Grand March vs. Illegal Drugs
22 Mar -- Grand March vs. Illegal drugs dubbed as "Batang Iwas Droga" or "BIDA" Grand March was held along Roxas Boulevard, Philippines yesterday 21 Mar 09 at 1pm.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lead this March which started from the Cultural Center of the Philippines proceeding to Rajah Sulayman Park and furthering to the Quirino Grandstand to complete the 2.5 km. trek. Children with ages ranging from six to 12 accompanied by their parents joined the march, together with Pagcor Chief, Showbiz Celebrities and Department of Education Executives.
12 Official Candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2009 participated. 9 of the candidate photos are shown below.
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From left to right: Top Row: Delegates representing Cabusao, Calamba and Cebu; Middle Row: Ilocos Sur, Lipa and Manila. Last Row: Olongapo, Quezon City and San Antonio. Photos: Bruce Casanova for WE
The Grand Batang Iwas Droga (BIDA) March yesterday is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “Largest March Against Illegal Drugs.” At their stop at the Rajah Sulayman Park, participants' cards with barcodes are swiped so they would be counted for the record but it is estimated that 50,000 to 70,000 participated. According to Guinness adjudications executive Lucia Sinigagliesi, the Philippines would not be breaking any record since this is the first time that a country or an organization has undertaken such a feat.
Some of the Miss Philippines 2009 Candidates with Karla Henry Miss Earth 2008 during the Grand March vs. Illegal drugs on 21 March.
This cause against Drug was sponsored by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor). (WE)
Duane Ramos
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