After seeing the positive effects of the grown trees now along Luzuriaga Extension fronting SM (Exit) Reclamation Area (see photos below), Councilor El Cid Familiaran said to himself, "this is it!"
These 12 to 15 feet Palosanto trees were planted by Councilor Familiaran right after the passage of City Ordinance 533, Series of 2011, which he authored. Barely three years hence, these grown trees made a difference, at least, along that area. "I can only imagine the environmental situation of the City, which all of us have been longing for - the sweet odor that would be given by the fresh leaves of trees and the breeze of winds, especially on the late afternoon and at dawn; the shades it would bring for the people and other living organisms, and the pollution it would absorb, that, in a sense, would contribute also to mitigate climatic change," Councilor Familiaran said. City Ordinance, C.O. No. 533, Series of 2011, " is an Ordinance Institutionalizing Arbor Day in the City of Bacolod, Enjoining Participation of Everybody Thereof, and Requiring City Scholars/Summer Jobber Students and Students of the Bacolod City College to Plant at Least Ten (10) Seedlings Every Year…,’ was implemented," the No. 1 City Councilor stated. "Had the stated particular ordinance was enforced since passage, the City does not only comply with the National Greening Program of the national government mandated under Executive Order No. 26, Series of 2011, but it also performed its inherent governmental function - that is to preserve the environment and protect its citizens," the Councilor expressed regret.* (PR) Negros Daily Bulletin
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