PhilHealth-DOH Run 2013: The Nationwide Run for Mother and Child Protection last Sunday, February 17, 2013 was a victory for all!
6, 185 runners both young and old flocked South Cotabato Sports Complex in the City of Koronadal as early as 3 o’clock in the morning to snap pre-run pictures and stretch their limbs for the warm-up routine led by PhilHealth Run dancers.
At exactly 5 o’clock in the morning, 170 runners raced for the 18k course that looped around Jaycee’s Avenue and the national highway fronting JC’s Garden, this City.
10k, 5k, 3k adult and kiddie runners took off at 10 minutes interval. They ran, jogged and walked with their family, friends and cheerers.
James Castillo of Davao City was the fastest 18k runner. He beat other runners to the finish line in 1 hour and 4 minutes. Dante Baay of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato and Kemp Jireh Franco of Rotonda, City of Koronadal came-in second and third, respectively.
Top three 18k female finishers were Monaliza Ambasa, April Rose Diaz and Ruffa Sorongon.
Castillo and Ambasa received Php10, 000.00 cash, medals, roundtrip tickets from PAL and gift packs from International Pharmaceutical, Inc. Second placers for both male and female categories received Php6, 000.00 cash and medals while third placers received Php4, 000.00 cash and medals.
Top three 10k male finishers were Rolly Paderna, Jr., Gilbert Maroyo and Raymon Antonio while Evangeline Villanueva, Christy Joy Capangyarihan, and Joy Laride placed for the female category.
Daniel Diego, Jimboy Lugay and Jan Dandoy were the top three 5k male finishers while Keth Karen Franco, Elizabeth Villanueva, and Juliet Allaga placed for the female category.
Royce Mariano, Jeffrey Jordan and Joan Heraud were the top three 3k male finishers while April Grace Sioson, Jonnah Mae Perez and Vanessa Cagas placed for the female category.
For 3k kiddie boys category, top three finishers were Jonas Jaudian, Mark Lowe Lacuarta and John Paul Alison while Jenyl Kate Ubas, Rica Pantaleon and Jasmine Mejorada placed for the girls category.
First placers in all race categories received cash prizes, medals and gift packs from International Pharmaceutical, Inc. Fastest male and female 10k runners also got roundtrip tickets from PAL.
Oldest 18k finisher Guillermo Baldelodo, age 65, received a finisher’s medal, certificate, Php1, 000.00 cash and gift items.
Raffle draw winners John Jay Fajanel and Carlo Seran got iPad mini while Kathrina Nicole Bernardo and Flyod Noval got Samsung Galaxy tabs and 6 others got myphone cellphones.
Five (5) gift certificates from The Farm at Carpenter Hill and five (5) cash prizes worth Php1,000.00 each courtesy of South Cotabato Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy, Jr. were also raffled.
Plaques of appreciation and Php5, 000.00 cash were given to the Provincial Government of South Cotabato and Regency Polytechnic College, Inc. for having the biggest delegation.
Ramon F. Aristoza, Jr., OIC-Office of the Area Vice-President for Mindanao and Regional Vice-President for PhilHealth XII thanked all the organizations and schools who sent delegates namely: 33rd IB Philippine Army, Allah Valley Medical Specialist, Inc., Babol General Hospital, DDBTMHCFI, GenSan VSM Realty Corp., Green Valley College Foundation. Kidapawan Medical Specialist, Land Bank of the Philippines, LGU Surallah, Precious Child Learning Center, Sandig Medical Clinic and Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Tamondong Memorial Hospital, The Doctors’ Clinic and Hospital, Kalamansig Municipal Hospital, LGU Tantangan, PNP Koronadal, Ace Centerpoint, Agua Frio Garden Resort, Inc., Card, Inc., DSWD XII, Golden State College, HMMC, Landero Clinic and Hospital, LGU Tantangan, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College, RHU Banga, SOCOTECO, Sultan Kudarat Doctors’ and Hospital, TESDA XII, The Farm at Carpenter Hill, Hotline Construction and DILG 12.
RVP Aristoza said that the success of PhilHealth-DOH Run 2013 was a multi-sectoral success entrenched on the support and cooperation of all individuals, sponsors, stakeholders and institutions who believed in running for a cause.
“This will help children afflicted with cancer under the care of Philippine Children’s Medical Center as our national beneficiary, DSWD XII Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) and 17 other local beneficiaries all over the country”, RVP Aristoza added.
Camelia A. Taha, RSCC Head thanked all the runners who registered for PhilHealth Run. “You will help not only patients (at PCMC) but also the abandoned children with special needs at our Center”, she said.
Present were PhilHealth Run sponsors: Jimmy T. Lao, Store Operations Management of ACE Centerpoint, Dr. Nanette P. Franco, Hospital Administrator of The Doctors’ Clinic and Hospital, Marcelino E. Dospueblos, CPA, Hospital Administrator of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Inc., Cesar S. Agreda, Sr., President of Agreda Group of Companies and Dr. Eva B. Hormigos, Hospital Administrator of Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital who led the gun start.
Other sponsors who participated in the awarding were Dr. Marilie C. Lechonsito of Sandig Medical Clinic and Hospital, Rino E. Landero Board of Trustees of Landero Clinic and Hospital, Sheena Mae D. Javelosa, Administrator of Surallah Community Hospital, Dr. Mary Jean S. Cocjin, Manager of Superio-Cocjin OB-Gyne, Ultrasound and Maternity Clinic, Amelia M. Belbider, Administrative Officer of Matavia Tomines OB-Gyne Clinic, Dr. Rene C. Guardiano, owner of Guardiano Children and Maternity Clinic, Dr. Levesita T. Dagang of T’boli Evangelical Clinic and Hospital, Inc., Dr. Ervin B. Luntao, Medical Director of Dr. Ervin B. Luntao Family Clinic and Hospital, Neri M. Vigor of Sarangani Highlands Garden, Lourlyn P. Tesaluna of General Santos Doctors’ Hospital, Inc., Ernesto P. Pantua, owner of Kablon Farms Food, Inc., Juanita D. Dabalus, Hospital Administrator of St. Jude Clinic and Hospital, Arbie Love Pelenia of Lariosa Clinic and Hospital.
RVP Aristoza also thanked Allah Valley Medical Specialist, Inc., SOCOMEDICS Medical Center, The Doctors’ Clinic and Hospital, Inc., South Cotabato Provincial Hospital and Red Cross Koronadal Chapter for manning the medical stations at the race track.
The same expression of gratitude was given to the Koronadal Traffic Management Group, PNP Bomb Squad, Police Force, Provincial Security Group who managed the traffic and security of runners during the event. (Amor Sequito, Public Relations Officer B)
