Showing posts with label Summit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summit. Show all posts

2025/07/16

Youngest Filipino Male to Summit Mount Everest Returns Home with Century Tuna's Support

7/16/2025 11:12:00 PM


Filipino mountaineer and entrepreneur Jeno Panganiban has returned to the country after etching his name into history as the youngest male Filipino to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world at 8,849 meters above sea level.

Jeno’s successful ascent is more than just a personal victory, it is a story of transformation, perseverance, and national pride. Powered by grit and proper nutrition from his official partner Century Tuna, Jeno’s feat marks a significant milestone nearly two decades after the first Filipino reached Everest’s summit.

Carrying the Nation to the Top of the World

“When we were approaching the summit, I felt proud and emotional,” Panganiban recalled. “We knew the whole country was watching. And when I raised the Philippine flag at the top of the world, I knew this journey wasn’t just mine, it was for every Filipino who dares to dream.”

For Jeno, the moment wasn’t only about the view or the victory. It was about carrying a nation’s hopes, strength, and resilience to one of the most unforgiving places on Earth.


From Office Cubicle to Everest Peak

Before becoming a national pride, Panganiban lived a quiet life as a software engineer, working a 9-to-5 job. But his dreams stretched far beyond fluorescent lights and keyboards. He eventually built his own business distributing healthy produce to restaurants, allowing him the flexibility to train and pursue mountaineering full-time.

Climbing Everest was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, it was a goal years in the making. “I had to give up a lot,” he said. “But chasing the summit meant becoming someone new, someone stronger.”

Training with Tuna: Fueling the Climb

Jeno’s Everest quest was partnered by Century Tuna, a brand he credits for fueling his training and recovery. His go-to snack? Century Tuna Hot and Spicy with saltine crackers—simple, protein-packed, and a small comfort during grueling training days and extreme climbs.

“You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable,” he said. “That’s how we trained every day. We made sure our bodies and minds were ready for the push.”

The "Fit for Any Role" campaign by Century Tuna aligned perfectly with Jeno’s journey, highlighting how physical fitness, mental toughness, and proper nutrition empower individuals to take on life’s biggest challenges.



 

Surviving Everest’s Wrath

The road to the summit was far from smooth. Panganiban and his team braved freezing temperatures, shifting glaciers like the Khumbu Icefall, unpredictable avalanches, and dangerously low oxygen levels.

“There were moments I questioned everything,” Jeno admitted. “But I reminded myself why I was there. You don’t conquer the mountain—you conquer yourself.”

 

At the summit, with the Earth stretched out below him and the Philippine flag in hand, the months of training, sacrifice, and near-death risks felt worth it.

Century Tuna Celebrates a Living Testament of Strength Century Pacific Food, Inc. Executive Vice President and COO Greg Banzon lauded Jeno’s achievement, calling him a true symbol of what it means to be fit for any role.

“Jeno is living proof that through dedication, proper nutrition, and strength of will, anyone can reach their own summit,” Banzon said. “He is an inspiration—not just to athletes—but to all Filipinos navigating their own life challenges.”

 

Inspiring a Nation

Jeno Panganiban’s Everest climb is more than a record-breaking moment. It is a reminder that Filipinos—no matter how young or unassuming, can rise above limits. With courage in the heart and proper fuel in the body, no summit is too high.

“I want people to realize,” Jeno said, “that their summit may not look like Everest. It could be graduating school, starting a business, or overcoming something personal. But whatever it is, you can do it—with focus, belief, and the right preparation.”



  

His homecoming is a celebration not just of one man’s victory, but of the human spirit's ability to reach unimaginable heights.



2017/07/14

PMAP Holds HR Innovation Summit on July 19

7/14/2017 01:11:00 PM

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners, will hold the “HR Innovation Summit” at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (Ortigas Center) on July 19, 2017 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners here and abroad to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes Mr. Bob Reyes, Philippine Representative of Mozilla, who will talk about “The Next Generations HR Technologies”; Mr. Takahiro Toda, Managing Director of N-PAX System and Consulting, Inc, who will discuss his experience in “AI in HR: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence”; Mr. Jeremy Blain, Director for International Partners of Cegos, who will enlighten participants in his talk “Digital Learning Revolution”; Mr. Kamesh Ganeson, Delivery Director of ECC International, who will present “Winning Through Data-Driven”; and Ms. Kei San Pablo, Country Manager, Philippines of Canva, who will give a sneak peek of “The Workplace of the Future.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation from leading practitioners in the human resource management from both local and international speakers. The Investment fee per delegate is Php4,500.00 for PMAP members and Php6,000 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

2017/02/03

#SKD Academy's First Culinary Summit, Power Up! Skills is the New Global Currency

2/03/2017 10:53:00 PM

SKD Academy, one of the leading and fast growing culinary schools in Philippines today, held the first Culinary Summit for culinary students with a theme "Power Up! Skills is the New Global Currency". The event was staged in Amoranto Theater in Quezon City where lots of activities lined up for the participants. It was a whole day affair filled with tons of empowering talks from renowned people in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Also included were motivational talks from people who rose from down below up to the top of their current careers.


SKD Academy believes that in facing today's life an individual needs to be empowered with skills and knowledge. It is now considered that skills are the new global currency. For SKD, their aim is to help students acquire new set of skills or enhance their existing culinary skills turning them into a competitive and the best workforce in the country.

Was able to get also a chance to interview Mr. Louie Edem, Operations Manager turned Campus Director, for some details about SKD Academy or School of Knowledge and Development Academy. According to Mr. Edem, SKD's learning style is based on "Method" that differentiate them from other culinary schools.


Mr. Jefferson Camba shared during his opening speech in the summit, "Passion and hardwork is what drives having a valued skill set. Together, we want you to have as an edge when we conquer the culinary world."

2015/11/14

Learning More About APEC Summit

11/14/2015 08:45:00 PM

Since the APEC Summit is about to start, let us see through behind how it was formed and why it was created. This is for the benefit of the people who would ask what is this summit all about.

So for the information and details that I'll be writing down here are all taken from different sources to provide the things to know about APEC. Fee free to read, learn, and of course make a comment about this article or about the APEC itself.



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