All proceeds from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run 2025 will be used to fund the humanitarian programs of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Saturday.
The OGP Fun Run 2025, to be held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Sunday, is a prelude to the OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) in February.
The APRM, a high-level gathering that aims to foster open governance by bringing together government entities, the private sector, and civil society, will be held in Manila from Feb. 5 to 7.
The DBM said the fun run aims to promote health and wellness, and champion the values of open government.
The DBM has partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the PRC to mount the first-ever OGP Fun Run.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman emphasized the importance of the OGP’s values in realizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines).
“These principles are foundational to the OGP and closely align with PBBM’s governance agenda. This is about stepping forward with conviction, advancing transparency, and participation in governance,” she said.
PRC chairperson Richard Gordon thanked Pangandaman for spearheading the event and supporting the organization’s life-saving causes.
PRC secretary general, Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, said the DBM’s commitment to donate the proceeds for the organization’s humanitarian programs would benefit more vulnerable communities in the country.
MMDA chairperson Romando Artes said the fun run would serve as an avenue for the public to gather and show support for initiatives that enhance government accountability and transparency, as well as participation and solidarity in pushing for social reforms.
The first-of-its-kind community running event offers three race distances with corresponding registration fees – 3km (PHP700), 5km (PHP800), and 10 km (PHP1,000).
The event begins at 4 a.m. with warm-up activities preceding the start of the run. (PNA)