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THE Philippine Marines, the Navy’s highly-trained and elite combat arm, celebrate their 63rd anniversary with the holding of the Cobra 'Karera Lakas Pilipinas' Commandant’s Cup, a challenging obstacle run open to military men and civilians set on November 10 at the sprawling Gregorio Lim Marine Barracks grounds in Ternate, Cavite.
“We are opening the ‘Karera Lakas Pilipinas' to civilian runners and to the public so they can get a glimpse of the tough and gruelling life of the Philippine Marines,” said Marissa Monsanto Falvo of Lakas Pilipinas Inc. in Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at Shakey’s Malate.
“The Marine motto of ‘Karangalan, Katungkulan, and Kabayanihan’ are the values that Cobra is proud to be associated with and in keeping with our own slogan ‘Lakas ng Pinas,’” said Assistant Brand Manager Karlene Sebastian in the event also supported by R.O.X., RUNNR, Toby’s, Residencia Boracay, Rudy Project, Fenix Corp, Absolute Fitness, Olive Juice Concepts, PaymentPassage, Goofy Foot Media and SJF.
“By holding this event, we would like to recognize the heroic and gallant efforts of the Philippine Marines in times of war and peace.”
“On behalf of Philippine Marine Commandant Maj. Gen. Romeo Tanalgo, we would like to thank Cobra and our other supporters in celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the Corps,” said Lt. Col. Stephen Cabanlet of the Marine Corps Special Service Command during the session presented by Shakey’s and the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation.
“The event is open to civilian participants who want to experience a slice of Marine life,” he added. “By joining us in this event, we hope that Filipinos will appreciate the effort in making the Marines an integral and effective part of the Armed Forces.”
The Corps was formed on November 7, 1950 under the late President Elpidio Quirino, with then Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay playing a key role in organizing the efficient and well-disciplined armed unit.
Aside from battling insurgents and terrorists, the Marines also spearhead humanitarian and relief efforts during times of typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. The United Nations have also tapped them as peacekeepers in global conflicts.
Interested parties who would like to join this one-of-a-kind race can register at R.O.X and online at www.lakaspilipinas.com. Registration deadline is on November 7.
Named after one of the early Philippine Marine commandants, the Gregorio Lim Marine Barracks grounds is the site of the obstacle course where Corps recruits undergo intensive physical training and conditioning to whip them into top fighting shape.
Falvo said part of the proceeds of the Cobra 'Karera Lakas Pilipinas 5- and 10-kilometer obstacle runs will go to the repair of the Warrior’s Grill Obstacle Course and the Corps’ recovery and reintegration program for Marines injured while performing their military duties.
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