Ironman with a Human Heart

The only UAE-based Ultraman Athlete and Race with a Purpose Advocate, an International Brand and Product Ambassador. Romeo III Tumayao Puncia works as an Emergency Medical Technician in a Public Health Care Sector. Founder of the Katribo Charities Inc. that helps the Indigenous and Tribal Communities in the Philippines. He is known as the "Missionary Athlete" an advocate of Race with a Purpose Campaign. Romeo is Managing Director of Apex Sports Services LLC and the Founder and Team Manager of APEX Endurance UAE, the largest Endurance Team in Al Ain City and one of the biggest Club in the United Arab Emirates.

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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.