SIQUIJOR, July 2 (PIA) --- The province of Siquijor will soon institutionalize Climate Change mitigating measures following the launching of Green Line Siquijor Project and the tree-planting activity held June 24 at Barangay Dumanjug, Siquijor, Siquijor.
In a brief interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), provincial administrator Peter Samson cited the importance of the project and encouraged Siquijodnons to do environmental efforts regularly.
We hope to institutionalise this activity, review the process, and make it more efficient and productive, he explained.
"In fact the province is seeking additional budget for casual personnel to do climate change mitigation so that it can assist DENR in propagating more tree planting activities that is not only good for the environment but in the long term, protect and add beauty to the island and give job to its people,” said Samson.
Green Line Siquijor project is the pilot project of the new administration in response to the government’s call for climate change resiliency.
Initially, some 1,000 saplings of different varieties were planted in Dumanjug Beach area with“Bitaug” and “Langin”, “Talisay” and fruit trees.
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Moreno Tagra also said the project will not only enhance beauty but will also establish shoreline, protect the place and its locals from storm surge, promote historical significance of the island and brings micro climate improvement.
The idea is for Siquijor to be lined up with trees, he added.
The launching and tree planting activity was participated by provincial government officials and employees, the Philippine Army, students, schools, and some government line agencies. (rmn/rac/PIA7-Siquijor)