Puerto Princesa celebrates ‘Love Affair with Nature’

Villar Group chairman Manny Villar personally supervises the installation of roof sheets he donated for the repair of schools and houses in Yolanda-devastated communities in Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan. Earlier, he visited Leyte and Samar, where he launched the ‘Bangon Leyte Project,’ which aims to rebuild houses and schools in typhoon-affected communities. Also in photo is Mayor Gingging Apura of Lemery, Iloilo.

MANILA, Philippines - Thousands of mangrove seedlings and propagules were planted on Valentine’s Day in Barangay San Manuel in Puerto Princesa City as part of the 12th year celebration of the “2014 Love Affair with Nature.”

The event, led by Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Bayron, was attended by groups from different sectors of society and members of the city council who conveyed their support to the environmental program of the local government.

“This project illustrates our commitment in the conservation and protection of the environment,” said Bayron who earlier officiated a mass wedding of 268 couples.

In his speech, Bayron pointed out how mangroves could help protect against storms, storm surges and tsunamis that may threaten the city.

Source: philstar.com - Nation