In celebration of Philippine Arbor Day and Philippine Environment Month with the theme “Our Environmen. Our Future.”, the Isabela City Coffee Growers Association, along with partners from various military, police, civic, and youth organizations, participated in a Coffee Tree Planting Activity on June 25. The event took place in Barangays Panunsulan, Maligue, Lanote, and Calvario, where 5,210 coffee seedlings were planted.
The event saw active participation from various organizations and groups, including the 4th Special Forces (SF), 101st Brigade, International Orders of Free Gardeners, Isabela City Police Station (ICPS), Maritime, Taguima Youth Alliance, JCI Basileña, JCI Basilan, 1604th Community Defense Center (CDC), 53rd Special Action Force (SAF), 19th SF, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), BARMM Eagles, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
This initiative aligns with Proclamation No. 643, which emphasizes environmental rehabilitation and reforestation. The activity showcased the collective effort to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship in Isabela City. (Words by SJ Asakil, CIO/Photos by C. Digon & KJ Evardo, IsaTV)