SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna — Hundreds of cycling enthusiasts gathered before dawn on Saturday, May 9, for Kabyaw sa Kalikasan 2026, a 15-kilometer fun bike ride held as part of the 86th Charter Anniversary celebration of San Pablo City under the Yakap Lawa program.
The event officially took off at exactly 6 a.m. from the Bonifacio Shrine in San Pablo City, bringing together participants from various sectors in support of environmental awareness, healthy living, and community solidarity.
Kabyaw sa Kalikasan, originally launched in 1997, was facilitated by JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes, the founding organization behind the long-running cycling activity that has become one of the city’s recognized environmental and civic events.
Organizers said the annual activity aims to promote environmental consciousness while encouraging residents and visitors to embrace cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation and recreation.
This year’s edition was chaired by Sheila Marie Nuque Estrellado, who led the overall coordination of the event alongside members and volunteers of JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes. Jessa Enrera Estrellado serves as the Local Organization President of JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes, while Executive Vice President Harry Viterbo headed the event secretariat to ensure the smooth conduct of registration, coordination, and race operations.
The event was made possible through the support of sponsors ESON Cycle Center, Fitbar, 3J Food Corp, Hinsy Grub, Councilor Cesarito Ticzon, the San Pablo City Administrative Office, JCI past presidents Raymond Estrellado of 7-Eleven LC, John Barbaza, Andy Flores, and Raffy de la Cruz, Metrobank, JL Perlas of the San Pablo City Sports Development Office, and Tutubi News Magazine..
Agency partners also played a key role in ensuring safety, medical readiness, and traffic management, including the Philippine Red Cross, CTMO, CDRRMO, Philippine National Police, City Tourism Office, and Kabalikat.
Local officials, civic leaders, and cycling advocates expressed support for the activity, highlighting its contribution to environmental advocacy and community engagement as San Pablo City celebrates its charter anniversary.
Kabyaw sa Kalikasan remains one of the city’s enduring community-driven activities that combine environmental awareness, fitness, and public participation through cycling.
Si Venus L Peñaflor ay naging editor-in-chief ng Newsworld, isang lokal na pahayagan ng Laguna. Publisher din siya ng Daystar Gazette at Tutubi News Magazine. Siya ay isa ring pintor at doll face designer ng Ninay Dolls, ang unang Manikang Pilipino. Kasali siya sa DesignCrowd sa rank na #305 sa 640,000 graphic designers sa buong daigdig. Kasama din siya sa unang Local TV Broadcast sa Laguna na Beyond Manila. Aktibong kasapi siya ng San Pablo Jaycees Senate bilang isang JCI Senator.
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