PGLU joins the celebration of World Environment Day, Philippine Environment Month
By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC-ENRO | Photos By: GPC-ENRO | Date: June 24, 2021
The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) celebrates World Environment Day and Philippine Environment Month with the theme “”Sama-samang Pagkilos, Sama-samang Paghilom, Ikaw, Ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan'' on June 24, 2021 (Thursday) through a duathlon (cycling and running) competition among PGLU employees.
The activity was conducted at the Poro Point Baywalk with a total distance of 18.8 kilometers which consists of three (3) lapse of cycling and one (1) lapse of running. Thirteen individuals from various offices participated in the activity.
All of the participants received a bamboo tumbler. The champion for men and women categories received a cash award of Php 5,000.00, the 1st runner-up received Php 3,000.00, and the 2nd runner-up received Php 1,000.00 each.
In the men’s category, Mr. Warren Casil of PDRRMO won first place followed by Mr. Roland Faminialagao of PPDO at second place, and Mr. Ronald Talagtag of PDRRMO at third place.
In women’s category, the champion was Ms. Gezelle Butola of OPAG, followed by Ms. Mariella Guray of OPG, and Ms. Marian Carino of SP.
The said activity aims to raise environmental consciousness and instill participation or collective action from individuals which will eventually result in an impactful contribution towards environmental protection. The bamboo tumbler aims to symbolize shifting from old habits into eco-friendly choices such as single-use to reusable items and purchasing environment-friendly products.
