Run for child labor-free PH

THE Run for Child Labor-Free Philippines will get underway on Dec. 6 in an out-and-back course from Abreeza Ayala Malls.

Department of Labor and Employment (Dole)-Association of Concerned Employees and Staff (Aces) president Leo Ariel Pepino bared this Thursday during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at The Annex of SM City Davao.

"The run will feature 5K and 3K categories. We aim to intensify the anti-child labor campaign," he said.

Registration is ongoing until Nov. 30. Fee is P350 inclusive of race bib, singlet and snacks.

Pepino said the event will benefit the Project Angel Tree that aims to gather and grant

the wishes of child laborers through the building up of a network of patrons and supporters of the national efforts against child labor.
Beneficiaries will be children in Barangay Hagonoy in Kibuaya, Balaba, Mahayahay, San Roque, Colorado and Compostela Valley Province.

"These are areas where children are at risk. They must enjoy their childhood. Child labor should be eliminated in the country," Pepino said.

Proceeds of the run will be used to purchase school supplies, bags and educational assistance for children.

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