We maintain that there was nothing wrong in holding the so-called FREEDOM RUN, a replica of the famous Oblation Run in the University of the Philippines. What our brethren in Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity held last March 2, 2009 was an alternative way to commemorate the foundation of the service fraternity in the country – Alpha Phi Omega, and was a run for a cause.

                We strongly condemn Senator Pimentel in tagging our brothers as “misguided young men” who blatantly displayed their male genitals. We are not misguided young men as he had thought. Those who participated in the run were all college students, were all disciplined leaders and scholars, were all guided by the cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.   

                It seems that Senator Pimentel doesn’t know the history. His statements are unfounded and based on ignorance. We challenge Senator Pimentel, therefore, to push through his plan for a Senate inquiry on the said matter.  

                Moreover, we challenge Senator Pimentel to defend his arguments and views on a debate to shed light on the issue.