Former national team standout Kiefer Ravena — now a point guard for the Yokohama B-Corsairs in Japan’s professional basketball league — has taken on a new role off the court as he leads the launch of a hydration product designed for people with active, on-the-go lifestyles.

Ravena recently introduced Ultra Electrolytes as its product ambassador during an event at the Rockwell East Tower.

“Ultra Electrolytes provides the essential balance your body needs without the added calories, sugar, or carbs. With its compact and portable sachets, Ultra makes hydration simple — mix with water and go. Whether you’re training, working a long shift, traveling, or recovering from a night out, Ultra helps maintain hydration and supports normal energy levels so you can keep moving at full pace. It’s not just a sports drink. It’s hydration for everyone,” Ravena said.

Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium help regulate the body’s fluid balance and muscle function — something Ravena emphasized is especially crucial in the Philippines.

“In a tropical climate, heat and humidity increase sweating, causing you to lose more water and electrolytes. Drinking plain water alone can dilute electrolyte levels. Replenishing them helps maintain balance and supports normal physical and cognitive function,” he explained.

Ultra Electrolytes, he added, isn’t just for athletes. Everyday activities also take a toll, said co-founder Matthew Singson.

“Everyday activities like commuting, working in the office, doing household chores, sitting through long meetings, or even a night out all expend energy and can deplete electrolytes. Ultra is a simple yet effective way to restore them quickly,” Singson said.

Ravena, Singson, Marky Mercado, Gabriel Lava and Regina Romero-Lava make up the team of young, fitness-driven entrepreneurs behind Ultra Lifestyle Inc., the company developing and distributing Ultra Electrolytes. Seeing a gap in the local market for accessible, great-tasting electrolyte beverages, the group aims to go beyond hydration by promoting a more active Filipino lifestyle.