SAGUIARAN, Lanao del Sur, Nov. 16 (PIA) --- Some 600 persons attended a short program on environmental awareness facilitated by the Philippine Army (PA) stationed, here.
Organized by the 64th Infantry Battalion (64IB), PA, the program anchored on the theme "Tree Planting for Sustainable Development" was held at the Pantar Centeral School, today, in observance of the Environmental Awareness Month this November.
Col. Tatar Boriongan (Ret,), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) of Lanao del Sur graced the ceremony which was highlighted with the conduct of tree-planting activity.
At least 200 pieces of various non-fruit bearing trees were distributed to and planted by the participants.
In support to the program, the soldiers also distributed at least 500 pieces of educational materials regarding care for the environment to the students.
The municipal policemen of Pantar led by Police Inspector Salman M. Saad, also joined the activity.
Boriongan urged the people to keep on planting trees. "Mas malaki ang ating mapapakinabangan lalo na ang ating mga anak kapag marami tayong naitanim na punongkahoy," he said.
The Army represented by 1Lt. Randolf Manding, likewise, vowed to support the PENRO as mandated in the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan program.
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