Author Archives: Franc
Year of the Franc Bente
1) CFO Finance Leaders Summit (February 2025) Sustainability was among my favorite topics. I am glad to simplify Sustainability and ESG to a group of CFOs and Finance Heads on a Solo speaking role at the event at Fortinus Events CFO Finance Leaders Summit. 2) Birthday (March 2025) While I don’t have grand celebrations lately, … Continue reading
Incoming: 7-Eleven Run 2026
An Epic Year Starts with 7-Eleven Run 2026 As we welcome a new year, 7-Eleven is committed to promoting wellness and healthier living in every community we serve. One way it’s consistently done so is through the 7-Eleven Run Series. Approaching its 14th installment, the annual event is set to make a comeback on February … Continue reading
Puregold’s first-ever Hakot Relay sets the new standard in fun runs
Puregold Hakot Run The first-ever Puregold Hakot Relay Run left over 8,000 participants marvelling at grocery hauls big enough to fill their pantries, setting a new standard of generosity in local fun runs. Held on November 22 at the Burnham Green Park in Luneta, Manila, supermarket giant Puregold’s event brought sports and entertainment to both … Continue reading
Will AI End Social Media As We Know It?
The Golden Age of Connection Social media started simply with a goal of connecting family and friends. The initial applications, like Friendster, MySpace, Multiply, and eventually Facebook, thrived on genuine human connection. People around the world felt more connected than ever, giving testimonials, playing games, and sending messages across vast distances. This new ecosystem rapidly … Continue reading
Incoming: Chowking Chow Fun Run
Chow King brings Chow Fun in the Run as they celebrate their 40th year Anniversary on October 11, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Continue reading
Why Sustainability Matters?
Sustainability is no longer a buzz word. Continue reading
Incoming: Run United 80th Year Run
Run United was a big part of my running journey in the 2010s, and I’m thrilled it’s making a comeback—reminding us all why we first fell in love with running. As part of Unilab’s 80th-year celebration, it returns on September 28, 2025, with feel-good distances of 500m, 5K, and 10K. Run United I began running … Continue reading
Incoming: Lufthansa Technik Philippines Aviation Run
Celebrating 25 Years of Aviation Excellence, Lufthansa brings you Aviation Run on September 21, 2025 at the SM MOA Complex with 3K, 5K, 10K and 25K categories. Lufthansa Technik Philippines Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), a premier provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia-Pacific region since 2000, proudly celebrates 25 years … Continue reading
My Journey Towards Sustainability Finance
The end of my journey towards a Certificate in Sustainability Finance was not really an end, but it’s a new beginning and a new mindset when it comes to Sustainability and how it impacts me, my organization, my community and my planet. Continue reading
Incoming: 33rd Yakult 10-miler
One of the pioneer running events in the country is making its return on October 12, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay! The 33rd Yakult 10-Miler Run brings back a legacy that has captured the hearts of runners for over three decades—connecting generations across the running eras of the past, present, and future. The Legacy Lives On! One … Continue reading