By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
LAOAG CITY—Over 6,000 residents of all ages from this city
and the province of Ilocos Norte occupied the major thoroughfares in this city
on September 22, 2019 as they “ran for unity” in time for the first birthday
celebration of Laoag Mayor Michael M. Keon.
Led by the city mayor himself, the first “MMK run for
unity” aims to promote a healthy habit of running while encouraging everyone to
unite and “work for the common good.”
“This running event is a manifestation to unite all
sectors of the society, both from public and private sectors. It also advocates
the promotion of health programs of our city mayor,” said Arlene de Guzman,
overall chairman of the MMK fun run to the participants on early Saturday.
For the first time after the 2019 midterm elections, a
huge number of Laoag residents led by barangay officials were gathered in front
of the Aurora Park in support of the current Keon administration.
According to the organizers, more than 8,000 actually
registered for the running event with three-kilometer and five-kilometer
categories. Registration is free with singlet.
Mr. Keon reiterated that now is the time to work for a
brighter future for the city as he promised to do his best to promote the
welfare of Laoagueños.
Currently, the city government is working on the
improvement of the traffic system particularly along the Gilbert bridge up to
Rizal street, Gen. Segundo Ave., and the Sirib mile along Ablan avenue during
weekday rush hours.
A traffic experiment is being considered where no parking
will be strictly observed at pedestrian crossings and intersections on the
road.
Some minor traffic adjustments will also be determined by
the implementing authorities for smooth implementation.
Aside from this, the city mayor has set his top
priorities as improvement of the Laoag City General Hospital, the city
supermarket and management of solid wastes in the city.
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