2 gov’t institutions, foundation to ink deal for greening program; Run 2 Plant slated

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will sign an agreement with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and the Cebu provincial government to help in the implementation of the National Greening Program of the government.

“This is to make sure that the energies and resources of DILG and its development partners are directed toward the realization of the National Greening Program,” DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo said in his letter to RAFI chief operating officer Dominica B. Chua.

According to the draft done initially by the DILG, RAFI will spearhead the implementation of its GREENIN Philippines Program to help address the impact of environmental degradation and climate change.

At the same time, RAFI will lead in the conduct of the Run 2 Plant 4 GREENIN Philippines event that aims to simultaneously plant 100,000 indigenous tree seedlings in the 52 cities and municipalities of Cebu on June 25, with the main event in Talisay City.

On the other hand, DILG will promote and support an information dissemination campaign for the GREENIN Philippines.

The Cebu provincial government will also enjoin its component cities, municipalities and barangays to support the program.

Also, the Cebu provincial government will provide logistical support and allocate funds for the Run 2 Plant to ensure availability of seedlings and other implements.