Bauang, La Union | June 25, 2024

The Municipality of Bauang, under the leadership of Mayor Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III, in collaboration with the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) led by Mr. Marc Alvin T. Garcia, OIC-MENRO, celebrated National Arbor Day with a tree planting event in Barangay Sta. Monica and Barangay Cabalayangan.

The event was attended by SBM Danilo P. Abuan, representatives from the involved barangays, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Toyota Bauang, and R-Garage headed by Mr. Leymar Apostol. Ms. Grace Libong from the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) and employees from the Municipality of Bauang also participated.

A total of 574 seedlings were planted, including varieties such as Pakak, Coffee, Cacao, Narra, Santol, and Teak, contributing to the municipality’s efforts to enhance local biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability.

Written and Photographed by: Cris Jaime A. Balbuena