Nuvali’s “Dirt Weekend” hosts Philippine qualifying race for the 2016 World Mountain Bike Championship

Nuvali has announced that it will be staging this year’s Philippine qualifying leg of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike (MTB) World Championship at the annual “Dirt Weekend” on November 6, 7 and 8 at Nuvali in Laguna. UCI is the international governing body on sports cycling and competitive cycling events. Started in 2009, Dirt Weekend is now recognized as one of the country’s premium racing events among professional MTB riders and enthusiasts alike.

“We are honored that Nuvali is hosting this prestigious international cycling event. Biking is part of the environmentally-responsible culture that we are cultivating in Nuvali. We continuously develop programs that are attuned to the local biking community - programs that promote a healthier lifestyle by encouraging biking as a mode of transportation and recreation. Also, we would like to serve as a platform for globally competitive athletes from the Philippines to get a chance to compete in the global stage,” said John Estacio, Nuvali General Manager. 

Let's Play at SANDBOX in Pampanga!

Pampanga is a wide plain of possibilities, I traveled to some of its destinations for fun and food like the river cruise in Sasmuan and Lubao, The nothern Mercato markets in Marquee Mall, and now something new and unique in the middle of the sandly lahar town of Porac Pampanga, Sandbox Alviera by Ayala Land in partnership with Leonio Land.

SandBox, located in the new Alviera township development, officially opened on April 12 with a lot of one of a kind attractions and some are a first in Asia.If you would think that it would be like a playpen for kids, well its actually for all ages. From simple joys of playgrounds up to hardcore adrenalin-filled rides and activities.

Among its major attractions is the Giant Swing, the Philippines’ tallest swing at 10-meters high. The Giant Swing takes up to two adult riders high into the air for an unforgettable and exhilarating swing.