Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Soldiers lead 60KM “Bike for Peace”

From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 13): Soldiers lead 60KM “Bike for Peace”

Around 200 people biked more than 60 kilometers from Lebak, Sultan Kudarat to Cotabato City, Sunday morning in a bid to promote peace. Dubbed “Bike for Peace,” members of the Philippine Marines and biking enthusiasts from the coastal towns of Sultan Kudarat joined the event. 1st Marine Brigade Information Officer Lt. Korina Dela Costa said the activity is in line with the campaign of the Philippine Marines to continue the peace efforts in Mindanao. The event is envisioned to provide an avenue to advocate peace, development, and community participation on providing peace and security. Dela Costa added that they will continue to have these kinds of activity next month and the years to come. The said activity was led by the 1st Marine Battalion together with peace advocates and other sectors.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=2411352766305

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