By Mary May A. Abellon
KATIPUNAN, Zamboanga del Norte – “The most important preparation in times of disaster is spiritual preparedness,” Planning Officer Ryne M. Bustillo of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) said during the recently conducted climate change advocacy forum at Katipunan National High School (KNHS) in this municipality.
Bustillo emphasized the importance of prayer in preparing for and in times of disaster.
The said forum, which was attended by 260 student-officers was conducted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 in collaboration with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), PDRRMO and barangay officials of Barangay Uno.
Ms. Maribel Acama of PENRO highlighted the effects of greenhouse gases and global warming on the environment. She then threw questions to the students and those who were able to give the correct answers were given prizes.
At the end of the forum, the participants recited the KaligKasan Pledge and joined the commitment signing in support of the climate change advocacy campaign.
