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BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO
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ILOILO City – Ilonggo running enthusiasts joined the Heroes Run 2016 yesterday sponsored by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The run aimed to raise public awareness on the plight of soldiers and inspire people to help those injured or have died in line of duty in their journey to full recovery and generate funds for them and their dependents.
The proceeds will be channeled through the Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO).
AFPBESO has programs and projects for the families of soldiers, one of which are scholarships.
Heroes Run 2016 had four distance categories – 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km with registration fees of P300, P400, P500, and P700 respectively .
Heroes Run 2016 legs were also simultaneously held in Metro Manila, Baguio City and Davao City. These had the support of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. and Philippine Army Chapter, Inc.
The first 1st Heroes Run – Panay leg was held last Nov. 23, 2014 at Plazuela de Iloilo, Mandurriao district with 450 running enthusiasts. Last year’s edition gathered 500 runners.
The first 10 male runners and first 10 female runners for the various distance categories received Heroes Run shirts while the 21 km finishers received finisher shirts and finisher dog tags.
Top three male and female runners received cash prizes./PN
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