Mrs. Ella Perez Donaire - Educator, Ultramarathoner, Cyclist, Running Photographer, Graphic Artist, Editor, Lector, Emcee, Printing Business Owner, Mountaineer and Mother! :)
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
From Sun Life Resolution Run to a Stronger & Brighter Life Under the Sun
What's a better grand prize? A brand new HD TV or a kiss from Papa Piolo Pascual? Well, the winner of the raffle was the luckiest lady that night because she got both! Plus the bonus of being healthier by participating in the Sun Life Resolution Run! :)
And speaking of prizes, I'm so grateful to God for giving me the strength to be the 1st Female Finisher in the Sunlife Resolution Run held last January 20, 2018 at Camp Aguinaldo. That was a full transformation because I loathed physical activities because of some traumatic events which happened to me when I was still a young girl. (You may read more about my story at Philippine Daily Inquirer).
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| Photo-op at the starting line, wearing the Sunlife Cycle PH jersey. ^_^ |
But when I learned the positive effects of running, I became addicted to it, until I started winning in most of the runs joined. And the latest was at the SunLife Resolution Run. We were able to stride with Star Magic celebrities like Papa Piolo Pascual, Robbie Domingo, some super fast Kenyans and more than 3,000 runners!!! 
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| Mr. Piolo Pascual awarded the top 3 finishers of the 3K. The 1st placer Kenyan finished in 31 minutes! |
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| It's my first time to receive an award in front of a huge crowd, given by Coach Rio. |
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| This was the holding area for the podium finishers. Wow! I feel so lucky to be friends here with the fastest runners in that event. ^_^ |
We were also serenaded with a concert by Star Magic celebrities.
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| So fortunate to have this selfie because we were seated in front. We truly enjoyed this VIP treatment for the podium finishers! |
- 1 pair of Brooks Running Shoes worth P5995
- Sodexo GC worth P3000
- Sunlife Gold medal
- Saucony running shoes GC worth P1000
- 2 Runnr Destination Marathon London socks worth P998
- Saucony singlet and bag
- Runnr Hydration Bottle BPA free worth P345
- Sunlife Mascot stuffed toy
- Mega Sardines gift pack
- Silka Papaya gift pack
- Gardenia gift pack
- Gatorade bath towel
- Runnr Japan trucker cap
- My Health gift cards free executive check up
- 5 kilos of Brown Rice ^_^
My mom and I couldn't believe that I was the only female runner who landed on the Top 10 runners! Thank you, Lord, for giving the strength to run faster while praying the rosary for your greater glory. 
😇 - Runner with Rosary
😇 - Runner with Rosary
I'm wearing here my #CyclePh shirt because that was my favorite cycling event and I only biked to Camp Aguinaldo from my house to join this race. (Sun Cycle PH article here) It's an effort to bike back home carrying the 5 kilos of rice and all of these prizes! Haha! 😎
Thanks to Sir Arby Mnl of #ABCDigital and Sir Mike Zuniga of Katooga.ph for inviting me here. 😎
After joining the Sun Cycle PH 2017 and Sunpiology Run 2018, I told myself that I will continue joining the upcoming SunPIOLOGY events. So I motivated my parents and friends to join the Sun Cycle PH 2018, and I also registered in the Sun Life Resolution Run 2019.
SunPIOLOgy is a charity-sporting event from Sun Life Philippines and its ambassador Piolo Pascual. Turning a decade old, a TR10 of events will thrill its fans to raise funds for education, diabetes awareness, and help more Filipinos live healthier lives.
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| At the Media Launch with my husband! |
We have just been married a few days ago, and our friends commend us for having a fit and healthy lifestyle. I am so grateful to God because We know that continuing our wellness journey even after the wedding will be very beneficial, especially now that we're starting to build our own family.
That's why here is our Wellness Wedding Vow:
"I, Ella Perez, take thee, Jules Donaire,
to be my wedded husband,
to have and to hold,
to run and to ride,
from this stride forward,
for better, and for best,
for richer, and for wellness,
in fitness and in health,
to love and to cherish,
I will love and honor you
all the days of my brighter life
under the SUN."
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| We joined the Sun Cycle PH last month, a few days before getting married! |
Throwback of the Sun Life Resolution Run 2018:
Here are some more photos of the winners:
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| My new Kenyan friend who finished 10K in 31 minutes! |
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| Ms. Bela Ayala, an avid fan of Sunpiology Run, is a rising star and will soon be a big celebrity! |
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| With fellow podium finishers Sir Jhojhie Dhughsz and Khrizzie Clarisse Ruzol. They're so used to receiving awards! |
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| Photo-op with Ms. Rishane Abellar before running. She's one of the fastest and youngest runners in the country and I truly admire her strength. Photo taken by her very supportive father, Mr. Ronnie Abellar. |
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| Mr. Piolo Pascual also celebrated his birthday there and was cheerfully greeted by the runners! |
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Ang mga natutuhan namin mula kay Andres Bonifacio
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| https://www.facebook.com/rapplerdotcom/photos/ |
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Kapistahan
Ang musika para sa mga sayaw ay maaaring mai-download mula rito.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Cycling Couple
Because we both love cycling, we have a surprise for all our beloved guests on our wedding day that involves biking. :)
Stay tuned! :)
#ELLAbyuJULES
Events Republic Wedding Coordinator
I've been a volunteer events planner and organizer since I was a student, for our school, sports and parish events. And now that I will be married soon, I thought that I can do everything as well. I've experienced being a lector and commentator, emcee-host, photographer make-up artist, and graphic artist - designer, at the weddings, parties and birthdays of my friends and relatives, even for our big events with thousands of attendees! My mom told me that maybe I could also do it all in my wedding.
We both realized that planning a wedding is like a full-time job. There’s just so much that goes into planning such an event, regardless of whether it's planning a small, intimate garden affair or a large, ornate ballroom soiree. So we accepted the invitation to attend a Bridal Boot Camp where we learned more about wedding planning.
Two wedding coordinators were there and Ms. Marg Baula (in an elegant black dress) was one of the speakers.
Events Republic is the Grand Slam Wedding Excellence Awardee for being "The Most Sought After Wedding Supplier - Coordinators Category" for 5 consecutive years!
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| With our Wedding Coordinator, Ms. Marg Baula, the Head of the multi-awarded Events Republic Wedding Coordinators Team. |
Even before my fiance and I set the intention to get married, we started researching and attending bridal fairs. Yes, that's years before he "officially" proposed. (Because he already proposed in 2013, right after I said yes to him to be my boyfriend, in front of the Church of the Gesu.) So 5 years ago, we were already planning our wedding but we were overwhelmed with information and choices.
We both realized that planning a wedding is like a full-time job. There’s just so much that goes into planning such an event, regardless of whether it's planning a small, intimate garden affair or a large, ornate ballroom soiree. So we accepted the invitation to attend a Bridal Boot Camp where we learned more about wedding planning.
Two wedding coordinators were there and Ms. Marg Baula (in an elegant black dress) was one of the speakers.
During the question-and-answer portion, one of the participants asked what is the role of the Bridesmaids and Maid of Honor. Being a bridesmaid myself in other weddings, I already researched about this and shared to the Boot Camp attendees the answer below.
So in short, the Bridesmaids and Maid of Honors act like Wedding Coordinators. Ms. Marg agreed and liked my answer, and even told me that she will hire me in her team after my wedding. (Wow!) But one of the biggest myths about wedding coordinators is that soon-to-weds don't need one because the relatives and friends could help. One good friend actually volunteered to be my wedding coordinator. But of course, we also want them to enjoy the wedding so we don't want to stress them anymore.
We were one of the last couples inside the Wedding Boot Camp venue and the Events Republic Coordinators were very busy because many couples were booking them on-the-spot. We were looking at them and the Assistant Coordinator of Ms. Marg told us that she's giving us an additional discount from the discounted price of 17,000 Php if we book on-site. So from 25,000 Php original rate for On The Day Coordination, Ms. Marg said that she will give it to us for only 15,000 Php, with lots of freebies included! Who could resist such an offer? We even got an Events Republic String Bag as an additional freebie! And the best part is Ms. Marg herself will be the Team Leader at our wedding!
Our first meeting, scheduled on October 30 at 10:00 am, was canceled because of Typhoon Rosita. Her next available schedule is after the 1st week of November. But she tried to squeeze our meeting in her very busy schedule and we met on October 31 at 5:00 pm, at their office, The Wedding Library, SM Megamall Building B, 5th Floor.
My supportive mother and aunt were with us and she explained what she will do on our wedding in full details with her iPad as a visual aid. She also patiently answered all the questions of my senior citizen mother, who said that during their wedding 35 years ago, they didn’t have a coordinator,
Ms. Marg told us that she will be leading the team who will coordinate the logistics of our wedding day to make sure that everything that we have spent years planning runs exactly how we envisioned. From the arrival times of the hair and makeup artists, photographers, limousine bridal car, to the pick up of our gifts and goodies at the end of the reception.
My mom innocently asked her, until when will they be present as our coordinator. Ms. Marg jokingly answered, “Until their honeymoon po. Iko-coordinate ko rin ang moves nila sa honeymoon!” Haha! And that’s it! Her sense of humor tells me that she’s the perfect chillax coordinator that we’re praying for.
She told us that she will contact all our suppliers to confirm, and she will be the “stage manager” on our wedding day. She asked for a copy of my contracts so that she can review them and understand exactly who is doing what and when. She will create our day-of timeline, which will break down all the details regarding arrival times, setup and breakdown.
She will also do a site visit with me on November 8, and discuss all of the details we have planned, to get an idea of how we envision the space on our wedding day. We will visit the parish and the hotel, and we're very lucky because on 11.8.18, there are scheduled weddings on both the church and hotel reception!
Before our wedding, she said that she will run the rehearsal, and she will be there to run the show! She assured me, my fiance and my mother that they will be there to make sure that each hour of our wedding day is worry-free and seamless.
She also sent a lot of documents that we need to answer for our wedding, like suppliers and guest list with contact details, and she's making sure that we're really working on our assignment. We're touched that they actually shared our photo on their official Facebook Page with more than 3,300 likes!
Planning the entire wedding without a coordinator is already stressful enough, so the least that we can do is hire someone who can handle the stress of the day. And I know that with the multi-awarded Events Republic, our wedding is in good hands. I am so excited on how they will execute all our plans on the day of the wedding!
To know more or to book Events Republic, click here to visit their Facebook Page or check the image below for their contact details.
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