DENR-9 spearheads ‘Walk for the Earth’

PAGADIAN CITY, (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources IX (DENR-9), in coordination with the provincial and city government other government offices, civic and women’s group and the academe led the Walk for the Earth today here.

The Walk for the Earth is one of the various  activities DENR has prepared in observance of Earth Day celebration come April 22 which carries this year’s theme “Green the Cities, Green the Oceans: End Plastic Pollution.”

Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones whose message was read by Vice Mayor Ernesto A. Mondarte said the conservation of ‘Mother Earth’ is the primary concern of the government and the responsibility of human being who is to preserve the comfort and convenience of life according to the harmony of nature.

“It is really important to join this global initiative to raise awareness and take action on the preservation and protection against the dreaded phenomenon called Climate Change,” Pulmones pointed out.

Every year the world experiences weather related disasters that cause significant loss of lives and livelihood. These are in the form of floods, droughts, forest fires and increase in tropical cyclones, all amounting to billions and the Philippines is included, he said.

“We can still undo these disasters, but it has to be an endeavor that each one of us and every human being has to be responsible,” the chief executive emphasized.

Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Tito L. Gadon who represented Regional Director Carlito M. Tuballa shared the history of the Earth Day celebration.

Robert Ramos, officer in charge of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office led the ‘Prayer for the Healing of the Earth.’

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fter the opening program at Plaza Luz this city, a ribbon cutting was held in the same venue for the Earth Exhibit featuring photos of protected areas, endangered species among others found in the region,  and  the Earth Market, a  display and selling of organic products locally produced.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 worldwide with various events to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

First celebrated in 1970, and it is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and   observed in more than 193 countries. (JDP/CAL-PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur/ By: Claro A. Lanipa )