RnR Manila: A celebration

MANILA, Philippines — It must be something special when music and sports combine in a place as historic as Manila.

That’s in store as the AIA Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by ASICS returns to the iconic streets and bridges of the country’s capital and premier city on Nov. 29.

To celebrate its fifth year, the organizing Sunrise Events is bringing National Artist for music Ryan Cayabyab in an event using the theme “Ito ay atin, sariling atin” culled from his OPM originals.

“This year is more than a celebration, it is a celebration of Filipino identity, music, and the community that helped build Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila over the last five years,” said Sunrise Events president and general manager Princess Galura during yesterday’s media launch at the Manila City Hall’s Bulwagang Villegas.

Also present were host Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, AIA Philippines’ Katherine Wong and ASICS for Sonak brand director Ines Preysler.

Cayabyab lent his music to the event while giving the main ideas of this year’s medals.