TACLOBAN CITY – The I love Tacloban Youth Organization and the Tribu Harbat Mountaineers in partnership with the city government of Tacloban through Mayor Cristina G. Romualdez, and former Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez will hold the 11th Unity Climb on Sunday(January 27).
Starting at 7:00 am until 5:00 pm, the synchronized mountain-climbing event will be held in three locations, Mt. Cali in Babatngon, Mt. Danglay in Basey, Samar and Victor’s Peak (Caibaan to Balugo Falls Trail).
With an expected 50 to 60 participants from around Tacloban City and other areas in Region 8, the event will assess the condition of these ecotourism sites and do tree planting activities.
A clean-up drive will also highlight the whole-day event. The pre-climb briefing will be held on Saturday, January 26.
According to Executive Assistant Carlos Dave Castillo, proceeds from the event will benefit school children who will be given 100 pairs of slippers and assorted school supplies. A raffle draw and a concert featuring local band Green Peace will cap the Unity Climb. – HENRY JAMES Roca with a report from D. ABARAQUEZ/CIO)
