Century Tuna is marking 20 years of its Superbods health and fitness campaign with the reveal of this year’s Superbods Top 40 finalists.

At the launch event, longtime ambassador Anne Curtis joined the contenders as they stepped into the spotlight—not just to show off their conditioning, but to talk about the personal journeys and health advocacies that brought them there.

Singapore Airlines, Mastercard, and Grand Hyatt Manila have teamed up for Culinary Connections, a limited-time dining pop-up featuring destination-inspired dishes from across the airline’s global network.

The special menu runs at The Grand Kitchen inside Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC until October 5, 2026.

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ON THE MENU

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Grand Hyatt's culinary team created three featured dishes for the showcase:

Otak-Otak: Spiced fish paste and coconut milk wrapped in banana leaves, finished with a touch of curry paste.

Mee Pok: Flat yellow egg noodles tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce, served with mushrooms, bean sprouts, ground beef, and squid balls.

Octopus Adobo: Tender octopus tossed in a classic garlicky soy-vinegar adobo sauce, elevated with Indonesian sambal for extra heat.

 

 

EXCLUSIVE DINING PERKS

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Guests can book a table by calling +63 2 8838 1234 or emailing manila.grand@hyatt.com:

2-for-1 Dining: Show a Singapore Airlines e-ticket bought with a Mastercard to get a "Dine for 2, Pay for 1" rate—PHP 2,288 for lunch or PHP 2,988 for dinner and Sunday lunch.

Miles Redemption: KrisFlyer members can book lunch for 4,500 miles or dinner/Sunday lunch for 5,500 miles via KrisFlyerExperiences.com. Paying with a Mastercard unlocks drink upgrades to custom cocktails or mocktails.

 

 

STAYCATION & FLIGHT RAFFLE

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Everyone who dines from the Culinary Connections menu gets entered into an electronic raffle on October 9, 2026.

Five winners will get a one-night stay at Grand Hyatt Manila, while one grand prize winner will score two Singapore Airlines Business Class round-trip tickets to Singapore (from Manila or Cebu) paired with a two-night stay at Grand Hyatt Singapore.

 

Emirates has expanded its Travel Rehearsal program to Clark International Airport, offering neurodiverse children and their families a step-by-step walkthrough of the airport experience. This marks the airline's second rehearsal in the Philippines, following an initial session in Cebu.

 

 

SIMULATING THE AIRPORT JOURNEY

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The three-hour program hosted 22 students, their parents, and eight teachers from the Hand Prints School of Progressive Education and the Beyond Play Learning Center.

To help reduce the anxiety and sensory overload often triggered by unfamiliar airport environments, participants practiced every major step of departure:

 

• Checking in and clearing immigration

• Passing through security screening

• Navigating the departure concourse

• Simulating the gate boarding process

 

Emirates staff and airport teams guided the families through each station, explaining the procedures and answering questions to help parents gauge what to expect during future travel.

 

 

CROSS-AGENCY COLLABORATION

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The initiative was supported by a coordinated effort between Clark International Airport staff, customer service teams, border control, the Office for Transportation Security, and Emirates' ground handling partner.

"Making travel more inclusive starts long before a customer boards a flight. It means recognizing that every traveler experiences the airport differently and working with our partners to make travel more accessible."
— Khalid Al Zarooni, Emirates' Country Manager for the Philippines

 

 

A BROADER INITIATIVE

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Emirates achieved its Autism-Certified Airline status after training over 35,000 cabin crew and ground staff in sensory sensitivity and autism awareness. Since launching the rehearsals, the airline's Airport Services teams have conducted more than 40 sessions globally, spanning hubs like Dubai, Barcelona, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Toronto.

Communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, through its Citizen COMCO advocacy branch, has concluded Wish to Ignite. Run in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, this special fourth season of the Write to Ignite initiative focused on documenting the lives of children battling critical illnesses whose wishes were granted by the non-profit.

Century Tuna has unveiled the 40 finalists who will compete in the grand finals of Century Tuna Superbods 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of the Philippines' longest-running fitness competition.

The finalists were announced during the competition's Final Callback, where hundreds of applicants from across the Philippines were narrowed down to 20 male and 20 female contenders.

This year's edition signals a broader direction for the competition, putting equal emphasis on personal growth and wellness alongside physical fitness.

Rather than focusing solely on physique, contestants were encouraged to share the stories behind their fitness journeys. The lineup includes repeat hopefuls returning after multiple attempts, working professionals, parents balancing family life with fitness, coaches, models, and personalities from different backgrounds.

Among this year's participants are mothers returning to fitness after raising families, fathers embracing healthier lifestyles, and even families competing together. The batch also includes transgender men joining the competition for the first time, as well as older contestants who continue to challenge conventional ideas about age and fitness.

"Every edition, the Superbods competition evolves, but our core mission remains unchanged—to inspire Filipinos to become the healthiest versions of themselves," said Carlo Endaya, Vice President, General Manager, and Group Business Head of Century Pacific Food Inc.

"As we enter this new chapter, we want to celebrate health as something that goes beyond appearance. It's about discipline, purpose, and living well."

Contestants faced a series of challenges during the callback, including a runway walk, stage presentation, and question-and-answer segment. Judges evaluated not only their physical conditioning but also their confidence, communication skills, and advocacy for health and wellness.

The judging panel included Century Pacific Food executives, actress and fitness advocate Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and former Century Tuna Superbods champions Jules Aquino and Christelle Abello.

Advancing to the finals in the men's division are Aaron Maniego, Ameer Ahid, Herschel Verne Sanchez, MJ Ordillano, Arvin Corpuz, Jay Gonzaga, Austin Dizon Cabatana, Nunoy van den Burgh, Jaco Benin, Paul John Galang, Christopher Ian El Jouni, Joselito Florendo, Prince De Guzman, Rafael Cruz Tan, Ken Batino, Dominic Camozzi, Kim Panique, RC Kashyap, Ricardo De Jesus, and Lorenzo Isip.

The female finalists are Alana Maris Montemayor, Janica Reloxe, Maan Marquez, Aleiah Torres, Jarly Verceles, Jasmine Rovelle Paguio, Anna Valencia Lakrini, Ashley Cayuca, Chucel Njigha, Ronalyn Lalimo, Jilliane Robillos, Rovin Mizuse, Diane Querrer, Donnabelle Erno, Kristen Bea H. Chua, Thalia Joaquin, Vienne Luna, Gee Canlas, Lou Yanong, and Gia Gonzales.

Now on its 20th year, Century Tuna Superbods continues to evolve beyond a fitness competition. This year's finalists reflect a wider range of backgrounds and experiences, highlighting how health and wellness can look different for every Filipino as they prepare for the competition's grand finale.