SUN LIFE's Tri-Team for IRONMAN 70.3

SUN LIFE's Tri-Team 

for IRONMAN 70.3

"Sun Life has taken part in the Ironman many times, and yet, the excitement it brings never gets old. We are proud of how our team is mostly composed of our very own executives and advisors, who truly embody our company's commitment to health and wellness," 

--Sun Life CEO and Country Head, Riza Mantaring said.

Tomorrow, August 6, at Shangri-la's Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu, Sun Life Financial Philippines will once again be a part of the action in the most awaited IRONMAN 70.3 in Cebu, together with their very own executives, advisors, and brand ambassador Piolo Pascual who will also be leading the Sun Life Tri-Team. On the said date, Sun Life will be fielding a total of five relay teams and one individual racer - its biggest contingency since it started joining the prestigious race in 2013.  

1st Team

Actor Enchong Dee (swim) will join fellow celebrity Piolo Pascual (bike) in his team along with Toniel Ty (run)

2nd Team

Sun Life Board Director Paco Sandejas (swim) will be racing with Sun Life advisors Eboy de Leon (bike) and Mike Miras (run).

3rd Team

Former Olympian Christine Jacob Sandejas (swim) - Paco Sandejas' wife, forms Sun Life's all-female team together with Laarni de Guzman (bike) and Sun Life Health and Wellness Marketing Manager, Jaymie "The Bull Runner" Pizzaro (run).

4th Team

Former national team member Jan Michael Chiu (swim) together with Sun Life's Karl Villalonga (bike) and Alfred Diacosa (run) will compose the 4th team.

5th Team 

Sun Life Advisors KB Espinosa (swim) and Rocio Pantaleon (bike) together with Toots Malapad (run) of Sun Life's Agency Business Development Group forms the 5th team.

 Hazel Ferrer-Misa of Sun Life's Strategy and Financial Management Group will compete in the individual category.

The medal that will be awarded to racers was once again designed by the multi-awarded industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, who was also a Sun Life Brand Ambassador.

"We hope that the Sun Life Tri-Team will inspire Filipinos who are looking to lead healthier lives. We encourage them to join the GoWell community so that we can help them reach their fitness goals," 

-- Mantaring said.

Sun Life has been boosting its health and wellness initiatives with GoWell - which is a community that promotes holistic wellness through a fit and active lifestyle, healthy eating, and living a balanced life.