Countdown begins for Ready, Set, RORO! 2008

Ten teams. Nine destinations. One million pesos.

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) turns up the heat of competition in the third run of the Ready-Set-Roro! DBP Interisland Race this year, an action-packed, P1-million adventure race that will hit interesting local tourist destinations across the islands.

The “Ready, Set, RORO!” DBP Interisland Race ? Year 3, set on November 7-12, will test the brain, brawn, and mettle of 10 teams as they go on a treasure hunt for products of national pride, while conquering mental and physical challenges throughout the the race.

The race will pass through nine points along the Central Nautical Highway. Designed to be a more challenging and exciting event this year, the race will see the ten teams in a fierce competition to bag the prizes at stake: P1-million (grand prize); P500,000 (1st runner-up); and P300,000 (2nd runner up). Non-winning teams will not go home empty-handed, as they will receive P25,000 each.

The adventure kicks off in Bohol, home to the famous Chocolate Hills and Panglao Island, then on to Cebu, a haven of history and heritage. More challenges await the teams as they battle it out in Leyte, before moving on to Northern Samar via the San Juanico Bridge. Grueling competition continues in the Bicol region, from Asia’s rodeo capital, Masbate; the whale-shark haven Sorsogon; and the region’s commercial, educational, and cultural center, Naga City in Camarines Sur, where water sports have also emerged as an interesting attraction. Finally, the race hits fever pitch in Lucena, Quezon, where only three teams will advance as the competition comes to a close in Manila.

The “Ready, Set, RORO!” DBP Interisland Race is open to all Filipinos aged 18 years and above who are looking for adventure and challenge. Interested applicants must form teams of two members and apply online or download the application form at www.dbprororace2008.com. A celebrity participant will also be assigned as the third member of the team. Application forms are also available in all DBP branches nationwide. Deadline of application is October 25.

For more information, please call 8137635 or 8138723, or log on to www.dbprororace2008.com.