PLPI holds Run for H.O.P.E.

Pugad Lawin Philippines, Incorporated (PLPI) holds Fun Run for HOPE (Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections) last May 10. Hundreds participated, the PLPI Secretariat reported. National President Lawin Dodo “Eisenhower” Alcala said that the event is in consonance with the commemoration of 116th death anniversary of Andres Bonifacio.

 Earlier National Historical Commission declared 2013 as Year of Bonifacio for the latter’s 150th birth anniversary. “Ating isinagawa ang fun run hindi lamang para sa halalan kundi ikintal sa diwa ng mamamayan ang kabayanihan ni Gat. Andres Bonifacio, ang ama ng demokrasya,”

NP Eisenhower stressed in his message. “Sa umagang ito, tumakbo tayo patungo sa pagkakaisa, sa isang malinis at mapayapang halalan, alang-alang sa ating Inang Bayan,” said Mayor Alfredo S. Lim
in his speech. “Mahalaga na ating pag-alabin ang pagmamahal sa tinubuang lupa.”

A covenant signing was also held before the run, the Secretariat also revealed. Lawins from different chapters like Pugad Lawin sa Northview, Pugad Lawin sa Quirino, Pugad Lawin sa San Pedro, Pugad Lawin sa Quezon City and Pugad Lawin sa Calaca joined the event.

 The fun run is supported by NHC and National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) and local government of Manila City.

The PUGAD LAWIN is a four-decade old non-stock non-profit NGO comprising of socio-civic leaders, professionals, business...men, entrepreneurs and other volunteers who share in creating skills and livelihood for the young and the less fortunate, alleviating the plight of the victims of calamities, building the immediate community and making the Philippines and this world a better place to live in.

MISSION
. To form a self-reliant organization in order to guide and assist in uplifting the morals, cultural and social values and economic conditions of the people especially the less privileged;
. To encourage love of God and country, good citizenship and consciousness;
. To unite the members and families in a bond of friendship, fellowship, mutual respect and understanding;
. To cooperate with the government in carrying out a self-help program for the benefit of the majority of our fellowmen;
. To acquire, own and operate radio communication facilities and system for the use of its members in their civic operations especially during calamities, emergencies and public disturbances.

VISION
To develop a new generation of selfless, intelligent, productive and honorable Filipinos who are bonded by patriotism, good citizenship, fairness and volunteerism.

THE LAWIN CREED
We believe:
That faith in the Divine Providence makes life purposeful and meaningful;
That guiding one another will lead us in our journey through life;
That strength should be achieved through self –reliance;
And that an association of men with a common aim, will rise above.

PUGAD LAWIN HYMN
Sa ngalan ng pagmamahal, Kapatiran at pagmamalasakit,
Ilang magkaibigan ay nagbuklod-buklod, Sa isang mabuting layunin
Paglilingkod sa ‘ting kapwa, Ang pangunahing hangarin ng samahang nabuo
Hindi tumitingin sa uri ng pagkatao kundi sa kanyang pangangailangan.

Watawat nya’y ginto’t bughaw, SAgisag ng pagkakaisa
Sa pagtulong sa kapwa ng walang pag-iimobt isang munting alay sa Diyos
Pugad Lawin, handang tumulong sa mga kababayang aba’t sawing-palad
Pugad Lawin, isang samahang makatao at maka-Diyos.

Watawat nya’y ginto’t bughaw, ngayo’y iwinawagayway,
Dinadakila sa buong kapuluan, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Pugad Lawin, handang tumulong sa mga kababayang aba’t sawing-palad
Pugad Lawin, isang samahang makatao at maka-Diyos.