Mindanaotoday.com | 4ID marks Army’s 126th anniv by planting over 8K fruit-bearing trees
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Around 8,600 seedlings of fruit-bearing trees were planted by troops of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) and its line units in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions during the conduct of simultaneous tree planting activity on March 9-10, in line with the celebration of the Philippine Army’s 126th Founding Anniversary this month.
The said activity, which aims to raise one million fruit-bearing trees to mitigate the effects of climate change, is in connection with the initiative of the armed forces’ commander-in-chief, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through his environmental protection and food security programs, in consonance with the Philippine climate change adaptation by catalyzing Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) through the “Whole-of-Nation” Approach.
The 4ID collaborated with the Department of Agriculture-10 and the Barangay Council of Barangay Patag in Cagayan de Oro City, led by the Barangay Chairman Eric Abaday, for the said endeavor.
Maj. Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, 4ID commander, emphasized that the division is highly committed to working hand-in-hand with other government agencies to further advocate for environmental awareness.
“This environmental program is highly encouraged to be implemented by all, including the Philippine Army, as it affirms the Army’s commitment to support the government’s efforts in promoting environmental awareness. It also aims to help minimize the effects of climate change. With this, let us work together to sustain and support the tree planting program for everyone’s benefit,” Mamawag said. (4ID)
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