LAOAG-PANGASINAN MARATHON LAUNCHES SONGFEST
Laoag City, May 16, 1998 - Hundreds of runners representing five Ilocano provinces of Northwestern Luzon will compete in a 5-day marathon from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Villasis, Pangasinan next month.
The marathon, sponsored by the Kannadiwan Ti Amianan Movement and the Philippine Sports Commission, will be staged from June 1 to June 5. Participating are five teams representing the provinces of Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. The winning team will be called the Northern Centennial Team.
A ceremonial run with the marathon winners bearing the Freedom Torch will start at the Quezon Circle and end at the Gen. Arturo Enrile Theater at Camp Aguinaldo, signalling the start of the song writing competition concert "Of Heritage and Freedom: The Great Northern Voice" on June 5.
The marathon wants to inspire and instill pride among Ilocanos in different municipalities on the route to cheer their own representatives. Cash prizes and trophies await the winning teams.
For inquiries and to participate, call tel. 9242113 or 4356977.
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