Home Credit continues its push for overall wellness as the run enters its second year

Pasay City, Philippines – Close to 4,500 runners and pets gathered at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds on
February 1 for the Manila leg of Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026, Home Credit Philippines’ flagship wellness run,
marking the event’s second year.
The run, organized in partnership with the country’s elite race organizer RUNRIO, featured race
categories for runners of all levels, including a 1KM Pet Run, 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM distances. Beginners,
seasoned runners, families, friends, and fur parents took part in the morning event, which highlighted
fitness, community, and overall well-being.
Sponsors and Partners Behind the Success
The Manila Leg was supported by Slimmers World, Park Access and Security Bank, Home Credit’s gold
sponsors which backed the event’s focus on fitness, health, and financial well-being. Pocari Sweat served
as the official electrolyte drink, while Citadines Bay was the official hotel partner. Cignal and Pilipinas Live
joined as the run’s official media partner.
Additional partner brands provided race-day support through wellness booths and post-run activities.
These included ECPay, M Lhuillier, Dermesse, Xiaomi, Hey! Salad, Fit Bar, MILCU, Leslie’s, Salonpas,
Cristalino, Unilever, Rexona, Chef on a Diet, Locally, Birch Tree, Skintec, Everest Appliances, Meralco
PowerGen, Rope PH, and DITO, which all contributed to a vibrant race village experience.
A Day of Wellness and Community
Beyond the races, participants joined warm-up sessions, recovery activities, and interactive booths
throughout the venue. Finishers received tote bags containing hydration drinks, snacks, wellness items,
and daily essentials from Home Credit and its partners.
“Overall wellness is key to achieving financial confidence,” said Sheila Paul, Chief Marketing Officer of
Home Credit Philippines. “Through Takbo #ParaSaLife, we celebrate the importance of caring for
ourselves. Every step, every goal, and every run strengthens not only the body but also the confidence to make empowered decisions in life and finances. When people are healthier and more balanced, they are
better equipped to pursue their goals and do more #ParaSaLife.”
Next Stop: Cebu
Following the strong turnout in Manila, Takbo #ParaSaLife 2026 heads to Cebu on March 29 at Citi de
Mare, again in partnership with RUNRIO, Security Bank and Park Access. This leg will feature the same
race categories and wellness-focused activities for runners and pets in Cebu. Registration is still ongoing
at https://bit.ly/49nCWDZ,
To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website,
http://www.homecredit.ph, or get the Home Credit App from Google Play, the App Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.
Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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About Home Credit
Home Credit Philippines is the leading consumer finance company in the country, backed by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company
Limited (Krungsri), the fifth largest bank in Thailand, and Security Bank Corporation, one of the most trusted and leading universal
banks in the Philippines.
Now in its 12th year, Home Credit has served over 12 million Filipinos and financed more than ₱400 billion worth of loans through a
diverse portfolio that includes installment financing, cash loans, credit cards, and Qwarta, a virtual spending limit.
Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Home Credit continues
to drive financial inclusion by expanding access to credit and transforming the consumer finance landscape. The company was
named Best Finance Company of the Philippines in 2024 by the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards.
More information on HCPH is available at http://www.homecredit.ph.