By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
Paoay, Ilocos
Norte—Thirteen personnel of a private firm based in Metro Manila along
with 150 environment science students of Mariano Marcos State University
planted 700 narra and molave saplings at the Paoay Lake National Park on January
17, 2020.
With a team of forest rangers from the Environment and
Natural Resources Office who assisted the participants, Atty. Paolo S. Teston,
partner of M and A Associates said it always feels good to be close to nature
after their daily grind in the metro.
“As we work in the law firm, we attend to hearing and
meet with clients. I remember joining tree planting activities way back in
college that was long time ago. With the eruption of Taal Volcano and with the
current environment crisis around the world, it reminds us to do our part for the
environment,” said Mr. Teston.
Through the initiative of Atty. Liza Araneta-Marcos, wife
of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, the tree planting program of
the China-Philippines Unified Enterprises Inc. and M & A Associates aims to
generate public awareness on the importance of preserving the environment
before it is too late.
Both firms are spearheading an environment awareness
campaign in various parts of the province for the first time to ensure the
Ilocanos are always reminded of the beauty of nature and their inherent role to
protect it.
As the renewable energy capital of the country, Ilocos
Norte is poised to sustain its greening programs, particularly in protecting
its watersheds and other sources of water.
Estrella “Baby” Sacro, project manager of the Barangay
Ranger Officers in Ilocos Norte said they have tapped the services of BRO to
help maintain and grow the trees being planted by various groups and
individuals.
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