Ms. Earth bets to join DZMM's 'run for nature'

Before the race for the Ms. Earth crown, Ms. Earth 2009 contestants will run and take part in the “DZMM Takbo Para Sa Kalikasan Year 10” on March 8. As nature-lovers, the ladies gave their support for DZMM’s annual marathon for the benefit of the environment.

Last year, proceeds of the fun-run went to the maintenance and protection of over 400 trees in the La Mesa Watershed, the water repository of 12 million Metro Manila residents.

Before the gun goes off, there will be warm-up exercises led by fitness expert Dan Cabiling of Gold's Gym with “Wowowee’s” ASF Dancers.

The race, which will start and end at the Quirino Grandstand, will pass through Manila’s historical districts.
Joining the beauty queens in the run are DZMM anchors Ted Failon, Cory Quirino, Tintin Bersola, Julius Babao, Korina Sanchez, plus thousands of professional runners, athletes, health enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and students.
To cap the event, DZMM will not only award the fastest finishers of the marathon but will also honor ten outstanding environment advocates or the “Kapamilya Para Sa Kalikasan.”

These are citizens from the government, non-government organizations, and the private sector who have made significant contributions to the cause of conservation.

Over P 100,000 worth of cash and prizes will be given away on race day for the male and female placers in the 3k, 5k, and 10k categories. For the 10k race, 4th to 10th placers will also receive prizes from DZMM.

Previous “Takbo” champions will also vie for the Hall of Fame award to be given to former winners.

“The annual success of Takbo Para Sa Kalikasan is the success of every Filipino. Every step, every stride of our runners is for our environment,” said DZMM station manager Angelo Palmones.

DZMM will also award the largest contingents from government agencies, non-government organizations, and academic institutions, as well as the first student finishers and the oldest runners in the field.

The top ten registered families to complete the race will also receive prizes.

To join the “DZMM Takbo Para Sa Kalikasan Year 10,” simply call the secretariat at (02) 9244101 local 5603, 5674, or 5638 or visit the DZMM website at www.dzmm.com.ph.