Category: Sports

Chevron supports 4th AmCham ScholaRUN for 100 students

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Over 3,367 runners composed of 477 Chevron employees and 2,890 delegates from American Chamber of Commerce member-companies raced around Bonifacio Global City (BGC) during the 4th AmCham ScholaRUN to raise funds for select 100 underprivileged but deserving Filipino students.

The charity run generated more than 1 million pesos that will go to AmCham Foundation’s scholarship program to support scholars in both vocational and college levels. The number of participants grew by 1,000 this year, a sign of growing support for the annual event. Since the yearly activity started, the American Chamber Foundation Philippines Inc. (ACF) in partnership with Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex fuel and lubricants, has given education opportunities for hundreds of ACF scholars. ACF has supported numerous graduates who are currently working in various companies, locally and globally.

Finishers of the 3k, 5k and 10k categories all received commemorative medals for their participation aside from getting a fun workout with colleagues and friends.

Finishing 3rd in the 5k category, Janice Trinidad, Expatriate Assignee Counselor of Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI), proudly said, “It feels great to run for a good cause. I fully support this annual activity because I know it’s a privilege to help provide education for our country’s next generation of leaders.”

Ford Philippines goes further with Ford Forza Triathlon Team

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Ford Philippines officially introduces its partnership with triathlon team, Ford Forza.

Triathlon is a versatile multi-stage sport that tests athletes in the form of swimming, cycling and running. The Ford Forza partnership showcases the personality and lifestyle match of the Ford vehicles with the fast-growing multi-sport.

“We at Ford are very passionate about our class-leading and built Ford tough vehicles that match various lifestyles. We found a very compelling association with team Ford Forza, whose members are just as passionate, capable and versatile with the sport and the various lifestyles that they represent,” said Minnie Valencia-Bustamante, vice president for marketing and sales, Ford Philippines.

The Ford Forza Triathlon Team includes; actor, singer and host, Matteo Guidicelli; degreed nutritionist, Giorgia Guidicelli; businessman, Gianluca Guidicelli; actor, professional race car driver and model, Ivan Carapiet; private investment banker, Ranvel Rufino; social media influencer, fitness advocate and model, Divine Lee; actor, host and blogger, Victor Basa; commercial director, AF Benaza; college student and race car driver, Stefano Marcelo; college student, Claudia Tagle; marketing manager, Kristie Onglatco, professional athletes, Elmo Clarabal and Philip Duenas; businessman, Jose Merdino Lim and TV host and senior sports correspondent Dyan Castillejo Garcia.

“The Ford Forza Triathlon Team was created by a group of professionals who are passionate about the sport and the triathlon lifestyle. Our advocacy is to help aspiring Filipino athletes who lack the financial capability but possess the potential to be winners,” said Gianluca Guidicelli, team captain of Ford Forza.

Team Ford Forza will soon compete in triathlon events in Albay, Subic, Cebu, Bohol and Camarines Sur, as well as abroad including, Vietnam, Taiwan and Arizona.

“We’re honored to partner with a company that embodies the same values that the team stands for. Ford’s support to the team will enable us to go further in our advocacy and our races, and we are truly proud to carry the Ford brand as we compete in triathlon events both locally and internationally,” added Guidicelli.

Catch the Team Ford Forza at the following events; Challenge in Subic Bay on February 21, Century Tuna 70.3 on March 8 at Subic Bay, Full Ironman in Taiwan on April 12, 70.3 in Vietnam on May 10, Regent Food 5150 in Subic on June 7, Challenge in CamSur on June 14, Cobra Ironman 70.3 in Cebu on August 2, Safeguard 5150 in Bohol on November, Full Ironman in Arizona on November 14.

Smart Ultimate wins big at Boracay Open

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The Ultimate Frisbee club of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently placed third in Division C of the prestigious 2015 Boracay Open, which drew in 50 teams from all over the world.

Smart business analyst Raymund Buenaventura was named part of the Mythical 4, the top players in the tournament.

Last year, the all-employee team placed first runner-up in the Metro Manila Ultimate Commission Summer League, and third in the Ultimate Heatwave Beach Tournament held in Zambales. Smart Ultimate is one of 22 employee clubs which encourage the Smart workforce to “Live More.”

Smart triathlon team starts 2015 with a bang

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The Smart triathlon team gave a stellar performance in its first race of the year, with president Pompo Arroyo [second from left] placing third in his age division at the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) held recently in Subic.

Six other members of the team, which is comprised of employees of wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc., finished the triathlon event which serves as a qualifier for the 2016 Philippine National Games.

The employee-finishers were Melvin dela Cruz, Agnes Ganzon, Ben Silva, Danny Zapanta, Mark Sanchez, and Caroline Orcena.

The NAGT was organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines in cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

The Smart triathlon team is one of the 20 employee clubs at Smart which seek to promote active wellness in the company so its workforce can live by the “Live More” manifesto. More information about Smart employee activities can be found at the @workatsmart accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

FILA Held Annual Polo Cup for ISPORTLIFE Ministries

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Awarding Ceremony with FILA Chairman, Butch Albert and President, Cris Albert

FILA, the market leader in the local sportswear industry, held its annual FILA Polo Cup last February 1, 2015 at The Manila Polo Club to support ISPORTLIFE Ministries, the non-profit subsidiary of Isport Life Inc. (FILA Philippines) headed by Mr. Butch Albert, chairman and Ms. Cris Albert, president. Mr. Albert has been recently recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 48 notable people in the world being one of the four Filipino philanthropists amongst The Po’s, the Tan’s and Mr. Ricky Razon.

Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Solenn Heussaff, Cris Albert, Tim Yap, Nico Bolzico

The Red Team composed of Butch Albert, Santi Juban, Adrian Garcia and Coco Garcia emerged as champions from last Sunday’s Low Goal Game while the White Team composed of Iñigo Zobel, Cole Aguirre, Gregorio Gelosi and Dirk Gould won the High Goal Game. Tim Yap and Tessa Prieto-Valdez hosted the cup’s opening and awarding ceremonies.