June was declared Philippine Environment Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 237 signed on April 4, 1988, by President Corazon Aquino.
The celebration coincides with World Environment Day, which is marked on June 5.
The proclamation emphasizes the necessity to heighten environmental consciousness among Filipinos. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research
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