30/06/2026
๐ฑ 2026 PHILIPPINE ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION | TREE AND MANGROVE PLANTING ACTIVITY ๐ฑ
In celebration of the 2026 Philippine Arbor Day on June 25, 2026, the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Llorente actively participated in the Tree and Mangrove Planting Activity spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources โ City Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Borongan at Brgy. Mina-anod, Llorente, Eastern Samar.
The activity formed part of the Philippine Environment Month Celebration and the launch of Luntiang Bukas: Green, Clean, and Climate-Ready Filipino Communities, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, coastal protection, and climate resilience through collective action.
Joining the activity were representatives from the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) headed by Engr. Noel Alos , the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Environment, represented by Hon. Melanie S. Bocar, Palawan Pawnshop staff, the Llorente Bantay Dagat, headed by Mr. Nicandro Condrada Jr., the Mina-anod Fisherfolks Association, the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Brgy. Mina-anod, local residents, and other partner stakeholders.
Together, the participants planted Talisay (Terminalia catappa), one of the country's important beach forest species, along with mangrove propagules to help restore and protect coastal ecosystems. The activity contributes to shoreline stabilization, biodiversity conservation, improved coastal habitats, and increased resilience of coastal communities against the impacts of climate change.
The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office extends its heartfelt gratitude to DENR-CENRO Borongan, Hon. Melanie S. Bocar, Mr. Nicandro Condrada Jr., all participating agencies, organizations, volunteers, and the community of Brgy. Mina-anod for their invaluable support and commitment to environmental protection and conservation. Through continued collaboration and shared responsibility, we can preserve our natural resources and build a greener, cleaner, and more climate-resilient Municipality of Llorente for present and future generations.
Together, let us continue planting hope, protecting nature, and nurturing a sustainable future. ๐ฟ๐ณ