February 23, 2012

Run for Home – Run for Gawad Kalinga

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The first time I ran in a marathon was last 2010 during Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Run for Life which benefited MCCI’s medical mission and the Dasig Kabataan Foundation. This year, another marathon is gonna be held in Cebu — the Globe Run4Home, one of the biggest and most awaited running events in the country with the many innovations it pioneered in Philippine marathon history.

For this event, Globe taps previous Run4Home beneficiary Gawad Kalinga to help raise funds for its housing development project for the Sendong victims in Iligan.

The marathon is on March 25, 2012 (Sunday) at the Cebu International Convention Center with routes passing through Cebu South Coastal Road, Plaza Independencia, Sergio Osmeña Boulevard, and Quirino Avenue, with the following registration fees per category (the most affordable registration rates ever in Globe Run4Home history, making the running event more accessible to the growing running community, especially in Cebu):

  • 21K – Php700
  • 15K – Php600
  • 10K – Php500
  • 5K – Php400
  • 3K – Php300

A portion of the runners’ registration fees will be donated to their beneficiary of choice to support their respective advocacies and programs. Since I’ve been a volunteer of Gawad Kalinga for almost a year now, I pledge to run for Gawad Kalinga, and I hope you will run for GK, too! :)

To register, you may visit www.run4home.race-registration-now.com and register there, or you may go to 1st Level, Paseo de Ciudad, Ayala Center, Cebu from February 1 to March 16 and fill up the registration form, then pay in cash for individual or group (group registrants [buy 4 and get 1 free] should run in the same category). Once the registration process has been completed, a runner’s kit will be given. This includes the following items:

  • Singlet (sizes will be subject to availability)
  • D-tag (RFID Timing Chip)
  • Race Bib Number
  • Finishers medal for 21K

For more information about the marathon (call time, prizes, map, guidelines, etc.), kindly view/download this PDF file: Globe Run4Home 2012. You may also send your concerns to the contact persons indicated in the poster above.

Please do join the Globe Run4Home 2012 and run for Gawad Kalinga to help provide sustainable shelter to those in need, especially victims of Tropical Storm Sendong. :)

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Slim Down with Acai Berry Juice

January 22, 2011 By 1 Comment

As believed by many people, one can never slim down without involving his/herself with exercise. Well, it’s time to see the truth. If you wish to become thin without sweating, drink Acai Berry Juice.

Acai Berry is a well-known health drink in the United States of America. It is loaded with powerful antioxidants that prolong life. It has a lot of health benefits and as of this time, no side effects have been discovered due to intake of the Juice.

Aside from good body effects, the ultimate power of Acai Berry Juice is to eliminate unwanted fats in your body that will make you thin as you can be. Even without exercise, you will be able to attain your dream waistline by just drinking a certain amount of Acai Berry Juice everyday.

The Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. was invited last January  9, 2011 at Bo’s Coffee, Capitol for a juice taste test of Acai Berry. The outcome? Many affirmed that beverage is pretty delicious and is something that could turn into an addiction.

Guests were present during the event and they testified that truly, Acai Berry Juice turns a fat person into a slim person even without exercising everyday.

Acai Berry Juice can only be bought from Unlimited Network of Opportunities (UNO) Corporation here in the Philippines.

This article is written by Mary Angeli Bas.

 

Filed Under: Cebu, Health and Wellness

Abag sa Mandauehanon 2010 Medical Mission

September 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Abag sa Mandauehanon 2010 Medical Mission will be held at the Mandaue City Sports Complex on September 18, 2010, 7am to 4pm. The Abag sa Mandauehanon 2010 Medical Missionis initiated by and is part of the Mandaue Business Movement 2010, City of Mandaue, and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Abag sa Mandauehanon 2010 Medical Mission is also in partnership with the JCI-Junior Chamber International, Kaabag sa Sugbo, and ABS-CBN.

Be part of this unique event to help Mandauehanons who have limited or no access to medical consultations and treatment, only at Abag sa Mandauehanon 2010 Medical Mission.

The organizers would like to request for volunteer doctors and nurses who are willing to partner with them in this activity. The doctors will be handling medical consultations for the patients who would like to avail of medical services.

Interested volunteers, please e-mail personal data and contact information to cyruz.mandauechamber[at]gmail.com

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Singson and Tabal Top Cebu Milo Marathon

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

More than 23000 runners took part in the Milo Marathon in Cebu

CEBU City — A chicharon vendor and a first timer ruled the men’s and women’s division of the sixth leg of the 34th Milo Marathon on Sunday which was participated in by a record more than 23,000 runners at the Cebu Sports Center here.

Adonis Singson took a break from his daily chores of selling chicharon by trying his skills into sports that surprised the big field of runners when he finished the premier 21-k run in 1:15:15, which was just enough to bring home the P10,000 top prize and earned a trip to the National Finals in Manila on Dec. 12.

The absence somehow of defending champion Mendel Lopez, who is currently in Manila taking a board examination, actually boosted Singson’s confidence to win the annual Cebu leg for the first time after just finishing 3rd last year and second in 2006 and 2007.

“When I learned that Mendel will not run, I made it sure that I will win this time by calculating my speed. This is really my time now,” said the 27-year-old Singson in Visaya.

His victory at least was a fitting consolation to his long time dream of making good in sports, which he was not able to fulfill in his early years due to financial hardships.

A close second behind Singson was Jobert Carolino, who timed 1:15:39, while Moh Sherwin Managil settled for third with 1:17:10. So far only Singson and Carolino made it to the national competition because organizers set a standard qualifying time of 1:15:00 to the nationwide provincial elimination races. Also joining in on the action on the 21K race was Nestle Chief Executive Officer, John Miller.

The 21-year-old Mary Joy Tabal, who saw action for the first time in the 21-k event, outraced defending titlist Madelyn Carter in the last kilometer to pocket the women’s category top purse of P10,000 by crossing the finish line with a time of 1:28:44. Carter,30, who had only 8 weeks preparation, settled for second with a clocking of 1:31:30, while Emily Rosas was a distant second with 1:52:56.

Thus Tabal, a fourth year commerce student at the Southwestern University and Carter were the only two who met the qualifying time of 1:35:00. They will join two-time national champion and Asian Games-bound Jhoann Banayag, who topped the Davao leg last week and Metro Manila leg winner Luisa Raterta in the finals.

“This is my first time to try the 21-k. I’ve been only in the 10-k. But I think I can still shine in the finals in Manila. I will just prepare myself hard,” said the pertite Tabal, who is actually a sprinter being the bronze medalist in the 400-meter dash during the 2010 CHED National Games in Manila.

Top officials of Milo led by Pat Goc-Ong, Nestle sports executive, expressed elation over the turnout of participants, which surpassed the 20,000 last year. Some running enthusiasts were even denied entry in the last few days of registration for fear of the safety of the runners.

Some 400 pair of shoes were also donated to the students of Tejeros Elementary School as part of the Milo Marathon sports advocacy which is aimed towards helping the youth fulfill their dreams of going into sports.

The regional elimination race will then move to Tagbilaran City on September 12 and Dumaguete City on September 19, while the Iloilo City leg will be on September 26. Naga City will have its turn on October 3, San Pablo City on October 10, Batangas City on October 17, Puerto Princesa on October 31, Tarlac City on November 7, Olongapo City on November 14, Butuan City on November 21 and Cagayan de Oro City on November 28.

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Mandaue Run for Life 2010

July 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Mandaue Business Movement 2010 will hold the Mandaue Run for Life 2010 this coming August 1, 2010, 4am, at the Parkmall West Parking. Running categories are as follows:

  • 3k
  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Kids’ Run

Entry fee is P250.00 for all categories. Last day of registration is on July 29, 2010, so register now!

The marathon signals the start of the MBM 2010 events. This will be participated in by various civic and business organizations in Mandaue and Cebu. Proceeds of the marathon will be allocated for the benefit of MCCI’s medical mission and the Dasig Kabataan Foundation.

To register, you may visit Dunkin Donus (SM and/or Ayala), Runnr (Ayala), Parkmall, Holiday Spa, and Philippine Sports Commission Office. For more information, you may also contact:

Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretariat Office
3/flr Financial Center Bldg., A.C. Cortes Ave. cor. P. Burgos St.,
Alang-Alang, Mandaue City
6014, Cebu, Philippines
Tel. No.: (032) 420-2232
Fax N.: (032) 420-2252

 

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The Aboitiz Race to Reduce Challenge 2010

July 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Aboitiz Race to Reduce Challenge: A Race for the Next Gen is coming up!

The race, which features four categories – 3k, 5k, 10k and 21k – will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City, covering the entire stretch of the SRP until parts of Talisay City. Assembly time is at 4 AM and starting gun fires off at 5:00 AM.

The “race for the next gen” is part of the Aboitiz Group’s information campaign on its sustainability efforts. “We are not just promoting a healthy lifestyle, we want to leave a good home for the next generation,” said Sebastian Lacson, Aboitiz Equity Ventures Chief Reputation Officer.

Aboitiz companies groupwide are participating in an ongoing Race to Reduce Challenge, which encourages employees to reduce their consumption of power, water, and paper.

Runners for the 10k and 21k will use timing chips for accurate, instantaneous results. A relaxing foot massage, a hearty breakfast, and a photo op in front of the Race to Reduce photo wall await runners crossing the finish line.

There will also be a photo contest of interesting images captured during the race as it unfolds. Photographers must register to be able to join the contest. Cash prizes are at stake and winning photos will be published in print and online media.

During the Aboitiz Group simultaneous nationwide tree planting in October 2010, a tree will be planted on behalf of every runner who participated in the race.

The Aboitiz Race to Reduce Challenge: A Race for the Next Gen is also a fund-raising project for the Aboitiz Annual Christmas Outreach to be held in the first week of December. During this event, employees spend time with less fortunate children to spread Christmas cheer and joy.

 

Filed Under: Cebu, Events, Health and Wellness, Society

Hapuhap Wellness Spa Experience

December 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

One can never miss the huge yellow signage to the right when taking V. Rama Avenue going to Guadalupe. Hapuhap Wellness Spa is located on the 3rd Floor of the LBR Building.

It’s the perfect place to rejuvenate all that energy after a hard day at work or school. Their packages vary depending on every clients’ relaxation needs, may it be a regular massage or body scrub or facial cleansing.

Eight (8) Cebu Bloggers Society Members were given the opportunity to experience the gentle touch of Hapuhap Wellness Spa last December 1, 2 and 5. Here’s what they have to say (you may click on their names to read more about their articles):

Their service was really nice too! Rooms were super neat, music and ambiance was very nice. the place really suits the SPA’s name- Hapuhap -meaning a gentle touch or rub on someone’s back to give comfort. It was really relaxing especially to my hands and back. — JIM


At first, I was really shy with the hapuhapists (masseur) and I was really about to laugh on the way how she did it, but then, it all went well. I still want more, more and more. I like the feeling that I was relaxed not just with the massage but also to their superb style, atmosphere and music at its lowest rate. — AIKA


xavier shared that the hapuhap massage is a combo of shiatsu, swedish and thai. didn’t really feel the thai bit of it, which was good because i hate having to participate in the therapy. i just want to sleep during the whole session. i’m glad it made me! “lami” is such a perfect adjective. — JAbbeRedONiON


Everything in the place was very relaxing — the gentle music, the aroma (I still smelled it though I had colds), and of course, the body massage itself. :) My therapist, Luna, was very accommodating despite my constant request for her to repeat her words at that time. — MIKYU


Overall, the massage was satisfying. It was a pretty good one. The therapists were professional, at the same time, friendly and accommodating. And the place was calm. Being on a high floor probably contributed to that. — BRYAN

For more information you may call (032) 417-4885.

Author of this article is also the author of ngipirt.com and JAbbeRedONiON.com

 

Filed Under: Cebu, Health and Wellness

Antibacterial wipes for Iphone and other phones

November 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I knew many of the Filipinos here in the Philippines watched the news in TV Patrol World in the past day regarding the skin disease we might get from using our mobile phones, but do we know what to do in order for our phone to be germ free?

Well, Wireless Wipes™ got a good news for us. They have created the first ever sanitizer design for mobile phones, PDAs, black berries, and even laptop screens. It is fast drying, thus preventing damage to phone screens and leave a tea-cucumber scents.

“We spent two years developing Wireless Wipes with our chemical formulators to create a highly absorbent alcohol based sanitizer that eliminates or dramatically reduces your exposure to potentially harmful germs.” said Scott Silverman, President of Wireless Wipes™

I bet this would help us in this problem, the wipes can be brought everywhere and anytime, for it comes in 10-count re-sealable pouches suitable in your pouches.

Thanks to bugITs

 

Filed Under: Cebu, Health and Wellness