In compliance with Proclamation no. 396 of 2003 which recognized the necessity to promote a healthier ecosystem through the rehabilitation and re-greening of the environment by planting trees and ornamental plants and other forms of relevant activities, likewise, ordinance No. 281 declares and observes the 25th of June of every year as “Arbor…
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Water Security Master Plan Launched in Zamboanga City
A milestone in Philippine Water history! Zamboanga City launches the country’s very first (probably the first in Asia) Water Security Master Plan today, June 23, 2022. Rapid population and economic growth exacerbated by the El Nino drought from 2017 to 2019 and driven by the need to search for new water sources, among others created the impetus for the LGU and Water…
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OCENR supports PNP tree planting activities
The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) provided 60 narra seedlings to the personnel of Philippine National Police (PNP) during their conduct of tree planting activity on February 28 at Sitio Muruk, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City. The said activity was spearheaded by PCol Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office Director, together with PMaj…
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