By Aldrin P. Cosme
Hon. Eduardo Leyson IV called a meeting last June 13, 2014
at the Session Hall of the Legislative Building to discuss the City’s Arbor Day
Celebration on June 20 with the different sectors of the society.
During the earlier minutes of the proceedings, City
Councilor Leyson IV, Committee Chairman on Environment, presented the
newly-approved City Resolution and Ordinance pertaining to the celebration.
Those papers were based in the Republic Act 101761 or the Arbor Day Act of 2012
and the annual celebration of the said event will be on every third Friday of
the month of June.
Arbor Day refers to the day of planting trees. Global Warming
is one of the major issues that affect the world. Hence, the vitality of trees was
acknowledged since trees have the ability to absorb the greenhouse gases that
influence this environmental phenomenon. In response to the government’s
environmental advocacy, several sectors of the society attended to the call.
The OIC/CPCRB of the General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO) Police
Chief/Inspector Michael Fodejerte and Captain Erwin Felongco from Joint Task
Force Gensan were present. Mr. Victorino Fuentes represented the Department of
Education. Several other sectors were also present like the Philippine Coconut
Authority, City Agriculture’s Office, City Environment and Natural Resources
Office, Philippine Airforce, Mahintana Foundation, City Population Management
Office, Gensan Youth Network, and Voice of the Youth Gensan.
Representatives from the City Agriculture’s Office and City
Environment and Natural Resources Office promised to allocate 100 jackfruit
seedlings to the 26 Barangays of the city. Ronnie John Barrientos assured the
participation of the members of the Gensan Youth Network. On the other hand,
Harlem Jude Ferolino of Voice of the Youth Gensan offered help in the promotion
of the event in the social media.
After the meeting, Hon. Eduardo Leyson IV left a message regarding
the significance of the celebration. According to him, the cooperation of all
sectors is really important since this is a sign that we are giving chance to
the next generation to experience the environment we have right now.
WATCH THE SHORT INTERVIEW:
VOTY and GYN Members with the City Councilor Eduardo Leyson IV
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