SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union-The
sailors and marines of the Naval Forces Northern Luzon participated in the
planting of over 1,000 mangrove propagules at Brgy Parian Oeste, Bauang, La
Union in connection with the regional launch of the national government’s
Climate Change Advocacy Campaign last August 6, 2014 at the province of La
Union.
The
activity was spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, aims to help improve public
awareness on climate change adaptation and mitigation thru the conduct of
focused group discussion and lectures provided by subject matter experts.
The
activity commenced thru a live on-air discussion between various government
agencies, local government units, local media and civilian volunteers at the
Sea and Sky Hotel in San Fernando City, La Union. During the discussion,
participants were given an opportunity to raise various issues and concerns
which were then attended to by the agencies concerned.
To
have the participants fully understand the current issues of climate change and
the national government’s effort for its mitigation, Mr. Ben Molano and Ms. Ma.
Venus A. Junio of the DENR provided a short lecture on the current situation on
climate change and ways to manage wastes among our households.
The
participation of the Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the Naval Forces
Northern Luzon manifests the Philippine Navy’s never ending commitment to
support various groups’ cause oriented activities geared towards maintaining a
healthy and safe environment suitable for peace and progress for the whole of
our nation.
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