According to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILFG), Arbor Day in the Philippines has been institutionalized to be observed every June 25 throughout the nation by planting trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relevant activities. The necessity to promote a healthier ecosystem for the people through the rehabilitation and re-greening of the environment was stressed in Proclamation No. 643 that amended Proclamation No. 396, s. 2003. Proclamation No. 396 enjoined the “active participation of all government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations, private sector, schools, civil society groups and the citizenry in tree planting activity.”

In line with this celebration, the City Environment and Natural Resources together with uniformed personnel such as Philippine Navy, PNP, BFP, Airforce, BJMP, City Employees and other volunteers planted a total number of 300 rosal plants.

This Arbor Day reminds how grateful we are to live in a world filled with trees that signifies hope for our future.

This pandemic won’t stop us from giving back to our Mother Nature. Moreover, the People’s City is always committed to preserve and protect our God-given resources.

(Photos by Erwin Beleo)