401st IB joins ‘unity walk’ for fair elections

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 14): 401st IB joins ‘unity walk’ for fair elections

Soldiers of the army’s 401st Infantry Brigade joined local law enforcers and the Commissions on Elections (Comelec) in a ‘unity walk and prayer-rally for secure and fair elections (Safe) 2013 in Agusan Del Sur Sunday. The Army reported that stakeholders in Agusan Del Sur joined in the nationwide appeal to uphold the integrity of the election in the coming May 13, 2013 elections.

Lt. Hazel Tabago, spokesperson of the 401st brigade, said various government line agencies together with private individuals, business groups, religious groups, and students joined the unity walk in a show of support for clean, honest, and peaceful elections this year. She said that the unity walk started at the Rotunda in San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur and ended at the provincial capitol in Barangay Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan Del Sur. Tabago said leaders of various religious sects led in the lighting of the ‘unity candle’ while various candidates and law enforcers signed the pledged of commitment to ensure a safe 2013 elections here.

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