Filipinos are known for their resilience especially in difficult times. This is reflected in their continuing love and support for sports. But it's a two-way street as the Gin Makers step up and foster new courage to bring people together again, for the common good. It is on this premise that Ginebra San Miguel Inc.... Continue Reading →
And so, it has come to this, that physical races will have no clear platform to be held this year and we have to continue with the safety protocols and foot racing alone, on virtual mode. The trend for more virtual races is kicking in, as runners come out of denial and try to focus... Continue Reading →
Life is really about doing what you love...MORE...and LONGER. After the launch of fēnix Pro Solar in 2019, the iron test and verdict came out for the Philippines: YES, we want more solar variants here! The Philippines, being undeniably tropical makes outdoor sports and activities a lifestyle staple that a solar-powered wearable was on the... Continue Reading →
For some reason, a week prior to the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) I embarked on an ambitious attempt to be caffeine-free. I felt ready to begin a new caffeine-free chapter of my life because: For 2 years now, I had been drinking, on the average, only 1 cup of java. This was the hot go-to... Continue Reading →
Disiplina. Kumpiyansa. Pakikisama. One Team. One Nation. One Milo Marathon. Go Philippines!
Forty years is a lifetime, but the scores of adulation and cheers remain consistent from generation to generation. Ask any Barangay Ginebra San Miguel die-hard fan and you hear the same stories. The seemingly unrehearsed chants of “Gi-neb-ra!” rocking stadiums where the team played and seats teeming to the brim like that SRO-game held in... Continue Reading →
15% of the world lives with a disability1. Of these, more than 200 million2 have an intellectual disability making them one of the world’s biggest disability groups and one of the most underserved populations. People with intellectual disability face enormous attitudinal, structural, and logistical barriers to obtaining healthcare and getting a job. These compounding factors... Continue Reading →
Breaking News: The resilience of the Filipino conquered the 2018 North Pole Marathon. FWD Life Philippines representative Luisito "Louie" Sangalang, multi-sport athlete and cancer survivor took us on an amazing journey that was pure energy but also pure love and compassion. Clocking in 11hours and four minutes on that fateful April 16 is nothing short of... Continue Reading →
At the turn of the millennium, the most significant change for women was inclusion into mainstream society as equals (to men) and empowered members of society. It's no longer just legislation but practical application and enforcement of respect for the so-called "weaker sex" has created and developed some of the best women-achievers of this generation.... Continue Reading →
Meeting the multi-sport athlete Luisito "Louie" Sangalang sent chills up my spine, both for what he had done and by what he was about to do. Here was a man who beat the odds of cancer but cannot stay just on the safe side of the road and live a simple life. He had to... Continue Reading →
The Life of a RunningAdik 