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NEA, ECs CONCLUDE NEAM WITH LINE CLEARING, TREE PLANTING — MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA), together with some 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) will conclude the month-long celebration of the 9th National Electrification Awareness Month (NEAM) with nationwide simultaneous line clearing and tree planting activities on Aug. 31. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said the line clearing activity seeks to highlight the importance of consumer involvement in […]

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HOUSE APPROVES GREEN BUILDING ACT – AGLIPAY-VILLAR

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill 7373 or the proposed “Green Building Act” which aims to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserve the environment by requiring the planting of trees for the construction of residential, commercial industrial and public buildings. Principally authored by Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar […]

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PLANT 100 TREES FOR NELSON MANDELA’S 100TH BIRTHDAY – VILLAR

Green warriors led by environment advocate Senator Cynthia Villar have bonded together for a tree planting activity at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, was guest of honor at the event, which was organized by the United Nations […]