Century Tuna leads the way to health with highly successful Superbods Runs

Kicking off a healthy 2010, market leader Century Tuna recently held the Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Congratulations to the “run of the century” which drew more than 11,000 health and fitness enthusiasts! Runners and spectators who witnessed the race attest it was a running event unlike any other.

For one exhilarating morning, an entire vacant block within the upscale Bonifacio Global City was transformed into a vibrant, bustling hub that celebrated health and fitness with its many booths and activities – from yoga and capoeira sessions, roller races and photo booths, to a bustling Century Tuna Supermart, and sampling stations that provided tasty treats to all the guests.
 Acording to Century Pacific Group General Manager Gold Tantoco, the event is the company’s way of giving back and rewarding its loyal consumers. “Our consumers helped us become a market leader. And as a market leader, we want thefeel they are important to us. This is the reason we left no stone unturned in ensuring the Run would be an enjoyable unforgettable, world-class experience for all of them.”

Paparazzis had a blast that day as business tycoons, media moguls, showbiz stars and local sports celebrities joined thousands of runners in racing to the finish line. But beyond the glitz and the glamorous festivities, the Superbods Run was also a fundraising event, where proceeds of a raffle-for-a-cause were donated to the UNICEF and the WWF.

It’s obviously this same commitment to health and fitness that inspires the company to come up with the much-awaited yearly Superbods event. This year’s event, adds Tantoco, is even more meaningful because “we’ve inspired more people to be fit and active; more people realized they can get started on a healthy lifestyle, regardless of the season or setting. It’s our way to keeping them inspired and motivated to stay fit and healthy.”

Tupperware is back!

                                                                           

                                

Years ago, when you say Tupperware, people automatically understand you’re referring to plastic food containers, in the same way that saying Colgate means toothpaste, Shellane refers to LPG and Kodak to pictures.

But in recent years, with the advent of newer food container brands, Tupperware seems bound to totally lose its top-of-mind recall.  Until last week when Fullerlife Direct Selling Philippines, Inc. announced it is changing its company name to Tupperware Brands Philippines and promised a stronger, more dynamic marketing thrust to sell not just Tupperware but six other brands– Colour Collection, Ivana, Playtex, Circus, and Hanes.

We will also be seeing a revival of the world-renowned Tupperware Party.

“It’s a tradition that Tupperware has long been known for. The new Tupperware Party will feature product demos, cooking lessons, exclusive deals and fun learning sessions, as we hope to train our dealers in a fun way, help them earn in a real way and provide lifestyle solutions to consumers in a purposeful way. This year, dealers can expect the most lucrative earning opportunities and incentives only from Tupperware Brands Philippines,” added Cherry McCaffrey, marketing director.

So now, if you’re almost as old as me, you can maybe expect more people to understand that when you say Tupperware, you definitely mean plastic – both in the figurative or literal sense.      

Dinner with Giselle and Tongkat Ali

Attended a bloggers’ dinner with Giselle Sanchez at Fish & Co in Greenbelt 3 the other night. She and hubby Emil wanted to share the wonders of Tongkat Ali (Enduranz) which helped them conceive their second child.

First, let me say kudos to Emil for being brave and agreeing to share his experience to the public. Most men would never do such a thing. In most cases, the wives simply assume they’re  the ones with reproductive problems. But as most experts would say, going for a sperm count is actually a simple and easy procedure and doing so immediately resolves 50% of the problem.

According to Giselle, they have been trying to get pregnant for years, and even had to buy Tongkat Ali from Dubai at such exhorbitant prices. Until they found out that Enduranz is available locally at a very cheap prince -- around P20 per capsule!

Enduranz’ main ingredient is of course Tongkat Ali – it’s actually an herbal supplement that brings back the normal testosterone level of men. It can help in male infertility problems and erectile dysfunction. It is also proven that this kind of herb can produce arousal and sexual motivation.

        

The capsule also contains Malunggay which is known to have anti-oxidant properties and has high calcium content; Banaba which improves glucose and metabolism, and Gotu Kola is known to be an aphrodisiac because of its capabilities to enhance mental abilities, improving blood circulation, wound healing, anti-stress and works against rheumatism.

Word of warning to women though: Enduranz is FOR MEN ONLY. We thought it necessary to remind everyone of this since Giselle shared funny stories of older women approaching her to say they have been taking Enduranz!

Enduranz is available in all Mercury Drug, Watsons, and in all leading drugstores in the Philippines.

Celebrate health and fitness with Century Tuna Superbods Run!!

Running enthusiasts get to be a part of the sexiest run of the century as Century Tuna holds Superbods Run 2010, the year’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness, on February 21, 2010 at the Bonifacio Global City.

The event, which was launched recently at the National Sports Grill in Greenbelt, will gather the country’s hottest celebrities and running enthusiasts to participate in exhilarating race events as well as to enjoy exciting activities, raffle treats, freebies and a lot of other surprises.

“As a brand dedicated to health and wellness, Century Tuna is not only committed to delighting customers with high-quality, delicious and healthy products, but also through events and activities that encourage and inspire people to start an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Century Canning Corporation general manager Gold Tantoco.

Century Tuna Senior Product Manager Gela Gamboa, GM Gold Tantotco and guest

Reema Chanco with Leo Po

Besides Tantoco, on hand to welcome guests from the media were Century Tuna executives Leo Po and senior product manager Angela Gamboa. Century Corned Tuna celebrity endorser Derek Ramsay and Superbods 2009 winners Van Victor Leaño and Theresa Fenger also graced the media launch hosted by athletic TV personality Reema Chanco.

According to Gamboa, Century Tuna has collaborated with the country’s top running coach Rio de la Cruz of RunRio to ensure a fun-filled event for runners and guests. Gamboa further explained that the event also aims to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

In a short presentation, Gamboa also explained what runners and guests could expect during the event. Runners can choose from four race events: 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km, where at stake are big cash prizes and special gift packs for male and female top finishers. Highlighting the event is the Superbods Go-See, where all race finishers get a chance to become the next image models of Century Tuna and win P100,000.

Century Tuna Superbods 2009 Theresa Fenger and Victor Van Leano  with Derek Ramsey and Kaye Lopez of Runrio

Exciting activities are also set to take place such as capoeira and yoga exhibitions and free Century Tuna recipes and delicious treats. A raffle-for-a-cause will also be held, where participants who present as many Century Tuna labels at the drop-off areas at registration venues and at the event itself get to win big prizes. For every label dropped, a corresponding donation will go to the UNICEF and the WWF.

To get a feel of the fit and healthy lifestyle, guests enjoyed a mini workout with bikes by Fitness First. They were also given a free fitness assessment and information on Fitness First programs and services in preparation for the Run.

With the Superbods Run, Century Tuna aims to give health buffs an exciting way to get fit and healthy this 2010. To know more about the event, visit www.centurysuperbodsrun.ph.

Randy Ortiz for Plains & Prints’ holiday collection

Romantic glam inspired by the styles of top showbiz and fashion personalities was showcased recently when Plains & Prints unveiled its new holiday collection in collaboration with top fashion designer Randy Ortiz.

Held at the lobby of the Ayala Museum, the cocktail launch of Randy Ortiz for Plains & Printsgathered fashionistas, celebrities, fashion editors and writers, who were clad in their most stylish black and white garb to celebrate the artistic fusion of fashion from Plains & Prints and Ortiz. The venue became a fashion gallery-cum-runway that fittingly presented a collection that revealed a splendid play of colors, textures and silhouettes inspired by the designer’s fashion muses.

On hand to welcome guests were Plains & Prints creative head and owner Roxanne Farillas and Randy Ortiz, who were both excited to present the fruits of their collaboration before an eager audience of trendsetters and fashion lovers.

“It has always been our goal to work with designers like Randy Ortiz who have made such a huge impact in the Philippine fashion industry. This collaboration has created a capsule collection that perfectly merged the signature looks of both Randy Ortiz and Plains & Prints,” explained Farillas.

Randy Ortiz for Plains & Prints couture collection was showcased in a fashion presentation that also brought together legendary supermodels Marina Benipayo, Annette Coronel, Patty Betita, Suyen Chi, Jo-Ann Bitagcol and Wilma Doesnt.

The collection featured a seven-piece ensemble inspired by Ortiz’s fashion muses Kris Aquino, Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach, Claudine Barretto, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Gelli de Belen, and Ortiz’s own mother Lourdes Ortiz, whose love for fashion is impeccable and have made a lasting impression on Randy as a person and designer.

Models sashayed in tunic tops, dresses, and blouses in jewel tones and printed patterns, and the special Randy Ortiz Prints in Red and Gray that incorporated the designer’s famous rosette texture and pattern. Also presented were exciting new pieces from Plains & Prints’ Holiday 2009 Collection, featuring dresses, tops, skirts and pants in flamboyant yet elegant designs in rich, solid colors. Wowing the fashion crowd even more was Plains & Prints’ use of digital printing on fabric, a new fashion innovation that reflects Plains & Prints’ commitment to elevate the local fashion industry through new techniques in fabric design and production.

Besides a spectacle of fashion firsts and dream collaborations, Plains & Prints also showed its commitment to further take fashion to a higher level by holding a Buyer’s Night, which would help raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng. Twenty percent of the sales from pre-orders from guests will be donated to the flood victims.

The unveiling of Randy Ortiz for Plains & Prints couture Collection was successfully organized by Marilen Nuñez and her team from L.E.N. Plus Inc. Shoes wore by models were from Schu, jewelry by Jewelmer, cocktails and drinks by Future Trade International and Cointreau, respectively.

Marina Benipayo

Wilma Doesnt

Joan Bitangcol

Randy Ortiz and Roxanne Farillas

Century and Derek Ramsay go sexy

It was a deliciously sexy and healthy afternoon when Century Tuna launched its newest tuna variant, Century Corned Tuna, which combines the delicious taste of corned beef and the healthy goodness of tuna.

Also introduced was the face – and “body” – of Century Corned Tuna: TV and movie actor and model Derek Ramsay, who truly personify the “sexy” and “healthy” qualities of this new tuna variant.

“In our 30 years in the market, the Century Tuna name has become synonymous not only to quality and taste, but also to wellness and health, which customers can find in all our 35 tuna variants. With Century Corned Tuna, we’re giving Filipino consumers yet another new and delicious way to enjoy tuna! Sarap ng corned beef made healthy by Century. That’s Century Corned Tuna in a nutshell.” explained Angela Gamboa, senior product manager of Century Tuna.

“And with Derek Ramsay as our celebrity endorser, we believe we have a perfect match as he truly epitomizes someone who not only has a fit and healthy body, but a healthy mind as well,” added Gamboa.

Derek, who has always been a Century Tuna fan, says, “with Century Corned Tuna, I can finally enjoy my favorite corned beef and tuna in one meal. It’s also perfect for me as it has high protein content, which complements my active lifestyle. The Omega-3 DHA is also good because it helps sharpen my mind for those grueling shootings and tapings.”

The launch introduced guests to the unique taste and nutritious quality of Century Corned Tuna. This new tuna variant captures the delectable taste of corned beef. Its seasoned and smoked flavors are perfect for health buffs who still want to enjoy the tasty flavor of corned beef in their healthy tuna diet.And because it’s made by Century, consumers are sure to get no less than Century quality goodness. New Century Corned Tuna is low in cholesterol, has no preservatives and is super-packed with Omega-3 DHA, an important nutrient that’s good for the mind and body. Omega-3 DHA boosts memory power, improves learning ability and keeps one in a positive mood, while promoting a healthy heart.

With Century Corned Tuna, Century has once again given customers a new, delicious way to enjoy their favorite Supermeat, while introducing them to a healthier way to enjoy corned meat. Century Corned Tuna is available in Regular Corned Tuna and Chili Corned Tuna flavors.

New great deals from Citi

In an intimate gathering held at UMU Japanese Restaurant at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Citi launched twin promotions that offer cardholders generous discounts, 0% installment terms and instant rewards.

Joining guests in raising a toast to these awesome new treats were Country Head and Citi Country Officer for the Philippines Sanjiv Vohra, Cards Business Director Bea Tan and Customer Franchise Director and Consumer eBusiness Head Cecille Fonacier.

One of the two promotions will allow new Citi cardholders to enjoy a 0% installment plan, over 14 months, on an irresistible line-up of electronic gadgets at exclusive deeply discounted prices.Simply apply for a Citi credit card from now until October 17, 2009, and when approved, you can buy a Samsung Star S5233 mobile phone for as little as P715 a month, the Canon Powershot D10 digital camera for P1,350 monthly, and the Dell Vostro A840 laptop for only P1,900 every month.

Meanwhile, Citi cardholders can look forward to watching for free all the upcoming blockbuster movies with the Seize the Reel Deals promotion. From July 24 to November 30, 2009, Citi cardholders get one free movie pass for a minimum single receipt purchase of P1,500 using their Citi card. To get two free movie passes plus popcorn and drinks for two, they need to either spend at least P7,000 in a single receipt, or sign-up their utility accounts to Citi One Bill. To get three movie passes plus snacks for three, cardholders simply need to avail of Citi PayLite installment plan with a minimum purchase of P20,000.During the promotion, Citi cardholders will also be allowed to pay for as much as 50% of their movie tickets using their Citi Rewards Points in Ayala Cinemas, Eastwood Cinemas, Robinsons Movieworld and Shang Cineplex.

Sanjiv Vohra and Bea Tan

Agnes Fernando and Ernalou Amechachurra

Cecille Fonacier