Ireneo Raquin stamped his authority as he clinched his first ever victory full marathon victory during the  38th National MILO Marathon Manila Qualifying Race which started and ended at the SM Mall of Asia grounds, Pasay City on Sunday.

Former MILO Marathon Queen Mary Grace Delos Santos was not to be outshined as she reclaimed her title in the female’s division race. Both are being trained by coach Mario Castro in Baguio City.

Each pocketed a cash prize of P50,000, a trophy, and a sought-after slot in the National Finals on December 7. As an added motivation for this year’s runners, MILO will send the MILO Marathon King and Queen to Japan on an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Carolino, Gilbuena triumph in Angeles City leg of 38th MILO Marathon

More than 10,000 runners answered the gun start in the
Angeles City leg of the 38th MILO Marathon.

ANGELES City, Philippines, 19 July 2014 – Jobert Carolino and Mischelle Gilbuena took advantage of the good weather and set a swift pace in the 21K division run at the 38th National MILO Marathon on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga. Each received a cash prize of P10,000 and a trophy.

Out of the 10,312 runners who joined this leg, Carolino, Gilbuena and 50 others booked their place for the National Finals on December 7 for a chance to be crowned as the MILO Marathon King and Queen and fly to Japan on an all-expenses paid trip to the 2015 Tokyo Marathon courtesy of MILO.

Buenavista, Dela Torre win Tarlac leg of 38th MILO Marathon

TARLAC City, Philippines, 13 July 2014 – Reigning MILO Marathon King Eduardo Buenavista and FEU Manila varsity runner Mary Grace Dela Torre bested their rivals in the 21K division run at the 38th National MILO Marathon on Sunday in Tarlac City. Almost 13,000 runners joined this leg and 39 qualified for the National Finals.

Buenavista and Dela Torre were awarded a cash prize of P10,000, a trophy, and a spot in the National Finals on December 7. MILO will be sending this season’s MILO Marathon King and Queen to compete alongside elite runners from across the globe in the 2015 Tokyo Marathon.

Five-time MILO Marathon titlist Buenavista emerged victiorious with a time of 01:10:30, finishing ahead of Ferdinand Corpuz (01:14:36) and Jujet Pacsis De Asis (01:15:34). Dela Torre posted a time of 01:46:38, beating contenders Rowena Valdez (01:48:30) and Shane Acosta (01:49:58).

Herrera, Cardona win Dagupan leg of 38th MILO Marathon

DAGUPAN City, Philippines, 06 July 2014 – Elite runners Rene Herrera and Lany Cardona set a swift pace for the 21-K division run at the 38th National MILO Marathon on Sunday in Dagupan City. 

Each received a cash prize of P10,000, a trophy, and a coveted spot in the National Finals on December 7 for their respective victories.

Out of more than 10,000 runners, 48 qualified for the National Finals in this leg. As an added incentive to the prestige of winning the country’s premier footrace, MILO will be sending this season’s MILO Marathon King and Queen to compete with the world’s finest athletes at the Tokyo Marathon in 2015.

Sermona, Martes rule 38th MILO marathon kick off leg in Baguio City

BAGUIO City, Philippines, 29 June 2014 – Elite runners Julius Sermona and Christabel Martes set the pace as they came out top in the 21K events as the 38th National MILO Marathon kicked off in Baguio City on Sunday. More than 6,700 runners joined the race.

Sermona, SEA Games silver medalist and 2006 MILO Marathon King, took category rival Cesar Castañeto down to the wire as they crossed the finish line, clocking in at 01:14:42 and 01:14:47 respectively. Castro Cudli finished third with a time of 01:23:40.

Two-time SEA Games gold medalist Martes bested the female category with an impressive time of 01:26:48 as she finished well ahead of second placer Sandi Menchi Abahan (01:34:23) and third placer Lua Angella Limbo (01:46:41).

The runners were blessed with very good weather but there were other challenges they needed to overcome.

Tabal tops Run United's 32k women's race

MORE FUN RUNNING IN THE PHILIPPINES. You can
see how fun it is to run in the Philippines with the smiles from
the 32K women podium finishers.

CONGRATULATIONS to triathlon specialist Mary Joy Tabal, who according to reports, fought not only the sweltering Manila heat but an upset stomach to post a top spot finish in the 32k women's race of the recent Run United 2 which started and ended at the Km 0 in front of the Jose Rizal Monument at Luneta Park.

Tabal posted a time of two hours, 11 minutes and 28 seconds to win over former national runner and MILO marathon champion Christabel Martes (2:11:58) eventual third placer Luisa Raterta (2:27:52).

Fun but looking for a better NGC Earth Day run

Jude Turcuato, Head of Fox 

International Channels, during 

warm-ups. Behind him were the

Miss Earth beauty pageant 

participants.

Last Sunday's National Geographic Earth Day run was fun.

Most of the people who participated in the fifth edition of the annual event will admit that they had fun.

I had fun.

Except when I and thousand of runners negotiated the "dark" parts of the route.

Most runners who participated in this even would agree that it was difficult if not dangerous to run when visibility is very bad.

I saw runners negotiating the Buendia fly-over under a very bad lighting conditions. This was the same when runners negotiated a long stretch of road right after the starting line.

The races, except the 3k event, can be considered as night runs because of the times the runners were sent out.  The gun start this year was very early. The 42k participants were sent out as early as 12 midnight. This was followed by runners in the 21k, 10k and 5k.

Buenavista, Tabal post commendable finishes in Paris Marathon

Eduardo Buenavista (left), Mary Joy Tabal (center) and
Rio dela Cruz pose for posterity after the 2014 Paris
Marathon held recently. (Photo by MILO)

Manila, Philippines – After clinching the top ranks in the 37th season of the National MILO Marathon, veteran athlete Eduardo Buenavista and fastest Filipina marathoner Mary Joy Tabal once again lived up to their lofty billings in the prestigious Paris Marathon.

The reigning MILO Marathon King and Queen recently completed the full distance category with 50,000 runners including seasoned marathoners from across the globe.

Lorenzo tops 25th Yakult 10 Miler

Cindy Lorenzo prevented the Kenyans from sweeping both divisions by ruling the distaff  side of the 25th Yakult 10 miler last Sunday that started and ended at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The 24-year-old Roxas City born but permanently residing in Dasmarinas, Cavite, outraced Kenyan Susan Jemutai in the last six kilometers to notch the win in 1:02.27  and prevented the Kenyans from sweeping the awards after Elphiz Kipngettich ruled the men’s side in 48 minutes and 57 seconds.

“Nang kumalas ako sa kanya hindi na ako lumingon at tuloy-tuloy sa finish line,” said Lorenzo, who won P7,000 plus trophy,  medal, and a pair of Mizuno running shoes.

“Siguro nasunog ang Kenyan dahil linggo-linggo tumatako. Halos lahat na patakbo sumasali,” she added.

NGC want runners' help for Typhoon Yolanda victims

On April 27, 2014, National Geographic Channel (NGC) renews its commitment to the environment by celebrating this year’s Earth Day (which falls on April 22 globally) with another round of its wildly successful Earth Day Run.

Now on its fifth year, Earth Day Run is expected to attract 12,000 running enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels to participate for the good of the environment.

Earth Day Run has consistently been besting its record for number of participants, with last year’s expected number of 10,000 runners demolished by an actual registered 12,000 participants.

NGC hopes to replicate that success for Earth Day Run 2014 by registering 12,000 runners in the 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K categories, including a new fifth category of 42K designed to draw the most physically fit and expert runners in the country. The event itself is considered one of the biggest runs in the Philippines.

Press Release: Run United off to a good start

Congratulatios to Monica Torres (center) 

after winning the women's 21k trophy 

of the Run United 1 2014 over second 

placer Irene Kipchumba of Kenya 

and third place finisher Kristy Abello.

(photo by monleg)

This year’s first leg of the long-running Run United series of Unilab Active Health (ULAH) and RunRio Inc. at the SM Mall of Asia took off to a very promising start on Sunday (March 16) as over 12,000 participants raced with a purpose of exceeding themselves.

To keep the runners even more motivated and focused on their goals, ULAH has adopted the Olympics values of Citius, Altius, and Fortius in the 2014 Run United Series—latin words for faster, higher and stronger respectively.

“Our catchphrase ‘Exceed Yourself’ is all about inspiring race participants to set new personal records (citius), progress to longer distance categories (altius), or finish strong (fortius). And we can see that they are seriously taking up the challenge, given the results of our first run race this year,” said ULAH’s Alex Panlilio.

Press Release: adidas launches new BOOST series

Herzogenaurach, Germany (February 2014) – Inspired by insight and driven by demand, adidas BOOST™ cushioning technology delivers the Energy Running solution that today’s runners are chasing.

As they hit the roads, tracks and trails in record numbers, today’s runners are seeking more from their runs and more from their running shoes.

To answer the call, adidas and partner BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, developed BOOST foam cushioning that returns more energy than any other foam cushioning in the running industry. By using thousands of eye-catching energy capsules BOOST has changed running forever.

Press Release: Vaseline launches 2014 Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triahthlon Series

Vaseline Men brand manager Jonathan Pua (left), Prin-

cess Calura of Sunrise Events, Inc. and race director

Nerille Manaois answers questions from media and

bloggers during the XTERRA Off-road Triathlon series

launching on Thursday (March 6, 2014) at a restaurant

in Makati City.

After hosting a successful series of off-road action events last year, Vaseline Men, the fastest growing men’s skin care brand in the Philippines once again drives you to get more out of life in the 2014 Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series happening on March 15 in Liloan, Cebu.

Dubbed as the world’s premier off-road triathlon event, the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series in the country serves as one of the qualifying events for the World Championship.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon features exhilarating triathlon races that will challenge even the most seasoned athletes.

Press Release: Run 4 Philippines

Run 4 Philippines. 2,500 participants ran through the streets of Madrid to help raise funds for the repair and rehabilitation of schools damaged by typhoon Yolanda.

“We would love to be [on that school] with the Aboitiz Foundation. It is an honor for us to be a part, as little as this might be, of such an incredible effort of solidarity as the Aboitiz does for the Philippines day by day,” said Solventia Foundation Director Javier Iturralde Lind.

“All the best from us in Madrid. We have a place for your country in our hearts in such times of difficulty,” he added.

Press Release: adidas launches Springblade

Manila, February 2014 – Today adidas launches Springblade in the Philippines, the first running shoe with individually tuned blades engineered to help propel runners forward with one of the most effective energy returns in the industry. 

Unlike standard EVA midsoles that deliver energy return in a vertical direction, Springblade features 16 forward angled blades made out of a high-tech polymer. 

The highly elastic blades instantaneously react to any environment, compressing and releasing energy to create an efficient push-off that feels like you have springs under your feet.

“Springblade’s progressive look and blade technology are radically different than any running shoe ever created,” said James Carnes, global creative director of performance at adidas.  “At the same time, adidas’ goal is to create a beautiful performance shoe designed to be simple and intuitive.”

Guarte wins Stags Charity Run 2014

Melchor Guarte followed up on the footsteps of elder brother Mervin as he topped the 10-kilometer run of the Stags Charity Run at the ASEANA City near the SM Mall of Asia and Macapagal Blvd. in Pasay City on Jan. 12.

And Guarte, 17, blazed his way to a dominating performance as he clocked 36 minutes and 48 seconds, way ahead of closest pursuers Zandrex Yumol and Jerome Udton, who checked in at 51.02 and 59.07 to wind up second and third places, respectively.

Guarte thus took over from elder sibling Mervin, who reigned supreme in the first three editions of this annual event that was done to generate funds for San Sebastian College's apostolic and charity missions in the provinces.

"I have prepared hard for this event and want to win this just like my brother (Mervin)," said Guarte, a third year high school student of San Sebastian who hails from Oriental Mindoro, in Filipino.