By: Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA
CITY,
June 26 (PIA)- - An estimated crowd
of over 7000 representing multisectoral-groups participated in the Philippine
Arbor Day celebration held yesterday (June 25) at the Climaco Freedom Park in
Abong-abong where they planted trees as their share of responsibility in the
protection and preservation of the environment.
According to City Information Officer
-Sheila Covarrubias, this particular Arbor Day celebration in Zamboanga is
well-attended where a great number of participants, (over 7000
individuals) gathered together as one
for the common purpose of protecting and preserving the environment.
The activity dubbed as “Arbor Day na Ciudad
de Zamboanga” was organized by the City Government through the City Environment
and Natural Resources Office (OCENR).
Pursuant to Ordinance 281, June 25 was the
day officially designated as the start of the planting season in the city which
also provides for active public participation in tree planting activities in
observance of the Philippine Arbor Day.
The celebration of June 25 of every year as
Philippine Arbor Day is based on Proclamation No. 396 as amended which enjoins “active participation of all government agencies, including
government-owned and controlled corporations, private sector, schools, civil
society groups and the citizenry in tree planting activity”.
The occasion
is geared at promoting a healthier ecosystem through the rehabilitation and
re-greening of the environment. (JPA/PIA9-ZBST)
