Bikers Retrace the Road to Freedom for National Heroes Day

Bikers from Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac and nearby provinces pedaled along the route traversed by the country’s heroes in a fun ride for a cause dubbed, “Ride for Valor.”

The “Ride for Valor” a non-competitive 160 kilometers long bike ride raised funds to save our heroes’ historical markers so that we may remember their sacrifice. The funds will be turned over to the Filipino-American Memorial Endowment (FAME) a non-government organization that maintains the kilometer markers of the Bataan Death March from Mariveles, Bataan to Capas, Tarlac.

In the past, Bataan Death March markers had been destroyed, uprooted, and neglected due to drainage and other road projects. Ten (10) Death March historical markers in Mariveles, and four (4) in Limay, Bataan have to be relocated soon due to road widening and other repairs.

The Death March markers serve as a reminder of the route taken by Filipino soldiers who defended the country against Japanese forces during World War II some 80 years ago. About 10,000 brave soldiers died along the route; many of the bodies were never identified or recovered.

The ride is part of the 30th anniversary of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB). PVB is a commercial bank owned by World War II veterans and their families. As part of its charter, PVB allocates 20% of its annual net income for the benefit of its shareholders.

Around 80,000 Filipino and American soldiers and prisoners of war were forced by the Japanese military to march 69 miles from Bataan to Tarlac during World War II. Only some 54,000 persons reached the camp, and around 20,000 died due to starvation, dehydration, diseases, and the brutality of Japanese captors.

For more information, visit www.veteransbank.com.ph.

Philippine Veterans Bank urges bike enthusiasts to join ‘Ride for Valor’

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) today urged bike enthusiasts to join the “Ride for Valor,” a non-competitive bike ride to be held on August 28 to honor Filipino soldiers who defended the country against Japanese forces during World War II. Mike Villa-Real, PVB vice president for communications, said the event was supposed to be held last April, but due to pandemic restrictions and the elections, it has been postponed to August 28 to coincide with the National Heroes Day and commemorate the bank’s 30th Anniversary.

“Through this event, we commemorate the unsung and unknown heroes of World War II and the Bataan Death March who bravely fought and sacrificed their lives for our country and freedom,” he said. 

Villa-Real explained that the bike ride aims to raise funds for the Filipino-American Memorial Endowment (FAME), a non-government organization that maintains the kilometer markers of the Bataan Death March from Mariveles, Bataan to Capas, Tarlac. At least 10 kilometer markers in Mariveles and at least 4 in Limay have to be relocated due to road widening.

He said the event’s format for this year is Gran Fondo or “Big Ride,” and each participant will have a “passport” that they need to bring to three stops: Mt. Samat in Bataan, San Fernando Train/Water Station in Pampanga, and the Death March Memorial Shrine in Capas, Tarlac. 

Each stop will have optional destinations such as the Stotsenburg Park near the Clark Parade Grounds and the Bamban Museum of History in Tarlac, where participants will be receive their ride kits. 

Villa-Real said a 12-hour cut-off will be implemented during the event, and participants may finish the entire route or join along the stops. 

“There will be a mechanic to help those who will experience mechanical issues and roving marshals to monitor the progress of the participants. Support vehicles are allowed, but participants should not ride the vehicle unless they decide to withdraw from the bike ride,” he noted. 
 
Those interested in joining the bike ride may register online at bit.ly/RideforValor2022 and pay P550 per individual and P2,100 per group of five persons. Only bikes with brakes are allowed in the event, and participants must be fully vaccinated.

Each participant will be given a bib number, a bike sticker, an event shirt, a loot bag, and commemorative patches on the day of the event. 

PVB is a commercial bank owned by World War II veterans and their families. As part of its charter, PVB allocates 20% of its annual net income for the benefit of its shareholders.

Around 80,000 Filipino and American soldiers and prisoners of war were forced by the Japanese military to march 69 miles from Bataan to Tarlac during World War II. 

Only some 54,000 persons reached the camp, and around 20,000 died due to starvation, dehydration, diseases, and the brutality of Japanese captors. 

The event is in partnership with Shimano, Air21, Panahon TV, and Booster-C.

For more information, visit www.veteransbank.com.ph and bit.ly/FB_RideforValor2022

NAGBIKE MULA CALOOCAN HANGGANG BATAAN

Mula sa Caloocan sinubukan kong mag bike hanggang Bataan at marating ang matagal ko ng gustong mapuntahan na Mt. Samat, bukod dito may mga magagandang lugar din na pwedeng mapasyalan sa Bataan gaya ng Japan Philippine friendship Bell and Tower, Kilometer Zero ng Death March at isa pang dinayo ko na Salaman Beach.

Naging mapanghamon ang pagpadyak ko na ito dahil una ay naranasan kong ma flat ng gulong sa bandang Pampanga na naging sanhi para magkaroon ako ng delay sa aking destinasyon, gusto kong makarating ng Mt. Samat at habulin ang oras papunta dun saka ako pupunta sa iba ko pang destinasyon, Samahan nyo ko sa aking bike travel adventure. Oo nga pala, bago ako nakarating dun nakapag side trip ako sa Lubao Bamboo Eco Park na maganda rin pasyalan. Panoorin nyo sa aking channel ang naging byahe ko papunta dun.

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SPAmpering Time in Thai Royale Spa

Don't you just love being pampered after a stressful day at work? Well, that is the first question that came in my mind when I first stepped in to Thai Royale Spa. From reception area it clearly lure me start my massage right away. And why you say? To give you a picture, the reception pretty much remind of how my room looks like if I want to sleep with faint light, amplified with soothing and relaxing sound, together with the aroma of the spa that best suite the services that is offered in Thai Royale Spa. But don't stereotype the place too fast, Thai Royale Spa doesn't mean that they only offer Thai massage. They even have Swedish Body Massage, Body and Foot Massage as well. Good Stuff one stop Massage Shop for someone like me. What makes it even better is the price of the services, I'm not into spa most of the time but I'm guessing that the price is competitive or even lower than the competition having the same quality of service.

Let me show you a few pictures of what the Thai Royale Spa looks like.

Awesome venue isn't it?! This is what it looks like in their Boni Avenue Branch. Adding up to my interest was how fast they've grown in just a couple of years. Take a look at how many branches are in the map.

Branches

For me that translates into how popular the Spa Service is, and for me it will be the Value for Money that you can get from the services. It is hard earned and it deserves valuable product or service. Take a look at the prices that I got.

Affiliations & Certifications


My stay there was a couple of services. 1 Hour Swedish and 1 Hour Back Massage. Definitely going back to try the other services.

Thai Royale Spa has Sister Businesses like Suay Skin Facial Spa which focuses on Facial Care

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Another one is Kai Cha which is an Authentic bubble tea from Taiwan! Guaranteed made from 100% freshly brewed teas of high quality as your heathTEAer alternative.

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