Bikers ride for Unilab event

MANILA, Philippines –  Around 150 bikers saw action at resumption of Bike United, an active wellness event of United Laboratories, Inc. (Unilab), at the Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill in Taguig recently.

The 20K race was in line with the company’s corporate program to promote physical wellness by way of adopting an active lifestyle, according to Alex Panlilio, head of Unilab’s Active Health program.

“We are practicing what we are preaching. The Active Health campaign showcases three fitness events namely: Bike United, Tri United, and Run United 2, whose goal is to encourage the participation of the entire family,” said Panlilio.

The bikefest also included the Alaxan FR 4.2K road criterium – a 30-minute urban road race; the I-On Dual Stunt activity, which makes available a specially designed parallel slalom course, and the Ceelin kiddie bike clinic for kids 7-12 years old.

Unilab also set up an Active Health Village, which featured cycling expert consultations, diagnostics, and daycare activities for family members.

Participating Unilab brands included Actiboost, Alaxan FR, Appebon Kids, Ceelin, Conzace, Dolan, Dolfenal, Enervon, I-On, Mylac, Nutroplex, and Solmux.

“Our company seeks to espouse and promote a pro-active approach to health by encouraging families to pursue healthy active lifestyles. Through the Unilab Active Health Program, we want to provide people, whether beginners or serious athletes, access to events and experts that allow them to achieve personal health and fitness goals,” said Panlilio.