More than 17,000 runners took part in the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) anniversary fun run on August 2, officially launching a month-long celebration of the agency’s 56th founding year.

Held at ETON Centris in Quezon City, the event was organized by NEA and its employee union NEA-SAMAKAREN, in partnership with electric cooperatives (ECs), allied agencies, and private sponsors.

Participants from NEA, partner ECs, and the general public competed in 1K, 3K, and 5K race categories. Winners received prizes, medals, and giveaways, while others joined Zumba sessions and wellness activities to promote fitness.

The event raised funds for a clinic-on-wheels project that will deliver basic medical services to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), reinforcing NEA’s commitment to rural development.

In a display of solidarity, ECs across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao also organized local fun run events, all of which were livestream shared on social media to amplify engagement and showcase unity within the sector.

NEA said it will continue its anniversary celebration throughout August with a lineup of outreach activities, stakeholder forums, and recognition ceremonies, under the theme “Powering the Future.”

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