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...
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