Drop It Like It’s Hot: Open Access BPO Weight Loss Challenge Crowns Fitness Champs

JV Razal Published on February 12, 2025

After more than three months of wellness sessions and weigh-ins, Drop It Like It’s Hot: The Open Access BPO Weight Loss Challenge reached its finale in a special awarding ceremony last February 5, 2025.

OABPO VP Joy Sebastian Drop It While Its Hot weight loss challenge opening speech

Challengers from Manila and their colleagues gathered at the company’s Makati City office, while their Davaono counterparts met at the Davao site, all eagerly awaiting the announcement of who had achieved the greatest fitness transformation.

The ceremony began with congratulatory messages from both Vice President Joy Sebastian and CEO Ben Davidowitz.

Fitness coaches JR and Val, who had provided ongoing support and guidance throughout the challengers’ wellness journey, were also in attendance.

OABPO Coach JR fitness remarks

After the initial presentations, the spotlight turned to the weight loss challenge results. Open Access BPO’s Clinical Services team took the stage to announce the top performers in each category, setting the stage for the announcement of the overall winners.

They noted the Makati and Davao teams will each have a second-place and a third-place winner.

Third Placers: P10,000 + P5000 worth of gift certificates

Joshua Jade Dela Cruz (Manila)
Mary Ann Omoso (Davao)

 

OABPO 3rd Joshua Jade Dela Cruz

OABPO 3nd Mary Ann Omoso

OABPO 2nd Jeremiah Sagun

Second Placers: P20,000

Jeremiah Sagun (Manila)
Rex Irvin Carpen (Davao)

 

Grand Winner: P50,000

Michael Tarroza (Davao)

OABPO Manila Drop it Like Its Hot Winners

 

OABPO Davao Drop it Like Its Hot Winners

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