DILG endores Run 2 Plant

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Province of Cebu issued a memorandum last May 27 to all local government units to actively participate in the third run of Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines on June 29.The memorandum is in support of the partnership entered into by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), DILG, and the Cebu Provincial Government to conserve the country’s remaining forestlands and advocate a wider public involvement in a massive reforestation campaign.

The event is tied to DILG’s Billion Trees Program.

Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines, which was convened  in 2011 by the RAFI GREENIN Philippines Program and partners, will be simultaneously held in 43 component local government units throughout the province.

This year, Naga City and Cordova will host the central events in support of the ridge (Naga City) to reef (Cordova) perspective in biodiversity enhancement that takes into account enhancing not only upland vegetation but also coastal areas.

Other local government units participating in the event include Talisay City, Minglanilla, San Fernando, Carcar City, and Sibonga ib the first district; Argao, Dalaguete, Alcoy, Boljoon, Oslob, Santander, Samboan, Ginatilan, Sibonga, Badian, Alegria, Moalboal, Ronda, malabuyoc, and Alcantra in the second district; Asturias, Tuburan, Balamban, and Barili in the third district; Medellin, Bogo City. Bantayan, Tabogon, Madridejos, and Tabuelan in the fourth district; Liloan, Sogod, Carmen, San Francisco, Borbon, Catmon, Compostela, and Danao City in the fifth district, and Consolacion in the sixth district.

Interested individuals may coordinate with their respective municipalities. Those from Cebu City can register either in Naga City or Cordova.

In Naga City, participants may contact Boy Hilado of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office at 489-8989.
Participants in  the Cordova run, may contact Joy Baguio of the Department of Agriculture at 236-3812 or Lily Ator of the Office of Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator at 236-4194.

The free running and plating event is in line with the national government’s National Greening Program (NGP).

It is held annually every last Saturday of June in celebration of the Environmental Month.

Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines, one of the components of GREENIN Philippines program, is a fun run and planting activity that provides a venue for every Filipino to contribute in rehabilitating and protecting our environment. It aims to expand the forest cover of the country.

The event is designed to promote healthy lifestyle by running and environment conservation by planting native tree species that will become vibrant forests in the next few years.

GREENIN Philippines Program, which stands for Generation REdemption and Expansion of Natural resources INitiatives in the Philippines Program, is one of the programs under RAFI’s Integrated Development focus area. It aims to replicate best practices in environmental protection, conservation, and rehabilitation to more places in the country for a greener Philippines.

GREENIN Philippines Program is a program under the Integrated Development focus area of RAFI, addressing the foundations needed to develop successful communities. Its other focus areas include Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Culture & Heritage, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education.

For more information about the GREENIN Philippines Program, please contact 418-7234 loc. 515 and look for Noel Fornolles, or visit www.rafi.org.ph/greenin-philippines or  www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter.