Pudtol participates in CSC's ‘tree Growing for a cause’; Mayor Pascua affirms commitment safeguarding environment

Pudtol, Apayao- The Local Government Unit of Pudtol, led by Mayor Hector Reuel Pascua, joined the Civil Service Tree Growing for a cause at the EKB Eco-Tourism Park in Bagutong, Flora Wednesday –a demonstration of the LGU's commitment to nurturing the environment while involving communities for its sustainability.

Said activity is part of the Philippine Civil Service Commission Anniversary actitvity, spearheaded by the Apaya-CSC field office and grace by Director III Ruben Wacas.

Some LGU Pudtol personnel were among the over 324 civil servants, who joined the planting of 1,000 young trees, a showcase of oneness both with the Commission and Apayao Governor Elias C. Bulut Jr.'s vision of making the province an exemplar of environmental stewardship.

In an interview, the Pudtol LGU staff agreed with CSC-CAR Director Ruben Wacas' emphasis that Civil servants should become compassionate, supportive and caring for the environment, adding that government workers and residents should carry on the mandates of protecting the surroundings they live in.

Aligned with environmental conservation, the municipality has recently conducted its Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS), through the MENRO providing key officials basis for crafting plans and policies centered on improving and managing solid wastes, which greatly impact nature.

Mayor Pascua often reiterates what the environment needs are people with initiative, and stewards of nature driven with a spirit of camaraderie and shared responsibility for the planet in a broader scope.

Pascua also said environmental conservation requires discipline–a must character trait one should possess.