Mayor Jun to Alay Lakad participants: Uphold cleanliness and respect our environment

Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares encouraged Alay Lakad participants this Holy Week to observe cleanliness and avoid littering during their pilgrimage.
"As we come together for the sacred tradition of Alay Lakad, the City Government of Antipolo urges pilgrims and participants to uphold cleanliness and respect our environment," Ynares said.
"Let's honor this sacred tradition with respect for our environment. A clean city reflects our discipline and devotion," he added.
This is in line with the city diocese's attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the "largest gathering for a walking spiritual pilgrimage in 12 hours," starting at 6 p.m. of Maundy Thursday (April 17) to 6 a.m. of Good Friday (April 18).
Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos underscored the importance of the event to the catholic faithful in the country.
"Such a record would not only highlight the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage but also bring global recognition to the cultural and religious traditions of the Philippines," he said in a statement.
With the Rizal police record of 7.4 million participants last year, the diocese expects more people to join this year's Alay Lakad.
The reminder was issued in accordance with Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act), and the Antipolo City Ordinance No. 2008-287 (Basura Code). (Vincent Brian Gutierrez)