'GREAT THINGS START FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS'

Rotary Club of Roxas hosts 41st National Milo Marathon (Leg 10)

By Niño Manaog
Special for The Capiz Times

Roxas City—It was another pioneering effort of the local Rotarians in health and sports development.

The Rotary Club of Roxas, led by its president Ms. Melrose Lunn, recently hosted the 41st National Milo Marathon Leg 10 (Roxas) on Oct. 1, 2017 in Pueblo de Panay, a local township in Bgy. Lawaan here.

The national event drew some 3,790 runners and participants from around Roxas City, the province of Capiz and other parts of Panay.

Of this number, 595 runners joined the 3K Kiddie Run; while 2,816 students and 233 adults joined the 5K. In the higher categories, 88 runners went for 10K while 58 runners joined the coveted 21K, the Qualifying Race.

For the 3K Kiddie Run, the following are the top finishers. For Boys’ Division, the top ten runners were, as follows: Jewel Llorito, who clocked 11:03, followed by Noel Joseph Degracia, Dino Ryan Divinagracia, Daniel Turtogo, Landel Jay Aregora, John Neto Corte, Marte Gyan Antonio, Adrian Samson, Julius Cezar Caraercle and Justin Bernada.

For Girls, the top ten runners were, as follows: Mary Gold Cortel, who clocked 12:16, followed by Jazen Faith Martinez, Jhoannah Marreh Balasa, Riese Diaz, Kezhia May Martinez, Shaina Nicole Orbe, Precious Nicole Rosales, Cyra Monique Dumaguit, Precious Friah Antonia Bernabe and Mariel Diaz.

For 5K, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top ten were Pernille Siason Jr., who finished at 17:41, followed by Joemarie Delgado, Leonito Cortel, Geonell Despi, Nuebie Pinalba, Geovann Ivan Despi, Jonel Alva, Eden Kleith Castor, Joshua Ceo Contreras and Joshua Rey Beramo.

For Women’s Division, the top ten were Mary Grace Cortel, who finished at 19:47, followed by Emelyn Legarda, Rica Debigay, Nica Joy Bernada, Camille Jean Cortel, Jovyrose Girao, Katherine Teshima, Rafaella Arbolado, Diana Labrador and Shainne Lou Rosas.

For 10K, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top ten runners were Ramonito Cuabar, who clocked 35:59, followed by Arthur Diamante, Victoriano Belot Jr., Rogie Onato, Nenito Cortel Jr., Danny Onato Jr., Eddemar Cuangco, Regor Evaristo, Ron Schwebel and Matthew Orbe.

For the Women’s Division, the top ten runners were Rodelyn Onato, who clocked 45:59, followed by Abigail Odelmoo, Janice Aballe, Joevy Valenzuela, Ellaine Joy Arboleda, Jehrlyn Bornales, Ivy Marie Bargas, Divine Grace Ausan, Anna Mae Ocbena and Mary Kris Sulpico.

And for 21K, the Qualifying Race, the following are the top finishers. For Men’s Division, the top runners were Joel Alcorin, who finished at 1:16:27, followed by Rowell Hulleza (1:18:39), Rene Desuyo (1:19:47), Joseph Arnel (1:20:32), Roger Molinos (1:22:24), Jose Baguio (1:24:05), Leodinir Nemis (1:27:39), Arnell John Mercado (1:29:34), Joseph Heyres (1:30:15) and Eugene Alvarez (1:32:09).

For Women’s Division, top runners were Christen Cortel who clocked 1:41:44, followed by Lorena Blanco (1:44:16), Cerila Cortel (1:54:56), Anita Balaga (1:56:22), Eunelyn Lopez (2:05:10), Jenelyn Progio (2:13:48), Riezyl Baqueriza (2:26:22), Charisse Ariane Pedroso (2:28:35), and Jackilene Donato (2:29:57).

Prizes were awarded to the winners, as follows:

For the 3K Kiddie Run, the top runner were given, as follows: champion, P1,500 and trophy; runner-up, P1,000 and trophy; third place, P500 and trophy; 4th place, P500 and medal; and 5th place to 10th place, P150 and a medal each.

Meanwhile, for the 5K Fun Run, divided into men's and women's divisions, sets of prizes were given, as follows: champion, P2,500 and trophy; runner-up, P1,500 and trophy; 3rd place, P1,000 and trophy; 4th place, P500 and medal; and 5th place to 10th place, P500 and a medal each.

For the 10K Run, winners in both Men's and Women's Divisions were awarded, as follows: champion: P5,000 and trophy; runner-up, P3,000 and trophy; 3rd place, P2,000 and trophy; 4th place, P1,000 and medal; and 5th Place to 10th Place, P500 and a medal each.

For the 21K Run or the Qualifying Races, winners in both Men's and Women's Divisions were awarded, as follows: champion, P10,000 and trophy; runner-up, P6,000 and trophy; 3rd place, P4,000 and trophy; 4th place, P2,000 and medal; and 5th place, P1,000 and medal.

This sports promotion was made possible through the concerted efforts of the Rotarians in full coordination with the Pueblo De Panay township, the Roxas City Police Station, the Capiz Provincial Police Office and the Ivisan Police Station.

The Rotarians also attribute the success of the marathon to the full cooperation of the local governments including other agencies, namely: the Roxas City Government (City Health Office, Traffic Management Unit and Emergency Response Team); the Capiz Provincial Government (Villareal Stadium management unit, Capiz Emergency Response Team and Integrated Provincial Health Office); the local government units of Ivisan and Sapian; the K9 units of the local Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy; and the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz.

Rotarians also want to thank the supervisors and superintendents of the Department of Education Roxas City Division and Capiz Division; Philippine National Red Cross- Capiz Chapter; Boy Scouts of the Philippines Capiz Council; Rotaract Club of Roxas-Hercor College Chapter; Hercor College (Office of Student Affairs and the Criminology and Computer Science departments); and Kabalikat Civicom.

Rotarians also want to thank Arce Marketing and Stages Pre-School; Fritz Dorado & Co., Robinson's Bank; Philtrust Bank; Capiz Bankers Association; Love Radio 105.7 FM; B-Y & Sons Trading; AnCor Development Corp.; AVSE Group of the Roxas City Airport Police Station; the Capiz Doctors' Hospital family; the Robinsons Place Roxas management; Jollibee Robinsons; Aqua Klean; Water Factory; Doctors Junjun & Jean Oquendo; Ms Rosemary Thursday Ortiz -Honrado; the JCI Makawiwili; Capa Dance Academy;
and Kenny Celestial (for free aerial video coverage).

Per their Facebook post: "Many more may also deserve our gratitude but we may have failed to mention; please know that the omission was mostly unintentional."

Same post read further: "From the bottom of our hearts, MADAMU-DAMO GID NGA SALAMAT

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Note: Article reposted from The Capiz Times and photos at random from RC Roxas Rotarian members photographer/documentor.