Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—When 9-year old
Fevie Zaereel “Angel” Bagcal joined a group of police officers in a friendly
race on early December 10, 2017, she thought she is just trying to exercise her
muscles and joints.
Little did the gold medal
taekwondo prodigy of Shamrock Elementary School in this city knew that she is
also running for the benefit of children like her.
Dubbed as the first fun run
activity of the Association of Police Officers via Lateral Entry (APOLE) in
Ilocos Norte, the event aims to cultivate unity and camaraderie among its
members, and to raise some funds for its charity programs.
The group encouraged
civilians to also join the activity in support of the charity programs of the
Ilocos Norte police force such as gift-giving to the needy and feeding school
children.
Pegged at a registration fee
ranging from PHP250 to PHP450 for the 3K (kilometer), 5K, 10K and 21K
categories, organizers said they will use the proceeds collected from the
activity for charity works of the Philippine National Police.
The group awarded medals to
the winners in various categories as well as cash incentives. They also raffled
off several gift checks and surprise prizes from major sponsors during the
event.
Participated by around 500
young and old runners and sports enthusiasts from Ilocos Norte and nearby
province of Ilocos Sur, this is now the second fun run event organized by the
Ilocos Norte police at the Camp Valentin S. Juan, this city.
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