November 15, 2025 – As part of the nationwide celebration of Criminology Month, the Philippine Criminologist Association of the Philippines – Cordillera Administrative Region (PCAP-CAR) organized a commemorative activity known as the Battalion Run. The event aimed to promote “camaraderie, discipline, and fitness among future criminologists” by bringing together Criminology interns from various universities in Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet.

Participants included interns from Baguio Central University, University of the Cordilleras, University of Baguio, Benguet State University – La Trinidad, Cordillera Career Development College, Easter College, and Kings College of the Philippines – La Trinidad. The event served as an excellent opportunity for young criminologists to connect, engage in health-promoting activities, and strengthen their esprit de corps. As emphasized during the event, “unity begins with shared effort.”

The activity was guided and facilitated by the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 (RMFB 15) Project Kalinga Team, composed of PSSg Pinated, Pat Lucas Jr., Pat Salinas, Pat Wadwadan, and Pat Duca. The gathering began at 4:30 AM at Burnham Park, where participants performed warm-up exercises to loosen their muscles and ensure their bodies were prepared for the activity. The warm-up was led by the Battalion Commander of the University of the Cordilleras, who reminded everyone that “preparation is the key to endurance.”

After warming up, participants formed two lines with the guidance of their respective Battalion Commanders. The jogging route covered several significant locations: Burnham Park, Harrison Road, Baguio General Hospital (BGH), Military Cut Off(MCO), South Drive, Pacdal, Leonard Wood, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), back to Harrison Road, and finally ending at Melvin Jones.

Upon completing the route, the Battalion Commander from UC once again led the group in relaxation and cool-down exercises to ease muscle tension and steady the body after the long jog.

The activity officially concluded with a photo session to capture the unity and success of the event. This initiative highlighted the commitment of criminology interns to holistic discipline—balancing physical wellness with academic and professional growth. It also emphasized the importance of inter-university cooperation in building a strong, supportive community of future criminologists.

Overall, the Battalion Jogging contributed not only to the physical health of criminology interns but also to their mental well-being, discipline, and teamwork, which are essential attributes in their future roles in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. As one participant shared, “Events like this remind us that strength is not just physical—it is also the strength we gain from each other.”