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Gov. Espino, along with hundreds of volunteers from local government units, barangay councils, civic organizations and other institutions, flash the Pangasinan number one sign after the mangrove tree planting activity in Bolinao. /Photo by MVS

GOVERNOR Amado I. Espino, III led the distribution of about 26,500 mangrove seedlings to various sectors and 1,950 gill nets to marginalized fisherfolk as part of the Coastal Resource Management (CRM) program constantly sustained by the provincial administration.

Capping the activity held at the Bolinao Fish Farm and Provincial Mangrove Information Center and Nursery in Arnedo, Bolinao on January 27 was the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sealed by the provincial government, Local Government Units (LGUs), barangay councils, civic organizations and other institutions which refers to a more comprehensive implementation of the mangrove reforestation project of the province.

Local chief executives present during the MOA-signing were: Arthur Celeste (Alaminos City), Arnold Celeste (Bolinao), Aldrin Cerdan (Anda), Alberto Guiang, Jr. (Burgos) and Dominador Arenas (Labrador) along with Board Member Rene Sison and Officer-in-Charge Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya.

Governor Amado I. Espino, III leads the planting of about 3,500 mangrove seedlings along the foreshore of Bolinao Fish Farm  on January 27. /Photo by MVS

Recognizing the importance of a solid partnership to advance the goal of the province’s mangrove reforestation project, Governor Espino urged stakeholders to advocate environmental concerns to help mitigate climate change.

“It is our obligation to protect and preserve of our environment. Since elementary, we are taught to take care of our nature,” said Governor Espino, who stressed that environmental protection and preservation are given prime focus under his watch.

The governor bared that more ‘greening’ projects of the provincial government will be implemented once the Provincial Environment and Natural Resource Office has already identified areas to be reforested.

Also joining the mangrove seedling planting activity are: Officer-in-Charge Provincial Agriculturist Dalisay Moya (right), Provincial Information Officer Orpheus Velasco (partly hidden) and Bolinao Mayor Arnold Celeste (center). (MVS)

Governor Espino said that the distribution of gill nets to marginalized fisherfolk seeks to help them on their livelihood endeavors.

Recipients of about 26,500 mangrove seedlings include: DepEd – Bolinao School of Fisheries (3,500); Mal-Ong barangay council – Anda (3,500); Bangrin Federation – Bani (3,500); Samahan ng mga Mangingisda at Magsasaka tungo sa Kaunlaran – Infanta (3,500); DepEd – Eguia National High School – Dasol (2,000); Sabangan Rural Workers Association – Alaminos City (3,500); Laois Fishermen Association – Labrador (3,500) and Talogtog barangay council – Mangaldan (3,500).

Fisherfolk organizations and Fishery and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (FARMCs) of city and municipal LGUs, that received 1,950 gill nets were from coastal towns of Anda, Bolinao, Bani, Agno, Dasol, Infanta, Burgos, Sual, Labrador, Lingayen, Binmaley and San Fabian, city of Alaminos, and inland towns of Bugallon and Mangaldan and city of San Carlos.

Governor Espino signs the MOA which endorses the partnership among the provincial government, LGUs, barangay councils, civic organizations and other institutions for mangrove reforestation. Beside the governor is Bolinao Mayor Arnold Celeste. /Photo by MVS

Earlier, Governor Espino, along with various groups that received mangrove seedlings and gill nets took part in the planting of 3,500 mangrove seedlings along the foreshore of the Bolinao Fish Farm.

It can be recalled that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, in its regular session held on January 16, approved Provincial Resolution No. 355-2017 which authorized Governor Espino to ink the MOA with the environment stakeholders. /Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca

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