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DSWD cites Ilocos Norte’s anti-climate change initiative





Laoag CityThe Province of Ilocos Norte’s greening initiative against climate change was recognized as a national pioneer during the “Cash-for-Work for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Program” of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

On October 8 to 10, 2019 environment and natural resources office (ENRO) project head Estrella Sacro, presented the “Barangay Ranger Officer” (BRO) initiative under the “Green Wall Project” of the province. The presentation was held in Metro Manila, with eight other provinces in Luzon participating.

Madami ang humanga sa implementation ng BRO natin kasi sa ibang probinsya wala silang ganito. Sabi ng panel of judges, kakaiba ang ating project,” Ms. Sacro remarked. 

The BROs are primarily tasked to protect and maintain the “Green Wall Project” on identified plantation sites. Some of their responsibilities include forest fire prevention, planting of seedling, application of fertilizers to ensure high survival rate of the plants, and safeguarding watersheds.

The number of BROs increased from 519 beneficiaries in 2015 to 11,500 beneficiaries according to latest records. With a budget allocation of P5 Million from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund, the BRO alongside “Oplan Pakni”, “Oplan Bayog”, and “Oplan Mula”, created more job opportunities for Ilocanos with each BRO receiving PHP3,000 allowance.

For the first semester of 2019, more than 300,000 forest and fruit-bearing trees were planted in over 1,600 hectares of land.

Malaki ang pasasalamat natin sa mga provincial officials, lalong-lalo na kay governor [Matthew Joseph Marcos-Manotoc] at vice governor [Cecilia Araneta-Marcos] dahil ang pagprotekta ng kalikasan ang isa sa top priority projects nila. Kaya napaka-alerto natin ngayon. Tuloy-tuloy tayong nag-iisip kung ano pa ang mas makabubuti sa paglaban ng climate change,” she expressed.

ENRO is hopeful to win the “Best Implementer of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Practices” award after its next presentation in November. (Blessing Angel V. Agliam)

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