"Walk for a Cause" program held in Vigan City
By Freddie G. Lazaro
Vigan City (October 10) -- The Vigan residents led by City Mayor Eva Marie Singson - Medina had successfully held an Alay - lakad program over the weekend here, it was reported.
Mayor Medina said that the Alay - lakad was attended by the barangay officials, Non - Government Organizations (NGO's), business sector, members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), students, government employees, local media personalities and other civilian volunteers.
"The Alay-lakad is an annual "walk for a cause" program to raise funds for assistance to the projects for the out of school youth in the city," Medina said.
At least 1% (one percent) from the salary of the rank and file employee of the city government and national government agency will be deducted this month, while the NGOs and business sectors will give voluntary donations for the Alay-lakad project. (PIA Ilocos Sur) [top]