RUN RADIO- This is the first show of its kind in the country and it is frontlined by none other than Jaymie Pizarro, our famous BULL RUNNER. The Pinay In Action gals trooped to Ortigas past heavy traffic one wet friday night and had a fun chat with the DJs. Marga Deona ushered Pia and I into the booth and we just went on and on about running and training, two of our favorite things. We mostly went to plug in our next event, Gabriel’s Symphony, and we are very thankful they gave us the chance to do so. More Power, Run Radio! We promise to go back before our annual Pinay In Action Run on March 2010!
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Desaru Triathlon 2009
This was an “impromptu half ironman” race, if I may call it that. We decided to join this two weeks before the event, and we were quite lucky to make it. But sometimes the best moments are those which go unplanned. It was quite a productive race (I guess that would mean: 1. Good Results 2. Great Company 3. Yummy food afterwards!!!), with the Ironfools all present and with Che, Nadine, Patrice and Peter joining our happy party too.
Special Thanks have to go to Daniel Sng and Irene Tan of Singapore for lending me a rear 650c wheel when mine decided to conk out. You guys are lifesavers 🙂
Here is Pia’s blog about it: http://mydailyrace.com/myblog/?p=490
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Freedom, Love n Faith
In Siem Reap, Pia and I got to know this wonderful Filipino couple. They are young and already making waves. Loven Ramos is a graphic artist and photographer, while his wife, Faith, is in the fashion industry. Their son’s name, of course, is Freedom.
While we spent most of the days in the conference, we spent our evenings with them. They are excellent company. We went to Loven’s art gallery and Faith’s Clothing and Accessories shop, WANDERLUST. Loven designs a bag collection among other items. Written on the tag of the one I got is a touching story of how a young man who was in love with a woman could not afford to buy her her favorite thing, which was a Louis Vuitton bag, and that is why he just decided to make bags for her. Aaaww… 🙂
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IronFools
Who are the Ironfools? That’s Pia, Joey and I. We are fools for our sport, that’s why! One day we were biking leisurely and we asked Joey to enumerate 40+ foolish things he had done because it was his birthday and the number of items had to match his age. But then Pia and I decided to join his “confession session” and we all realized how foolish we truly were. So from then on we called ourselves the Ironfools!
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Siem Reap, Cambodia 2009
Pia had a speaking engagement in Siem Reap, Cambodia for UNDP. I was very happy to go with her. I had never been to Cambodia before. Siem Reap is very historic and quaint, blending old world architecture with modern cafes, restos and luxury hotels. It is a gem, and I am keen to visit it again.
I have always wanted to see Angkor Wat. I am so grateful that I finally had the chance to do so. I volunteered my services to Pia so to speak! My dad always told me that it is important for me to see it. He was right. It took my breath away. It always amazes me how beautifully intricate traditional Asian Architecture is. And in these temples this fact is magnified a thousand times.
Loven Ramos took Pia and I to other temples to, which were equally impressive. I love how in the Bayon, Mother Nature took over and just became an integral part of the structure. Loven is the best guide ever, he explained so many things to us along the way. He even pointed out to us where the exact Center Of The Universe is according to the Khmers–it was a small plain square tile. You will see me in a lotus position on this very tile, I was trying very hard to summon all the Divinity that could be showered upon me, hehe. I sure hope it worked!!!
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Cambodian Leadership Retreat for Women Parliamentarians
Pia was invited to be a speaker and guest of honor at the Cambodian Leadership Retreat for Women Parliamentarians this September 2009. She made quite a strong and positive impact being the current President of the Women Members of the International Parliamentary Union. The Cambodians were very happy to have her with them. Personally I felt glad that even though our political situation at home is far from being perfect, I can honestly say that our women NGOs, leaders and politicians are a cut above the rest especially in Asia. And trust me I am speaking from experience, having grown up with my mom!
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Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2009
Pia, my mom and I recently attended the Ramon Magsaysay Awards at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It is the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize and I am proud to say that the Filipinos took initiative in establishing honors to worthy individuals in our region. The six awardees of this batch are all amazingly accomplished people in their respective fields. I was moved by their work and their passion to contribute. You can check out www.rmaf.org.ph .
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Post Cam Sur All Ladies Dinner
The girls I coach in Polo Club had excellent races in Cam Sur, and they deserved a good celebration. Just having dinner with your fellow tri-girls can prove to be so much fun, especially with Tessa and Jeena around! A toast to all the tough chicks out there!!!
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Pinay In Action Snapshots
Here are some random shots of PINAY IN ACTION activities, plus Pia and I running as Pinays In Action 🙂
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Timex Ironman 70.3 Philippines Launch Party
I was asked to co-host the Timex Ironman 70.3 Philippines Launch Party along with Monster Radio RX 93.1 DJ Gino Quillamor. I was kind of nervous at first but eventually got the hang of it with the help of Gino and had so much fun! Thanks to Gemma Pagsibigan of Timex for entrusting me with the job 🙂
The bash was filled with filled to the brim with Ironmen and Women, including some of my favorite girls included in the photos here- Tessa, Leica, Team Women’s Health Relay members Lara, Debbie, and Christine. I was happy to be introduced to Marc Nelson as well (which woman in her right mind would not be?) and he gave me tips on how to host the program too.
Thanks so much to TIMEX for putting up an awesome party for the triathletes and for always supporting us!!!
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