Chris Tiu: At the top of his game

MANILA, Philippines - More than just a celebrated athlete, Chris Tiu is a multimedia personality who devotes his energies to varied interests and personal advocacies.

A household name long before he turned professional this year, the basketball superstar, who first captured the public’s imagination by leading the Ateneo Blue Eagles to a UAAP championship, is also a popular TV host, product endorser, entrepreneur, civil servant, and youth ambassador.

As a basketball player, Chris draws inspiration from two basketball legends. “I am inspired by what Michael Jordan has achieved through his talent, competitiveness, and athleticism. He is my all-time favorite player. I also look up to Steve Nash’s leadership on and off the court. He is an exceptionally intelligent player who makes his teammates become better players when around him.” Being self-giving and very active in charity work, his behavior off the court is equally admirable.

As an entrepreneur who manages his own refreshing drinks franchise, Happy Lemon, Chris feels fortunate to have his high school friends at Xavier School as his business partners. As with his other business interests (he also has other restaurant franchises and an IT/advertising company), he believes that proper management is the key to a successful enterprise — giving importance to the people involved in your business (both customers and employees), being mindful of their needs and always motivating them.

Naturally, as someone who’s very recognizable wherever he goes, Chris wisely uses his celebrity status to promote worthy causes such as Habitat for Humanity, World Vision, Go Negosyo, Project Pagsulong and Pilipinas ECO-Warriors, among others. He also sees to it that his TV programs promote other advocacies like sports, entrepreneurship, and science.

With all these activities taking a good chunk of his time, Chris needs to ensure that his body is well-protected against sickness that can be brought about by the stress and fatigue that he encounters every day. While he considers fruits and juices as his main sources of vitamin C, he admits that there are times it doesn’t feel that he’s getting enough, considering his extremely busy schedule.

To keep up with the rigorous demands of his lifestyle, Chris takes Poten-cee Forte, which he says is his most reliable source of vitamin C. “It’s really different from other vitamin C supplements I used to take. Poten-cee Forte has 1,000mg of vitamin C and has an eight-hour time-release formula that gradually releases vitamin C in my body. This means that at any point during the day, no matter what I’m doing, I’m sure that I’m protected. It’s perfect for my hectic lifestyle, plus it doesn’t make me feel acidic like other brands,” he beams.

Since he is now a PBA player, Chris also knows that he’s playing a different and more competitive game with heavier physical demands.

With Poten-cee Forte, Chris is confident that every goal he wants to achieve, whether on the playing court or in life in general, is achievable.

“Without Poten-cee Forte, I wouldn’t be able to do all the things I need to do. With all my commitments, I cannot afford to get sick or to have any down time. Apart from helping strengthen my immune system, Poten-cee Forte prevents infection and protects me from colds and flu. It is essential for everyone who wants to keep fit and healthy all day, every day,” he concludes.