Nat Geo Earth Day Run 2015

PRESS RELEASE:

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL’S EARTH DAY RUN 2015 EXPECTS LARGEST PARTICIPATION OF 20,000 RUNNERS

Earth Day Run 2015, powered by National Geographic Channel (NGC), will be introducing new and exciting changes to mark its sixth year as one of the biggest running events in the Philippines. With RunRio at the helm, Earth Day Run 2015 is expecting 20,000 runners to participate on April 26, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds, with the addition of 5,000 runners for its Baguio leg. Support from the registration of all participants will help raise money for portable solar powered lighting kits that will be sent to communities in Mindoro, a project of NGC’s environmental partner, World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

These portable solar powered lighting kits will provide light and electricity to the Tawbuid Mangyan tribesfolk and Forest Rangers’ camps that are not directly connected to power grids. The lighting kits eliminate the use of highly-flammable kerosene to light up their homes and gives them access to a safe, stable and sustainable energy source that gives more opportunities for community development and advancement. 

NGC’s Earth Day Run has consistently helped in promoting sustainable living and supporting environmental advocacy utilizing the popular platform of running in its six years of operation. As a result, participation in Earth Day Run has increased year on year, allowing NGC to contribute significantly to various environmental causes. 

Earth Day Run 2015 expects to register 20,000 runners this year, and slots for 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K (Manila leg only) will be open beginning February 23,2015, via online registration at www.runrio.com. On-site registration starts March 16 to April 19 at the Lower Ground Floor, SM Aura Premier BGC.

NGC, together with its partners, aims to raise awareness on the benefits of sustainable energy while ensuring that the events at Earth Day Run 2015 will involve fun celebrations that include races, awards and shows of skill. Besides providing recreation and fitness benefits through Earth Day Run 2015, NGC will also be partnering with its participants to make substantial contributions to the sustainable development of the Tawbuid Mangyan tribesfolk and to provide support to the Mindoro Forest Rangers advocating the preservation of our Tamaraws.

EVENT DETAILS:

Event  Name: Nat Geo Earth Day Run 2015
Event Date: April 26, 2015
Venue: SM MOA
Time: 2 am to 10 am
Race Owner: Fox International Channel
Race Organizer: RUNRIO Inc.
Charity Partners: World Wide Fund for Nature
Target Participants: 20,000 Registered Runners
Entry Fee: 5km-­‐PhP650 / 10km ‐ PhP750 / 21km -­ Ph950 / 42km - ­PhP1,500
Start & End Point: Seaside Blvd.
Distance: 5km/10km/21km/42km

RACE INCLUSIONS:

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

ONLINE: February 23, 2015 to April 12, 2015

log on to www.runrio.com/natgeorun2015

IN STORE: March 16 to April 19, 2015

Registration Sites:
• SM Aura
• Toby’s SM MOA
• Toby’s SM North EDSA
• Toby’s Shangri-La

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS:

1. Log on to www.runrio.com/natgeorun2015 

2. Click on the registration link and you will be redirected to an online registration form.
3. Completely fill out the fields with information asked for.

4. Put a tick mark on the online waiver form and the Terms and Agreement
5. Pay using your credit card and wait for the confirmation email to be sent to our email ad.

NOTE:
Your racekit willl be delivered. An additional PhP 200 for delivery and online processing fee will be charged. 

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Singlet sizes and race categories are subject to availability.

EVENT SINGLET:

5K and 10K

21K and 42K

FINISHER SHIRTS:

21K Finisher Shirt

42K Finisher Shirt

FINISHER MEDAL:

21K

42K 

ACTIVITY AREA:

ASSEMBLY TIME AND GUN TIMES:

RACE ROUTE:

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Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska Officially Opens 2015 Season

It’s Jr. NBA/WNBA Season once again! Now on it’s 8th consecutive year, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska was officially opened by a press conference and the coaches’ tip-off last January 24 at the British School Manila. This means many young Filipino boys and girls are set to receive awesome basketball training and tips from qualified basketball coaches and most of all learn invaluable lessons on Sportsmanship, Teamwork, (positive) Attitude and Respect, which they aptly termed as the S.T.A.R. Values.

More updates regarding the Jr. NBA/WNBA activities and schedule will be posted in this blog shortly. Meanwhile, here is the official photo release from the recently-held event.

PHOTO RELEASE

Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr., President and CEO, Alaska Milk Corporation and Carlo Singson, NBA Asia Country Manager for the Philippines signify the official opening of the Jr. NB Alaska 2015 Season with an Alaska choco and milk toast

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska returns for the 8th consecutive year

Alaska continues their partnership with Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA this year to nurture young boys and girls, become better individuals and encourage them to embrace a healthy lifestyle not just by drinking milk but also by leading an active lifestyle through sports. Last January 24, 2015 at the British School Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Philippine Basketball Association All-Star player and coach Jeff Cariaso has announced his return to Alaska to help the next generation of young and aspiring basketball players realize their dreams. Become an inspiring athlete too and join Alaska’s sports programs now! NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. 

For general information about Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines please visitwww.jrnba.asia/philippines; Alaska Milk Corporation visit www.alaskamilk.com; Alaska Basketball Power Camp visit www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball and for live Twitter updates follow @ALASKAsportshub #JrNBA #JrWNBA

10-Time PBA All-Star Jeffrey Cariaso “Returns Home” to Alaska

When you hear or read about Jeffrey Cariaso, you’ll at once connect it with Alaska the basketball team where he played for during his stint at the PBA. Retired from professional basketball and regarded as one of the PBA’s greatest players, Jeff Cariaso returns in a homecoming of sorts in Alaska not as a player but as a Basketball Director. What this new title is and what it means to him can be read through the below official press release. Read on!

10-time PBA All-Star returns to Alaska as Basketball Director for Alaska Basketball Powercamp, Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA programs


At the 2015 Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska Tip-Off, Jan. 24, at the British School Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Philippine Basketball Association All-Star player and coach Jeff Cariaso has announced his return to Alaska to help the next generation of young and aspiring basketball players realize their dreams. The launch was led by Alaska Milk President and CEO Fred Uytengsu, NBA Country Manager for the Philippines Carlo Singson and Alaska Milk VP for Marketing Blen Fernando.

“This feels like a homecoming for me because I’ve always been proud to be part of Alaska. My job right now is to find the best basketball players for boys and girls around the country and help them develop to their full potential not just as players but also as persons and productive members of the community,” said Cariaso.

Cariaso started his 15-year career in PBA after he was drafted sixth overall by Alaska in 1995 where he also took the Rookie of the Year award that year. On his 2nd year in the league, he achieved a rare Grand Slam with the Aces. When Jeff rejoined Alaska Aces in 2004, he was team captain for six years before announcing his retirement in 2010 after playing 15 seasons in the league.

From being a 10-time PBA All-Star, 2003 PBA All-Filipino Finals MVP and 2002 PBA All Filipino Best Player of the Conference, Cariaso began his transition to becoming a coach in 2011.

Cariaso returned home to Alaska this year to as Basketball Director for Alaska Basketball Powercamp and lead coach for the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA under Alaska’s NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. Program to help aspiring young players achieve their full potential. He will travel around the country together with the other coaches to conduct school clinics for coaches and players during the regional selection camps. They will also teach not just the basics of the sport but also STAR values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, (positive) Attitude, and Respect. These activities will culminate in the National Training Camp at the SM Mall of Asia where the 2015 Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA all-star teams and national coaches are named.

The players and coaches will then have an experience of a lifetime when they go on a trip to watch an NBA game and meet NBA players. Last year, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA teams flew to Beijing, China to meet basketball legend Yao Ming and played friendly basketball games with other all-stars teams from Southeast Asia.

Young boys and girls will learn positive values as they as they showcase their basketball skills with athletes of the same age (10 to 14) through the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA. Alaska promotes a healthy lifestyle, especially among children, through regular sports activities and proper nutrition.

According to the 7th National Nutrition Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute and the Department of Health, obesity is increasing with nearly two out 10 children considered as overweight. Under-nutrition is also a public health concern.

Alaska provides proper nutrition through its Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink, which contains essential nutrients that help children reach their full growth potential.

With Alaska as presenting partner, the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA program has reached thousands of schools and communities nationwide and benefited thousands of young boys and girls, parents, and coaches through basketball training camps and school clinics.

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program for 2015 will definitely be exciting with Coach Jeff on board in helping our future athletes realize their dreams. Encourage your children to go out and play!

For general information about Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippines please visithttp://www.jrnba.asia/philippines; Alaska Milk Corporation visithttp://www.alaskamilk.com; Alaska Basketball Power Camp visithttp://www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball and for live Twitter updates follow @ALASKAsportshub #JrNBA #JrWNBA

Alaska - Real Madrid Football Clinic

Alaska Milk let underprivileged boys and girls experience Real Madrid Football Clinic

In partnership with the Spanish Embassy in Manila, the Makati Football Club brought several coaches from the Real Madrid Fundacion Clinics for one week last December 12 to 17, 2014 at the Alabang Country Club. With the support of Alaska Milk, 80 underprivileged children coming from different charitable institutionssuch as GawadKalinga and Tuloy Foundation and provinces such as Pangasinan and Camarines Surwere given the experience to be trained by 10-time Euro champ Real Madrid coaches. Real Madrid’s football clinic is one way of developing football in the grassroots level and in encouragingchildren to “go out and play,”and live a healthy and active lifestyle. Join Alaska’s, NUTRITION.ACTION.CHAMPION ProgramFor more information visit Alaska Football Power Camp 

visit:www.alaskapowercamp.com/football and for live Twitter updates, follow:@ALASKAsportshub.

Alaska Milk holds country's biggest football tournament

All roads lead to the Ayala Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa when Alaska Milk holds the biggest and most eagerly awaited football tournament in the country the 2014 Alaska Football Cup this weekend, Nov. 29 and 30.

Football players of all ages, from as young as six years old, participate in this annual event organized by Alaska Milk.

The annual Alaska Football Cup is the one football tournament that young players from all over the country look forward to every year.

Teams representing schools and football clubs from all over the Philippines including Masbate, Baguio, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Davao, Palawan, Legaspi, Laguna, Batangas, Bukidnon, Zambales, Pampanga, Tarlac, Ilocos, Bicol, Romblon, Davao Sur, Compostela Valley, Quezon, Cavite, Albay, Pangasinan, Bacolod, Iloilo, Mindoro and Metro Manila will participate.

The annual football event, which started in 1995, holds its 19th edition this year with over 300 teams of more than 4,500 players competing in the different categories. The two-day event will be played over more than 750 seven-a-side games, in 30 football fields, and officiated by over 120 game officials.

The Alaska Football Cup is one of the country's most successful grassroots development program in football.

Alaska believes that sports play an important role in instilling the value of determination, discipline, hard work, team work and sportsmanship among the youth. Sports help them achieve the “winning form” which is Alaska's goal for the children.

The National Nutrition Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) revealed issues on health that are best addressed by adopting an active healthy lifestyle and by regular consumption of nutritious food such as milk. Programs such as the Football Cup reinforces Alaska Milk's thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle not just by drinking milk but also by engaging regularly in physical activities such as football. Alaska seeks to engage all Filipinos, especially the youth, in sports.

It is in line with Alaska Milk’s program and dream to be part of the lives of more children in the Philippines and encourage these young champions to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle through football.

The tournament develops the athletic skills of participants to the fullest because they compete against athletes of the same age as well as physical and mental development.

Alaska does not just sell milk products. It promotes community development and nation building by nurturing positive values of teamwork, cooperation and fair play through sports activities like the 2014 Alaska Football Cup. Alaska promotes a healthy lifestyle, especially among children, through regular sports activities and proper nutrition.

Watch the best young football players from all over the Philippines this weekend as they compete in various categories. Admission is free.

RESULTS:

19th Alaska Football Cup Winners

Girls 12

1st Place ABC Stars Naga

2nd Place British School Manila

3rd Place Xavier School FC

4th Place Ateneo de Davao

MVP Rona Zaldivar

Girls 14

1st Place Nomads Football Club

2nd Place Makati Fooball Club

3rd Place ABC Stars Naga

4th Place Ateneo de Davao

MVP Ashley Slough

Girls 16

1st Place Ateneo de Davao

2nd Place Minuluan FC Bacolod

3rd Place Ateneo de Cebu

4th Place Tuloy sa Don Bosco

MVP Inah Rosales

Boys 10

1st Place Xavier School FC

2nd Place Federated Football Association of Masbate

3rd Place San Carlos City FC-Bacolod

MVP Diego Aspiras

Boys 12

1st Place Hedcen FC

2nd Place Tiger City Mandaluyong FC

3rd Place Makati FC

4th Place La Salle Zobel

MVP Jan Adri Caraig

Boys 14

1st Place Claret Football Center

2nd Place Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu

3rd Place La Salle Zobel

4th Place First Fruits Christian Academy Bukidnon (first time to join)

MVP Fidel Tacardon

Boys 16

1st Place Xavier School FC

2nd Place Claret Football Center

3rd Place Hedcen FC

4th Place Goshenland FC

MVP Tony Kho

Players 6

1st Place Ateneo de Manila Football Center

2nd Place Loyola Meralco FC

3rd Place Davao Hyenas FC

4th Place Xavier School FC

MVP Andres Hizon

Players 8

1st Place Makati Football School

2nd Place Xavier School FC

3rd Place St. Alexius college Southern Cotabato- First time to join

4th Place Crocodile FC Davao

MVP Jared Peña

Ladies' Open

1st Place De La Salle Zobel

2nd Place Lizarito FC-Bacolod

3rd Place Ateneo de Davao FC Lady Knights

4th Place Green Archers Utd.

MVP Sarah castañeda

Men's Open

1st Place LeyLam FC Cebu Team 2

2nd Place Philippine Air Force

3rd Place Team Socceroo

4th Place Leylam FC Cebu Team 1 -First time to join

MVP Ranulfo Colina

For more information on the Alaska Football Cup please visit the Websitehttp://alaskapowercamp.com/football/2014/ or follow on twitter: @ALASKAsportshub.

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Philippine All-Stars conquered Beijing, China for the 2014 NBA Experience

The 2014 Philippine All-Star teams of Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska together with Jr. NBA All-Star teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam flew to Beijing, China last October 12 to 16 for a once-in-a-lifetime NBA experience. The team was able to visit historic attractions in China like the famous Juyongguan Great Wall and the Forbidden City.  The team also got the chance to play a friendly games at the Yao Ming School and meet basketball legend Yao Ming himself before attending the NBA Beijing Global Games. Become a Champion too! Watch out for the 2015 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska!

NUTRITION.ACTION.CHAMPION. 

For more information on Jr. NBA Philippines visit www.jrnba.asia/philippines. 

Alaska Basketball Power Camp visit: www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball 

and for live Twitter updates, follow: @ALASKAsportshub.

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Star Team Send-Off Party

These teens were choosen to be a part of Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Star Team 2015. They will compete in BEIJING to represent our country. During the send-off party they were interviewed about how they became an athlete and how they prepare for the upcoming games.

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Star Profile

Some photos during the send-off party taken by me

Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Star Team Send Off Party