Around 100 Victoriasanons planted 600 malihaw and 100 bakhaw mangrove propagules along the Malihaw coastal river recently, in observance of the World Wetlands Day.
The initiative, held in celebration of World Wetlands Day, is part of Victorias City’s ongoing coastal greenbelt program.
Punong barangay Helen Detoyato of Brgy. I welcomed the participants and expressed her gratitude for their involvement.
Chief education supervisor Leny Nillos, meanwhile, spoke on behalf of schools’ division superintendent, Portia Mallorca, the city said in a press release Feb. 12.
City Environment and Natural Resources officer Lara Ann Garcia discussed the cultural and ecological significance of malihaw mangroves in Victorias, and highlighted their role in environmental conservation and historical importance to the community.
The tree planting was organized through a collaboration between the Victorias City Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Schools Division Office, Victorias National High School-Barangay I Extension, and the Barangay I Council and Workers, who played a key role in mobilizing volunteers.
Among the participants were students and personnel from the Schools Division of Victorias, represented by Gift Joy Verano; members of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, led by Cynthia Lazo; the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, headed by Ceasar Descatamiento; and the Supreme Student Government of Victorias National High School, with adviser Liza Fronda.
Also in attendance were students from Victorias City Farm School, led by Katherine Pambusan, as well as representatives from Victorias National High School-Barangay I Extension, headed by Racky Alayon, along with other public elementary and secondary school heads in the city. ||
