Sen. Villar joins thousands of Bulakenyos in Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2
Published Nov 12, 2019 10:00 am
By Freddie Velez
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan - Senator Cynthia Villar and the employees of the Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado joined thousands of Bulakenyos in the 20 kilometer fun run dubbed as Takbo Para SA Kalikasan 2 in support of the rehabilitation of Manila Bay and its adjacent coastal areas, which commenced at the Bulacan Sports Complex in Brgy. Bagong Bayan (Sta. Isabel) here last Sunday.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando hands over the token along with the certificate of appreciation to Senator Cynthia Villar for supporting the Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2 held at the Bulacan Sports Complex, Brgy. Bagong Bayan, City of Malolos, Bulacan last Sunday, which promotes the rehabilitation of Manila Bay and its adjacent coastal areas. (Photo via Freddie Velez/ MANILA BULLETIN)
“Maganda ang initiatives nitong Takbo Para sa Kalikasan dahil nagkakaroon ng awareness ang general public tungkol sa mga issues at advocacy natin. It provides us with a good opportunity to get involved and be able to contribute,” Villar said.
She also commended the activity and emphasized the need to take action to prevent further degradation in the coastal areas.
“At isa pa, tayong lahat din ang magbebenepisyo dito at tayong lahat din ang makakaranas ng perwisyo kapag hindi tayo umaksyon. Ang paunti-unting basura na ‘yan, ‘pag pinagsama-sama ay nagiging tone-tonelada na siyang nagiging problema,” Villar said.
Fernando also sought the help and support of Bulakenyos to achieve the desired outcome of the rehabilitation.
“Kailangan na po nating kumilos. Itong mga kailugan natin na nakakonekata sa Manila Bay, kailangan nating isalba. Sana po ay magkaisa tayo dahil ito po ay kalikasan na pinagkukunan natin ng pagkain. At kayo bilang mamamayan ng Pilipinas, kayo ang katuwang namin,” the governor said.
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region 3 Director Julie J. Daquioag also launched the “Disiplina Muna” campaign in relation to maintaining a clean environment and highlighted the importance of self-discipline.
“Ang Disiplina Muna ay isang programa na makatutulong sa pag-preserve ng ating kalikasan. Kahit ang dami-dami nating mga guidelines, ordinansa at batas, wala pa ring mangyayari kung ang mga tao mismo ay walang disiplina. Magsimula tayo sa ating sarili, follow the rules, follow the waste segregation,” Daquioag said.
Top runners for each category were also recognized after the fun run and each winner received a trophy, medal, and cash prize. The 3K U-turn runs male winners were Jerome Comanda, Jovie Villadanas, Alexandro Luciano, and Aries Lucero. The winning female runners were Cherie Anne Nulledo, Kesha Maramba, and Renelyn Oquiño.
For the 5K U-turn run, the winners were Edgar Lee Jr., Prince Jared Santiago, and Jericho Mendiola while the female winners were Lyca Sarmiento, Analyn Miranda, and Rhealyn Miranailla.
For the 10K U-turn run, the top runners were Mark Anthony Oximar, Christian Delos Reyes, Wilfred Esporma, Thalia Garcia, Ma. Pamela Mirandilla, and Yve Aclo.
The Takbo Para sa Kalikasan is a project of the Department of Interior and Local Government in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Tourism, Department of Education, and National Youth Commission.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando hands over the token along with the certificate of appreciation to Senator Cynthia Villar for supporting the Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2 held at the Bulacan Sports Complex, Brgy. Bagong Bayan, City of Malolos, Bulacan last Sunday, which promotes the rehabilitation of Manila Bay and its adjacent coastal areas. (Photo via Freddie Velez/ MANILA BULLETIN)
“Maganda ang initiatives nitong Takbo Para sa Kalikasan dahil nagkakaroon ng awareness ang general public tungkol sa mga issues at advocacy natin. It provides us with a good opportunity to get involved and be able to contribute,” Villar said.
She also commended the activity and emphasized the need to take action to prevent further degradation in the coastal areas.
“At isa pa, tayong lahat din ang magbebenepisyo dito at tayong lahat din ang makakaranas ng perwisyo kapag hindi tayo umaksyon. Ang paunti-unting basura na ‘yan, ‘pag pinagsama-sama ay nagiging tone-tonelada na siyang nagiging problema,” Villar said.
Fernando also sought the help and support of Bulakenyos to achieve the desired outcome of the rehabilitation.
“Kailangan na po nating kumilos. Itong mga kailugan natin na nakakonekata sa Manila Bay, kailangan nating isalba. Sana po ay magkaisa tayo dahil ito po ay kalikasan na pinagkukunan natin ng pagkain. At kayo bilang mamamayan ng Pilipinas, kayo ang katuwang namin,” the governor said.
Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region 3 Director Julie J. Daquioag also launched the “Disiplina Muna” campaign in relation to maintaining a clean environment and highlighted the importance of self-discipline.
“Ang Disiplina Muna ay isang programa na makatutulong sa pag-preserve ng ating kalikasan. Kahit ang dami-dami nating mga guidelines, ordinansa at batas, wala pa ring mangyayari kung ang mga tao mismo ay walang disiplina. Magsimula tayo sa ating sarili, follow the rules, follow the waste segregation,” Daquioag said.
Top runners for each category were also recognized after the fun run and each winner received a trophy, medal, and cash prize. The 3K U-turn runs male winners were Jerome Comanda, Jovie Villadanas, Alexandro Luciano, and Aries Lucero. The winning female runners were Cherie Anne Nulledo, Kesha Maramba, and Renelyn Oquiño.
For the 5K U-turn run, the winners were Edgar Lee Jr., Prince Jared Santiago, and Jericho Mendiola while the female winners were Lyca Sarmiento, Analyn Miranda, and Rhealyn Miranailla.
For the 10K U-turn run, the top runners were Mark Anthony Oximar, Christian Delos Reyes, Wilfred Esporma, Thalia Garcia, Ma. Pamela Mirandilla, and Yve Aclo.
The Takbo Para sa Kalikasan is a project of the Department of Interior and Local Government in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Tourism, Department of Education, and National Youth Commission.