Province-Wide Envi Run Set

Through Executive Order No. 10 issued by the Provincial Government of Cebu, 40 local government units throughout the province will organize the Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines in their respective areas of jurisdiction on June 29.

The executive order inks a partnership between Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and the Provincial Government of Cebu, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, to initiate environment-related activities to raise awareness in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation among local government leaders.

It also intends to forge local government commitment in generating public awareness for a greener and healthier environment.

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.

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.

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.

Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines is held annually every last Saturday of June in celebration of the Environmental Month.

This event is in line with the national government’s National Greening Program (NGP) and tied to the DILG’s Billion Trees Program under NGP.

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, 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” www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph, or follow @rafiorgph on Twitter.