Friday, September 29, 2017
Leveling Up Our Games
Malaysia and the
Philippines will be building better digital economies together,
starting with Games.
Southeast Asia’s
population brew of 620 million brings about the hottest global game
revenue growth as it has doubled its total market size from 2014 to
$2.2B spell casted for 2017. Contributing to this affinity are
Malaysia and the Philippines, both having a keen understanding and
already encouraging throngs of its gamers into proper content
creators. To-date, the two have dedicated educational programs for
their respective games and animation sectors. At the same time, they
also have engaged with a range of emerging flagship studios that
feature great leadership, young talents, and long-term digital
ambition.
For the longest time,
they have continued to raise awareness for this industry with
flagship events like LEVEL UP KL for Malaysia and E-Sport &
Gaming Summit (ESGS) for the Philippines. In cooperation with
the Games Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP),
ESGS (Oct. 27-29) is putting together its GameFest event on
October 26, 2017, featuring headline industry professionals such as:
- Brian Recktenwald – Environment Artist from Naughty Dog, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End & Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
- Ian Lang – Senior Animator from Blizzard Entertainment
- Josh Axner – Technical Artist from Blizzard Entertainment
- Ryan Torrey – Senior Animator from House of Moves, Injustice, Mortal Combat X
- Jia Shen – VP of Product for Blackstorm Labs, makers of Everwing
Yi
Fei Boon – former Lead Programmer of Sparkjumpers, now Field
Engineer at Unity
- *Jeff Agala – Creative Director of Klei Entertainment, makers of Shank, Mark of the Ninja and Don’t Starve.
*Tentative
Adding fuel to this
ambitious pursuit is the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
(MDEC) partnership with GDAP as both have come together to
form a partnership for the first-event cross-promotion process in the
region.
Enabling this partnership
to bear fruit is Hasnul Hadi Samsudin, VP of Creative Content
& Technologies Division at MDEC. He shared: “This MOU shows a
commitment from both sides that, as a region, we believe the best way
to grow is to do it together. Since 2014, Malaysia, and MDEC, has
always pushed for closer collaboration among friends from South East
Asia. This signifies the formalisation of a partnership between MDEC
and GDAP that, we hope, will benefit both our game development
communities in Malaysia and Philippines. This is indeed exciting
times for all of us."
Also critical to this
promotional partnership is the curators /advisors for GDAP – the
famed Art Director of Sony Computer Entertainment’s Naughty Dog
LLC, Erick Pangilinan, and Animation Vertigo’s Utah-based
CEO Marla Rausch.
“This partnership is not just based on common goals, but on shared paths. We Filipinos have found no better neighbors than Hasnul Samsudin and Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Chief Operations Officer of MDEC, on this digital road,” added Alvin Juban, President of GDAP.
MDEC and GDAP are keen to
pursue three key actions with this partnership: raise capability
building through experts influence, talks and workshops; conduct
cross-regional events promotion for respective flagship events –
GDAP’s GameFest and MDEC’s LEVEL UP KL; and build a
stronger Southeast Asian games community via this progressive
framework of cooperation.
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THE EVENTS
PHILIPPINES
ESGS
Gamefest @ ESGS
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October 26, 2017
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Function Room 1 SMX MOA, Manila
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ESGS Convention
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October 27-29, 2017
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Halls 2-4 SMX MOA, Manila
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MALAYSIA
Level Up KL
Game Jam
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Nov. 4-5, 2017
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Connexion Conference & Event Centre - CCECNo
7 Jalan Kerinchi Bangsar South City, Wilayah Persekutuan KL
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Technical Workshop
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Nov. 6, 2017
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Connexion Conference & Event Centre - CCECNo
7 Jalan Kerinchi Bangsar South City, Wilayah Persekutuan KL
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Conference
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Nov. 7-8, 2017
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Connexion Conference & Event Centre - CCECNo
7 Jalan Kerinchi Bangsar South City, Wilayah Persekutuan KL
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For questions,
clarification or high praise please contact:
Alvin Juban
GDAP President
+639178925846
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Ticket information for ONE: TOTAL VICTORY is available at www.onefc.com
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov is a veteran martial artist from Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 29-year-old boasts a solid 23-1 professional record amassed during a stellar martial arts career which has seen him dominate his opponents with tenacious wrestling and powerful striking. In his most recent appearance inside the ONE Championship cage, Akhmetov faced divisional rival Adriano Moraes for the right to be crowned the undisputed ONE Flyweight World Champion. Akhmetov fell just short of victory, losing by unanimous decision in a close bout. Determined to earn another shot at ONE Championship gold, a victory over Geje Eustaquio, whom Akhmetov will challenge in his next contest, could be the ticket to another title opportunity.
Top flyweight contender and former world title challenger Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of Baguio City, Philippines, is one of the most skilled martial artists in Asia, and a highly-decorated wushu practitioner. His solid striking and grappling skill set has led to huge victories over the course of a six-year professional martial arts career. Training in the high altitudes of the Philippines’ mountainous region, Eustaquio hones his craft alongside world-class teammates at the fabled Team Lakay. In his most recent bout, Eustaquio defeated fellow striker Anatpong Bunrad via split decision in a rematch. Known for his incredible ability to keep calm in the face of adversity, Eustaquio is set to headline ONE: TOTAL VICTORY opposite former ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov.
Top Indonesian prospect Stefer Rahardian impressed in his ONE Championship debut by winning the ONE: TITLES & TITANS Flyweight Tournament in August of 2016. Rahardian finished both Yotha Hutagalung and Hendrick Wijaya by first round rear-naked choke to become the tournament winner. In his last outing, Rahardian outperformed Eugene Toquero to win by unanimous decision in three rounds. Now unbeaten at six wins and no losses, Rahardian puts his unblemished record on the line against Sim Bunsrun.
Sim Bunsrun is a 24-year-old KWC 3 Flyweight Tournament Champion currently competing in ONE Championship’s stacked flyweight division. He aced his first two assignments in the organization with flying colors, submitting compatriot Kun Sichan in December 2015 before outpointing Liu Peng Shuai a year later. Bunsrun now returns to the ONE Championship cage to go up against Indonesia’s Stefer Rahardian.
Cameroonian Alain “The Panther” Ngalani, who trains out of Impakt MMA in Hong Kong, is an exciting heavyweight contender with massive size and brutish strength. With the agility and the quickness of a lighter competitor, Ngalani is a terrifying combination of size and speed and is always looking to end matches early. A former kickboxing titleholder, Ngalani now looks to surprise local fans in attendance with another spectacular performance as he takes on former title challenger Hideki Sekine.
Japanese heavyweight Hideki “Shrek” Sekine holds a professional record of seven wins and one loss. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and has won multiple grappling tournaments across the globe. Known for his brute strength and technical grappling ability, Sekine owns three victories by submission and another three by knockout. In his last outing, he challenged Filipino-American superstar Brandon Vera for the ONE Heavyweight World Championship. Sekine looks to place himself back on the winning track as he squares off with Alain Ngalani.
25-year-old Yago Bryan of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a former Shooto South American Strawweight Champion who took on former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in his promotional debut. Skilled in both the striking and grappling arts, Bryan is making his way back to the ONE Championship cage, this time against Roy Doliguez of the Philippines.
Roy Doliguez is a considered one of the best strawweights in Asia. Doliguez is also a former professional boxer with more than 40 pro bouts. He made his promotional debut in 2015, vying for the inaugural ONE Strawweight World Championship against Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke. His next bout will be against a fellow former title contender in Yago Bryan.
Indonesian martial artist “The Terminator” Sunoto is a WKF Indonesia Champion with a 6-3 professional record. With a penchant for grappling, three of Sunoto’s six victories have come by submission. The 32-year-old is known as an aggressive competitor who never backs down from a challenge. In his last bout, he scored a first-round stoppage victory over Cambodia’s Chan Heng. Sunoto looks to continue his winning ways as he is set to duke it out with Thai Rithy.
19-year-old Thai Rithy of Cambodia is a KWC Featherweight Champion who will make his ONE Championship debut as part of the promotion’s stacked featherweight division. He holds a professional record of five wins and two losses. Four of his five career victories have come by way of submission. Rithy is scheduled to make his first appearance inside the ONE Championship cage against Sunoto.
Jeremy “The Predator” Meciaz is a 25-year-old Indonesian National Grappling Champion who made the transition to professional martial arts competition in 2017. In the same year, he made his ONE Championship debut against unbeaten Chinese prospect Chen “Rock Man” Lei. Meciaz now returns to the cage seeking victory, but will have to go through Hisyam Samsudin to claim success.
Hisyam “Zephyrus” Samsudin of Malaysia is a former WBF Asia-Pacific Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion who trains at the highly-regarded Borneo Tribal Squad with Ann “Athena” Osman and AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor. Samsudin likes to pepper opponents with heavy handed strikes, utilizing his world-class boxing base. Samsudin’s next assignment is against Jeremy Meciaz.
“The Little Squirrel” Liu De Li Ge Ri Hu is an Inner Mongolia Wrestling Champion, holding a professional record of two wins and two losses. Liu De Li aims to make an astounding statement in his ONE Championship debut as he is booked to square off with Ramon Gonzales.
30-year-old Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales is a flyweight standout from the Philippines, representing Burn Soriano’s Hitman MMA. He has proven his karate mastery in competitions all over the world, but the former two-time Philippine National Kyokushin Karate Champion is determined to fully showcase his potential in ONE Championship. He will make his third appearance under the promotion’s banner against Liu De Li Ge Ri Hu.
Liberian combatant Jerome S. Paye made his ONE Championship debut in February 2016 against China’s Li Hao Jie. In the bout, Paye showcased a well-rounded set of techniques, stifling his opponent with an array of striking combinations. With the ability to make bouts difficult for any opponent, Paye will make his return to the ONE Championship cage in Jakarta, Indonesia to face former boxing world champion Yodsanan Sityodtong.
Former WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan “Little Tyson” Sityodtong of Thailand is known as a devastatingly powerful puncher, with the ability to utilize his heavy hands to stop foes with trademark combinations. With 47 knockouts in boxing and all three of his victories inside the ONE Championship cage ending in similar fashion, expect Sityodtong to always be on the lookout for an abrupt ending to his contests. Currently riding a two-bout winning streak, Sityodtong will be going for number three against Jerome S. Paye.
24-year-old Adrian Matheis of Jakarta, Indonesia, is a martial artist competing in ONE Championship’s talented strawweight division. In the ONE: TITLES & TITANS strawweight tournament in August 2016, Matheis defeated both Rustam Hutajulu and Roso Nugroho via scintillating knockouts in one night to be crowned tournament champion. In his next bout, Matheis crosses paths with the debuting Phat Soda.
28-year-old Phat Soda is a three-time National Khun Khmer Champion. In his glory days as a Cambodian kickboxing competitor, he left fans on the edge of their seats with his lightning-quick and pinpoint striking. Soda looks to emulate his Khun Khmer success in ONE Championship as he steps in the cage with Adrian Matheis.
Kicking off the action at ONE: TOTAL VICTORY are two promising young bantamweight prospects. Striking specialist Riski Umar takes on compatriot Adi Nugroho in a three-round contest. Umar is set to make his professional debut in his first ONE Championship stint, while Nugroho is determined to have his hand raised in his second appearance under the organization’s umbrella.
For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONECh ampionship.
28 September 2017 – Bangkok, Thailand: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held a kick-off press conference ahead of the highly-anticipated live event, ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD, which takes place 9 December at the Impact Arena in Bangkok and is held in collaboration with Havoline. Headlining the event is ONE Superstar, top lightweight contender Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai as well as the challenger, Rasul Yakhyaev of Russia. Also in attendance was Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, and ONE President of Thailand, Kamol ‘Sukie’ Sukosol Clapp, as well as ONE Championship athletes Rika Ishige, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke, Kritsada Kongsrichai and Sagetdao Petpayathai.
The main event bout has been announced as a lightweight title eliminator, with the winner going on to challenge the ONE Lightweight World Champion.
Ticket information for ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD is available at www.onefc.com.
Official photos from the ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD Press Conference at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dQXq 2Z3E5YHr9fPt1
Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “Bangkok is one of the most amazing places in the world to hold a live sporting event because the fans are so passionate and energetic. The atmosphere we create at the Impact Arena is unique and you have to experience it firsthand to understand the kind of electricity that flows through the stadium. This main event we have lined up is sure to produce fireworks as Thailand’s biggest martial arts star, Shannon Wiratchai, showcases his skills inside the ONE Championship cage against Russia’s Rasul Yakhyaev.”
Kamol ‘Sukie’ Sukosol Clapp, ONE President of Thailand, stated: “It’s going to be another amazing evening of world-class martial arts action. There really is no place like home, and I am excited every time we have a ONE Championship event here in my city. ONE has been relentless in its pursuit to give fans adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish, and ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD will certainly aim to be the most exciting show in the history of Thailand.”
Lennard Kwek, Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, Chevron, stated: "We are thrilled to announce the renewal of this massive partnership with ONE Championship, the largest sports media property in Asian history. The values of ONE & the strength of the athletes, resonate deeply to the core of Havoline on genuine strength. Caltex Havoline believes that, just like the bouts in the ONE Championship cage, our vehicles often face difficult conditions on the road. But with a proven fighter against friction, wear and sludge deposits, you can be sure that you will have a smooth and worry-free ride. We are excited at the possibilities and the opportunities for growth in both companies.”
Shannon Wiratchai, ONE Superstar, stated: “I would like to thank all the Thai people, and all fans of martial arts for the support. If you’re a fan of non-stop action and excitement, come and see us at the Impact Arena on 9 December. It’s going to be an amazing show. I am preparing very hard so that I can make Thailand proud. I know my opponent is incredibly well-rounded and highly-skilled, so I will surely not be taking him lightly. It’s going to be an absolute battle from beginning to end.”
Rasul Yakhyaev, stated: “After some time, I have returned to ONE Championship, seeking victory. I have improved so much as a martial artist in my time away. Now, I am confident in all of my skills. I am coming to Thailand to take on its toughest warrior. Thank you to ONE for the opportunity of a lifetime, I will definitely bring my best inside the cage.”
Rika Ishige, stated: “We can never really lose. Either we win, or we learn, and in that sense, there is victory in every defeat. Defeat is part of the game, it’s part of life. The most important thing is that we get back up and keep fighting for our dreams. I am honored to be part of this event, to represent Thailand as its first professional martial arts star. Come see us on 9 December, it’s a show you won’t want to miss.”
Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke, former ONE Strawweight World Champion, stated: “I am ready to continue my quest in becoming the best martial artist I can be. I was once at the top, once the champion, and there is nothing I want more than to get back to that status. Whoever I have to face, whoever they put in front of me, better be ready for what I’m bringing into the cage. I am proud to represent Thailand on the biggest international stage of competition.”
Kritsada Kongsrichai, stated: “As a newcomer to this game, it’s definitely something that I have had to learn. The complete set of martial arts, from striking to grappling, is something that requires a great deal of discipline and determination to adapt to. I vow to showcase my improvements in this next bout and show what I plan for my future.”
Sagetdao Petpayathai, stated: “I am in this to prove my skills and my heart as a warrior. It doesn’t matter who I am matched up against. What matters is that I am prepared well and that I am in great physical condition. Everyday I put myself through the rigors of training to become the best martial artist I can be. I am excited for 9 December so that I can get back inside the cage and do what I love.”
Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai of Thailand is a staple in exciting and memorable battles inside the ONE Championship cage. A mainstay of Bangkok Fight Lab, he trains in various martial arts disciplines at home in Bangkok, including Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. An offensive innovator, Wiratchai likes to be creative with his striking, employing a myriad of unpredictable off-angle elbows and kicks. Wiratchai seeks to continue his winning ways as he headlines ONE: WARRIORS OF THE WORLD in the main event bout against Rasul Yakhyaev.
26-year-old Rasul Yakhyaev of Grozny, Russia is a lightweight martial arts star who has racked up a solid following over his seven year professional career. He is adept in both striking and mat techniques, and is considered a solid contender with tremendous combat skills. A well-rounded warrior, four of Yakhyaev’s victories have come by submission while three have come by knockout. He made his ONE Championship debut in December of 2015, falling to Lowen Tynanes by submission. Yakhyaev now seeks redemption as he takes on Shannon Wiratchai.
Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige is a 28-year-old female atomweight from Bangkok, Thailand. She is of mixed Japanese and Thai heritage, beginning her martial arts training at age nine with aikido and taekwondo. Heavily influenced by her late father who trained in judo, Ishige went on to hone her skills as a martial artist, and turned pro earlier this year. All of Ishige’s victories have ended via impressive submission as she has been able to showcase her impressive grappling skills.
Former ONE Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke is a three-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai world champion who has a 8-2 record as a professional martial artist. He is known as a technical striker with quick hands and lightning feet, employing some of the most unique and creative combinations. As a martial artist with over 25 years of competitive experience, Dejdamrong is a seasoned veteran. In his last bout, Dejdamrong defeated the Philippines’ Robin Catalan with his patented knee strikes.
Kritsada “Dream Man” Kongsrichai is a Thai national wrestling champion, and has a 5-3 record as a professional martial artist. He has not gone the distance yet in his young career, having three knockouts and two submissions under his belt. He made his ONE Championship debut in the promotion’s first-ever Bangkok show in May 2016, where Kongsrichai delighted his hometown fans with a spectacular performance, stopping opponent Kev Hemmorlor via first-round technical knockout.
30-year-old Sagetdao Petpayathai is a Muay Thai specialist and a four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion who has won every major title in Muay Thai. He made his professional cage debut last March at home in Bangkok, defeating Malaysia’s Kelvin Ong via first-round technical knockout. Voted by Thai media as one of the greatest Muay Thai practitioners in history, Petpayathai is known for his highly technical knowledge in all of Muay Thai’s varied techniques. In his last bout, Petpayathai stopped Mahmoud Mohamed in the first round to improve his record to 2-0.
For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONECh ampionship.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
27
September 2017, Manila, Philippines – Atsui recently unveiled
its 2017 Pre-Holiday collection with an interactive pop-up showroom
at the Raffles Residences Lounge. Showcasing a wide range of
high-performance and athleisure pieces, this new collection also
highlights the brand’s thrust in providing stylish, quality active
wear for all kinds of movements.
Atsui
started in 2014 with a strong vision to provide Pilates and Yoga wear
that would match the needs of everyday enthusiasts in function,
fashion, and price. Backed by a strong familial manufacturing
background, it found its humble success within the community, and is
now embarking on a bigger mission to provide the same comfort and
confidence to all kinds of movements.
“I lived away and trained for Pilates for a few years, and when I decided to bring my experience back to the Philippines, I was taken aback to find that there were very limited options in the country; quality active wear was available, but it was often too expensive,” shares Leslie Silvestre, one of the founders of Atsui. “The response for Atsui within the community has been overwhelming, and we just want to extend and share the brand to everyone who enjoys an active, stylish and fun lifestyle.”
During
the Atsui interACTIVE Pop-up Showroom last September 27, the brand
gathered some of its VIP partners and friends from the media to
officially announce this new movement, and also introduce its 2017
Pre- Holiday collection.
Inspired
by the different and changing circumstances around the great rivers
in Asia, Atsui’s newest collection called ‘Rivers’ represents
the brand’s movement and progress, and includes a wide range of
functional performance and lifestyle pieces in stylish designs, rich
colour palettes and prints.
With
Atsui’s strong commitment to quality, the brand also introduces
airemov – a specially woven 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking
fabric with increased elastane that allows each piece to move as you
do. “We make sure we use the best fabrics to provide the support
needed for high performance activities such as spinning, boxing, and
crossfit,” says Homer Silvestre, co-founder and designer for Atsui.
“Each product that we create at Atsui is carefully designed and
engineered with uncompromised quality at honest, appropriate value.”
To
check out and get a hold of Atsui’s latest collection, you can
visit Atsui.ph. Select pieces are also available in activity centers
such as Yoga+ Express, Bikram Yoga Makati and
Cebu, Bliss Yoga, and Yoga Hub Cebu. You can also follow Atsuiph on
Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
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ATSUI
2017 PR- HOLIDAY COLLECTION: RIVERS
HUANGPU | Inspired
by the river that bisects Shanghai that highlights the two faces of
the city – Puxi with its historical architectures and Pudong which
is lined with modern skyscrapers
SUMIDA | Inspired by the river
in Tokyo, Sumida is a study of contrasts juxtaposing the Japanese
reverence of nature with its Sakura tree-lined banks against the
electric energy of the big city
CHEONGGYECHEON
|Taking from the changing view of progress of the Korean mega city of
Seoul, where the Cheonggyecheon River is found, the collection
features patterns that hint of technology, reworked urban camouflage
and topological maps.
ATSUI BASICS COLLECTION
Stylish designs in neutral palettes and solid hues
Stylish designs in neutral palettes and solid hues
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Every year, Sun Life Financial Philippines holds a fun run. This year, they will be setting up the notch by having a running and cycling event and it will be dubbed Sunpioloy Duo.
#SunpiologyDUO
will come in two parts: Sun Life Cycle PH @BGC and Sun Life
Resolution Run.
Sun
Life Cycle PH
will take place on November
18, 2017
at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Sun Life will be mounting the
event in partnership with Sunrise
Events, Inc.,
which is known for its flagship projects that focus on race
organization and sports tourism. The contract signing between the two
companies was held recently in Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, with Sun
Life CEO and Country Head Riza
Mantaring,
Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo
Pascual,
Sunrise Founder Wilfred
Uytengsu,
and Sunrise General Manager Princess
Galura
in attendance.
“We
recognize cycling’s growing popularity in the Philippines, and this
is our share in helping encourage more people to get into the sport,”
Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene
Lopa
said. “Just as it is in our fun run, Sun Life Cycle PH will cater
to different ages and will offer different categories.”
Sun
Life Cycle PH will have a total of seven categories: Tricycle
Ride
(100 meters for 2-3 year olds), Kids’
Ride
(500 meters for 4-5 year olds), Family
Ride
(30 minutes for 6-15 year olds with adult companion), Solo
Ride
(30 minutes for 6-15 years old), Short
Distance Ride
(20km for 10 years old and above), and Long
Distance Ride
(40km for 10 years old and above). A charity category called Bid2Bike
lets the fans of Piolo
Pascual,
Matteo
Guidicelli,
Inigo
Pascual,
Gerald
Anderson,
and other Star Magic celebrities, bid for a chance to bike alongside
their idols, an exclusive photo souvenir, and have their jersey
signed. For cycling enthusiasts, they can bid to ride with legend
Robbie McEwen
Meanwhile,
the Sun
Life Resolution Run
will happen on January
20, 2018.
As with the previous years, Sun Life will once again mount the event
with Run
Rio
and will offer 3k,
5k,
and 10k
categories. It features an obstacle course that illustrates the steps
to prevent diabetes, like watching what you eat and why exercise is
important. More details will be revealed in the coming months, which
includes an expanded payment facility like PayPal and DragonPay.
Interested
to do both Sunpiology Duo events? Sign up for Sun Life CyclePH @BGC
and get P100 off Sun Life Resolution Run registration fees.
Registration for both races is now open at www.sunpiology.com.
Promoting
physical fitness, supporting worthwhile causes
Sunpiology
Duo will likewise retain its charitable components, where it will
continue to raise funds for the different causes it has been
supporting for the past seven years. These include the education of
scholars from Hebreo 12:1 Foundation and Star Magic’s chosen
charities.
Moreover,
Sunpiology Duo will continue to be a star-studded happening, with
Star Magic celebrities, as well as ambassadors of Sun Life’s
wellness community GoWell, expected to participate.
The
Sunpiology list of sponsors are also growing every year, staring with
the following partners for Sun Life Cycleph @BGC: F2P, Powerade, Rudy
Project, Cignal, Philippine Star, 2Go, Alcopllus, and Garmin.
“With Sunpiology Duo, we
can now cater to even more Filipinos who are eager to get a boost in
their fitness journey and contribute to worthwhile causes while at
it,” Lopa said. “It’s surely going to be an exciting event. We
look forward to seeing our Sunpiology regulars, and we’re also
eager to welcome those who will be joining us for the first time.”
For
updates on Sunpiology Duo, follow @sunlifeph on Facebook, Instragram,
and Twitter. Visit www.sunpiology.com
for registration details.
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