More than 7,000 mangrove seedlings were planted on Tuesday in Sitio Bucana, Barangay Iwahig here with the resumption of the “Love Affair with Nature”, the city\u2019s way of celebrating Valentine’s Day.<\/p>\n
Now on its 19th year, the event which was suspended for three years because of the Covid-19 pandemic was themed, \u201cA Vow to Fight Climate Change,\u201d and featured 109 couples who exchanged vows in a mass wedding ceremony officiated by Mayor Lucilo Bayron.<\/p>\n
The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) prepared 8,000 seedlings of different mangrove species that were planted in the more or less two hectares of denuded mangrove forests.<\/p>\n
In her message during the celebration, Vice Mayor Ma. Nancy Socrates underscored the importance of regularly planting not only mangroves but also other species of trees to address the ill effects of climate change.<\/p>\n
She also said that aside from planting trees, there are other ways to exert other efforts to care for the environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have seen and felt the negative effects of climate change, that\u2019s why we need to strengthen our efforts by continuously planting trees,\u201d Socrates said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can do this everyday in our surroundings and in the community. And we can also add other efforts that will help, like proper handling of wastes through segregation and practicing reuse, reduce and recycle. We have to continue loving and protecting our environment because in doing so, we are loving and protecting our families, our communities, our nation and the entire world,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Bayron, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of protecting and rehabilitating mangroves for the present and future generations.<\/p>\n
He said the City ENRO has laid out plans where, aside from planting, they will also conduct potting of seedlings for future planting activities.<\/p>\n
He said the mangrove forests serves as home and breeding ground for several wildlife species.<\/p>\n
\u201cMangroves also serve as our first line of defense as it protects us against tsunamis and storm surges,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The mayor likewise called on residents to help in the protection and rehabilitation of mangrove forests.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should be proud that we are one of the local government units who can boast of wide mangrove forests. That\u2019s why I\u2019m calling on everyone to help. If we see somebody violating [the law,] let us stop them and educate them on the importance of mangroves\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s “Love Affair with Nature” is participated by more than 1,000 residents from different sectors including government employees, civic organizations, members of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the academe. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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