"No matter how small it is, we have to do our part...We should be CSC” — Director III Wacas to civil servants

Flora, Apayao- CSC-CAR Director III Ruben U. Wacas on Wednesday, during the Tree Growing for a Cause at the EKB Eco-Tourism Park in Bagutong, Flora challenged the over 324 civil servants in attendance to do their part in environmental conservation and protection, no matter how small it may seem.

Director Wacas underscored all public servants, regardless of what entities, offices or organization they belong should exemplify the acronym CSC, where 'C' stands for being Compassionate to mother earth, 'S' for Support-ing activities that sustain the environment, and 'C' for initiating Care for the surroundings.

The director explained the activity was named Tree Growing for a cause because every participant pays P250 registration fee, and 80 per cent from its total proceeds nationwide will go to the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) program of the CSC–one of the commission's priority projects which gives due recognition, financial assistance, and scholarship grants to qualified dependents of civil servants who died in line of duty.

"It is Tree Growing" because we request the involvement of the DENR, and the MENROs as in charge of its monitoring, and supervision, kaya sigurado na mabubuhay yung mga naitanim," he added.

Moreover, the director pointed out how the pressing challenge on climate change can strategically be curbed, emphasizing the importance of planting more trees, which in turn provides numerous benefits to humans.

"These trees that we planted will outlive us, but in the coming years if they are sustained, will benefit us, through the provision of oxygen and better environment," Wacas stated.

CSC-Apayao field office said over 1,000 diverse non-fruit bearing trees were planted in the area, and expressed hope the seedlings will eventually grow.

Meantime, the Tree Growing for a cause, with its theme "Malasakit sa Kalikasan, Malasakit sa Lingkod Bayani" was one of the highlights for the 124th PCSA celebration this September, centered towards the spirit of stewardship and harmonious collaboration.