by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 4, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
Over 200 hot bods joined the go-sees of the Century Tuna Superbods 2020 at the Seda Hotel in Cebu and at the Megamall Fashion Hall.
Greg Banzon
This year’s judging panels were up for a challenge as this year’s competition was different, according to COO and EVP of Century Pacific Foods, Greg Banzon.
“It’s really more about health, fitness, and inclusiveness. As long as their lives are all about being eating right and being fit, they are welcome to join. We are not just looking for a pretty face; we are on the lookout for men and women who can be a great role model for people of all ages.”
Gelli Victor
The event was hosted by the gorgeous Gelli Victor. The judging panel included Century Tuna Superbods 2018 grand winners Jules Aquino and Angel Jones, Superbods 2012 grand winner John Spainhour, Century Pacific Foods EVP and COO Greg Banzon, marketing director Carlo Endaya, PC&V Communications executive creative director Carol San Pedro and client services director Sol Zoleta.
The contest is open to men and women ages 18 to 60 years old, living healthy and active lifestyles.
Want to know more about Century Tuna Superbods? Visit their official website https://www.superbods.ph/ or follow their social media pages: Facebook (@centurytuna) and Instagram (@centurytunasuperbods).
#FishEveryday #EverybodCanBeASuperbod #EverydayIsAChanceToBeABetterYou
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 23, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
Century Tuna, the country’s number 1 canned tuna brand, is heating up the summer season with the country’s hottest and sexiest stars, Nadine Lustre and Alden Richards, headlining this year’s Century Tuna Superbods.
The two showbiz royalties star in Century Tuna’s newest TV commercial which highlights the message that “Everybod can be a Superbod”, putting emphasis on the concept that everyone, regardless of age and background, can be a better version of themselves through proper diet and exercise. The commercial highlights Nadine and Alden as the ultimate fitspirations. With their fit and toned body, both stars prove that by eating fish daily, moving, and making the right choices every day, anyone can easily be better versions of themselves.
“For this year, we have chosen Nadine and Alden to front line Century Tuna Superbods 2020. Known for their confidence, athleticism, and healthy lifestyle, both of them are great inspirations to enjoin everyone to be more active and fit,” says Greg Banzon, EVP and COO of Century Pacific Food, Inc.
The TVC is a lead up to the highly-anticipated search for Century Tuna Everybod Superbod 2020 with the prevailing message: “Every day is a chance to be a better you.” This summer, Century Tuna is upping the ante as it opens the competition to anyone who leads not only a healthy and fit lifestyle but is also socially aware and vouches for an advocacy.
- He/she must be a Difference Maker, someone who can make a stand to empower Filipinos to be the best they can be. This is their opportunity to promote health as an everyday commitment.
- He/she must also be a Voice Lifter by amplifying the voice of the Filipinos and communicate positivity to help uplift the confidence of others;
- and a Cause Supporter, someone who is a fearless advocate of causes relevant to health and wellness.
Open to male or female with Filipino heritage, and must be 18 to 60 of age, the Century Tuna Everybod Superbod contestant can be a student-athlete, a doctor who is a fitness advocate, a fit mommy, a chef who owns a healthy meal plan subscription, or even a preschool teacher who is also a bodybuilder.
Qualified contestants will be judged based on the following criteria: 30% Body, 30% Personality, 20% Transformation Story, and 20% Advocacy and Social Impact.
Grand winners (1 male, 1 female) will take home Php 500,000 each, runners-up (1 male, 1 female) will win Php 200,000 each while the rest of the finalists will take home Php 10,000.
Like Nadine and Alden, you too can make every day a chance to be a better you with Century Tuna. To know more about Century Tuna’s Everybod Superbod 2020, visit and follow Century Tuna’s social media pages: Facebook (@centurytuna), Instagram (@centurytunasuperbods). #FishEveryDay #EverybodyCanBeASuperbod #CenturyTunaSuperbods2020.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 20, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
Nadine Lustre and Aiden Richards for Century Tuna Superbods 2020
Do you have what it takes to be a Century Tuna Superbod? This 2020, the country’s number 1 canned tuna brand says, “Everybod can be a Superbod!,” as it enjoins everyone to embark on the Superbod journey.
If you think you have what it takes to be this year’s Superbod, join the Manila go-see event at SM Mega Fashion Hall on February 22-23, 2020.
The contest is open to men and women with Filipino heritage who are 18 to 60 years of age. Anyone within the age group can join as long as they have the passion for health and fitness as a means to become a better version of themselves. Thirty finalists (15 male and 15 female contestants will be chosen) will be selected in the final callbacks.
Finalists will be judged on the following criteria: 20% will be given for both their transformation story and social impact; then 30% will be awarded for body and personality, all totaling to 100%.
A total of ₱1,600,000 is at stake, with grand winners bringing home ₱500,000 each. Two runners up will both take ₱200,000 each while the rest of the 26 finalists will receive a ₱10,000 cash prize, along with other exciting perks and freebies.
For more details, visit Century Tuna’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/centurytuna. #FishEveryDay #EverybodCanBeASuperbod #CenturyTunaSuperbods2020.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 23, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
The PETA Theater quickly filled up with excited finalists and their friends, family, teachers, and judges … all eager to hear the announcement of who won finally won the Asia Young Designer Awards Philippines 2019 (AYDAPH2019).
We’ve heard the expression “everyone’s a winner” and this is very true in this competition. All AYDAPH2019 finalists who do not receive the silver or gold award will still receive a cash prize of P10,000.00. However, being a finalist is not enough, each one is, of course, shooting for gold.
Nippon Paint did not make the audience wait long and neither will I.
The special and major winners in Architecture
2019 is a good year for male Architecture students from outside Metro Manila. For the first three awards that I will mention, if they do not win the major awards they each receive P10,000.00 in cash for being a finalist PLUS the cash prize for the special award.
Best Color Choice Award
Christian Adrian Manalo of Batangas State University received the BEST COLOR CHOICE AWARD. He received an additional P5,000.00 cash prize. This means his total cash prize is P15,000.00.
Best Green Innovation Award
The award for BEST GREEN INNOVATION went to John Carlo de Jesus of Bulacan State University. He received an additional P5,000.00 cash prize. This means his total cash prize is P15,000.00.
People’s Choice Award
The PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD is based on online votes and Johann Orozco, also from Bulacan State University received that most votes in the Architecture category. He received an additional P5,000.00 cash prize. This means his total cash prize is P15,000.00.
Most Supportive School
The award for MOST SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL went to the Far Eastern University for having the most number of entries submitted in this competition. They received a cash prize of P10,000.00 plus a paint voucher worth P10,000.00 also.
Silver Award
The recipient of the silver award will receive a cash prize of P30,000.00 plus an internship opportunity with a renowned Architecture or Interior Design firm.
John Harold Siblag
And the silver award winner is John Harold Siblag of St. Mary’s University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. He could not contain his shock upon hearing his name.
Gold Award
… John Carlo (JC) de Jesus of Bulacan State University. As the gold winner, he received a cash prize of P50,000.00 plus an internship opportunity AND he will compete against other gold winners from participating countries at the Asia Young Designer Award 2020 Summit at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since he also won the green innovation award, this brings his total cash prize to P55,000.00.
Best Mentor
The Best Mentor award goes to the professor who guided the gold winner in his journey to victory. This award goes to Ar. Diane Alfonso of Bulacan State University, the mentor of the gold winner in Architecture, John Carlo de Jesus. She received a cash prize of P10,000.00.
Ar. Diane Alfonso
Best College/University
The award for BEST COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY goes to the school that the gold winner represents. Congratulations, Bulacan State University! The school that receives this award receives a cash prize of P10,000.00 plus a paint voucher also worth P10,000.00.
In this year’s Asia Young Designer Award Philippines BULSU produced two finalists, both of whom won awards. That is pretty amazing!
The special and major winners of Interior Design
Where Architecture was dominated by men, Interior Design was dominated by women. Just as above, all finalists who do not win either silver or gold will receive a cash prize of P10,000. And, if they win a special prize, that amount will be added to their cash prize.
Best Color Choice Award
The award for BEST COLOR CHOICE goes to Michael Gabriel Vazquez of De La Salle College of St. Benilde. He was the only male Interior Design student to win an award in the Interior Design category. He received an additional cash prize of P5,000.00 which brings his total cash prize to P15,000.00.
Michael Gabriel Vasquez
Best Green Innovation Award
The award for BEST GREEN INNOVATION went to Josette Thai of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She received a cash prize of P5,000.00 in addition to her cash prize for being a finalist, which brings her total cash prize to P15,000.00.
People’s Choice Award
The PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD goes to the finalist who received the most online votes. In the Interior Design category, this award went to Erika Mari Ordinario of De La Salle College of St. Benilde. She received P5,000.00 on top of her cash prize for being a finalist which brings her total cash prize to P15,000.00.
Erika Mari Ordinario
Most Supportive School
The award for MOST SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL for the Interior Design Category went to De La Salle College of St. Benilde for sending the most entries. Additional information that is important to note is that five out of the ten finalists of Interior Design are all from De La Salle College of St. Benilde!
The school that receives this award receives a cash prize of P10,000.00 plus a paint voucher also worth P10,000.00.
Silver Award
The recipient of the silver award will receive a cash prize of P30,000.00 plus an internship opportunity with a renowned Architecture or Interior Design firm. Congratulations to Clarice Limsui of De La Salle College of St. Benilde!
Clarice Limsui
Gold Award
The recipient of the gold award is Abigail Florence Taghoy of the University of San Carlos, Cebu. She received a cash prize of P50,000.00 and an internship opportunity. For receiving the gold award, Abigail will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Asia Young Designer Award 2020 to be held in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Abigail Taghoy
Best Mentor
For mentoring Abigail Taghoy, IDr. Hermie Oplado of the University of San Carlos received the award for BEST MENTOR. He received a cash prize of P10,000.00.
IDr. Hermie Oplado
Best College/University
University of San Carlos
The award for BEST COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY goes to the school that the gold winner represents. Congratulations, University of San Carlos, Cebu! The school that receives this award receives a cash prize of P10,000.00 plus a paint voucher also worth P10,000.00.
It is to be noted that three out of ten finalists in the Interior Design category came from their school.
The Asia Young Designer Award challenged students of Architecture and Interior Design to come up with designs that are both innovative and sustainable, our winners have displayed both!
To Mr. John Carlo de Jesus and Ms. Abigail Taghoy, good luck in your coming competition in Vietnam!
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 22, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
After many months and lots of blood, sweat, and tears, the awarding ceremony of AYDAPH2019 is finally here! In just a few hours we will know which of our finalists in Architecture and Interior Design will bring home the gold.
AYDAPH is an acronym for Asia Young Designer Award Philippines, a competition open to Architecture and Interior Design students in their third year or higher. It is a national competition sponsored by Nippon Paint and its partners, of which the Philippines is only one of 15 participating countries. The winner of the national competition will go on to compete at the international AYDA competition where the gold awardees of each participating country will vie for the title of Asia Young Designer of the Year.
AYDAPH2019 Finalists
Hundreds of entries were screened last December 2019 and whittled down to forty (40) which was later further whittled down to nineteen (19). These 19 are the best of the best for the year.
Finalists in Architecture
Nine (9) architecture students made it through the oral presentations and impressed the judges enough to make it to the finals.
Finalists of Interior Design
Ten (10) interior design students made it through the oral presentations and impressed the judges enough to make it to the finals.
The Asia Young Designer Awards challenges students of Architecture and Interior Design to come up with innovative and sustainable designs that could potentially be implemented in the future. Aside from cash prizes the finalists (and especially the winners) have the opportunity at an internship with a prestigious firm.
I, personally, am eager to see what innovations these students have come up with. If you want to see for yourself, register at http://bit.ly/AYDA2019Awarding and come to PETA today see our finalists and their entries for yourself!
I am a Benildean, I have been teaching in Benilde for more than ten years. And even though I do not teach in Architecture or Interior Design department I can’t help but feel pride for the accomplishments of our students. We have SIX (6) students who are finalists at the prestigious Asia Young Designer Awards Philippines … 1 in Architecture and 5 in Interior Design and the Awarding Ceremony is today … we will soon find out who will win in each category.
Aside from the big prize, there is a People’s Choice Award which is based on online likes. If you would like to vote for our Benildean students please visit the following links:
For our 5 Interior Design students please go and like their at:
The awarding ceremony is tomorrow, January 23, 2020, at 3:30 pm at the PETA Theater. If you are interested in attending please register at http://bit.ly/AYDA2019Awarding. Facebook likes will only be counted until right before the ceremony so do take the time to like the photos of our fellow Benildeans today.
Thank you for your support.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 27, 2019 | Awards and Competitions
Last week our blogger group challenged us to make a video that is two minutes long about Novuhair and its partnership with Mercury Drug. It took me up to the last day (November 26th) to do this because, well, life, hahaha.
As those of you who know me can attest, I am not fond of being in front of the camera so taking a video of myself was not something I was looking forward to doing. So I thought long and hard and I actually considered just making a video either using Premiere or Animate. But when I thought about how much work I would have to put into it I was daunted. I just really have a lot on my plate now, I didn’t have the time it would take to spare to make a really awesome video.
So I went with awesome with free tools instead. Yes, I used Powtoons. 🙂 Our students can attest to how engaging and fun Powtoons is to use. And this is what I came up with.
What do you think? Was I able to pull it off? Joining this contest I have nothing to lose. 🙂 And even though it took me all day to make it, I still had fun. 🙂 Please like the video on my Facebook Page. Thank you!
After many months and lots of blood, sweat, and tears, the awarding ceremony of AYDAPH2019 is finally here! In just a few hours we will know which of our finalists in Architecture and Interior Design will bring home the gold.
The Asia Young Designer Awards challenges students of Architecture and Interior Design to come up with innovative and sustainable designs that could potentially be implemented in the future. Aside from cash prizes the finalists (and especially the winners) have the opportunity at an internship with a prestigious firm.
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