Will a Filipino contestant win it all?
Ten Filipinos were once again set to compete in this year's Subaru Palm Challenge regional final, held this past weekend in Singapore. Forget that they would have to endure sleepless nights and go on days without bathing. That's nothing new.
by Elaine Lara
Let's wish them luck
The Philippine leg of the Subaru Palm Challenge wrapped up last Saturday with the last eight contenders of the Manila round completing the list of Filipino finalists set to compete in Singapore. More than 300 registrants showed up at Bonifacio High Street,
Take it from the veteran participants
The Subaru Palm Challenge is no easy feat. Giving away only one brand-new car to the ultimate winner, the competition is both a physical and mental challenge. Participants try to stay in the game for as long as they can. As
A new Subaru Palm Challenge record
Singaporean G Jaishanker is no stranger to the Subaru Palm Challenge. In 2012, he joined the contest for the first time and was one of the last two participants in the regional final, which is held at Ngee Ann City every year.
Where are their car prizes now?
For three years now, Singaporean Chong Kait Chi has been going to Ngee Ann City in Singapore to watch the kick-off of the Subaru Palm Challenge. But he's not just a regular local who happens to be on Orchard Road,
Representing the country in Singapore
Our country may be infamous for our uniquely Filipino time and the embarrassingly rampant corruption eating our nation, but there are countless reasons we should be proud to be Pinoy. One of which is our naturally happy disposition--optimistic amid hardships and
You can help a contestant win an extra break
For the 10 Filipino participants who qualified for the regional final of the 2014 Subaru Palm Challenge, November 8 was the start of their sleepless nights--and bathless days--as they fought to keep their right palms placed firmly on a car'
We hope one of them bags grand prize in Singapore
After exciting rounds in Cebu and Davao, the Philippine leg of the long-running Subaru Palm Challenge came to a close last Saturday, September 27, at Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City. With this last round, Motor Image Pilipinas, the authorized
by Dinzo Tabamo
How long did he last?
Motor Image Pilipinas, the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, has found its second representative for the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge in Singapore. Call-center agent Donn Michael Yap was declared the winner of the Subaru Palm Challenge Cebu leg after
Be the last person standing and win an XV
It's a premise as simple as it is difficult. The concept behind the Subaru Palm Challenge is to place your palm on the body of a Subaru model (the vehicle, not the leggy booth babes), and hold on as long as
by Dinzo Tabamo
Registration is now open
If your mind is set on getting the Subaru XV 2.0i, here's a more memorable and challenging way to get your hands on your dream crossover: the Subaru Palm Challenge. Participate in any of the contest's three legs in
A remarkable display of teamwork by the Pinoys
The 2013 Subaru Challenge: The Asian Face-Off concluded when five-time contestant Yusman Wright of Singapore was named the victor. The 43-year-old real-estate agent held on to the car for 75 hours and 1 minute, earning the keys
Get to know the contest rules further
The 2013 Subaru Challenge: The Asian Face-Off kicked off yesterday at Ngee Ann City in Singapore. The Philippine contingent--featuring the seven Manila winners, the Cebu leg winner, the Pampanga leg winner and the Davao leg winner-will try to outlast
Will he win the top prize in Singapore?
Will this be the year that a Filipino wins the Subaru Impreza Challenge regional final in Singapore?The representatives of the Philippine contingent sure hope so. The Pampanga leg of the Subaru Impreza Challenge has declared Arnel Pido, a 23-year-old
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You've all heard about--possibly even watched--the Subaru Impreza Challenge. You know...that grueling competition in which participants try to be the last one standing and holding on to the car, all for the chance to win a brand-new
Will he win the car in the Singapore final?
Beating the Cebu leg winner's time by more than two hours, the winner of the first Subaru Impreza Challenge Davao leg clocked in a winning time of 12 hours, 32 minutes and 55 seconds. Albert Saguillo, a 20-year-old part-
With 101 participants attempting to outlast each other
The first-ever Subaru Impreza Challenge Davao Leg officially kicked off in Abreeza Mall at 9am with 101 registered participants. Among these challengers, only one Davaoeño--the participant who holds onto his or her designated spot the longest--will move on
Beats 106 rivals in Cebu leg of Subaru Challenge
After 10 hours and 40 minutes, 24-year-old Joberth Estrera was the only one left holding on to the car, making him the winner of the first-ever Cebu leg of the Subaru Challenge after he outlasted 106 rivals. Estrera, a
Who will be the last Cebuano standing?
At exactly 9am today, the first-ever Cebu leg of the Subaru Challenge commenced at Ayala Center. A total of 107 participants showed up for the chance to win a brand-new Subaru Impreza by being the last person left holding on
It somehow defeats the purpose
The Suzuki SX4 you see above belongs to Singaporean Chong Kait Chi, who actually won for himself a brand-new Subaru Impreza WRX hatchback last year by outlasting his fellow competitors in the "2011 Subaru Challenge: The Asian Face-Off." The 43-
