Esporma, Diaz rule Watsons run

MANILA, Philippines — Welfred Esporma and April Rose Diaz claimed top honors in the Watsons Race for Wellness, emerging as the king and queen of the centerpiece half marathon event last weekend at the Mall of Asia Arena Concert Grounds.

Esporma covered the 21-kilometer race in one hour, 14 minutes and 51 seconds with Diaz clocking 1:36:20 to reign over 6,000 participants.

Alfrene Braza (34:20) and Mark Angelo Biagtan (17:08) ruled the men’s 10km and 5km, respectively, while Saltanat Simbina (48:27) won the women’s 10km and Princess Valerie (25:38) copped the crown in women’s 5km.

Cancer survivors from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) graced the race as Watsons championed the enduring commitment to becoming Filipinos’ ultimate health and beauty partner.

Medical Associations namely, Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV), Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), and Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) were also present at the event to bring their support and amplify the call for health and wellness.