“Earth Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone”. Different sectors from the region joined the celebration of the Earth Day 2015 through a Mangrove Planting Activity at Purok Minanga, Barangay Buayan, General Santos City last April 22, 2015. This activity was initiated by the Local Government Unit of General Santos City spearheaded by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). About 1,500 mangroves were planted at this time.
Youth Vounteers on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (YVOCCAAM) of General Santos City which composes of the Youth Development Task Force (YDTF) and other youth volunteers-Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) and Katipunan ng Kabataan from 5 barangays also supported the said activity. About more than 200 mangroves were planted by the youth volunteers.
Youth from Barangay Apopong actively participated the said celebration.
Words and Photo: Jomarie Olarte
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