AAGAPAY answers call on climate change
Composed of different concerned Filipino citizens coming from different sectors of our society both in private and government, a non-governmental organization called AAGAPAY, which stands for Alalay at Gabay sa Pamayanan, conducted a simultaneous nationwide tree planting last Saturday, December 12, to address the threats and effects of climate change.
Six thousand seedlings consisting of mangrove plants, mahogany and mountain agho were planted at the different sites here in Western Visayas. These sites include the shoreline in Brgy. Luca, Ajuy, Iloilo, fish santuary in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, Jawili watershed area in Nabas, Aklan, watershed area in Brgy. Baliwagan, Roxas City, Capiz and fish sanctuaries in Brgy. Tubog and Brgy Caridad, Hamtic, Antique.
The activity was participated by the members of Iglesia Filipina Independiente – Ajuy Parish, local officials of the municipality of Ajuy, and private individuals.
According to Jeffrey Marquez, the interim regional chairman of the organization, in the furtherance of its pro-God, pro-people, pro-environment and pro-country ideals, the tree planting is only one of the significant activities the AAGAPAY will be conducting in its pursuit to strengthen the communities and promote social responsibility among organizations. The AAGAPAY will further embark on undertakings for the benefit of Filipino families and facilitate entrepreneurship and livelihood through concerted actions with other agencies.
“AAGAPAY is grounded on the principle that the family is the foundation of the society,” Marquez noted. He further stressed that AAGAPAY also believes that a progressive community and sustainable development can be attained only through collective endeavors that strengthen the family, encourage and support livelihood, and utilize the natural resources in responsible ways. (ACC)
