Over 600 Runners join Lingkod Bayani Run 2026 in Sulu for 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary

Jolo, Sulu — Over 600 government employees and running enthusiasts gathered in Sulu on September 13, 2026, for the Lingkod Bayani Run 2026, held in celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

Led by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Field Office for Sulu and Basilan, the advocacy fun run was hosted in partnership with Sulu State University (SSU), the Council of Human Resource Management Practitioners (CHRMP) Sulu, and CSC Director II Hizami C. Amerol. The initiative aimed to promote health, active living, and solidarity among public servants.

The event kicked off at 4:00 AM with assembly and a energetic Zumba workout, followed by an opening prayer and the Philippine National Anthem. Attendees listened to opening remarks from Director Hizami C. Amerol and a virtual video address from CSC Chairperson Atty. Marilyn B. Yap, DPA.

Participants competed across three distance categories: 3K, 5K, and 10K. Following the run, top finishers were recognized during the awarding ceremony, which concluded with closing remarks by CHRMP Secretary Salip Sakib A. Ali. Winsor A. Asmawil served as the Master of Ceremony.

Among the prominent participating agencies and institutions were as follows, academic institutions like Sulu State University (SSU) and Adiong Memorial State College as represented by Human Resources Management Officers Ma’am Saima U. Adiong and Ma’am Jonaimah A. Sarip; healthcare Organizations such as Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital (led by Dr. Wadud Abubakar) and Maimbung District Hospital; and other Government Offices & LGUs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sulu, Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Department of Education (DepEd) Sulu, Hadji Butu School of Arts and Trades (HBSAT), along with various local government units and delegates from Lanao del Sur.

In the 10K Category, Dexter took first place in the male division, followed by Rolly in second and Junri in third. In the female division, Khayrunnisah secured the top spot, with Maria Ronides placing second and Reema taking third place.

For the 5K Category, Nurhasan finished first in the male division, with Lodimar taking second place and Nurasdi coming in third. In the female division, Rain Sheika earned first place, followed by Desdimona in second and Alisadra in third.

In the 3K Category, Alrashid claimed first place among the male runners, followed by Almudzri in second and Pabutawan in third. For the female division, Alnaiza secured first place, while Lerna and Parisia took second and third place, respectively.

The event forms part of the nationwide Civil Service Month activities centered around fostering employee wellness, unity, and dedicated public service across government agencies.

#LingkodBayaniRun2026 #CivilServiceMonth #CSC126 #ServantHeroes #StrideAsOneServeTheNation #LingkodBayani #SuluRunners #CSCSulu #LanaoDelSurDelegates #PublicServiceInAction

#SulongAtLiksiAMSC2026