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VERMOSA VICTORY GAMES DELIVERS ELECTRIFYING GRASSROOTS ACTION AT AYALA VERMOSA SPORTS HUB

Multisport showcase draws 500+ young athletes, igniting and future stars

IMUS, CAVITE – March 25, 2026 – The inaugural Vermosa Victory Games concluded with roaring success at Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, captivating sports fans with high-stakes multisport competition across Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub’s world-class facilities.

Over 500 athletes aged 5–25 competed in Cheerleading (High School/College), Football (U6 to U14), and Swimming, filling the Athletics Center, Football Field, and Aquatics Center with energy. Top performers in the Football Events earned spots in the Inter-Ayala Football Cup, while cheer squads dazzled with routines rivaling national qualifiers.

Sports fans were thrilled to cheer future talents in the festival-like atmosphere—proving Vermosa's prowess as the Philippines' premier grassroots venue. Vermosa's world-class, IAAF, FIFA and FINA-certified facilities—integrate seamlessly with residential and commercial hubs—making it the perfect venue for ambitious grassroots events like the Vermosa Victory Games, blending elite infrastructure with community accessibility.

"We're excited to see our young athletes light up at the Vermosa Victory Games—enjoying Vermosa's world-class facilities—this is a massive opportunity for them to chase their dreams. Deep gratitude to Ayala Vermosa for recognizing this opportunity and championing grassroots sports development," shares Robbie de Vera, XMPLR Founder & CEO.

"Celebrating 8 years of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, the Vermosa Victory Games is a fitting launch of our grassroots vision: accessible, multisport excellence across Athletics Center, Aquatics, and Football Field—nurturing the next generation of Filipino champions," says Lani Tan, Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub General Manager.

"Bringing cheerleading, football, and swimming under one electrifying event raises the stakes and excitement—giving our young athletes a taste of national and international tournaments, accelerating their development in a high-energy, multisport environment," says Ronyth Cada, Project Manager of Vermosa Victory Games.

“The Vermosa Victory Games is more than a tournament—it’s the beginning of a long-term commitment to building an active, empowered, and connected sports community in the South. We look forward to working together with XMPLR to build this community,” adds Lani Tan.

This triumph cements Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub as the region's active lifestyle epicenter, with events like Vitality Retreat and Velocity Relay Race upcoming.

HIGHWAY 54, REVISITED IN GALAXY MANILA MARATHON

EDSA will be at centerstage for the Galaxy Manila Marathon 2026 as the country’s main highway becomes the main platform for what many expect to be a defining moment for Philippine road racing and sports tourism.

RUNRIO in partnership with SM Supermalls have unveiled the grand plan for the event slated on June 12 and 13 which will see the runners traverse the major thoroughfare from SM Mall of Asia to SM North EDSA.

"This year's Galaxy Manila Marathon brings us a great source of pride given that this race won't just coincide with the Independence Day but also happens in EDSA," said RUNRIO president and CEO Rio de la Cruz.

It's the cornerstone of this partnership which unites corporate and sports leaders together with government officials all with the goal of a fruitful collaboration that pushes for more local and international runners and showcasing the country's cities as prime venues for world-class racing events.

With EDSA being turned into a race course of its own, the organizers aim to offer a uniquely urban marathon experience while highlighting Metro Manila’s central corridor as a stage for international sporting events.

“This is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to showcase the Philippines to the world through sports,” said de la Cruz. “We want to bring in runners from across the globe and let them experience our roads, our culture, and our communities.”

Beyond Manila, the partnership includes a series of races across key regional destinations, reinforcing the country’s sports tourism drive. These include the Singlife Iloilo Marathon (April 12), Singlife Cebu International Marathon (July 12), Singlife Davao Marathon (August 15), Singlife One Clark International Marathon (September 20), and Singlife Cagayan de Oro Marathon (December 13).

This endeavor is also aligned with SM Supermalls' efforts to create accessible, community-centered venues that promote both wellness and tourism.

“By hosting races across our locations nationwide, we are helping bring people together while also supporting local economies through sports-driven travel,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan.

The marathon series is backed by Samsung Philippines as title sponsor of the Manila race, with technology expected to enhance the overall runner experience, with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) all providing support and ASICS, Gatorade, and Singlife Philippines all bolstering the series.