Maynilad holds World Water Day 2015 Run

MANILA, Philippines - Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is presenting the “World Water Day 2015 : Let’s Run for Water and Sustainable Development” organized by Runners Republiq and RG Events this March 22 at the CCP Complex, Pasay City.

The run is part of a week-long celebration from March 16 to 22 of World Water Day in coordination with government agencies and private organizations.

The event is expected to draw some 4,000 runners, including employees of 25 private organizations and government agencies led by DENR.

The run aims to inspire Filipinos to do their part in promoting greater access to clean water and environmental responsibility. The initiative also aims to create awareness on the role of water in meeting all development needs.

Race categories include 1K and 3K for fun runners, as well as 5K, 10K and 21K for competitive runners.

A special touch to the event shall be a symbolic 1K fun walk, wherein the participants shall be carrying saplings throughout the race.  These saplings shall be the planted in Maynilad’s La Mesa Water Treatment Plant Compound, the facility that produces drinking water for 8.9 million people daily.