Cooperators renew support for Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge 2015

STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur, Jan. 26 (PIA) – Private sector partners of the Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge have renewed their commitment to support the International Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge 2015.

In a recent meeting, five perennial sponsors have already signified intention to once again partner with the Local Government to make the event more colorful and successful.

Aboitiz Power, San Miguel Brewery, Inc., Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines and Seaoil will provide cash prizes to winners of the race.

Mountain Hardwear and ROX, on the other hand, will provide uniform jerseys to the racers as official outfitter of the Boulder Face Challenge.

Event coordinator Councilor Fernando Ugdoracion expressed gratitude to these partners for being always supportive to the advocacy of the municipality towards conservation and protection of Mt. Apo.

“We are now on our 8th year in conducting this event and with the help of our cooperators we were able to maintain a good standing in as far as conducting this activity is concerned. With your support in this year’s race there is no reason that we cannot attain our goals.”

Partners from the national government have also renewed commitment for the event.

The Department of Tourism will be taking care of the event marketing and promotions and documentation while the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will likewise provide financial assistance.

The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur said they will be part of this year’s race and will be helping the event by initiating innovations through base camp activities.

There is also a new member of the pool of cooperators of this year’s event in B+WISER (Biodiversity and Watershed Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystems Resilience), a non-government organization with existing program on Mt. Apo conservation and is funded by the USAID. (CDIO-Sta. Cruz/Julius R. Paner)