By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—Hundreds of local
police and representatives both from public and private organizations in the
entire province of Ilocos Norte and neighboring provinces gathered at the Camp
Valentin S. Juan, Laoag City on early morning of June 23, 2018 as they ran
along the major streets here promoting peace and wellness.
Now on its fourth year, the “Run
for Peace 2018” continues to attract a community of peace and wellness
advocates mostly from Laoag and the different towns of Ilocos Norte.
Aside from keeping you fit
and feeling younger every time you run the distance, a Laoag-based lady
marathoner Fanny Miguel, 27 said, “It gives you a different feeling and a sense
of accomplishment. It is also more fun when run with friends and running
buddies.”
Placing third under the
female category for 5K finishers, Ms. Miguel added, “it is just a bonus when
you receive a medal.”
Organized by the First Ilocos
Norte Mobile Force Company, formerly known as Provincial Public Safety Company,
at the Camp Valentin S. Juan led by Col. Amador Quiocho, force commander,
Senior Police Officer 1 Noel Abad said Saturday the fun run activity is also a
fund-raising event meant to sustain children’s feeding and gift-giving program
particularly those who live in far flung villages and less fortunate ones.
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 organizers awarded medals and cash incentives to winners in various categories
after the event. Sponsored by the business sector, they also held a raffle and gave
several gift checks to the participants.
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