Parklane Hunat Sugbo Triathlon Goes to Argao

Cebu Parklane International Hotel (CPIH) is set to unfold another Hunat Sugbu Triathlon event on September 21 in Argao, to help promote the tourism in the city.

Hunat Sugbo started out as ‘Dagan Para ni Maning’, a memorial run for the late owner of the hotel- Manuel Ting– which aims to stand true to what they believe in– to promote the entire Cebu as the next tourist destination. This is in line with the core value of CPIH as a “hotel in Cebu that stands for Cebu.”

During the press conference held at the Casa Real in Argao, Ms. Cen Manguilomotan said “Parklane will not only thrive as a hotel…will not only grow as a business, but we want to grow with the community.”

She also added that Argao has so much to offer and they want their triathletes to take home with them not only the triathlon experience but also the experience with the destination.

They want to push the overall aspect of Argao through adventure, its heritage and the taste making the triathletes to serve as the ambassadors of the destination.

“The triathlon will serve as the door to the world of what really Argao city can offer” said Cen Manguilomotan, General Manager of Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Mayor Edsel Galeos said his thrust since he sat as the city mayor is to promote the tourism in the city to have economic benefit in each and everyone.

‘Ang akong thrust paglingkod nako diri…Ipromote nato atong lungsod para naay economic benefit matag-usa” said Mayor Edsel Galeos of Argao City.

Jose Baring, the race director said the swim leg will start at Mahayahay Beach Resort to a nearby shore not far to the city Tennis court for the bike and run leg. Most likely, the city municipal hall will serve as the outset for the race and will continue around the city for triathletes to catch a glimpse of the different sceneries and spots in the area.

The race is set in three categories: Standard 1.5 kilometer Swim, 40km Bike, and 10km Run; Sprint 750m Swim, 20km Bike, and 5km Run; Relay 1.5 km Swim, 40km Bike, 10 km Run.

Interested participants may register online at www.hunatsugbu.com or may drop by at Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Argao Tourism Office, and Runnr in Ayala Mall.

Entry fee is P2,800 for Standard and Print, and P2,500/participant for the Relay all inclusive of event T-shirt, Finishers Medal, Race bib, Loot bag, Swim cap, bike number stickers, Visor cap. A welcome dinner buffer courtesy of the city of Argao headed by Mayor Edsel Galeos will be served to all participants.

Finisher’s Medal inspired from the local pot called Baterol

Prizes:

Standard distance (Individual) First Place: P5,000 plus trophy; Second place: P3,000 plus trophy; Third place: P2,000 plus trophy.

Sprint Distance – medals for all top three finishers (both male and female).

Relay (Standard distance) – medals for the top 3 team finishers

Biggest Delegation Team – Trophy

Last date of registration is on September 7, 2014.

Photo above: (L-R) Mayor Edsel Galeos, Ms. Cen Manguilomotan, and Mr. Jose Baring