Huwebes, Abril 26, 2012

The Bangus Run: A Story Faith of One Man’s Faith


With faith of a mustard seed, a man can move mountains…such was the faith of our brother Gene.
After assuming the post of Provincial Maritime Commander of Region 1, PSUPT Genesis Tolejano was assigned with a onerous task of patrolling the expansive extent of the Lingayen Bay. Making it more difficult was the fact that he had to do it with only three patrol boats.

But he had faith and it was enough for him to shine in an assignment with minimal resource.

Learning the situation of his office, his brothers from the CORPS Movement spurred on the idea to conduct and support raising activity that will help him to raise a water asset for his men. PSUPT Eric Noble, Boi Manuel, Dan Afuang and Bro. Jojo Dellosa who visited Col. Tolejano in Dagupan last year connected him with Christian brothers who have a heart with the police. 

The Christian Evangelical Ministers Fellowship of Dagupan led by their police ministry head Ptr. Jun Centeno, More the Conquerors Business Club led by their Chairman Ashok Vasadani and Adsense Marketing led by Aries Aguilar grouped together and helped Col. Tolejano to design a marathon that would not only help him in his campaign to raise funds for a water asset but also spread awareness about the dangers of dynamite fishing and the need for environmental protection in the Lingayen Gulf.

Last April 21, 2012, the event (dubbed as the Bangus Run which officially started the weeklong Bangus Festival of Dagupan City) came to fruition with astounding success. One thousand runners from all over Pangasinan and beyond came and supported the event. The business sector, local government, students and Pangasinense from all walks of life came and supported the event.

Surely a mustard faith could go a long way…
(As of writing the CEMF of Dagupan, is already securing a boat which will be turned over to the PNP-Maritime Office)

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