CAMP GEN. MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID) kicked off on Saturday morning its “October Peace 2018,” highlighting a 40-kilometer ‘bike for peace’ race from Baras, Rizal to this camp.
The “Bike for Peace” carried the theme “Nagkakaisang kasundaluhan at mamayan tungo sa layuning mapayapa at masaganang Timog Katagalugan” (united soldiers and the citizenry towards a peaceful and prosperous Southern Luzon).
Col. Marceliano V. Teofilo, Chief of Staff of the 2ID, led the bike run starting 6:30 a.m. from the Headquarters 80th Infantry Battalion in Baras, Rizal to the finish line in this camp.
Around 157 bikers composed of officers, enlisted personnel, dependents, civilian employees, retired soldiers and other civilian guest bike riders joined the race.
Major General Rhoderick M. Parayno, 2ID Commander, led the awarding of plaques to the winners especially the Banana Bikers, who won the 1st place in the team category.
Parayno also thanked and congratulated all the participants for hurdling the bike race as opening salvo for the October Peace observance.
He said the month-long series of events advocates not only health but fellowship as well.
“We would like also to promote the peace and security efforts of 2ID in the regions”, Parayno added.
Meanwhile, Capt. Patrick Jay M. Retumban, chief of the 2ID public affairs office, said the upcoming events include a Basketball Tournament (Oct. 6); Football Tournament (Oct. 11); Golf for Peace (Oct. 12); Run for Peace (Oct. 13); Foot march/Trekking (Oct. 14) and the two-day Shoot for Peace (Oct 17-18).
Next month’s activities also include the Mega Zumba (Oct. 19); Bingo Social (Oct. 19); Towering, Trade and Food Fair, Jungle Fighter Bar and Photo Booth (Oct 15- 20), and the Musical Night (Oct. 20).
He said the events are open to all interested civilians. (Saul Pa-a / PNA)
