RUN FOR UNITY. Over 6,000 residents of Laoag City and Ilocos Norte participated in MMK (Mayor Michael Marcos Keon) run for unity in Laoag City on Saturday (Sept. 21, 2019). The event aimed to promote a healthy habit of running and encourage everyone to unite to work for a “brighter future” of the city. (Photo courtesy of Mary Tess Adriano)
LAOAG CITY -- Over 6,000 Laoag City and Ilocos Norte residents occupied the major thoroughfares in this city on Saturday as they ran for unity in time for the birthday celebration of Michael Marcos Keon (MMK), city mayor here.
Led by the city mayor himself, the first MMK run for unity aims to promote a healthy habit of running while encouraging everyone to unite to “work for the common good.”
“This running event is a manifestation to unite all sectors of the society, both from public and private sectors. It also advocates the promotion of health programs of our city mayor,” Arlene de Guzman, overall chairman of the MMK fun run, told participants.
A huge number of Laoag residents led by their village officials were gathered in front of the Aurora Park in support of the Keon administration.
According to the organizers, more than 8,000 actually registered for the running event win three-kilometer and five-kilometer categories. Registration was free.
Keon reiterated that now is the time to work for a “brighter future” of the city, as he vowed to do his best to promote the welfare of Laoageños. (PNA)
