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February 23, 2026 | 9:30am
MANILA, Philippines – Close to 4,500 runners and pets gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds on February 1 for the Manila leg of Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026, Home Credit Philippines’ flagship wellness run, marking the event’s second year.
The run, organized in partnership with the country’s elite race organizer RUNRIO, featured race categories for runners of all levels, including a 1KM Pet Run, 3KM, 5KM and 10KM distances. Beginners, seasoned runners, families, friends and fur parents took part in the morning event, which highlighted fitness, community and overall well-being.
(From left) 3KM Top 3 finishers for the men’s division together with the Home Credit executives Pratim Bhattacharya (head of operations), Teeraphong Mahatham (deputy CEO), Jana Pechouckova (chief administrative officer and chief financial officer), Susana Ong (chief information officer), Sheila Paul (chief marketing officer), Petr Lukosz (chief CRM officer) and Ihor Kruchynenko (chief risk officer).
The Manila Leg was supported by Slimmers World, Park Access and Security Bank, Home Credit’s gold sponsors which backed the event’s focus on fitness, health and financial well-being. Pocari Sweat served as the official electrolyte drink, while Citadines Bay was the official hotel partner. Cignal and Pilipinas Live joined as the run’s official media partner.
Additional partner brands provided race-day support through wellness booths and post-run activities. These included ECPay, M Lhuillier, Dermesse, Xiaomi, Hey! Salad, Fit Bar, MILCU, Leslie’s, Salonpas, Cristalino, Unilever, Rexona, Chef on a Diet, Locally, Birch Tree, Skintec, Everest Appliances, Meralco PowerGen, Rope PH and DITO, which all contributed to a vibrant race village experience.
A day of wellness and community
Beyond the races, participants joined warm-up sessions, recovery activities and interactive booths throughout the venue. Finishers received tote bags containing hydration drinks, snacks, wellness items and daily essentials from Home Credit and its partners.
"Overall wellness is key to achieving financial confidence," said Sheila Paul, chief marketing officer of Home Credit Philippines.
"Through Takbo #ParaSaLife, we celebrate the importance of caring for ourselves. Every step, every goal, and every run strengthens not only the body but also the confidence to make empowered decisions in life and finances. When people are healthier and more balanced, they are better equipped to pursue their goals and do more #ParaSaLife."
Home Credit Philippines 'Takbo Para Sa Life' medals
Next stop: Cebu
Following the strong turnout in Manila, Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026 heads to Cebu on March 29 at Citi de Mare, again in partnership with RUNRIO, Security Bank and Park Access. This leg will feature the same race categories and wellness-focused activities for runners and pets in Cebu. Registration is still ongoing at https://bit.ly/49nCWDZ,
To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph, or get the Home Credit App from Google Play, the App Store, or Huawei AppGallery. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.
Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by Home Credit. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
