Tree planting to save Mother Earth held in Laguna

Laguna (13 August) — Various groups and stakeholders have united and taken the lead as they conducted a tree planting activity in Brgy. Casile, Cabuyao, Laguna last July 24, 2009 to protect and preserve Mother Nature.

This is in response to the worsening condition of the environment brought about by climate change. Leading the group is Laguna Gov. Teresita “Ningning” S. Lazaro who is a staunched advocate of environmental protection and preservation.

In fact, the activity complements the Sulong Kapaligiran (Environment) program of the Provincial Government of Laguna, a pillar under Gov. Lazaro’s flagship 7-Point Agenda which she has been implementing way back in 2001 when she assumed the province’s top post.

This undertaking is a joint project of the Provincial Government of Laguna, the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Miss Earth-Philippines, the Municipal Government of Cabuyao, and the Barangay Government of Casile.

With the success of the recent activity, all stakeholders are determined to promote sound environmental programs such as tree planting activities to address a global problem like climate change. (PIA)