Native trees exhibit in Gabii sa Kabilin

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) GREENIN Philippines Program will hold an exhibit of rare and endangered Philippine native tree species at the Casa Gorordo Museum during the 7th Gabii sa Kabilin on May 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight.

The exhibit aims to promote the protection and propagation of local tree species, one of the country’s national heritage.

A fun twist to the exhibit is a trivia game, which can be enjoyed by young and old alike, revolving around the info-materials found in the exhibit and the museum. Native tree seedlings will be given away as prizes.

The Generation Redemption, and Expansion of Natural Resources Initiatives in the Philippines (GREENIN) Program aims for environmental sustainability by reversing the loss of environmental resources through the utilization of native tree species in its interventions in restoring and rehabilitating degraded forests and idle lands.

GREENIN Philippines Program is one of the programs under RAFI’s Integrated Development focus area. Other focus areas of the Foundation are 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.

This year, Gabii sa Kabilin features 33 destinations―surpassing last year’s 22―in four of the biggest cities of Metro Cebu―Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and Lapu-Lapu City.

Participants will be treated to cultural performances, culinary experience, art fairs, and special exhibits in all destinations of the event. There will be activities for children offered in several museums.

The Gabii sa Kabilin ticket, worth Php 150,  is as an admission ticket for all destinations, unlimited Gabii sa Kabilin-designated bus rides, and tartanilla (horse-drawn carriage) trip within the city’s old district. Admission is free for children aged seven and below.

The tickets can be purchased and reserved in advance at any of the participating destinations.

To know more about Gabii sa Kabilin, please contact (032) 418-7234 loc. 703, or visit www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter. To reserve your tickets online, you may visit www.rafi.org.ph/event/2013-gsk-reserve. You may also download the Gabii sa Kabilin 2013 Guide at http://rafi.org.ph/publications/2013-gsk-guide/