Mayor Cerezo lauds Gov. Espino for his river clean-up project
BINMALEY Mayor Lorenzo Cerezo lauded Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. for his all-out support for the intensive river clean-up drive in his town that paved the way for the holding of the first fluvial parade of the Sigay Festival held at Manat, Binmaley on January 26.
Cerezo said the activity would not have been possible without Espino’s efforts, together with Task Force Kalikasan, which is carrying out the province-wide river clean-up project.
The clean-up drive is part of the “Ilog Ko, Bilayen Tan Aroen Ko” environmental advocacy campaign launched by the Espino administration.
On the other hand, Espino acknowledged that the river clean-up, which also involves the dismantling of illegal structures, left some people disgruntled but he said this minority need to understand that “we have regulations to follow in preserving our environment”.
Espino urged the people to work hand-in-hand with the provincial government, saying that what they are doing “are not for us, but it’s for the next generation and for our children’s children”.
“Gamitin natin ng wasto ang ating mga ilog at kalikasan dahil malaki ang maitutulong nito sa ating kabuhayan at ekonomiya,” Espino said.
Cerezo also noted that the move of Espino to clean the rivers has benefitted its townspeople as most of them depend on raising and selling fish, shrimps, prawns and other seafood products.
The fluvial parade was participated in by some 33 barangays whose delegates rode on a decorated banca. The winner for the best fluvial float will be awarded on January 30 during the Barangay Night.
Another activity during the Sigay Festival was the signing of a manifesto dubbed as “Panata sa Pangangalaga sa Kalikasan ng Binmaley”, which was led by Espino and Cerezo, together with barangay officials and ordinary folks.
The manifesto is intended as a pledge to help achieve a sustained, holistic effort to protect and rehabilitate rivers of the town.
Emmanuel Baldonado, a 2nd grade pupil from Binmaley Catholic School, who emotionally read the manifesto, was praised by the governor.
He said, “it is very symbolic and touching for a 2nd grade vowing to help protect the environment. He should be an inspiration to us all.” (PIO/Darwin Magalong)
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