PHL Sports Blog

by JL Aquino

  • ArenaPlus shows support for PVL conferences as a whole

    ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports app and the Official Gaming Partner of the PVL, continues to support the PVL throughout its series of 2024 conferences, attending the All Filipino Conference held last May 12, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

    Alongside over 23,600 fans in attendance, ArenaPlus witnessed local volleyball players go head to head in a bid to bring home the champion title.

    Attendees saw the Chery Tiggo Crossovers win 3rd place over the Petro Gazz Angels with a score of 3 – 2 before waiting in anticipation for the showdown between the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. ArenaPlus filled the wait between games with a performance by its Astig Girls, inciting even more excitement in the crowd and creating a lively atmosphere that followed into the final game.

    After five intense sets, the Creamline Cool Smashers came out on top with a score of 3 – 2, giving the team its fourth All Filipino Conference championship win.

    Notably, Creamline’s Jema Galanza was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Outside Spiker for the finals, while Brooke Van Sickle from the Petro Gazz Angels took home the MVP title for the entire conference.

    Dedicated to the growth and development of Philippine sports and culture, ArenaPlus recognized the rising popularity of volleyball among Filipinos. The brand’s grasp on what the community enjoys, as well as the potential of various niche sports, gives it the sensitivity necessary to adapt to and catch onto the shift in Filipino interest. As a result, ArenaPlus saw the importance of partnering with the PVL to bring local fans better experiences watching their favorite teams go head to head.

    Bing0Plus and ArenaPlus proudly stand as flagship brands under Digiplus Interactive Corp., solidifying their positions as the leading leisure providers in the country.

  • Happy Green Run at Vermosa delighted fun and serious runners, dogs & their owners too

    Run for fun, fitness, pets and the environment at Vermosa
    Green Run

    Competitive athletes, fun runners and doting dog owners had the time of their lives running in the pollution-free, abundant green surroundings of the Vermosa Estates in the yearly Green Run staged inside Ayala Land’s 740-hectare property in Imus, Cavite recently.

    Two thousand five hundred humans and 256 dogs of various breeds participated in the multi-level run dedicated to pushing physical and mental health, saving the planet and celebrating the wonders of nature and its creatures.

    Elite athletes, athletes in training, beginners, young and old and doting fur parents took up the challenge of the Green Run in various categories: 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K and the newly introduced 1K Dog Run.

    Fur parents ran, walked and skipped along the picturesque route, with cute Yorkies, Poodles and ShihTzus, small to medium sized Beagles, Jack Russells and Aspins running alongside Belgian Malinois, German Shephereds, Retrievers and giant Mastiffs.

    The Dog Run was a welcome addition to the Green Run – Vermosa Estates’ very own running event that features different running distance categories to suit individual runners’ fitness levels. Established in 2022 to serve as an inspirational, feel-good event after the pandemic to celebrate life, good health, fitness and the great outdoors, this 2023 edition introduced a Dog Run for pet lovers and their fur babies.

    The Dog Run slots were the first to be filled up, showing how much Filipinos love their dogs and that the four-legged runners are very much a part of the family.

    Pet parents and fur babies showed up dressed in their Green Run running gear — a Green Run bib for the human and a fetching dog bandana with a bone ID tag for the fur baby.

    Some dogs ran with the wind, while dogs with shorter legs ran gingerly alongside their fur parents. Some dogs tried to make friends with other dogs along the short trail, while some dogs asked their humans to carry them to the finish line.

    “Thank you, Vermosa for introducing a Dog Run to the Green Run this year. This heartwarming activity gave us great moments to remember with our pets. It was a super experience and I’m so happy that my dog’s happy. Looking forward to the Dog Run again next year,” said lawyer Marco Lozada who ran with his retriever Carter.

    “We were overwhelmed with the response to the Green Run this year. There was a big increase in runners and it was so delightful to see many dog lovers and their dogs along the trail. We are proud to say that Vermosa’s beautiful, natural surroundings and feet-friendly streets and walkways made the experience fun and safe for everyone. This is really a safe, healthy environment for humans and animals alike,” said Lani Tan, Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub General Manager.

    “Vermosa is all about promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. A healthy, well-balanced life is not just physical wellness but also mental wellness. A feel-good activity like the Dog Run has so many physical and mental benefits for both dog owners and their pets that keeps both of them in tip-top shape. We will keep on staging the Green Run each year because we are committed to promote a healthy lifestyle and a love of the environment,” said Moses J. Aragones, Vermosa Estates Development Manager.

    Part of the Green Run proceeds will go to Haribon Foundation’s Adopt-A-Seedling Program to support its long-term mission of protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.

    The Green Run 2023 was supported by FPG Insurance, MILO Philippines, SunLife, JGO Mart, Doggo Flask, Alaxan, Seda Hotel Nuvali, Merrell, Fitbar, Runnr, Toby’s, Pocari Sweat, Oishi, Equal Sugar, Healtway Qualimed Hospital and Immuntab Multivitamins.

  • Stripes Run returns: Join McDonald’s run for reading on December 18!

    With a variety of race categories for kids and adults alike, the return of Stripes Run will not only give friends and families a bonding activity, but will also allow them to participate in a good cause

    After the last few years of restricted gatherings, this year, McDonald’s is once again inviting children, teens, and adults to get together and run for reading at the McDonald’s Stripes Run on December 18. 

    Since 2009, McDonald’s has been committed to its advocacy of helping improve children’s literacy. Through the previously-annual Stripes Run, McDonald’s raised funds for its charity of choice Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and its Read to Learn program. In partnership with the Department of Education, Ronald McDonald Read to Learn is a beginning reading program that aims to improve the literacy skills of grades 1 and 2 public school students by providing reading materials to supplement their learning. 

    This year, through the 11th Stripes Run, McDonald’s pledges to donate P1 million to the Read to Learn program. With this support, McDonald’s looks to give even more Filipino students the basic reading skills they’ll need to build their educational foundation. 

    The McDonald’s Stripes Run 2022 will be on December 18 (Sunday) from 4:00 to 9:00 AM at the McKinley West Open Parking, Taguig City. With seven race categories to choose from, participants of all ages and running experience are sure to find the category fit for them.

    Registration for the Stripes Run is now open via mcdostripesrun.com.ph. Aside from supporting Filipino children’s literacy, registration to Stripes Run will also give participants a race kit with a Stripes Run race shirt, race map, race bib, food (Sausage McMuffin & Regular Coffee), and a finisher’s token that can be claimed on the day of the run. Upon successful registration through the site, participants can claim their race kits from select McDonald’s stores or at the Stripes Run venue itself.

    Don’t miss out on a chance to spend time with loved ones and run for reading through McDonald’s Stripes Run! Visit mcdostripesrun.com.ph to register for the run and follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to know all the latest updates.

  • RP Blu Boys Start World Cup Campaign

    After months of gruelling preparations, RP Blu Boys begin their quest for World Cup glory as they tackle powerhouse TEAM USA on November 26 at the Rosedale Park, Auckland, New Zealand.

    The Philippine’s Men’ National Softball, who qualified to the World via a strong runner up finish in the Asia Qualifiers, is bracketed in Group A with very strong teams such as Argentina, USA, Cuba, Czech Republic and host, New Zealand.

    “Our RP Blu Boys’ confidence is on a high. They have been doing well in practice and in tune-up games and we hope to translate those to good performances in the upcoming games. It will be a tall order but we’re gunning for a win or 2 against the very strong teams in our bracket.”, said ASAPHIL President Jean Henri Lhuillier.”

    “Our boys are ready. Preparations have went well and we are all eager to compete. We don’t want to make any promises except for giving our best every game, every inning and hopefully we sould pull off some upsest.”, said RP Blu Boys Head Coach, Jasper Cabrera.

    The WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup is slated on November 26-December 4 in Auckland, New Zealand. Other participating countries comprising Bracket B are equally strong Teams, Japan, Canada, Venezuela, and Denmark.

  • Anytime Fitness Rebrands to Your Health & Fitness Partner

    Anytime Fitness rebrands to Your Health and Fitness Partner with more services available to their continuously-growing member base. The fitness giant gets an impressive facelift, which features a new logo and new colors to its branding guide, as well as a shift from convenience to coaching, with the 24-7 gyms to expand to digital platforms.

    The newest service is AF Connect, a lifestyle platform where members have access to workouts curated by Les Mills, blog entries and recipes for a healthier lifestyle beyond the physical aspect, member testimonials, as well as perks and discounts exclusive to members. Other platforms include the Anytime Fitness PH website, a user-friendly tool that features Find My Gym, free day passes, and online sign-ups. The AF app is also available to all active members where they can book their gym visit, customize workouts, and speak to their personal trainers, 24-7.

    Anytime Fitness Asia COO for Core Market Ryan Cheal defines the rebrand as “The last seven years we have challenged ourselves to be the convenient health and fitness brand. We are happy to announce we have 140 Anytime Fitness locations nationwide, and we have a strong plan to open more this year. Our rebrand strategy has come at an important time, with us witnessing in the last two years, that leading a healthy lifestyle is more important now than ever before. Our rebrand is very much on coaching and being the Filipino’s health and fitness partner. We have partnered with Les Mills to provide world-class education from online workouts, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle. Our Anytime Fitness App has been repurposed, so our members have access to our coaches at a click of a button. Our clubs have amazing personal trainers and group exercise instructors. All of the above is directed to be a convenient, accessible brand that delivers our members results. Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere.”

    AF Connect is set to launch this April 1st, with a free 7-day trial open to everyone.

  • Converge on commitment to UP Maroons: “We’ve only just begun”

    The connection is strong between the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as they inked a multi-season deal ahead of the 84th season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

    The Fighting Maroons are among the top bets expected to go all the way in UAAP Season 84.

    Converge ICT Solutions Inc. founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Mr. Dennis Anthony Uy expressed confidence in the Diliman squad, saying, “Given the caliber and talent of these young guys under Coach Goldwin [Monteverde], I expect no less than a Final Four finish.”

    “Converge believes the Fighting Maroons are a strong and talented team that embodies UP’s tradition of honor and excellence on and off the court – values that we also strive for at Converge. This is why we decided to continue our partnership with the team for UAAP Seasons 84 and 85. This partnership goes beyond the court,” Mr. Uy added.

    UPMBT team manager Atty. Agaton Uvero expressed appreciation for the assistance and support that Converge ICT Solutions has provided not just to the team but also to the UP community.

    “We are truly grateful to Converge for their faith in us and for all the support they’ve given to the team and the UP community throughout these challenging times. This is only the beginning of a strong connection between the Fighting Maroons and Converge. Together we will do great things,” Atty. Uvero said.

    Converge started supporting the UPMBT in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Besides support for the basketball team, the telecommunication service provider supplied free internet connection to UP’s varsity student-athletes and other UP students who transitioned to remote learning because of the pandemic.

    “Providing fiber connectivity for students and teachers is an advocacy that is close to my heart. It is a privilege for us to help create the classroom environment that will help students to excel in their studies. We will continue to contribute in this advocacy,” Mr. Uy concluded.

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