The EastWest Dream Run 2025 culminated in a burst of color and excitement at the Filinvest Event Grounds in Alabang, with more than 6,000 runners participating in its biggest and final leg. This grand event celebrated a dual milestone: EastWest Bank’s 30th anniversary and the Filinvest Group’s 70th year. A truly proud moment, EastWest’s founders, including Filinvest Chairman Jonathan Gotianun, laced up alongside EastWest teams, partners, and customers, symbolizing decades of shared dreams, achievements, and successes.

“It was an initiative that united thousands,” said EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo. “Manila showed up with its whole heart. You could feel the excitement from start to finish. It was everything we hoped for and more.”

With race categories ranging from a fun 1K Dog Run to the intensive 30K Dream Challenge, this was no ordinary race. The finish line transformed into a bustling festive village, complete with a high-energy Zumba session, free taho and sorbetes, and rewarding loot bags from sponsors including Gatorade, Monde Nuvi, Salonpas, Gumtect, Chlorelief, Park Access, Rexona, and EastWest.

The morning’s energy stayed high thanks to interactive booths from various EastWest units and sponsors, including Filinvest Land Inc., Filinvest City, Crimson Alabang, Galinco, Mogu Mogu, Surge Fitness + Lifestyle, and WeTake Wellness, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

The event was also made possible with the support of Mazda, among other partners who helped bring the EastWest Dream Run to life.

Every participant received a unique Dreamcatcher medal, a symbol of the Bank’s “Your Dream, Our Focus” brand line, encouraging them to keep pursuing their goals. Top performers in each category were also celebrated for their exceptional finishes.

Here are the winners who left their mark on the course:

1K Dog Top Finishers

Female   1st: Clariza Tumesa and Birdie 2nd: Haydee Tabangay and Atorni 3rd: Patricia Natalie Reyes and Somi

Male   1st: Jojie Dagas-as and Storm 2nd: Moises Calastravo and Onzi 3rd: Ranelle John Vicente and Java

2K Kids Top Finishers

Female   1st: Althea Martinez 2nd: Rya Elize de Leon 3rd: Chrystin Jay Callos

Male   1st: King Agas 2nd: James Brua 3rd: James Daniel Dimaano

5K Top Finishers

Female   1st: Jo Punay 2nd: Wilma Nano 3rd: Mikhaila Maia Sophia Cordero

Male   1st: Mark Angelo Biagtan 2nd: Cavin Vidal 3rd: Kristoffer Troy Sison

10K Top Finishers

Female   1st: Bernadette Sales 2nd: Melody Lantad 3rd: Cristy Advincula

Male   1st: James Darrel Orduña 2nd: Takuya Nishio 3rd: Jaspher Delfino

30K Top Finishers

Female   1st: Edna Magtubo 2nd: Jennelyn Isibido 3rd: Roel Maestro

Male   1st: Eduard Flores 2nd: Edsel Moral 3rd: Vincent Arvin Avestruz

More than just winners, the day celebrated the diverse journeys of every participant. From families running their first race to friends who trained for months and determined everyday champions, everyone showed up with grit and left with something truly meaningful.

Coach Rio dela Cruz, head of Runrio and the creative force behind the event’s design, shared his thoughts on the grand finale. “Every leg had something special, but Manila was different. It was full of energy, full of heart. Nakakatuwang makita ang lahat ng tao na sama-sama sa goal na ‘to.”

“The Dream Run series may be over, but the spirit it sparked will carry on,” said Ngo. “This year was about finding new ways to connect with the people who believe in what EastWest stands for. That connection doesn’t stop here. We’re looking forward to bringing this experience to more cities and turning it into a tradition our communities can look forward to.”

To know more about EastWest’s community and wellness initiatives, visit www.eastwestbanker.com.