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September 26, 2009 · 2:52 pm

7th Gabriel’s Symphony 12-Hour Multi-Sport Celebration in Memory of Gabriel

We couldn’t be more grateful with the success of this year’s Gabriel’s Symphony.  Our tagline has always been “Making Children’s Lives Better.”  And we definitely achieved that with this event in more ways than one–even the adults were happy!

Our usual events went by quickly, Fun Runs, SuperTrikids Aquathlon and Triathlon, Pinay In Action All Womens Tri, Corporate and Individual Relays….  and this year we had some new additions, including the CareWell Bikes For Hope wherein we raffled off a Giant OCR Bike, an IRONMAN Distance Relay, and Demonstrations in Swimming and Table Tennis by Visually Impaired Children (they were amazing, by the way!).

Maiqui Dayrit, who is always our top individual fundraiser, raised close to P280,000.00 for doing his annual Ironman Distance Triathlon! He is a rockstar. He did it in a time of 11:33 too!!!  Well within 12hours.

Thank you so much to all the participants who supported the cause.  You have really made a huge difference in a child’s life!!! http://gabrielsymphony.com/gabriel/gabrielarticle.php?recordID=3

Thanks to Andie Lagman, Paolo Sauler, and Celda Santos for the pictures.

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September 26, 2009 · 2:07 pm

My cousins who TRI

These are my first cousins Kris, Lakan, Edel and Asa from LA and New Jersey.  They recently started doing triathlons and marathons and I could not be prouder.  Never thought the bug would bite any other member of the family aside from my sister and I. My uncle Glenn even did a sprint tri this year as well!  We should plan a family Ironman in a couple years’ time…

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September 26, 2009 · 1:48 pm

Holiday with my nieces and nephew!

If I had a lot of free time I would spend most of it with Raya, Kaya, and Dakila.  I love them to death 🙂

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September 22, 2009 · 9:47 am

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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September 22, 2009 · 9:35 am

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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September 22, 2009 · 8:59 am

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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September 22, 2009 · 8:55 am

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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September 22, 2009 · 7:03 am

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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September 22, 2009 · 12:10 am

Post Cam Sur All Ladies Dinner

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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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July 14, 2009 · 12:26 am

HAWAIIANI My Send-Off Party organized by the best friends ever!

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for everyone
It was the best party I ever threw..except I didn’t organize anything which was the best part! My friends Doray, Rizzo, Joel, and Wayne did…and it was a success because of their amazing efforts. So many people and different triathlon clubs attended the event, and I am so humbled by the show of support from all sides. I have such a long list of people to thank, and let me start with:

1. Fitness First Triathlon Team and Fitness First Cycling Team
2. TRAP, Pinay In Action, Tri Hard, Team Xycos, Polo Tri Team, Team David’s Salon, Tri CLARK, TBB, TriDogs, Underwater Hockey Federation, TAYO and of course my family 🙂
3. CEEPO, HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, TOP DRAW ANIMATION, VITWATER, ADIDAS, RUDY PROJECT, Anonymous Donor (let’s call him F. :), Office of Senator Pia Cayetano, BIKE KING, DAVID’S SALON, WEBER AND SHANDWICK, Maiqui Dayrit, Tessa Valdes, Mary Rufino, Marty de Castro, Leanna Farrales, Dick Sugcang

Thanks Rey Agapay and Ria Vallesteros for a SUPER hosting job!!!
Great atmosphere in MAG.NET Cafe, and great band!

Congratulations to Joel Beloy for winning the Hawaiian Airlines Round Trip ticket to Hawaii!!!

Thanks for all who bought tickets, even though you knew you couldn’t attend! And thanks for everyone who came 🙂

XOXO

     
   
     


  

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