1K trees planted on Arbor Day
BUTUAN CITY –In line with the celebration of Arbor Day, a thousand trees were planted at Brgy. Guinabsan, Buenavista in Agusan del Norte by more than 209 government employees spearheaded by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office.
Eduardo P. Makiling, who authored Municipal Ordinance No.035-2023 declaring every last Friday of June as Arbor Day in Buenavista, expressed his gratitude to all participants representing the 25 barangays of the town, including the punong barangays, all local government offices, and national government agencies, and SB Member Bernardo S. Galapin for taking the time to support the local effort of preserving the environment by planting trees and for being part in the first celebration of the local observance of Arbor Day.
Mayor Joselito T. Roble, represented by Glenn S. Jaen, municipal information officer said, “Let us make this activity today as our personal way of paying back to Mother Earth.”
Meanwhile, Rhea B. Luangco demonstrated the proper way of transplanting the seedlings composed of Palawan Cherries and assorted fruit trees.
The barangay council of Guinabsan headed by Punong Barangay Roel P. Galinato thanked everyone present and committed to help maintain the young trees and ensure that they will all survive.
The National Arbor Day in the Philippines is celebrated every June 25 pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 643 and Republic Act (RA) No. 10176. (MLGU-Buenavista/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
