The 1st International skyrunning race is set on Feb. 18, 2012, Saturday, 630am, at Mt. Ugo Itogon, Benguet.

The race; spearheaded by the Philippine Skyrunning Association (PSA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR), the Provincial Government of Benguet and other event sponsors; will be a 32.88 km race going up the 2150 meters above sea level summit of Mt. Ugo and back to the barangay hall of Tinongdan, Itogon.

The Pilipinas Akyathlon (Philippine Skyrunning), the country’s first ever international mountain trail high altitude race, is the first of its kind here in Asia to be accredited by the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF) according to PSA president Nina Dacanay. It is also part of the 2012 SKYRUNNER™ World Series Trials.

Pre-Registration
Pre-register to this race by emailing (1) name, (2) gender, (3) birthdate, (4) mobile number, (5) country represented to kath@philskyrunning.com.

Race Course Description:

This is a 33-km out-and-back race, starting from the Barangay Hall of Tinongdan (779 masl) in the Municipality of Itogon, Province of Benguet. The first 1.7km is a downhill run on paved road to the start of the trail (499 masl). From this point, the route to the summit is mostly uphill with a total elevation gain of 1858 meters, and loss of 195 meters. The scenic route will showcase magnificent views of surrounding mountains, including portions of Binga and Ambuklao dams as far away as Pangasinan. It will navigate through pine forest trails and 3 sitios: Cayuco, Cawayan and Lusod which lead to vantage points where other peaks in Benguet can be seen. The turnaround point will be at the summit of Mt Ugo (2162 masl). The 16.4-km route from the summit to the finish is a mirror image of the route to the summit, and concludes with a 1.7-km (280m vertically) ascend to the finish line at the hall of Barangay Tinongdan.

Awards and Prizes:

Trophies and valuable outdoors prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall winners in both the male and female categories.

Medals and valuable prizes will be awarded to the top 3 runners, male & female in the 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and above age groups.

All finishers will receive a medal, finisher’s t-shirt and will be qualified for raffle prizes.

Registration Fee:
For local Philippine runners: Php1,500 until 30 November 2011.

Php1,800 until 31 December 2011

Php2,000 until 31 January 2012.

Php2,500 until 17 February 2012.

*USD50 for foreign entries payable on Feb. 17 during race kit claiming.

Payment by local residents can be made by depositing the fee to BPI current account number 3191-0473-02 of Philippine Skyrunning Association, Inc. Email scanned deposit slip (with your name) to kath@philskyrunning.com.

Dacanay said they have chosen to pilot the event here in Cordillera as it is very apt with the region’s mountainous terrain. Sky running by definition, is a mountain running at a minimum height or altitude of 2000 meters above sea level.

Mt. Ugo is known for its annual summer climb which won last year in the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines’ (ATOP) Search for Best Tourism Event in the Philippines under the Sports, Adventure and Wellness Category – Municipal Level.

For more information: www.philskyrunning.com

The grandest gathering of Physical, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology & Pediatric Therapy Professionals.

This event is endorsed by the Department of Health because the agency believes that this convention will help Filipino Therapists aim for improvement and progress.

Theme: “Towards Global Advancement & Competitiveness of Filipino Therapists”

When : September 24 – 25, 2011
Where : Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila

The objective of the convention aims to globally, advance and create competitive Filipino therapists due to rising demand in the market. It also envisions enhancing the organizational, practical skills, competence and ethical service practices of Filipino Therapists. Lastly, this convention would like to raise the Filipino therapists’ awareness of the clients’ and patients’ need in facing the current society.

An event that convenes Filipino Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists & Pediatric Therapists and discuss the goal towards progress. This also aspires to strengthen the industry through forming a distinctive group that will cater the needs and development of Filipino therapists all over the world. The expo aspect of the event will showcase products and services in the therapy industry.

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ROOT CROPS! the energy of nutrients

The multiple health benefits and ready availability of root crops in our soil like gabi, potato, ube, and cassava are primary reasons to further elevate root crops into staple food status, as is already being done for kamote and cassava.

The innate nutritional benefits of root crop consumption is primarily for the prevention of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.

Root crops are good sources of soluble dietary fiber that actively lowers cholesterol in the body and also prevents tumor formation in the colon

Among its diversified range of products developed from root crops are chips, starch, flour, and grates.

Filipino Food Festivals features the indigenous root crops at the Foot Bowl Night Market on July 29, 30 and August 5, 6.

Meet Your Producers Forum 5-7pm, July 29 Atiaman Katutubo Tribes of Palawan on The Story of the Indigenous Root Crops

August 5 IMO Formulation using Root Crops by Mr. Jessie Hermosura, a natural farming advocate.

Organic and Natural Food Free Tastetival’s Root Crop Cooking Demo on Saturdays (July 30 & August 5), 7-9pm. Cassava and sweet potato “Kamote” will take center stage.

Food Bowl Market is a convergence of producers practicing and advocating for safe, clean and healthy food through organic, biodynamic and natural farming systems.

Food Bowl Market is open every Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 pm and Sundays 6am to 2pm at the ETON Centris Walk, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

For more information:

Desiree T. Segovia
Holistic Events and Relations Business Services
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