Mr. Kenneth Cobonpue, a Cebu-based but World-renowned Designer was recently voted as Designer of the Year for the first edition of MAISON & OBJET ASIA given by the Maison et Objet Paris organizers. “I was, of course, very honoured. This is the first time they are giving an award [to an Asian] and being chosen for it [implies that I] set the bar for the award,” Cobonpue told the Philippine Daily Inquirer in an exclusive interview.
  

Kenneth Cobonpue with other six young designers of Asia

Mr. Kenneth Cobonpue and FaceCebu.Net Author

Mr. Cobonpue will be awarded on March 2014 during the first MAISON & OBJET ASIA which also features unique designs from the work of six young designers. Mike Mak (Hong Kong), Denny R Priyatna (Indonesia), Melvin Ong (Singapore), Lilianna Manahan (Philippines), Sittichai Ngamhongtong (Thailand) and Yu Fen Lo (Taiwan). The event is set to be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center, Singapore on March 10-13, 2014. Mr. Cobonpue will give a Keynote Speech on the second day.

So why the jury choose Kenneth Cobonpue? Check out these amazing masterpieces of him.

First of all, the famous 2012 and 2013 IRONMAN 70.3 PHILIPPINES Medals and Trophies.

[TOP] 2012 Medals [BOTTOM] 2013 MEDALS and TROPHIES

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Bed



Tea Light Lamps (Proceeds went to Typhoon Yolanda Victims in the Visayas)

Credits to the owners

Bicycle-ispired Hive


Four Seasons Resort in Maldives


Z Bar in Banilad Cebu

Credit: togiexplorer2.com

More of his Collections here and Projects here

In addition, Mr. Cobonpue was chosen by Philippine government to revamp the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The Country's most awaited Triathlon event, The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines, is finally coming to the beautiful island of Cebu, specifically happening at Lapu-Lapu City on August 4, 2013 (Sunday). It is expected to attract an estimated 2,000 participants from all over the country so with its neighboring nations and from the Asia-Pacific region. The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines is a race with 1.2-mile swim, two-loop 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile two-loop run course.

Cobra Ironman 70.3 2013 Official Poster

So aside from this biggest event happening in Cebu, who of those Triathlete icons we're gonna see on Sunday? It is reported that Alaska Milk Corporation owner Fred Uytengsu, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Senator Pia Cayetano, David Charlton and celebrities Matteo Guidicelli and Drew Arellano are joining the race. Also expected to join are Cobra Ironman titleholders Pete Jacobs, Cameron Brown, Mathieu O’Halloran, Bree Wee and Belinda Granger, as well as local triathlon elites Monica Torres and Arland Macasieb.

Now, check this complete schedule from August 1 (Thursday ) to 4 ( Sunday), click HERE

Here's the link for the complete list of Race Maps for Swimming, Biking and Running Course.

Tag Facecebu.Net in Facebook or @tanom in Twitter or @mmonta in Instragram for all your photos during the event and be featured in a special post article for Ironman 70.3 Philippines.

Another milestone for Lapu-lapu City is the upcoming biggest endurance event in the country, the Ironman 70.3 Philippines to be held on August 4, Sunday.

More details to be posted here, but as of now, here are some advisories for our guidance.


Ironman 70.3 Philippines Traffic Advisory

Ironman 70.3 Philippines Parking Area Plan

Participated by estimated 31 Nationalities/Countries, Cobra Ironman 70.3 went successful as it heralded international professional athletes as new winners for this year at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa, Lapu-Lapu City.

Men - Individual Category:

1st Place - Pete Jacobs. He also joined the Ironman Lake Placid two weeks ago. He finished at 4:07:38
2nd Place - Cameron Browne. He finished at 4:08:52 and he was declared third placer last year for Ironman 70.3

LEFT: Pete Jacobs while at RIGHT is Cameron Browne

3rd Place - Mathieu O’Halloran who represents Philippines. He got the first spot in the following: Zambales Beach Games Triathlon, Bantayan Beach Games Triathlon and 2012 Pico de Loro Triathlon


Women - Category:

1st Place - Caroline Steffen (Switzerland) She placed sixt overall.
2nd Place - Bree Wee (USA)
3rd Place - Belinda Granger (Australia) She was the defending champion.


Local artists and celebrities also joined the event such as Kim Atienza, Piolo Pascual, Matteo Guidicelli and Ms Pia Cayetano.