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Thousands join Run for the West Philippine Sea

From PhilStar · () English

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  • About 4,000 Filipinos joined a run at Quezon Memorial Circle to raise awareness and national solidarity around the West Philippine Sea.
  • Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos and Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Karl Decapia took part in the event.
  • Organizers linked the campaign to maritime protection, food security, the economy and the livelihoods of Filipino fisherfolk.

Around 4,000 Filipinos gathered at Quezon Memorial Circle for the “Run for the West Philippine Sea,” turning a public run into a show of national solidarity over the country’s maritime patrimony.

The event was organized by the Inner Wheel Club of Holy Spirit New Generation-District 378 in partnership with the Philippine Navy. Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos and Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Karl Decapia joined the participants.

Organizers said the West Philippine Sea is important to the country’s food security and economy. The event also highlighted the livelihoods of Filipino fisherfolk, the future of coastal communities and what Abalos described as the dignity of the nation.

The organizers hope to bring the advocacy run to other provinces and cities across the Philippines, extending the campaign beyond the Quezon Memorial Circle event.

The dignity of the nation.

· Benhur AbalosAbalos cited the protection of the dignity of the nation among the causes represented by the advocacy run.
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