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Sunday, July 13, 2014

SOFITEL MANILA HALF MARATHON

Event: Sofitel Manila Half Marathon

Date: August 17, 2014
Time: 4:00 AM

Race owner: Runrio Inc.
TITLE SPONSOR: Sofitel Philippine Plaza
BENEFICIARY: Children of Virlanie FoundationVenue: SM Mall Of Asia

Start time: 4:00am
Race distance: 5km, 10km and 21km
Target registration: 6,000 runners

REGISTRATION PERIOD:

Online Registration
Start of registration: June 27, 2014

End of registration: August 1, 2014

In-Store Registration
Start of registration: July 14, 2014
End of registration: August 4, 2014

Registration sites:

Move, 30th Street, BGC

Toby’s SM Mall of Asia

Toby’s The Block

REGISTRATION FEES

GUNSTART:

SINGLET:

FINISHER SHIRT: (for 21Krunners)

MEDAL:

PRIZES for Winners:

RACE RESULTS AND HOTLINES:
Race results will be available after two (2) days at www.runrio.com

Reminders

Registration may end earlier than announced deadline. Kindly check online at www.runrio.com

A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative.

Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis.

A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

Hotlines:

Globe – 0927 347 7700

Smart - 0929 717 8164

Landline - (632) 703-1736

Other concerns and Feedback: feedback@runrio.com

SPECIAL ROOM RATES PROMO FOR REGISTERED RUNNERS:

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is happy to announce that they are giving all runners at the Manila Half Marathon 2014 on August 17, 2004 a chance to avail a special room rate package for those who will be checking in on August 16, 2014 (Saturday).

SUPERIOR ROOM
Room only : PHP 5,500 Net
Room with breakfast for two at Spiral : PHP 6,500 Net

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Advance booking coursed through Sofitel Room Reservation (551 55 55) is required. No walk-in reservation is allowed.
Reservation must be guaranteed through credit card or cash deposit.
Upon check-in, registration receipt must be presented at the Front Desk.
Twenty four hour cancellation policy will apply prior to date of check-in.
Breakfast is from 630am until 1030am only.

Who is Rio de la Cruz?

The Man behind the Afro. Those who have had the pleasure of knowing Coach Rio De La Cruz personally, or have heard even just bits and pieces of his rags-to-riches life story, will agree that the high-speed roadrunner, running coach extraordinaire, and running events maestro has come a very long way – literally and figuratively. From his humble beginnings as a native of Bato,Camarines Sur, he is the youngest of 14 children – 7 of which are his full-blooded siblings while the rest are half-siblings. At nine-months old, his biological mother left them and it was his biological father who raised their whole brood while they lived with his grandfather in Bicol. Innocence is bliss and despite the hardships that surrounded him and his family, he still found joy in childhood games where he had his first encounter with the sport that has made a great impact in his life: running.

What is Sofitel Manila Half Marathon?

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon. The greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon.

In 2013, Sofitel Philippine Plaza has raised over Php 1. 5 million through the two runs organized, Sofitel Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2 – a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year, the target is to attract over 6,000 runners and better success in terms of fund raising.

PRESS RELEASE:

Sofitel Philippine Plaza to revive the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon

Manila, June 3, 2014 – Sofitel Philippine Plaza announces the revival of the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, last staged in 2008. The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 will feature 5k, 10k and 21k categories, and will be held at the Mall of Asia grounds. Cash prizes and luxury prizes from Sofitel are at stake for the top three male and female winners of category.

“The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon. Aside from this, the greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon. In the last year, we have raised over Php 1. 5 million through the two runs we have organized – a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year we are targeting to have over 6,000 runners and for better success in terms of fund raising. ” says Sofitel Philippine Plaza General Manager Adam Laker.

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is collaboration between the Sofitel Philippine Plaza and the premier running event organizer in the country, Runrio, led by Coach Rio de la Cruz. “By organizing the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, we hope to one day become one of the world’s most popular running event attracting both amateur and professional runners from all over the world to compete in Manila. This marathon is dedicated to the children of Virlanie Foundation with the objective of contributing to a better future for the children of Manila.” says Coach Rio de la Cruz.

The marathon takes the runners through a panoramic view of the Manila Bay while running with the cool breeze of the bay. Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 follows the two highly successful running events brought about by the Sofitel-Runrio partnership in 2013: The Sofitel Runrio Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2. Just like the two Battle of the Sexes events, the Manila Half Marathon shall be a green race. Runners are highly encouraged to bring their own water bottles for refilling at hydration stations, instead of using paper and plastic cups.

Online registration, selling of prepaid cards, and instore registration shall start this June 27 at Toby’s MOA, Toby’s SM North The Block and Move, 30th Street BGC. Complete race information can be found on http://www.runrio.com

Registration fees are as follows: P750 for the 5k, P850 for the 10k, and P950 for the 21k. All runners shall receive a race bib, singlet, and finishers lootbag and drinks. The 21km category shall also receive a finishers medal and finishers shirt.

This event is co-presented by Gatorade and sponsored by the following: Gold’s Gym, DOCOMO, StarXpo, DOLE,Delsan Office Systems,Canon Fashion Tailoring,10 Inch Lights and sounds, Dowi Hosiery, Delizio Fine Foods, Diversey, MJ Global, M Plus, Timex, Premier water and Nizoral. Media partners include ANC, Business World, Fox International Channels, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Radio High.

For more information, please call 02-703-1736 or 02-463-4814 or email feedback@runrio.com

TANGLE TEEZER - it's now here..

NEWCOMERS ALASKA FC TEAM MAKE THEIR MARK AT THE FC UFL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sandro Reyes of the Makati Alaska FC Team played hard for the Championship at the Finals of the FC UFL League Cup last June 29 at the Emperador Stadium, McKinley Heights against the Loyola Meralco FC Team. The Alaska FC Team is proud to make it to the finals and winning 2nd place in the Boys 9 and Boys 11 category. Sandro is a scholar of the prestigious FC Barcelona Escola and returned to Manila to reinforce the Alaska FC Team. Become a champion too and join Alaska’s sports programs now! NUTRITION.ACTION CHAMPION.For more information, check out www.alaskamilk.com and live tweets and updates @ALASKAsportshub.

Friday, June 6, 2014

“Chang siblings spread positivity at Alaska Ironkids Aquathlon”

Austin Chang and sister, Athena Chang hold hands as they cheerfully raced with more than 132 kids at the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon event last May 25, at the Club Manila East, Taytay Rizal. The Alaska IronKids sports program has become a platform for the Chang siblings to bond by racing together and supporting each other whether they win or lose. It helps instill the values of Determination, Hard Work, Teamwork, Discipline, and Sportsmanship in children and this is what real champions are made of. Join the Alaska IronKids program now and become a real-life champion! Just log on to www.ironkidsphil.com or at www.alaskamilk.com for more details.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Piolo’s “Team You” Gets Armoured

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Under Armour partners with the new television show “Team You”

Popular ator and celbrity athlete Piolo Pascual recently launched “Team You”, a sports documentary series on ABS-CBN that will focus on advocating sports and an active lifestyle at the grassroots level. An integral part of the show’s format has Pascual and his fellow hosts exploring the sports programs of various schools around the country, with the aim of enhancing their development.

In-line with the show’s values, international sports apparel brand Under Armour has formed a partnership with Team You, confident that the show will provide an ideal channel to promote the company’s mission to make all athletes better.

Angelica Suiza, Chief Product and eCommerce Officer of Triple Pte Ltd. (the exclusive distributors of Under Armour in Southeast Asia), provided keen insight on the exciting affiliation. “The overarching objectives of Under Armour and Team You go hand-in-hand,” she pointed out. “While Under Armour’s cutting-edge technology in our apparel and footwear is the most evident feature of our brand, in the end, we are all about heart, passion, drive, and determination. Team You will help bring stories like these to life.”

Indeed, the show highlights Filipino athleticism, sportsmanship, and values to inspire the athletes featured and viewers alike. Some of the public schools and students who will appear on the program are from humble backgrounds, in an effort to show the reality of some of our countrymen. This show aims to give hope to those whose keen love for sports drives their aspirations to become champion athletes, no matter where they are from.

Piolo Pascual and co-host Gerald Anderson, along with co-hosts/athletes Gretchen Ho, Armand del Rosario, Anton del Rosario, and Marco Benitez, will travel to schools in Cebu, Genral Santos City, ad Metro Manila to look for the next Filipino champions. Their search will lead them to young stars that need help in reaching the next level of their potential.

The hosts themselves are advocates and users of Under Armour performance apparel in their daily lives. Both professional athletes and recreational athletes in “Team You” make use of the HeatGear technology incorporated into the apparel, most notable Gretchen Ho and the del Rosarios, whose respective sports require constant movement. The HeatGear technology wicks away sweat and keeps the wearer cool in the heat of the battle.

“Our mission is to make all athletes better through cutting-edge design and the relentless pursuit of innovation. We’re happy to be part of ushering in the next geeration of Philippine athletes.” Suiza concluded.

TEAM U SET TO SHAPE ATHLETIC ASPIRATIONS OF THE FILIPINO YOUTH

With an obvious boom in the Philippines’ sports scene, aspiring young athletes from all over have started to dream even bigger, reaching for higher heights in their respective fields.

This is something that the all-new sports documentary and advocacy program, “Team U,” seeks to address—hitting television screens on ABS-CBN Sports+Action and Balls channels with the aim to help these young Filipino athletes realize their dreams through inspirational stories.

Hosted by two of the country’s biggest names and biggest sources of inspiration in both the entertainment industry and the field of sports, “Team U” will be headlined by Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson. It will be a 30-minute show that features stories of young men and women in the field of sports who are on a quest to bring pride and glory to the country through their athletic talents. “Team U” presents the reality that a lot of young Filipino athletes do have that inborn knack for being athletic - but that this is something that oftentimes remains undiscovered and unfulfilled due to a lack of support, access to financial aid, scholarships, proper training gear, and the like.

It is with this that “Team U” also aims to encourage viewers and organizations from both public and private sectors to be part of building a Sports School - an institution that aims to develop athletes through proper training and development under the wing of acclaimed sports practitioners.

This Sports School intends to provide an opportunity for every Filipino child to dream and live out their passion for sports through education.

For its first season, the show will travel to three schools that are being looked at as pilot regional campuses under the Sports School, namely Rizal High School in Pasig City, Abellana National High School in Cebu, and General Santos City High School in General Santos City.

The show is also hosted by other popular names in the world of sports : Gretchen Ho, Armand Del Rosario, Marco Benitez & Coach Eski Ripoll.

Don’t miss out on the premiere episode of “Team U,” hitting screens on June 15 at 11:30am on ABS-CBN Sports + Action and on June 16 at 1:30pm on Balls channel.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

R3RUN: RUN FOR SUSTAINABILITY Registration Opens June 5!

Eco-friendly tissue paper manufacturer organizes Run for Sustainability When business is linked to social conscience, seldom consumers appreciate the connections. But there is one eco-friendly tissue paper manufacturer in the Philippines that for a decade now endures to balance these two opposing principles. “We endure to strike a balance between profit and social conscience,” says Quanta Paper Corporation president & general manager Steven Leung. Founded on business principle of sustainable practices, Quanta Paper manufactures hygienic tissue products using used office paper as raw materials instead of virgin fibers. This thrust is geared towards preservation of world’s rainforest where deforestation remains a traditional practice in the paper making industry to extract virgin fibers.

This August 10, 2014, the Company will launch its most aggressive green campaign in a form of a fun run activity. The Run for Sustainability, or dubbed as R3RUN (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Run) is designed to inspire environmental action among Filipino consumers and raise awareness on climate change. It also aims to educate consumers on the importance of green labelled products and how patronizing them could help in a way to protect our planet.

Integrated through a healthy and fun lifestyle activity, the R3RUN serves both a strategic marketing and social responsibility tools of the Company. “We would like to be more loudly in telling our story of sustainable practices and at the same time capitalize in building our brand equity,” says Quanta Paper corporate strategist and Race Committee head Neil Erich Galicia. The Company finds that most Filipinos do not have enough knowledge on climate change and the threat that it poses to the country and to the world. “The Run is a step forward to begin a bold and concrete action. In this way we could start a wave that could reach through every corner of our archipelago.” He explained.

uanta Paper manufactures hygienic tissue products using used office paper as raw materials instead of virgin fibers. This thrust is geared towards preservation of world’s rainforest where deforestation remains a traditional practice in the paper making industry to extract virgin fibers.

This August 10, 2014, the Company will launch its most aggressive green campaign in a form of a fun run activity. The Run for Sustainability, or dubbed as R3RUN (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Run) is designed to inspire environmental action among Filipino consumers and raise awareness on climate change. It also aims to educate consumers on the importance of green labelled products and how patronizing them could help in a way to protect our planet.

Integrated through a healthy and fun lifestyle activity, the R3RUN serves both a strategic marketing and social responsibility tools of the Company. “We would like to be more loudly in telling our story of sustainable practices and at the same time capitalize in building our brand equity,” says Quanta Paper corporate strategist and Race Committee head Neil Erich Galicia. The Company finds that most Filipinos do not have enough knowledge on climate change and the threat that it poses to the country and to the world. “The Run is a step forward to begin a bold and concrete action. In this way we could start a wave that could reach through every corner of our archipelago.” He explained.

Proceeds of this event will support the Company’s continued social responsibility efforts.