The Philippine Army continues its advocacy of promoting
peace, this time through a 100-kilometer mountain bike ride Saturday in central
Negros .
Maj. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, 3rd Infantry Division
commander, who led the Philippine Army contingent, said the activity not only
aimed at promoting peace, but also of healthy living and camaraderie, with bike
also as an alternative mode of transportation.
Organizers estimated more than 500 bikers from the different
bikers associations in the province, personnel of the Negros Occidental Police
Provincial Office, and even those in the media, joined the activity.
Guerrero said the participants were also able to see the
beautiful landscapes and tourism attractions of Bacolod City
The 100-kilometer mountain bike activity kicked off 4:30
a.m. Saturday at the Capitol Lagoon, passing through Murcia
– Cansilayan- Abuanan-Crossing Minin g-La Carlota- San
Enrique-Pulupandan-Valladolid-Bago to Bacolod City
The activity, with the theme “A 100km Ride- 100% Commitment
to Peace”, also forms part of the Peace Month celebration, being marked by the
provincial government of Negros Occidental, through its Provincial Peace
Integration and Development Unit, in tandem with the Army, PNP and
multi-sectoral groups.
Col. Francisco Delfin, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, and
his executive officer, Lt. Col. Darren Comia, also joined Guerrero in the
activity, which ended with a program at the Negros Occidental
Multi-Purpose Center
Former Manapla Mayor Manolet Escalante and Bacolod Councilor
Jun Gamboa, who represented Gov. Alfredo Maranon Jr. and Mayor Monico
Puntebella, respectively, also joined the closing rites, pledging anew their
support to the peace efforts in Negros Occidental.
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