THE 303rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army will hold a 100-kilometer bike ride for peace and progress in Negros Occidental on September 26.

Themed “A 100-kilometer Ride for 100% Commitment to Peace,” the bike ride will start at the Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City at 4 a.m. and will pass by the cities of La Carlota and Bago and the municipalities of Murcia, San Enrique, Valladolid, and Pulupandan.

Captain Russel Anthony Bumanglag, civil military operations officer of the 303rd IB, said the activity, which is part of the observance of the Peace Consciousness Month, aims to promote a united community for peace, progress and prosperity in Negros Occidental.

Bumanglag said the highlight of the activity is the oath-taking and signing of peace covenant by the ride participants, guests, and Negrense constituents.

Expected to join the tour are bikers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, other law enforcement agencies, local government units, non- government organizations, private groups, business sector, youth sector, bike clubs, and cycling enthusiasts.

Aside from the Bike Ride for Peace, the 303rd IB is also holding civic action in the different localities in the province, the latest of which was held in San Enrique town. (TDE)