An ordinance requiring all high school graduating students, from public and private schools, to plant at least two seedlings, as pre-requisite for graduation, is being proposed by Bacolod Councilor El Cid Familiaran.
The proposed ordinance said Section 16 of Article II of the Philippine Constitution states that “The State should protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” It said that The Environment Code of Bacolod City states that, the City of Bacolod should conceive and implement a clean and green program. The proposed ordinance said Section 13 of Article II of the Constitution states that, the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building…It should inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.” Presidential Proclamation No. 643 which amended Proclamation 396 declared an Ardor Day every 25th of June which mandates to observe throughout the nation the planting of trees and ornamental plants, and other forms of relevant activities, and enjoined all sectors in tree-planting activity, it said. The city will allocate an initial P300,000 for the 2011 budget, which will be accordingly increased year-after-year budget allocation, the proposed ordinance said. It will be “An Ordinance Requiring all High School Graduating Students, either from Public or Private Schools to Plant at least Two Seedlings, as Pre-requisites for Graduation.”*CGS Visayan Daily Star
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