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

PADYAK MULA CALOOCAN HANGGANG BONGABON NUEVA ECIJA

Mula sa Caloocan pumadyak ako papuntang Bongabon sa Nueva Ecija kung saan pinuntahan ko ang aking kababata at pumasyal sa mga ipinagmamalaking destinasyon ng kanilang lugar simula sa Labi River, Salabusab River, Camp Paraiso hanggang sa umabot kami sa arko ng Aurora, may bonus pa dahil na meet ko si idol Angelo Bikerdude. Samahan nyo ko sa aking bike travel adventure.

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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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Giro De Pilipinas 2015

The team composed of equally passionate cyclist, Architect and Engineer by profession, The Baterna Brothers – Quin and Jojo ventures out to organizing sports event like cycling, duathlon, endure and running.

Passionate athletes by heart, they continue to excel not just on races but they also create a name in the sports community. Quin is also a Diver, Runner, Biker, Golfer and been trying water sports while Jojo is into Triathlon, Enduro Bike, MTB, ATV, Jetski and speedboat competition.

Another Partner, Rommel Bobiles has been doing Brand Activation, Events and Sports Marketing for the past 5 years and has been working side by side with the biggest Duathlon, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Organizers and Sports Brands in the Philippines.

Together they formed 3Q Sports Events Management to help the struggling cycling community to bring back to its old glory. After attending numerous cycling event abroad including Tour of Friendship in Thailand they thought how they can help to promote the Philippines as another cycling destination in the Asia.

Check out the route to Giro De Pilipinas: 

You can also check out their facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/girodepilipinas

Bambike say's "Biking - More Fun in the Philippines"

A new and unique way of touring Intramuros, and this time, you can do it with style. You might be used to 'karitela'or'kalesa' on touring around Intramuros our Walled City rich on Historical Value starting from the Spanish Colonial Period up to the present, one of the so many reasons why 'It's more Fun in the Philippines'.

Looks like a normal bike but really isn't, its lighter and more durable and for me it can be considered a high end type of land transportation in a form of a bike.

Nowadays more and more people are going green which is a good thing because it means that more individuals are becoming environment conscious which is up for almost everything that is environment friendly.

Bambike which is constructed out of specially selected, precision-cut and dried bamboo poles and wrapped with Manila hemp fibres to give the frame added durability and toughness as well as giving the bike a very distinct and unique look and finish. Bamboo, according to Mclelland is “one of the greenest building materials on earth, so bicycles built out of bamboo are, more or less, the greenest way to get around.”

These were the shots I got while touring around Intramuros, the 'Bambike Way'



What even sold me out to Bambike was the advocacy behind it. The local craftsmen all come from a background of hardships and severe poverty, with most barely eking out enough to be able to feed their families three square meals a day. Because of Mclelland’s efforts at establishing the Bambike Workshop, the workers and their local community are elated to see their efforts slowly bearing fruit and a significant improvement can already be seen in their daily lives. Parts of the proceeds of each Bambike sold will be funneled to fund similar sustainability and livelihood programs across the country, meaning that money spent on each Bambike will go a long way towards reducing acute poverty and improving the lives of many Filipinos who will benefit from similar projects to this unique business model.

You can also check out:

https://www.facebook.com/BAMBIKE

Bambike Ecotours Intramuros
www.bambike.com/ecotours
Call them at +63 (2) 525 8289 or email at ecotours@bambike.com for bookings

Bambike say's "Biking - More Fun in the Philippines"

A new and unique way of touring Intramuros, and this time, you can do it with style. You might be used to 'karitela'or'kalesa' on touring around Intramuros our Walled City rich on Historical Value starting from the Spanish Colonial Period up to the present, one of the so many reasons why 'It's more Fun in the Philippines'.

Looks like a normal bike but really isn't, its lighter and more durable and for me it can be considered a high end type of land transportation in a form of a bike.

Nowadays more and more people are going green which is a good thing because it means that more individuals are becoming environment conscious which is up for almost everything that is environment friendly.

Bambike which is constructed out of specially selected, precision-cut and dried bamboo poles and wrapped with Manila hemp fibres to give the frame added durability and toughness as well as giving the bike a very distinct and unique look and finish. Bamboo, according to Mclelland is “one of the greenest building materials on earth, so bicycles built out of bamboo are, more or less, the greenest way to get around.”

These were the shots I got while touring around Intramuros, the 'Bambike Way'



What even sold me out to Bambike was the advocacy behind it. The local craftsmen all come from a background of hardships and severe poverty, with most barely eking out enough to be able to feed their families three square meals a day. Because of Mclelland’s efforts at establishing the Bambike Workshop, the workers and their local community are elated to see their efforts slowly bearing fruit and a significant improvement can already be seen in their daily lives. Parts of the proceeds of each Bambike sold will be funneled to fund similar sustainability and livelihood programs across the country, meaning that money spent on each Bambike will go a long way towards reducing acute poverty and improving the lives of many Filipinos who will benefit from similar projects to this unique business model.

You can also check out:

https://www.facebook.com/BAMBIKE

Bambike Ecotours Intramuros
www.bambike.com/ecotours
Call them at +63 (2) 525 8289 or email at ecotours@bambike.com for bookings