Get into a festive mood with free shipping, 50% bills cashback, and ₱150 off vouchers.
It’s already September, and you know what that means—the beloved and uniquely Filipino tradition of counting down to Christmas Day has begun! Aside from setting up our lights and trees, listening to festive jingles, and planning (virtual) reunions once the -ber months set in, we’ve also made it a habit to gear up for some intense early holiday shopping. After all, Filipinos are known not just for our love of Christmas, but for our generous spirit as well.
During these times, it’s more important than ever to spread joy to friends and family. If you’re wondering how to do so safely and conveniently without breaking the bank, read on for a few holiday shopping tips that you can use at Shopee’s upcoming Sep 15 Payday Sale:
Take advantage of Shopee’s multiple monthly sales
To score major price drops and deep discounts, make sure to schedule your holiday shopping around sales. Mark your calendar during Shopee’s payday sales every 15th and 30th of the month. Each sale has its own exciting perks and promos that will make shopping more exciting and rewarding. At the upcoming Sep 15 Payday Sale, for instance, you can enjoy promos such as free shipping with no minimum spend, 50% bills cashback exclusively with ShopeePay, and ₱150 off vouchers.
Shop at midnight
Worried about missing out on vouchers? Get first dibs on the best promos by shopping at midnight. Add all the items to your cart beforehand, log on to your Shopee app from 12:00 to 2:00 AM, and check out with your vouchers. You can go to bed and sleep soundly knowing you scored the best deals.
Stack your vouchers
For you to get your money’s worth, you have to get yourself fully acquainted with the app’s features. Always check your home page and click on icons such as Free Shipping and Cashback for vouchers you can collect. Then stack these vouchers upon checking out for even bigger discounts. Remember to diligently check the voucher terms and conditions.
Follow your favorite brands in-app
Eyeing that brand-new smartphone for dad or that luxurious skincare set for mom? Head on over to your favorite brand’s page on Shopee Mall and hit that “Follow” button to receive announcements about new products, exclusive discounts, flash sales, and more. Make sure your notifications are turned on. Otherwise, someone else might just beat you to those deals!
Pay with ShopeePay for great savings on load, bills, and essentials
For more savings, here’s a handy little hack: use ShopeePay, an all-in-one e-wallet that you can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Avail of promos such as up to 50% off on mobile load; up to 50% bills cashback when you pay your bills at Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, and more; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals for Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more when you scan to pay in-store. This September 14, you also get a chance to win ₱15,000 when you top up your ShopeePay wallet with a minimum of ₱500. Top up through your debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners to enjoy safe and hassle-free transactions during the holidays.
With these shopping hacks, you can score the best deals and allocate some extra cash towards your shopping budget. Enjoy splurging on your loved ones! Start your holiday shopping at the Sep 15 Payday Sale here: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Shoppers enjoyed a rewarding shopping experience and saved more with 60 million vouchers claimed in the first two hours of September 9.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, saw great excitement for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, signaling a robust start to the year-end shopping season. Over 45 million items were sold within the first 99 minutes. Shoppers saved more with 60 million vouchers claimed in the first two hours of September 9 at the Mega Midnight Sale. With the widest variety of products from local sellers as well as trusted brand partners, shoppers found all they needed on Shopee.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said,“We are extremely heartened by the strong enthusiasm for 9.9 Super Shopping Day. As many communities still grapple with the ongoing pandemic, we are humbled to play a part in providing shoppers more value, choices, and entertainment from the convenience of their homes, while helping more sellers and brands connect with their customers. We have even more exciting deals and activities lined up for this year-end shopping season, and we look forward to helping more businesses capture new growth opportunities and bringing joy to consumers with personalized, engaging, and social shopping experiences.”
Shopee brings joy to more shoppers, drives growth for more sellers
Every year, Shopee continues to delight more shoppers and sellers with its year-end shopping festivals. 9.9 was no exception as shoppers were treated to the biggest deals, with 1.5 million items available at flash sales for shoppers to meet all their needs at the best prices, along with unlimited entertainment.
9.9 Super Shopping Day also brought more businesses online and provided a boost to local MSMEs who have been impacted by the pandemic. Through Shopee’s integrated ecosystem and marketing support, sellers participating in 9.9 for the first time saw 8X more orders compared to an average day.
Shopee continues to delight shoppers with exciting activities
Shopee created engaging and unique experiences for shoppers this 9.9 Super Shopping Day with non-stop entertainment featuring popular international and local celebrities, exciting games, and attractive rewards.
Live streaming continued to be a key part of the online shopping experience and was the entertainment channel of choice for many shoppers. In the three weeks leading up to 9 September, shoppers spent over 24 million hours watching a series of different livestreams on Shopee Live, including an exclusive interview with Jackie Chan and exciting performances by leading K-Pop group TWICE.
Shoppers also spent more time playing their favorite games on Shopee Prizes. One of Shopee’s signature games, Shopee Shake, had a unique Jackie Chan-themed twist, making it a crowd favorite with 440 million shakes recorded. Other games such as Spin & Win and Shopee Farm continued to be well-received with a total of 4.5 billion gameplays recorded on Shopee Prizes across the campaign period.
In addition to Shopee’s in-app features, shoppers were also highly engaged and participated in a variety of fun challenges and exciting giveaways on Shopee’s social media channels with a total of 70 million engagements across the region.
9.9 Super Shopping Day highlights in the Philippines
Filipinos welcomed the start of the year-end shopping season with enthusiasm. At its peak, over 9.5 million items were sold in just an hour in Metro Manila alone. The Mega Midnight Sale, held from 12 AM to 2 AM, also saw a 3X uplift in shoppers compared to an average day as Filipinos snapped up many unbeatable deals.
FIlipinos are purchasing a wide variety of products, ranging from health essentials to home improvement products – This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, consumers primarily shopped for Home & Living items to spruce up their homes and Health & Personal Care essentials to keep them safe and healthy. Shoppers prioritized stocking up on a variety of face masks with over 1.9 million items sold. Products such as wallpaper decor also saw over 300,000 items sold. Consumers preferred to shop for home and fashion finds locally, with Filipino sellers WILLET, grocerysale.no1, and ABUBOT_PH selling the most number of items.
Shoppers enjoyed the biggest deals from personal care and tech brands – Uni-Care, Xiaomi, and NIVEA emerged as the top brands with the most number of orders. Filipinos enjoyed flash deals, discounts up to 50% off, and freebies from these brands.
ShopeePay provides seamless service to Filipinos, online and offline – Shopee saw an increase in Filipinos embracing digital payment methods for greater convenience, security, and value, both online and offline. In fact, more offline merchants in the country such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Jollibee, BonChon, Gong Cha, and CoCo have adopted ShopeePay to provide a seamless payment experience. The Philippines saw a 57X uplift in the number of offline merchants at 9.9 Super Shopping Day, compared to the previous year.
Comfort is a basic need to address productivity when working and learning from home. It’s important to have a PC setup and space that will help people to focus and even keep their posture in check. For those looking to update their workspace, HP and Mandaue Foam have teamed up to create a conducive environment.
The HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptop PC ensures a comfortable experience while working and learning from home with its 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processor, long battery life, and full HD screen resolution.
Starting with the PC, nothing’s more versatile and portable than a laptop. The HP Pavilion x360 convertible laptop PC runs with a 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processor with up to 4.6 GHz processing power, as well as a long battery life so users can work on tasks smoothly. This device has a three-sided micro-edge display with full HD resolution to read documents and video clearly. It also has a touchscreen and pen for the tablet feature, which is perfect for creatives.
Additionally, the laptop has an HP Audio Boost courtesy of B&O to ensure high-quality sound during video calls and while listening to audio files.
These features ensure a smooth PC experience for work and learning. For maximum comfort, complete the space with a new chair, desk, lamp, neck pillow, and more from Mandaue Foam. Customers can also get mattresses and cushions for a restful break after a long yet productive day.
Grab the chance to get up to P6,000 worth of online vouchers from Mandaue Foam with each purchase of HP Laptop and Desktop products valid until October 31, 2021.
The HP Pavilion x360’s tablet feature and pen allows creatives to work seamlessly anywhere at home.
MSMEs demonstrate that e-commerce is for everyone in Shopee.
The current global situation brought about significant lifestyle changes: more people are working from home, consumers are shopping online for their convenience, and business owners are transitioning to online and e-commerce platforms to stay afloat. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, shares three sellers who found success online with Shopee and how they are preparing for the much-anticipated 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Obra Ni Juan: Supporting Employees and their Families
Obra Ni Juan, a local clothing store, halted their operations inside a leading mall when the pandemic hit. They decided to shift to online selling to continue their business, launching their Shopee store last June 2021. Obra Ni Juan started to make their products available to a bigger and wider audience while continuously generating sales even with their physical stores being closed. “Because of Shopee, our employees are able to continue providing for their families despite these trying times.”
They are content with the Shopee Seller experience as Shopee provided them with an assigned Incubation Manager who guides them through the onboarding process and supports them in maximizing the different tools they can use to increase sales and foot traffic. With 9.9 approaching, Obra Ni Juan says, “We are bolstering our stocks for our existing products and we have been continuously preparing new items and designs to offer to our Shopee customers. We will also utilize other Shopee marketing incentives such as free Shopee Ad Credits; which leads to clicks that are converted to actual sales and continue to utilize the available marketing tools to scale our business.”
Cleanstar: Building Customer Loyalty
Cleanstar is a one-stop shop for all dental floss needs that supplies affordable, innovative, and high-quality dental floss pick products. During the early stages of their business, they saw Shopee as an opportunity to extend their reach. “By regularly attending the online webinars organized by Shopee and accessing helpful resources on educational hubs, we managed to set up our Shopee online store. The key is utilizing everything that Shopee offers and to just be consistent in what you are doing.”
Cleanstar leverages Shopee Live and In-App Business Insights the most. “Through Shopee Live, we can discuss our product line to our customers and also educate people regarding oral health which helped us gain more followers. Through In-app Business Insights, we also get to monitor the overall performance and health of our store through data and inform us on which aspects we can improve on, and allows us to reply to customers’ feedback about our products. It’s really humbling to see the growth in our follower numbers, and how they give feedback every time they order.”
With the number of orders they were receiving, Cleanstar eventually decided to hire a team just for fulfilling Shopee orders. This coming 9.9, Cleanstar is preparing its stocks early to fulfill orders without the hassle. They also put up ads on the site to improve the visibility of the products.
Martipaps Gift Shop: Increased Daily Orders
Martipaps Gift Shop started selling on Shopee in 2016. They sell various kinds of toys from building blocks and toy cars to mini kitchen sets and pop-up tent playhouses. In the past, they used to do meet-ups and pick-ups, but it took up too much time. “The time spent on doing meet-ups was transformed by selling on Shopee because of its free shipping and Shopee guarantee. A door-to-door cash-on-delivery service where buyers can feel at ease with their purchase. Martipaps saw an increase in sales as they managed to save time on doing meet-ups to focus on managing their store on Shopee.”
Ever since joining Shopee, her orders grew from one shipment a day to about 100 packages daily. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to try being a Shopee seller. “Start small. Start from the things you love, because if you love what you are doing you will never get tired of it. You will look for more exciting things, improvements, and additions to make your shop better. Utilize all the tools that Shopee offers – they are like helping hands that can support us to succeed in the online selling business.”
Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day
The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is one of the much-anticipated sales of the year. Aside from cost-saving deals, Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay. It is an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more.
This September 9, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, Daily ₱1 Deals, and more exciting promos.
Who’s excited for the start of the most action-packed shopping season yet? This September 9, you can enjoy the biggest discounts, the most exciting rewards, and the best entertainment all in one place: Shopee!
Here’s a rundown of all the thrilling deals you can expect this 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
Get free shipping with no minimum spend
If you’re serious about sticking to your budget and want to avoid adding a few extra products to your cart just to get eligible for free shipping, check out 9.9 Super Shopping Day to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend.
Enjoy as much as 20% cashback
Did you know that you can use cashback to get discounts on your next purchases? To get up to 20% cashback this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, click the Cashback icon on your Shopee homepage, then apply the vouchers to your shopping cart.
Save money with Daily ₱1 Deals
Enjoy big savings whether you’re shopping for daily essentials, pantry must-haves, merienda, and more. Head on over to Deals Near Me and use ShopeePay to enjoy deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and other brands for only ₱1.
Win Free Money
Until September 11, get a chance to have ₱100 worth of free money deposited to your ShopeePay wallet by activating your ShopeePay account, verifying it, making a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay, and signing up athttps://shopee.ph/m/shopee-p-100-for-all. Use the Free Money to treat yourself or stock up on essentials!
Enjoy discounts from your favorite brands
Good news, brand sukis: you can get up to 90% off on leading brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi during 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Bonus: you can also claim 30% off brand vouchers!
Grab huge price drops at midnight
It’s well worth staying up for the best deals at the two-hour Midnight Mega Sale this September 9. Grab unbeatable deals on thousands of products, including those from Shopee Mall, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM this 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Enjoy more deals with ShopeePay
Go cashless with ShopeePay to enjoy more rewards and convenience. This September 9, maximize your money’s worth with exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment, up to 50% off on mobile load, and more.
Win big prizes with Jackie Chan-themed in-app games
Get ready for some fun with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan! Log on to Shopee Live this September 9 to play a Jackie Chan-themed trivia game for a chance to win ShopeePay credits. Jackie Chan will also feature on games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the all-new game Shopee Collectibles, where you can collect a set of items until September 9 to win exciting prizes such as a Samsung TV.
Watch an exclusive interview with Hollywood action star Jackie Chan
After wrapping up a fun and rewarding shopping spree, unwind with some in-app entertainment. Open Shopee Live this September 9, 9:00 to 9:30 PM, to catch an exclusive interview with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan.
If you need a little guidance navigating the app while shopping this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, friendly customer service reps will be ready to help! Just send Shopee Cares PH a DM on Facebook or Twitter. You can also scroll through to discover Shopee Cares PH’s fun and educational tips for the best shopping experience.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
REFERENCE:
Pao Oga
Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Media Relations)
Mobile: +63 917 650 1835 (Viber/Whatsapp)
Address: 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
This September 9, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, Daily ₱1 Deals, and more exciting promos.
Who’s excited for the start of the most action-packed shopping season yet? This September 9, you can enjoy the biggest discounts, the most exciting rewards, and the best entertainment all in one place: Shopee!
Here’s a rundown of all the thrilling deals you can expect this 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
Get free shipping with no minimum spend
If you’re serious about sticking to your budget and want to avoid adding a few extra products to your cart just to get eligible for free shipping, check out 9.9 Super Shopping Day to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend.
Enjoy as much as 20% cashback
Did you know that you can use cashback to get discounts on your next purchases? To get up to 20% cashback this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, click the Cashback icon on your Shopee homepage, then apply the vouchers to your shopping cart.
Save money with Daily ₱1 Deals
Enjoy big savings whether you’re shopping for daily essentials, pantry must-haves, merienda, and more. Head on over to Deals Near Me and use ShopeePay to enjoy deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and other brands for only ₱1.
Win Free Money
Until September 11, get a chance to have ₱100 worth of free money deposited to your ShopeePay wallet by activating your ShopeePay account, verifying it, making a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay, and signing up at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-p-100-for-all. Use the Free Money to treat yourself or stock up on essentials!
Enjoy discounts from your favorite brands
Good news, brand sukis: you can get up to 90% off on leading brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi during 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Bonus: you can also claim 30% off brand vouchers!
Grab huge price drops at midnight
It’s well worth staying up for the best deals at the two-hour Midnight Mega Sale this September 9. Grab unbeatable deals on thousands of products, including those from Shopee Mall, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM this 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Enjoy more deals with ShopeePay
Go cashless with ShopeePay to enjoy more rewards and convenience. This September 9, maximize your money’s worth with exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment, up to 50% off on mobile load, and more.
Win big prizes with Jackie Chan-themed in-app games
Get ready for some fun with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan! Log on to Shopee Live this September 9 to play a Jackie Chan-themed trivia game for a chance to win ShopeePay credits. Jackie Chan will also feature on games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the all-new game Shopee Collectibles, where you can collect a set of items until September 9 to win exciting prizes such as a Samsung TV.
Watch an exclusive interview with Hollywood action star Jackie Chan
After wrapping up a fun and rewarding shopping spree, unwind with some in-app entertainment. Open Shopee Live this September 9, 9:00 to 9:30 PM, to catch an exclusive interview with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan.
If you need a little guidance navigating the app while shopping this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, friendly customer service reps will be ready to help! Just send Shopee Cares PH a DM on Facebook or Twitter. You can also scroll through to discover Shopee Cares PH’s fun and educational tips for the best shopping experience.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
REFERENCE:
Pao Oga
Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Media Relations)
Mobile: +63 917 650 1835 (Viber/Whatsapp)
Address: 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
Unboxing any new appliance, like a brand-new TV, is always an exciting experience. There’s a certain rush in opening the box, installing the TV, and seeing it perfectly fit your home. Movie marathons, virtual calls, and game nights are now possible in crystal-clear definition.
But after the excitement, what happens to the cardboard box? Instead of just discarding it, give it new life by turning it into something fun for your pets! Upcycling is possible with any cardboard box, but Samsung makes it easier with its Eco-Package, which comes with every 2021 TV model. This award-winning initiative makes use of a dot matrix design to make it easy to cut and assemble the cardboard box yourself. Simply scan the QR code found on the box to access instructions and get started.
Spoil your pets with these three DIY crafts.
Pet Houses
If you’re the type to spoil your pets, you can turn the eco-packaging into a small house where they can hang out instead of disturbing your virtual meetings. Customize the house by decorating the exterior in your pet’s favorite color.
Pet Stairs
Since pets love to leap from one high platform to another, transform the eco-packaging into stairs where they can climb up and down. Give them the staircase that will make them feel as if they’re on a runway, modeling their shining, shimmering coat of soft fur. This is also useful for pets who have trouble going up and down your bed.
Cat Tunnel
Play peek-a-boo with your furry friend by building them an eco-friendly cat tunnel. This also helps give them another space to call their own and enjoy, once again cementing your place as fur parent of the year.
Samsung Eco-Package will get your creative juices flowing and add interesting pieces to your home while reducing environmental waste. Not only are you giving boxes a second life, but you’re also doing your part in preserving the environment. Join the fun and share your own upcycled masterpiece by posting them online with the hashtag #FurTheWin.
For more ideas on how to reuse your Samsung Eco-Package, visit samsung-ecopackage.com.
Spartan is a global experiential sport and wellness brand with a 10 million+ strong community. We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe to be possible. Spartan combines large scale global events with a vibrant digital content and community platform. With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world’s leading wellness and endurance brand. Visit spartan.com for more information and registration.
Spartan started in the Philippines in 2017 with the inaugural Spartan Sprint in Timberland, Rizal. This 2021, Spartan Philippines partnered with Batangas Lakelands to deliver an out of the ordinary race course by building a semi-permanent structure at the facility to cater to racing in the new normal.
Aside from this we will also be launching new races for 2022 in the Philippines:
The first ever Asian-based qualifying race for La Ruta, the hardest mountain bike race in the world, traversing Costa Rica from coast to coast, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, over a grueling three-day period.
Spartan Stadion is a 5 km, 20 obstacle race through the world’s most famous pro sports stadiums. In this modern twist on an ancient Greek tradition, competitors will race through every inch of a landmark stadium in the Philippines.
DEKA™, the decathlon of functional fitness designed for all levels. This event emphasize training with a purpose, exercise gamification, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate personal fitness, combining ten functional training zones each proceeded by 500 meters of running (5k total).
The Spartan Ambassador Program
Spartan ambassadors are athletes who inspire others to get off their couches and race. Beyond that they are representative of the ideals and attitude of a Spartan, not only are they successful in sports and fitness but they also embody the Spartan spirit of community, commitment, and never giving up. Over the years Spartan Race Philippines has been fortunate to have a strong and solid roster of ambassadors and this year is no different:
Just when you thought winning the sought-after All American Athlete award was tough enough, Filipino-German Steve flies across the world to bag more gold medals across various sports. From being a track athlete, to basketball, American football, to being one of the few chosen athletes to represent the country on the National Rugby Team; he has taken professional athleticism to an all-time high. Steve continues his curiosity for athleticism by stepping into more intricate challenges like Spartan Race, where he placed 1st on his age group, and the American Ninja Warrior Philippine Qualifiers, where he came out as a finalist.
Actor, model and certified Spartan, Lharby is one of the most bankable social media influencers in the country. At first he never planned to be big on Instagram. But eventually, it became a way for him to reach his audience at a more personal level and inspire people to take care of their body and live a healthy lifestyle.
One of the movers and shakers of the Health and Fitness Industry in the Philippines, JP is an entrepreneur, certified nutritionist and acclaimed bodybuilder that have brought a lot of pride to the country.
A national athlete for Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation for both Ninja and Parkour. Kaizen is the youngest gold medalist last 2019 at SEA Games – Obstacle Sports. She recently clinched 15th at UNAA World Ninja Championship. Kaizen was also featured in Fearless Filipinas as one of the 12 Women Who Dared to be Different.
A Certified Spartan Mom haling all the way from Cebu, Brigitte is the Vice President of Topline Group of Companies. Brigitte keeps an active lifestyle with array of sports from Rock Climbing, Scuba Diving, and of course, Obstacle Course Racing.
Kitch is a dog mom, a full-time employee, a vegetarian, and devotes her free time to community coaching. She has joined 19 Spartan Races and 5 Spartan Endurance Events since 2017. Coming from a zero sports background, Kitch ran her first race with a 5-km Sprint which she proudly finished in more than three hours. One year forward, her fitness journey brought her to having multiple podium finishes, including the Southeast Asian Championship for her age group which allowed her to win 2nd place in the Asia Pacific Championship.
Before she captivated the world in her debut during the 2019 World Para Dance Sport Championships in Bonn, Germany, Lairca or Rei to her friends pushed herself by joining Spartan Race Events along with her team. Juggling not only her love for sports and being a working student, Rei has also been active in Youtube, sharing beauty, lifestyle and travel videos that promotes self-efficacy and empowerment among people with disabilities.
For Aga, being virtually impaired does not get in the way of running Spartan Events. With just a year of doing OCR, Aga has finished a Spartan Beast and has even joined Hurricane Heats. He asserts that running has become his outlet to feel alive again, proving that regardless of his condition he will be able to make his every run an adventure in life.
In 2019, Rkin joined his first Spartan Race and instantly got hooked and fell in love with the sport. His enthusiastic and charming personality aids the advocacy of Spartan Kids to inspire youngsters to get out, be active, and most of all, enjoy themselves. Rkin aims to influence his generation to achieve goals, conquer obstacles, and celebrate accomplishments – all that while having tons of fun and always having a great time.
Nicolette lives and breathes Spartan. At her young age, she joins Spartan community workouts prior to her first race in Spartan Kids Vermosa back in 2019. Even the lockdown could not stop her from doing what she likes best, she continued her training and did not miss the Virtual Spartan Kids.
SGX Coach Marc is the head coach of Spartan SGX Kalabaw, together with his team of coaches and training team they go around teaching and are available virtually to get people back to fitness.
SGX Coach Xenos is an engineer by profession and a spartan coach at heart, the first ever Pinoy SGX coach has been busy along with Team Bato making sure Philippines does not ran out of capable athletes to represent the country all over the world.
Coach Frida is a resident SGX Coach at Fitness First Philippines, Spartan’s Fitness Partner. Together with other SGX coaches, they make sure members are race ready any given day.
SGX Coach Iris is with Team Titan , she first started in the fitness community as a runner and have been one of the most trusted coach when it comes to leveling up an athlete’s training.
Spartan Pro Team
The Spartan Pro Team was made to showcase that there are serious athletes who travel to compete all over the world nearly every weekend, chasing not just fire jumps but podium finishes as well. It furthers our dream to see “OCR in the Olympics” in the coming years. In fact, with the collaboration Spartan Philippines has with Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation through its president Atty. Al Agra, the pro team will be able to represent the country both for the Spartan Trifecta World Championships in Greece and the Spartan World Championship in Abu Dhabi this year.
Gabb Rosario (Team Captain)
Athlete, father, trainer, and a leader. Gabb is one of the best in the field of pushing his limits to the test especially when diving into a new sport like OCR. Gabb has competed in all Spartan Races in the Philippines and competed on a global scale aiming to continue his feat representing the Philippines this December in Abu Dhabi for the 2021 Spartan World Championship. Currently, he is part of the 2021 POSF National Developmental pool for OCR Long distances.
Jeff Reginio
Training never stops. A full time employee gives so little time for training to the extreme but Jeff defies the odds and proves otherwise. Jeff consistently strikes down the course with speed and finesse giving us a reason why he is a top class athlete. He is currently part of the 2021 POSF National team for OCR Short distances and bagged the 2019 SEA games gold medalist for the OCR Team Relay category.
Loud and proud from Cebu, Sherwin Managil is a professional Triathlete and coach that has trifled the OCR community ever since he made his winning debut race in Cebu last 2019. He has since then become part of the 2021 POSF National team for OCR Short distances and a 2019 SEA games silver medalist for the 5KM OCR category.
A serviceman for the country and athlete, Mervin is a powerhouse on the field and always pushing his limits to the test. He is former Philippine Athletics athlete from 2011-2015 before he made his debut into OCR He is currently part of the 2021POSF National team for OCR Short distances and bagged the 2019 SEA games gold medalist for the 5KM OCR category.
With OCR as his first sport ever, Beef embodies the transformation of going from OPEN races to AGE group to ELITE finishes harnessing a mentality to keep pushing a better performance than his last. The passion for the sport & brand did not stop him there as he joins Spartan Race Philippines blazing on and off the course continuing to make Spartan the leading Obstacle Course Race brand in the Philippines. Currently he is part of the 2021 POSF National Developmental pool for OCR Short distances.
Consistency and persistence are key, and no other words can describe how Diana puts it on the course. Diana has completed numerous Spartan Races globally making her a fierce competitor especially when you know she’s on a roll cause you know she’s a fighter and won’t back down that easily. She bagged the 2019 SEA games gold medalist for the OCR Team relay OCR category.
The sky is the limit for this athlete. Known to be the top ultramarathoner and trail runner in the country, Sandi has been hitting the Spartan Race sport with ease. She is currently part of the 2021 POSF National team for OCR Short and the 2019 SEA games gold medalist for the 5KM OCR category.
Pinay Chun li as most of you are familiar with. Glorien has been killing it on the course on a global scale, always bringing her “A” game, setting her eyes on the prize making her presence known as one of the toughest Spartans out there. She is currently part of the 2021 POSF National team for OCR Short distances and bagged 2019 SEA games silver medalist for the 5KM OCR category.
The Spartan Philippines National Series. After the hiatus of the Spartan races in 2020, Spartan Race Philippines plans to go back in full swing this September to November 2021 at Batangas Lakelands in Balete, Batangas.
Venue: Batangas Lakelands, Balete, Batangas
Batangas Lakelands is an active lifestyle destination south of Metro Manila, teeming with natural resources and rich cultural heritage, this nature enclave composed of 8 active-lifestyle parks that features sports, leisure, and entertainment is offered to weekend warriors from Manila in a safe and secured area.
Dates:
Four Alternating Weekends of September and October:
September 25 and 26, 2021
October 9 and 10, 2021
October 23 and 24, 2021
November 6 and 7, 2021
Set-Up:
Spartan SPRINT Product, 5KM 20 Obstacles
Only Two Categories: Elite and Open
National Series Rules:
Best 3 out of 4 races for the Elite Athletes will be counted towards their series ranking.
All race levels are scored the same. Regardless of how many races you join, the total point will be considered for your series ranking.
There are no separate Age Group divisions or Master’s divisions within the Elite category.
Only the First Heat of the Saturday Race will count towards the series ranking, other races held that weekend do not count towards the series.
Due to the COVID-19 protocol, racers will be assigned to run in sets with a 5-second gap in between. Note that the first athlete to cross the finish line may not be the fastest due to the gap in start time and the final result will be based on the official timing chips.
For Runners:
Runners will be asked to present either one of the following before entry to venue:
Vaccine Card (Athletes will be grouped together on race heats depending on their vaccination status)
A negative RT-PCR Test or Laboratory Generated Antigen Test not more than 72 Hours before the race
Even with a negative result, racers must undergo triage prior to entering and must fill up the mandatory health declaration form and contact tracing.
Masks are mandatory during the registration, festival/awarding spot, start and finish line.
Spartan Race Philippines in the Now Normal
While people anxiously await the steady return of competitive racing amid the pandemic, its role and meaning continues to change during these trying times and moving forward. Racing is more than just an entertainment. It is more than just an escape from reality. Spartan Race, like most other races, is a platform for change. A platform to further the conversation. A platform to help, inspire, educate, and guide. With the help of our new roster of Ambassadors and Pro Team, we would like to be ready to open races in the Now Normal. The mentality to wait and expect things to go back to as it was before is over.
We need to switch our gears and prepare a plan to bring back races and galvanize people, to give hope, and to continuously train to become better humans.
