Manny Pacquiao and Hidilyn Diaz dared one another at the Alaxan Showdown of the Year, share trusted companion in their triumphs through the years

Notwithstanding difficulties as world-renowned athletes, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz showcased their determination as they challenged one another at the recent Alaxan’s Showdown of the Year held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center. 

To celebrate the coming together of Pacquiao and Diaz for Alaxan FR, the duo challenged each other by switching roles—Diaz challenged Pacquiao to lift weights while Pacquiao dared Diaz to spar. Aside from the challenges, the top-notch athletes also shared about their recent professional and personal endeavors and reveals their companion in their triumphs through the years. 

Celebs share their Smart moves in life

Enjoying your best life is all about making smart, pivotal moves. Whether it’s as major as moving out of the city for a simpler and more balanced life, or as simple as committing to a skincare routine to improve your looks or switching to a faster mobile network to achieve more – your every smart move you leads you closer to your goal and makes life more meaningful and fulfilling. 

To give everyone a dose of inspiration, we asked celebrities about what they consider as their smart move in life using #MakeTheSmartMove. Here are their insightful revelations: 

“To focus on the good things that might happen” - Maine Mendoza 

Hidilyn Diaz raises the bar and makes the Smart move

The first Filipino Olympic gold medalist joins the Smart family 

The Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz joins Team Smart as its newest ambassador, a collaboration aligned with the thrust of the country’s leading mobile services provider to empower and inspire Filipino athletes and its millions of subscribers.     

Much like Hidilyn, love of sports has always been deeply ingrained in the Smart DNA. The telco has been doing its share of heavy lifting to provide support for our athletes both at home and on the international stage. In fact, Smart has been a part of Hidilyn's journey since 2016.  

Moreover, the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) has always been in Hidilyn’s corner, giving constant support from then until now. This partnership with Hidilyn came as no surprise because Smart and Hidilyn are coming from years of shared passion in heeding the call for a stronger nation.    

#ThirstForGold: Summit Philippines Calls For Support of The Philippine Athletes in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics

In celebration of #FilipinoPride, Summit Natural Drinking Water joins all Filipinos as they rally their support to Filipina Weight Lifter Hidilyn Diaz and Filipino Pole Vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena as they make their preparations for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Throughout the years, Summit Natural Drinking Water has been consistent in supporting our Philippine Athletes as well as the entire Filipino community in terms of redefining their limits and making breakthroughs that puts the Filipino’s renowned global legacy in continuity. Contributing to the training and hydration of our athletes, Summit Natural Drinking Water makes it a commitment to encourage people to reach the summit of their dreams as they turn them into reality.