2010 Philippine Independence Day Half Marathon: A Patriotic Run!

2010 Philippine Independence Day, June 12, was not just a celebration of the country’s independence but a “Patriotic Run” for Filipinos and visitors who joined the Philippine Independence Day Half Marathon (PIDM) held at the Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Screaming the theme “Inibig Ko ang Pilipinas! Gagawin ko ang lahat upang siya’y maiangat sa pagkakasadlak!,” the marathon included 5-kilometer, 10-kilometer, 15-kilometer, and 21-kilometer events for male and female division.

The following were the top runners of the event (including the winners’ actual speed time – hh:mm:ss)

5-Kilometer Marathon

Male:

1. Cuyom, Nickson C. 0:16:35

2. Bacong, Michael 0:17:00

3. Pedregoza, Carlo 0:17:03

Female:

1. Saluan, Serenata J. 0:20:30

2. Dela Cruz, Mary Anne 0:20:31

3. De Vera, Michelle B. 0:21:43

10-Kilometer Marathon

Male:

1. De Asis, Jojit 0:33:53

2. Doliquit, Rafael 0:34:06

3. Lopez, Mendel 0:34:26

Female:

1. Mirasol, Lorna 0:37:37

2. Tapit, Divine Grace 0:44:44

3. Mangobang, Kim 0:47:00

15-Kilometer Marathon

Male:

1. Quisay, Alley 0:50:54

2. Indapan, Crifran Kreadel 0:51:47

3. Abala, Roque Jr. 0:52:53

Female:

1. Gilbuena, Miscelle 0:56:23

2. Vargas, Ana 1:01:35

3. Pasaporte, Judy Joy 1:04:44

21-Kilometer Marathon

Male:

1. Sabal, Cresenciano 1:14:31

2. Desamito,Bernardo 1:14:43

3. Dela Cruz, Rio 1:16:16

Female:

1. Maquilan, Maricel 1:20:03

2. Torres, Monica 1:33:47

3. Dela Peña, Genevieve 1:34:54

Directors and organizers who made the event possible were PIDM Race Organizer Nelia Cruz Sarcol of CIEan Strategy Group, PIDM Race Director Franco Atienza of CIEan Strategy Group, PIDM Project Manager Lea Osmena Solon of CIEan Strategy Group, and PIDM Secretariat Michelle Loteria.

PIDM 2010 is a project of CIE Global Colleges, Legazpi Village-Makati City, Pres Magsaysay-Cebu City, and CIE World Alumni Association, Inc. in cooperation with Association of Former Flight Attendants of the Philippines (AFFP) Foundation Inc., Bonifacio Global City, and Sta. Ana Homeowners Association, Inc.

This event was in partnership with Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) and was sponsored by Casino Ethyl Alcohol, BusinessWorld, Omega Pro/Pain Killer, and Pocari Sweat.

For more information, do contact 888-0909 or visit the website at www.612marathon.org.ph.

Proudly Filipina’s Takbo para sa Tamang Boto

From the hard-fought battle for suffrage, women have and still are playing a vital role in the shaping and restructuring of the political arena. In the Philippines, women provide a voice of reason and a tone of decision-making that is both stern and tender.

Campaigning for clean and honest elections, Proudly Filipina staged a fun run at the Mall of Asia grounds. The event was held in cooperation with the Soroptimist International Eastwood City District and 3 Thousand Club of the Americas, Philippine Chapter.

Proudly Filipina is an all-Filipina international online community, dedicated to bringing together Filipino women from all over the world. Proudly Filipina and its partners formed and advocacy campaign for awareness and support for clean, fair, and honest elections in the country.

The “Takbo para sa Tamang Boto” was held last May 8, with three different races: the 10 k, 5 k, and 3 k runs.

The event was also held as a fundraising event for the Sisters of Mary Girls Town in Silang, Cavite for their continuing mission of providing support and reaching out for the poor and needy.

For more information, please call 0908-1984183 and look for Kyle Bueta, Jr. You may also visit www.proudlyfilipina.com/events.

Ultra Marathon at Laguna de Bay

The Laguna de Bay Conservation Foundation (LBCF) staged the Laguna de Bay Ultra Marathon Challenge last May 1-2 on the perimeter of the Laguna Lake.

Mr. Ed Manda, Laguna Lake Development Authority General Manager, noted that the event hopes to create awareness in preserving the lake. Moreover, he also stressed that with this event, the foundation aims to instill the values of bayanihan, love of nature, and teamwork.

The race draws 40 teams, which is composed of five runners—only two tem members should be elite runners and should also include one female member. The race, moreover, started at Frontera and run toward the Laguna Provincial Capitol in Sta. Cruz—both on the first and second day of the event.

Sponsored by Accel, PAGCOR, Outlast Battery, and Shakeys, the proceeds of the race will go to the Galalan Community Forest in Pangil, Laguna, and the Laguna de bay Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council.

For more info, contact TEAM VENTURES at (632)522 5953, e-mail: teamventures@yahoo.com or LLDA-International and Local Cooperations Division (ILCD) at (632)284 4797.

The North Face 100 1st Asian Marathon in the country

The coolest place in the Philppines witnessed Asia's 1st Trail Running Ultra Marathon series to Baguio-Benguet presented by as The North Face 100. The 22K start at Lake Drive Burnham Park and the 11K start at Camp John Hay Old Gate (Fronting Nevada Square) in April 25 2010.

On its third year, The North Face 100 continues to test the endurance of elite athletes and challenge aspiring individuals to define their personal limits in the gnarly paths, knife ridges, and treachearous mountain trails amidst the cool breeze and pine scent of the Philppines' summer capital.

Experienced trail runners, mountain climbers, outdoor enthusiasts and those craving for the active lifestyle enjoyed the event as The North Face100 traverses unexplored trails of Camp John Hay, the PMA grounds, Mt.Sto.Tomas and Tuba with a fitting finish in the iconic Burnham Park.

This successful event is in partnership with AXN, Sidetrip, 100plus, Department of Tourism, Maynilad, Cobra Energy Drink, Garmin, Continental Airlines, Res Toe Run, Nature Valley, Body Flavors, Manila Genesis, Runnerspeak, Business Mirror, nalgene, PETZL, and Sea to Summit.

Cebu continues part 3 of Run Clinic

Organized by Cebu Executive Runners Club, City of Cebu, and ASAP Advertising, Services and Productions, the Cebu City Marathon Running Clinic Part 3 was held on Dec. 5, 2009 at the Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu.

With the carrying slogan “Training Techniques,” part of 3 was still up for free just like the first two clinics, There were two speakers namely Coach Jim Saret and Coach Julius Giron for the segment dubbed as “tips from the experts.”

Saret talked about running and training techniques, necessary preparations to take up running as a sport, Tips for different levels or runners: starting out, beginners, advanced, marathoners, etc., and how to determine readiness: when to move from 3K to 5K to 10K to 21K and 42K. While Giron talked about benefits of heart rate monitor, compression wear and forefoot/midfoot running.

This event was brought to you by the newly-opened RUNNR store, Ayala Center and The Walk and presented by Summit and Globe.

For further inquiries, call Marlin at 2328518/19 or log on to www.cebumarathon.com.

Runners Worldwide Joined Subic International Marathon

Runners from all over the Philippines and other countries took part in ‘the most prestigious marathon in the Philippines’ – the Second Subic International Marathon 2009 held last October 24 – 25, 2009 at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).

Presented by Smart and managed by E-ventologist Co., the race aims to outnumber and outperform all marathons in the country with a targeted number of 10,000 runners who will vie for over Php1.6M in prizes.

But the event exceeded its target 10,000 runners participating in the 3k, 5k, 10k, 21k and full marathon 42-kilometer run. More than 100 foreign runners from Singapore, China, Korea, Malaysia, Australia, USA, Taiwan, Thailand, and Kenya.

700 participants joined the 42k run which started at the Floridablanca Exit of SCTEx in the late afternoon. More than a thousand runners joined in the 21k category billed as “Achievement Run for our Uniformed Men” . Another thousand for the 10km events, which also served as the Nike + Virtual Human Race, and over 2,000 runners took part in the 5k and 3k fun run.

In the end, Kenyan runner dominated the men’s and women’s category. Finishing first for the me’s category was Kenyan runner Vincent Kipchirchir Chepsiror clocked in at 2:27:54 and received $5,000.00. He was followed by 7 other Kenyans, finishing the race with places. At ninth place and the top Filipino finisher is Hernanie Sore, 25 years old and a former member of the Philippine steeplechase team. He timed in at 2:40:20. He was followed by another Filipino, Alquin Bolivar with 2:40:42.

Kenya’s Doreen Kitaka won the $5,000 top prize in the women’s event by clocking 3:01:12. Filipina Aileen Tolentino took home third place with 3:29:01.

The 2nd Subic International Marathon 2009 is co-presented by Philippine National Police, SCTEx, Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, Manila North Tollway Corporation, The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Bases Conversion Development Authority, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Nike, Christ Sports, Timex , Sam Miguel Beer, Burlington BioFresh, RUNNR, Subic Holiday Villas, Sports Armour, Toby’s Sports, Rotary International, Tsoko Nut Batirol, Pocari Sweat, Subic Bay, Second Wind, Dusit Thani Hotel, SportAde, Isuzu, Outback Steakhouse, Novellino Wines, NutriBar, Growers, TRX, Burger King, and Columbia Sportswear Company.

The media partners for this event are ABS-CBN, IBC13, Business World, Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine Star, MTV Philippines, NBN-4, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, 99.5RT, 103.5 MaxFM, Action and Fitness Magazine, and UNTV 37.

For more information about the event, contact E-ventologist the JAPA Bldg. at 2256 Chino Roces Ave. Makati City, or call 5839893, 0928-6009930, 0928-7602834 or 0918-9104565. Visit the event website at http://www.subicinternationalmarathon.com/

“Isang Araw Lang Takbo para sa Libreng Kolehiyo” makes “record-for-a-cause” in the Philippine Sports History

From 3:00 in the morning until 10:00 of near noon, an number of almost 50,000 runners participated in the mixed marathon project “Isang Araw Lang Takbo para sa Libreng Kolehiyo” held at SM Mall of Asia Pasay City last January 31, 2009. This was a history-made for having the largest number of participants who joined a sports event, this time, with a cause, in the Philippine Sports History.

The marathon included 300 meter-run for kiddie run division, and one (1), five (5), ten (10) and 21 kilometers for family, fun, discovery, challenge run, and half marathon divisions respectively.

Veteran Broadcast Journalist and event’s lead advocator “Kuya” Daniel Razon ran together with all the delegates and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) headed by General Dionisio Santiago, various Rotary Club chapters, and the “Ang Dating Daan” group headed by Brother Eli Soriano.

Mr. Razon said that he was inspired by Bro. Soriano’s message before about students’ education. “Students may study now and pay nothing in return.” He said that the marathon contributed a great help to pursue the support to students who were granted scholarships, and to continue the project’s response to its supported schools’ needs.

One of the schools that this project is supporting is the La Verdad Christian College. The project grants students free college education, free uniforms, books, school supplies, and even food and lodging allowances.

Winners of the event were the renowned Kenyan runner Mr Williy Tanui for men’s division and Ms. Miscelle Gilbuena, the 2009 Philippine International Marathon winner, for womens division both from the 21-kilometer half marathon.

The “Isang Araw Lang Takbo para sa Libreng Kolehiyo” was sponsored by Sports Basic, Happy Penguin , Sabras, Red Cross, SM Mall of Asia with the media partners UNTV, Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI), iFM, AF, and Manila Bulletin.

For more details, just log on to www.sports37.net.

Executives, Officials Ran at 25th Executive Classic

Businessmen, professionals, and government officials from all over the metro traded their suits and suede shoes for running shirts and rubber shoes and ran around the University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman Campus for the 25^th Executive Classic held last December 7, 2008.

With the theme, “Human Energy for the Filipino Race”, the 25^th Executive Classic is dubbed as the oldest and only running event in the country for executives, businessmen, and professionals.

The objective of this year’s race is to promote physical fitness, energy conservation and environmental protection. Through running, participants become physically fit and, eventually, become less reliant on fossil fuels for mobility. This, in turn, harnesses human energy to beat the energy and environment crises.

The organizers, the Executive Runners Club of the Philippines (RUNNEX), chose UP Diliman as the site of the race because the venue has the best air quality in Metro Manila. According to RUNNEX, “They [participants] will enjoy running under the old acacia trees around the sprawling university campus and experience the December morning mist blanketing the campus greenery.”

Participants of the 5-kilometer race started at the UP Theater Oblation and ran along Magsaysay Ave. to Osmena Ave. from Guerero St., made a U-Turn at the intersection of University Ave., and Jacinto St., ran along Manuel Roxas Ave. passing through Regidor St. towards Quirino Ave, and finishing the race through E. Delos Santos St. Participants of the 10-kilometer race had to run the course twice. All finishers were given t-shirts, certificates, and freebies.

This event served as a tune-up race for the First Quezon City International Marathon slated on October 2009.

The 25th Executive Classic is in cooperation with Quezon City government and Tourism Council, Pharmaton, Adidas, BPI Foundation, and the UP College of Human Kinetics.