A bevy of fab and fit hopefuls was filled with excitement, anticipation, and exhilarating energy as Century Tuna recently presented its lineup of finalists for the much-awaited Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016, the biggest, hottest and most fabulous summer event in the country brought to you by the country's number 1 tuna. 

From hundreds of fit, sexy, and pumped up men and women who joined the go-sees all over the country, 24 finalists were chosen in a series of intense screenings and callbacks. This year’s batch of hopefuls all showed amazing potential that the competition presented 12 local pairs of finalists, instead of the initially planned nine.

“We are very proud and excited by this year's batch of Superbods finalists. They are all brimming with potential not just in terms of physical fitness but in terms of personality, talent and achievement. The judges will really have a tough time in choosing this year's winners,” remarks Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Foods General Manager. ”Furthermore, it’s heartening to see that the Superbods competition, after ten years, continues to inspire these young men and women to stay healthy and in shape through proper exercise and healthy diet.” 

Since its inception in 2006, Century Tuna Superbods search has indeed gone bigger, better, and bolder. For its 10th year, this is the first time the brand widened the competition, drawing numerous candidates from all over the country and the United States. 

Females:  Olivia Medina, Carmela Fernandez, Ambra Gutierrez, Nancy Leonard, Princess Abella, Maria Martinez, Cassie Umali, Mirtle Gimenez, Kaara Tan, Carla Meneses, Anja Peter, Tanya Hyde.

Males:  Jerome Tan, Ryan Sy, John Padilla, Erie Obsena, Ifran Khan, Jose Pio Luz III, Tom Esconde, Cedric Roxas, Shawn Stansbury, Ali Khatibi, Clint Bondad, Ameen Sardouk

From here, the 24 finalists will move to the next leg of the competition, where they will be joined by two Superbods candidates from the USA. The search will culminate in the finals night on April 10, 2016, at the ultra exclusive Palace Pool Club.  

And you too can take part of the action in this electrifying search—by joining the online voting for your favorite Superbods 2016 finalist!

Simply download the Century Tuna Superbods App from either the Google Playstore or the App Store on Itunes. Look out for and purchase selected Century Tuna Flakes in Oil in 180 grams with can toppers and scratch off a portion to reveal the unique code for viewing. Input the code onto the Superbods App voting section. Random, computer selected voters will get a chance to win tickets to the Superbods Nation Finals Night! Online voting is ongoing until April 2.

Other exciting activities to watch out for in the 10th year of the Century Tuna Superbods search are the Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 Challenge and the Century Tuna Superbods Consumer Weekend on April 2 and 3 at the Bonifacio High Street, where you can meet and greet with past and present Superbods and some of the hottest celebrities, events sure to fire up the summer season. (The Lifestyle Portal) 

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Wordtext Systems, Inc. (WSI), the oldest pure IT distributor in the Philippines opens its doors to showcase the latest solutions offered by the company.  Carrying over 40 brands of software and hardware solutions, WSI works with channel partners to provide local businesses with solutions in computing, unified communications, cloud & virtualization, design & creatives, printing and imaging, business intelligence and analytics, security & back up, and networking, among others.

Held last March 15 at the WSI Corporate Center in Makati City, the launch highlights WSI’s 3D Design and Printing Hub, a business center that features the latest design and printing technologies from MakerBot Desktop 3D printers, Stratasys industrial 3D printers, HP Workstations, Autodesk, and HP Pagewide XL color and blueprint printers. The hub serves as a showroom where one can also go for 3D design and printing consultation and services.  This service is ideal for professionals who need prototypes of their designs, whether for personal, small business or industrial use.

Other business solutions featured at the launch are Avigilon high definition security systems, Huawei networking solutions, HP desktops and portables, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Storage solutions, Samsung large format displays and Phoenix Windows Tablets (Wintab).  Commercial printing solutions from Star POS, Printronix, Dascom as well as Fujitsu scanners, NCR laser cartridges and Phoenix UPS systems are also showcased. 

Established in 1982, WSI is one the largest IT distributors in the country.  The company has branches in Cebu and Davao to cater to the growing Visayas and Mindanao markets.  As a distributor, WSI works closely with partner resellers to bring its solutions to SMEs and large enterprises. With its comprehensive product line and proactive technical support teams, WSI serves clients in the banking and finance, communciations, retail, manufacturing, AEC (architecture, engineering & construction), education, healthcare and hospitality sectors. 

For more information about WSI’s solutions, please visit www.wordtext.com.ph or email sales@wsiphil.com.ph. (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Organized by six-time endurance run champion Joey Almeda, Cannonball Run Circuit 2016 brought together hundreds of car and motorbike enthusiasts, and put each participant through a gruelling 24-hour ride that traversed Northern Luzon, from Oxford Hotel, Pampanga to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

 For the hundreds of participants, including car enthusiast/drivers Michael Sabido and Henry de Leon of Miata Club Philippines, Cannonball Run Circuit 2016 was the ultimate test of focus, endurance, and stamina. 

TOTAL Excellium, the world’s leading fuel, was one of the proud sponsors of the premier motoring event. TOTAL Excellium, every driver’s trusted and reliable partner, wanted to prove that part of being a smart and responsible driver/ rider was ensuring that your vehicle is primed to conquer the road. 

And with TOTAL, you will see the unique difference. Your engine will perform over and beyond expectation, maximizing fuel efficiency and delivering a smooth, clean run. Any race and road can be conquered. 

“The Cannonball event is a challenge for both man and machine. It requires physical preparation. You need the mental focus and quick thinking to navigate some of the hazardous roads along the way.” While the route provided all drivers scenic views of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, it also tested the mental and physical fitness of each participant. 

“You have to be 100% focused and committed. You have to clear your mind of anything that could distract and cloud your judgement as a driver,” shared 39-year-old Michael Sabido, who conquered the run on his Mitsubishi Strada 2015.

“The experience was life-changing. It wasn’t only because I was able to finish it, but because I was able to share the experience and success with my brother, Mickz Sabido. We made history,” beamed Michael. 

In endurance runs such as Cannonball 2016, which give participants only 24 hours to accomplish the route, drivers work in tandem, taking on shifts as they conquer the open road. “It’s a partnership of trust. The whole run is very tiring, but the adrenaline is there!” he adds.  Confidence in your co-driver, in your machine, and in your fuel provider is key to winning. 

While a man can expend his energies for only a few hours, his body eventually giving way to tiredness, fatigue and sleep, thankfully, TOTAL Excellium delivers 24-hour  continued performance, even on rough and strenuous roads. 

According to the two experienced drivers, it is not enough to prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally for the race, your automobile must be equally in tiptop shape to overcome the extreme challenge. And for this particular race, the two drivers looked to the best fuel provider in quality and performance, TOTAL Excellium. 

Perfect for endurance races such as Cannonball 2016, TOTAL Excellium cleans and protects engines, delivers optimal engine performance, and has less carbon and harmful emissions compared to other competitor fuels. The result is a cleaner engine, which means greater performance from your car as it uses less fuel, lasts longer and produces fewer CO2 emissions. TOTAL Excellium is, indeed, the fuel of the new, modern driver, one that continues to deliver  kilometer after kilometer.

“Vehicle preparation is vital for this kind of event. An engine running for 24-hours non- needs to be fined tuned and be in exceptional shape. TOTAL Excellium fueled my car all throughout the journey. My engine as able to reach and maintain peak performance because of the high grade quality of TOTAL petroleum,” shared Henry. 

Michael added, “Total Excellium is awesome. I only filled up a total of P2,500, and we covered 1,200 kms of hard driving. The fuel is really efficient and keeps the engine running without delay. My fuel is my engine’s base foundation, and even after 24 hours, the performance never faltered. That’s the kind of quality I look for in my fuel and oil.”

After emerging victorious, the two drivers share their thanks to their family, friends and sponsors, including  TOTAL Excellium, the fuel product that enabled them to drive longer, go further, and perform better.

In the Philippines, TOTAL has built a strong presence since it entered the market in 1997. It is engaged in the importation, distribution and marketing of refined petroleum products – fuels and lubricants – and special fluids. The company owns and operates two oil terminals, and a fast-growing network of service stations. It also has investments in satellite fuel depots in strategic locations in the country and is a co-owner of SunPower, the second largest solar power company in the world. (The Lifestyle Portal)

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This March 18, 2016, get ready for a concert dubbed as "SIKLAB." This is actually a benefit concert show for the Community Extension Office programs, produced by the Augustinian Youth Council 2015-16 in partnership with XFactor Productions, Inc., and directed by Jay Agosto.

The concert features the hit Pinoy rock bands namely Silent Sanctuary and Moonstar 88. It is hosted by DJ Debbie Then and Ian Luzgano.

Ticket prices are Php 250 for Augustinians and Php 300 for non-Augustinians. To avail tickets or reserve your seats to the concert, you may contact us or the XFactor Productions.

Media Partners include yours truly The Lifestyle Portal, TV Series Craze, Runner Rocky, TakeOff Philippines, and When In Manila.

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Herbalife, a global nutrition company, today announced an additional Mango Flavor to its Herbal Aloe Concentrate. The beverage product, which has aloe as the primary ingredient and originally infused with lemon, now comes with a new tropical fruit flavor Filipinos are more accustomed to.

Herbalife Philippines General Manager Rosalio Valenzuela said during the launch, “The Herbal Aloe Concentrate Mango is made from raw, certified organic aloe barbadensis leaves grown in Mexico and is easy to prepare. Using one glass, mix the capfuls (15ml) of Herbal Aloe Concentrate with ½ cup (120ml) of water. Just include it in your daily regimen to support healthy digestion."

This product was launched in the Philippines at Spectacular 2016, a Herbalife annual event held in the Philippines for its members to receive the latest training in products and business building initiatives from Herbalife leaders and nutrition experts.

Dr. Francis Gregory Samonte, a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board highlighted that digestive health-related disease among Filipinos is a worsening problem that needs immediate attention. Filipinos are suffering in silence from digestive health problems, which could be easily prevented by taking the right food at the right time, according to the expert.

*Disclaimer: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Herbalife is a 35-year-old global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. To learn more visit Herbalife.com. (The Lifestyle Portal)

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