Running is one of the most accessible sports that we can indulge in for a variety of reasons. One Valenzuela has been participating in running events since July 2018 to complete a personal goal of reaching 150 kilometers in races to celebrate Dr. Pio Valenzuela's big 150th Anniversary next year. Last August 26, 2018, she joined Run With Me 2018 to: (1) have her first bonggang effort 10-kilometer run (with an unofficial time of 1:10:11, not bad for starters?), (2) run for her dear student (the thought of her made One Valenzuela push forward and go the extra mile), and (3) include this 10 kilometers in the #pio150km goal. Other than the blisters on both feet which were a bit painful the next day (huhu), it was indeed a great and meaningful run.
Run With Me 10K Finisher's Medal #RunWithMe2018 |
Just like any other running event, you will see many sponsor booths at the main activity area. One Valenzuela was glad to see the Milcu brand among them. Why? Because its manufacturing plant is located in Valenzuela City. One Valenzuela has acquired this habit of checking the labels of the products that she buys at the grocery and there she learned that Milcu, the deodorant powder that she uses daily, is made in Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City.
Participants of Run With Me 2018 checking out Milcu's booth |
This is actually a long-delayed post about Milcu that One Valenzuela kept in the draft file. She wrote an e-mail way back to Milcu asking for more information about them. The company owner's son, John Cusi, answered her email.
Flip the bottle and win Milcu products. |
According to John Cusi, Milcu originated from Bacolod, Philippines in 1958. It was founded by Milagros Cusi with the mission of "helping people eliminate body odor naturally and effectively". The management of the company has been passed on to Mr. Victor Cusi, John's father, who still currently runs the company headquartered in Quezon City.
Milcu products were first manufactured in Quezon City. The company eventually expanded their manufacturing plant in Valenzuela City. John Cusi also mentioned that "one of the many awards we receive every year is the Product Excellence Award". Milcu is also the pioneer maker of Tawas crystal deodorant powder in the Philippines.
Facebook Live on Run With Me 2018: Milcu Booth
The Milcu website mentions that they use recycled packaging to reduce landfill and that no chemicals are used that contribute to water pollution. They also do not conduct animal testing (PETA Certified). These are some things worth noting among product-producing companies.
One Valenzuela is really satisfied with the Milcu deodorant powder. Now knowing that there are more items worth trying, she intends to check and try the rest of the product line-up when she goes to the grocery.
Note: This is not a sponsored article. One Valenzuela is "hiyang" and happy with the said product, thus leading her to share views on this. Hope this post helps those who are still looking for that one deodorant they are comfortable with.
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