“PLANTING TREES FOR LIFE”
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Marilou O. Agsaluna
In celebration for the Pro-life Month this year 2008, with the theme “Life for Future Generations”, Pro-Life Philippines Foundation held the “Planting Trees for Life” Event last February 16 at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, Quezon City.
This special activity was intended as part of the healing program for post-aborted women. They were invited to name the tree after an unborn baby aborted, miscarried or stillborn. Such an act is very healing to these women, after the loss of a baby. Also, dedicating the tree after a departed love one serves as a lasting legacy in their memory. Lastly, it was in line with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources preservation objectives.
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The program started with a heartwarming Opening Prayer by Ms. Josie Reyes, Pro-Life board member. Mr. Antonio Kosca, Vice-President and Sr. Pilar Verzosa, RGS, Chairperson were the Emcees. Welcome Remarks was delivered by Mrs. Teresa Mundita Lim, Director, Protected Areas & Wildlife Bureau, an epitome to celebrate life in that occasion as she was in her sixth month pregnancy. This was ollowed by Ms. Corazon C. Davis, CESO III, Regional Executive Director, DENR-NCR who discussed the importance of planting “Balikbitan” seedlings.
Hon. Lito Atienza, Secretary of Department of Environment and Natural Resources delivered a Keynote Speech “Life for Future Generations”. He emphasized that Life and Environment should equally be cared for because God created them both. “Pinakamahalaga ang tao sa pagkakalalang upang makasama ng Diyos”. He gave us an important mission to care for the environment and all His creations. Sec. Atienza made a call for us to be “Pro-lifers Modelo ng Mundo”.
Fr. Robert Embile of Sto.Nino Parish, QC, blessed the 160 Balikbitan seedlings before everyone went to the designated holes to plant the tree they assigned to their names.
Pro-Life Philippines would like to acknowledge Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR-NCR for the seedlings, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife and CVJ Food Catering for the success of this special event.
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