14th Southstar run draws 9,000

Southstar Drug held its 14th annual Run for Wellness in partnership with Maxicare on June 22, 2025 at the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City.

This year’s run drew over 9,000 participants—the highest turnout in UP to date—across 3km, 5km, and 10km categories. A donation worth Php 1 million raised from the run was also turned over to the UP Health Service and UP Public Safety and Security Office to support facility and service upgrades.

UP President Angelo Jimenez accepted the donation on behalf of the university, together with UP Diliman Vice Chancellor Jerwin Agpaoa and Health Service OIC Dr. Olivia Salvador-Basuel. Also present were Southstar, Maxicare, and Robinsons Retail officials.

“Through the years, our annual run has become a way to promote healthier routines while supporting institutions that care for the community every day,” said Group General Manager Joanne Seno-Arceo.