05/08/2026
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The DILG-Tarlac Provincial Office and ASEZ WAO formalized their commitment to environmental sustainability through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 5, establishing a collaborative framework for initiatives that advance climate action, environmental stewardship, and the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The agreement institutionalizes cooperation between the two organizations in implementing programs that promote environmental awareness, encourage volunteerism, and strengthen community participation in protecting natural resources. It also reinforces both parties' shared commitment to cultivating environmentally responsible communities through sustained collaboration, public education, and joint advocacy campaigns.
Under the partnership, DILG-Tarlac and ASEZ WAO will work together in implementing environmental initiatives, mobilizing volunteers for community-based activities, supporting information and education campaigns, and fostering partnerships that contribute to sustainable local development.
ASEZ WAO Provincial Director Matthew Park described the partnership as a strategic step toward advancing the organization's long-term vision of building a sustainable future by collaborating with government institutions it enables environmental advocates to reach wider audiences, strengthen public awareness campaigns, and transform environmental advocacy into concrete community action.
โOur goal is to change the future of the environment. Through this partnership, we are given a greater opportunity to speak, to raise awareness, and to put into practice the advocacy we believe in. Working alongside our partner agencies allows us to reach more communities and move farther toward a greener Earth,โ Mr. Park said.
Provincial Director Zotico Gerson A. Villanueva Jr., CESO V, underscored the alignment of the partnership with the Department's mandate of promoting good local governance, emphasizing that environmental sustainability remains an essential component of resilient and empowered communities.
โThe goal of DILG-Tarlac is to promote good local governance. That is why we share the same direction. We both seek to strengthen our communities while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals,โ he stated in his message.
He also thanked ASEZ WAO and the DILG-Tarlac team for bringing the collaboration to fruition, stressing that the value of partnerships lies not only in shared benefits but in shared responsibility.
โIn every partnership, the more important question is not, โWhat can we gain?โ but โWhat can we contribute, and what can we accomplish together?โ When we work together, we go farther,โ Dir. Villanueva added.
Following the ceremonial signing, ASEZ WAO members showcased Korean cultural performances featuring choral renditions and a traditional fan dance performed in hanbok. Inspired by nature and harmony, the presentation reflected the organization's message of unity, cultural exchange, and collective responsibility in protecting the environment.
The event concluded with a pinning ceremony, symbolizing the formal commitment of DILG-Tarlac and ASEZ WAO to strengthen their partnership in advancing environmental stewardship and supporting the global Save the Earth from A to Z campaign.
