#RACEWITHAPURPOSE

Ironman with a Human Heart


ULTRAMAN
ROMEO
Romeo Puncia is a well known Multi-awarded Philanthrophist and UAE-based Ultraman Athlete, an International Brand Ambassador and a Race with Purpose advocate. Romeo III Tumayao Puncia works as an Emergency Medical Technician in a Public Health Care Sector. Aside from doing sports and a healthcare provider, Romeo is the Owner and CEO of two different companies in the United Arab Emirates the "Apex Sports Services LLC, and Vertex Co. LLC., he is also the founder of the Katribo Charities Inc. that helps the Indigenous and Tribal Communities in Palawan, Philippines. Romeo is known as the "Missionary Athlete" an advocate of Race with a Purpose Campaign. Romeo is currently the Team Manager of Epixtar Racing Club, which is a professional sports team and Epxitar Triathlon Team.
Abu Dhabi resident Romeo Puncia does triathlons with a purpose. He competes so that other people may live, have hope and find purpose and meaning in life. He saves money every month and attends triathlon races in different parts of the world so he can help the indigenous tribal communities in Palawan, Philippines by providing them with health and medical programmes, clothing, food, sports training, school supplies and more. Romeo also wants to create awareness among the sports and other communities that we can use our talent and skills to make a difference in someone else’s lives.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARDS
TRIATHLON
2013 Fishers of Men Award, ENAD
2018 Dakilang Bayani Award (Noble Hero)
2018 Pride of Abu Dhabi Awards
2019 Faces of Heroism in Times of War & Peach in
the Gulf (one of the featured stories)
2019 Greater Sense of Power, Influential Filipinos in
the United Arab Emirates (one of the featured stories)
2019 Award for Contributions to the
Health and Welfare of Children
2019 Huwarang OFW, Missionary Category, Finalist
2019 Fitness Influencer of the Year, FIT Awards, Finalist
2019 Spirit of Community Awards, Finalist
2019 #98 in 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf
2020-2021 Featured, Generation Project at UAE Pavillion
Dubai EXPO 2020
2022 General Club Manager of the Year, FIT Awards, Finalist
2022 Fitness Manager of the Year, FIT Awards, Finalist
2022 Fitness Influencer of the Year, FIT Awards, Finalist
2x Ultraman Finisher
8X Ironman 70.3 Finisher
1x Ironman 70.3 World
Championship Finisher
3X Ironman 140.6 Finisher
3X Marathon Finisher
40+ Other Sports Events