Team 7-Eleven Philippines Ready for the Ho Chi Minh City Intl Marathon in Vietnam

Five of the 16 Filipino Elite Runners to represent Team 7-Eleven Philippines were guests in the Sports Show – “The Game” together with 7-Eleven’s Gen. Merchandise Division Head and Managing Director for Digital, Mr Jose C. Ang, Jr.

After two years of being relegated to a virtual race format due to the pandemic, the 7-Eleven Run Series had its much-awaited big comeback via the in-person/physical race format last September 25, 2022, at the Filinvest City in Alabang and in Cebu Business Park and SM City Davao for the Cebu and Davao legs, respectively.

This 2022 race series was very much anticipated by both recreational and competitive runners because apart from providing a very challenging but well-organized run, 7-Eleven Philippines, the run series’ prime mover, and with the support of their various sponsors has always prepared awesome post-run treats for everybody.

Out of the total 35,000 participants for all three legs, the top overall Filipino male and female runners from the 42k, 32km, and 21km categories will be given a chance to compete in an international race event. This year, the race will be the 5th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Seeing action this December 11, 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City are the following qualifiers:

Out of the 16 qualifiers, six are having their international race debut courtesy of 7-Eleven Philippines. Those who qualified for the first time are Florencio Lapiz ( 42km, 3rd overall male), Arlan Arbois and Jerome Casinillo (32km, 1st and 2nd overall, respectively) Rosalyn Tadias and Stephanie Cadosale (32km, 2nd and 3rd overall female, respectively), and Roy Laudit (21km, 3rd overall male).

Since its inception last 2013, The Run 7-Eleven Series became a channel for Filipino elite runners to show their skills and talent as runners and prove that they have what it takes to compete with runners from all over the world through an international race. The delegation will travel and compete, all expenses paid for, with pocket money, and their needs are taken care of. Apart from this, runners who successfully finish in any of the top three overall spots in their respective category will not only bring home the race prizes but also receive a bonus cash prize from 7-Eleven Philippines.

This is the first time that Philippine Seven Corporation will be sending a Team 7-Eleven Philippines delegation to an international race again after taking a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” 7-Eleven Philippines will continue with its grass-roots program to nurture and support our Filipino runners who aspire to get the chance to represent the country in an international race,” shared 7-Eleven General Merchandise Division Head and Managing Director for Digital, Mr. Jose C. Ang Jr.

The delegation, composed of the 16 Filipino elite runners together with executives from Philippine Seven Corporation, is scheduled to leave for Vietnam on Friday, December 9, 2022. This gives the runners enough time to get settled and prepare for the race on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Take a look at some of the memories from the last Team 7-Eleven International race last 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

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Check back for more updates regarding Team 7-Eleven Philippines’ participation in the 5th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon on Sunday.

7-Eleven Run 2022 – ANG PAGBABALIK

REGISTRATION IS TO END SOON!

For the past two years of the pandemic, the 7-Eleven Run Series has been pushed to a virtual run format in consideration of health protocols and the safety of participants. However, the much-missed physical, “in person” run event will finally be back on the road this year.

The 10th installment of the race will be held simultaneously in three venues in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. To celebrate the grand comeback of the two-day physical event from September 24 to 25, 7-Eleven is preparing exciting cash prizes, major freebies from sponsor brands, and a chance to run in an international competition.

Registration started via http://www.run711.com last August 3 and will be available until September 13, 2022. If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time to secure a slot and join the fun!

Please read below for the event details. See you there!

7-ELEVEN RUN 2022

September 24-25, 2022

3km/5km/5km Buddy/10km/10km Buddy/16km/21km/32km/42km

http://www.run711.com

VENUE:

CATEGORY AND FEES:

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

RACE KIT CLAIMING:

RUNNER’S ENTITLEMENTS:

CASH PRIZES:

If you are feeling competitive and would like to aim for a podium finish, here are the prizes in store for you!

RACE SCHEDULES:

PARTICIPATING SPONSORS:

Participants can do a quick grocery run with the number of freebies they can grab from over 30 sampling booths courtesy of 7-Eleven’s brand partners.

It doesn’t matter if one is a newbie, a pro runner, or just joining for fun alone, with a friend, or with a group, everyone’s welcome to join and run as one community. For more details and to view the race route maps, visit the race website or head on over to the 7-Eleven Run Series FB page.

See you on race day!

Zaldy Bueno – Public School Teacher, is 2019 Happiest Pinoy!

Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2019 edition of the Search for the Happiest Pinoy has finally been concluded last May 29 at the Grand Awarding Ceremony with Public School Teacher from Gumaca, Quezon, 37-year old Zaldy Bueno honoured as the 4th Happiest Pinoy!

The event, was intimate- by popular awards ceremony standards, but is still grand! The program opened with a production number from Philippines’ pride – El Gamma Penumbra and with additional entertainment provided by the UP Singing Ambassadors. Ang bongga talaga!

The top 10 finalists were initially presented wearing Filipiniana attire, each one looking like a winner! 

But of all ten, Zaldy came out on top, chosen by the judges to be the one who most exemplifies the character of a Happiest Pinoy – a Filipino with the innate characters of optimism, resilience, and hope amidst different life crises. I will never forget that one of Zaldy’s greatest achievement was the help he gave his mother in order for her to finish her secondary education. Sya ang naging teacher ng nanay nya!

I am truly grateful to have been invited to the Happiest Pinoy events – from meeting the first ever Happiest Pinoy, to getting to know the top ten finalists up-close and to finally seeing who the grand winner is. The Search for the Happiest Pinoy was not just a very meaningful journey for all who took part in it, but also an inspiring journey for bloggers like myself who was able to follow their progress. 

Congratulations Zaldy! You deserve to be the Happiest Pinoy 2019! Kudos to Cebuana Lhuillier, led by their President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier! You not only know how to come up with awesome micro-financing products but also with projects or advocacies that highlight the indomitable Filipino spirit. Cheers!

To read more about the event, please refer to the official press release below.

PRESS RELEASE:

Public School Teacher named Cebuana Lhuillier’s Happiest Pinoy 2019

Zaldy Bueno, a 37-year old teacher from Gumaca, Quezon was hailed as the 4^th Happiest Pinoy, winning Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy which honors and celebrates the Filipinos’ innate “optimism, resilience, and hope amidst different life crises.”

Zaldy bested nine other finalists from different categories, winning one million cash and a trophy.

The board of judges composed of Usec. Zenaida Maglaya, Gang Badoy Capati, James Deakin, RJ Ledesma, Love Anover-Lianko, Jonathan Yabut, Winston Maxino, Rommel Arellano, and Richardson Navor chose Bueno unanimously by virtue of his advocacy to see more children’s lives change through education. Zaldy volunteered as an ALS teacher and taught on weekends, he even had his mother as his student at one point and helped her finish her secondary education. Zaldy also co-founded project PADYAK in 2017, PADYAK stands for Pidal Apakan Dunong Yayaman, Asenso’y Kakamtan, which aims to provide bicycle units for students who could not afford to travel to school.

The project turned out huge with so many people donating new and used bicycle units from all over the Philippines even getting donations from OFWs abroad. This project drastically increased attendance for students at school for which their school received a perfect attendance award.

“I am very happy with the results of this year’s search — with over 800,000 entries received through our branches, online, SMS, and walk-in entries. It’s been amazing to read the entries of the 10 finalists and Zaldy proves to be a worthy winner as his tale will definitely inspire countless people to push on despite life’s difficulties, Zaldy exemplifies the commendable Filipino spirit of rising up from your current predicament and using that as fuel to make a difference in the lives of others.” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Currently, Bueno serves as the head teacher of the English department at the Gumaca National High School. As a kid, their family would often encounter financial difficulties, Zaldy would help his mom wash clothes for their neighbours and would get his daily allowance from selling vegetables he planted to augment the family income. Zaldy vowed to work hard and study hard in order to improve their life.

A turning point in Zaldy’s life was when typhoon Rosing hit in 1995 which completely obliterated their house, and forced to stay at the barangay health center. During clinic days, Zaldy and his family had to move their things on the street to accommodate the influx of patients.

After graduating secondary school, Zaldy tried to get a college education but had to stop schooling due to financial constraints. In order to get back to school, he had to work two jobs, including stints at a tile store and as an advertiser scout for a local radio station. He finished college after 6 years.

Bueno is the fourth winner of the biennial search following Richardson Navor (2015), Rommel Arellano (2012), and Winston Maxino (2009).

When asked what Bueno will do with the prize money, he shared that he will use it to further improve Project PADYAK by acquiring more bike units which more youths can use to get to school. He also shared that he will use a part of it to bring his parents to Singapore for a well-deserved vacation.

Breaking its own record, the Cebuana Lhuillier search received over 800,000 nominations this year, the most entries it received in its ten-year history.

Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner Announcement on May 29!

Place your bets now as the Happiest Pinoy top 10 finalists – actually, the top winner for each of the 10 categories, has been announced and presented to media and bloggers:

• Khaye Celine Maggay – youth 
• Francisca Tumampil – senior citizens
• Fortunato Januto – OFWs
• Rodrigo Roble Jr – lingkod bayan
• Zaldy Bueno – professionals
• Hercules Soringa – manggagawang Pinoy
• Mark David Cerezo – entrepreneurs
• Alfred Santos – employees
• Jayson Dela Fuente – persons with disability
• Leovy John Terrado – LGBTQ community

These ten were luckily chosen from close to 800,000 applications, the largest number of entries that this campaign has had so far.

The grand winner, who is bound to take home one million pesos (Php1M) in cash prize, will be chosen by these members of the panel of judges:

• Zenaida Maglaya – DTI Undersecretary and head of the panel
• Gang Badoy Capati – Rock Education Project Inc. founder
• RJ Ledesma – Entreph co-founder and Motivational Speaker
• James Deakin – TV host, journalist and online influencer
• Love Anover-Lianko – TV host
• Jonathan Yabut – The Apprentice Asia winner and JY Consultancy and Ventures founder and managing director
• Winston Maxino – first Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner
• Rommel Arellano – former Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner 
• Richardson Navor – former Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner 

The Happiest Pinoy is an advocacy program of Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s largest micro-financial services company. The program celebrates the value of optimism, resilience and hope as it aims to find a Filipino who has a positive outlook in life, was able to rise above life’s challenges and had a positive impact in the lives of others.

“Filipinos are one of the most resilient people in the world, facing life’s challenges with optimism, faith and can-do attitude. At Cebuana Lhuillier, we believe that this should be recognized and encouraged at all times,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO.

The Search for the Happiest Pinoy Grand Awards Night will be held on May 29, 2018 at the New World Hotel in Makati.

Apl.de.Ap and KZ Tandingan Led Pinoy Artists in the Coke Studio Summer Concert

In celebration of the successful second season of the Coke Studio, Coca-Cola Philippines recently held a free grand concert at the MOA Arena.

The event was led by Apl.de.Ap and the whole Coke Studio Season 2 crew, including KZ Tandingan. In the below presser and select photos, get to know some of the details and highlights of the event.

Cheers, Coke!

PRESS RELEASE:

Coke Studio Summer Concert: Catch the Wave Home

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Exploring new places, quick family getaway, and a trip back home to see your childhood friends and meet new faces are just some of the things that we look forward to when we come home for the summer. Every year, we always think of ways on how to make our vacay fresh, exciting, and special. And Coke just gave us the ultimate summer experience with the Coke Studio Summer Concert.

Happened last April 25, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Arena hosted by Ylona Garcia and Justin Quirino. The Coke Studio Concert was a gift from Coca-Cola to everyone for the overwhelming love and support they received for the Coke Studio Season 2. Headlined by Coke Studio Season 2 artists, our summer became a wave ride of emotions and celebration from the variety of their lineup. Solo and collaborative performances were given by Sam Concepcion, Khalil Ramos, Quest, Patty Tiu, Ben & Ben, Kriesha Chu, Gab and John of Urbandub, Shanti Dope, Abra, IV of Spades, KZ Tandingan, Juan Miguel Severo, and Apl.de.ap.

Coke Studio Season 2 is about Homecoming to our younger selves, homecoming to our roots and rich diversity. This is the time to look back on our first love, ups and downs, dreams, and self-discovery that ultimately ends up with coming home through our love for music.

Not only did the Coke Studio Summer Concert gave us the ultimate summer experience from the production numbers, interactive and 3600 OPM Concert Stage, it save us from not having a summer “ganap”, but it also saved us bucks because the admission and of course fun and entertainment was absolutely free for everyone to enjoy.