REEF TO RIDGE CHALLENGE
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 5 through its Provincial Fisheries Office and the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP) hosted a fun run dubbed, “Ridge to Reef Challenge” in Masbate City on October 20, 2012, drawing around 180 runners from different government agencies and private entities in the province to culminate the 49th Fish Conservation Week with the theme: “Maunlad na pangisdaan makakamtan sa matatag na balikatan”.
The Provincial Government of Masbate, City Government of Masbate, Philippine National Police, Philippine Red Cross, and Kabalikat Civicom supported BFAR by providing the necessary permits for the run, venue, traffic and security, and medical assistance.
The event featured three (3) categories: the three kilometer, five, and seven kilometers race. The first to third placers for each category received medals and certificates. Other special awards were given to the oldest and the youngest runner, and the biggest group entry.
The fun run started from the city and ended with a coastal clean-up realizing its aim of “ridge to reef”. The proceeds of the event, from the registration fees, will benefit the coastal community of Naboctot Island in Placer, Masbate. A total of P15,000 along with other donated materials will be used for the construction of a public toilet in the area.
The event was followed by a ceremonial launching of ICRMP’s livelihood projects to the people’s organizations from the municipalities of Cawayan, Dimasalang, Mobo, and Placer which received an abalone production project worth P380,000 each. The concluding part of the program is the lighting and flying of sky lanterns during the evening. - KIMCEDO
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