MOGPOG, Marinduque -- More than 230 bikers and environment advocates pedaled and planted for a greener future as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Marinduque successfully conducted its annual “Padyak para sa Kalikasan, Magtanim para sa Kinabukasan – Year 4” on November 22.
The fun bike and tree-planting activity gathered 232 participants from various sectors, including biking groups, national government agencies, local government units, and civil society organizations. This year’s celebration aligned with key national environmental observances—Environmental Awareness Month, National Clean Air Month, and Climate Change Consciousness Week—and also marked the kickoff of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).
Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
The event reinforced DENR’s call for environmental responsibility, eco-friendly transportation, and sustainable practices by expanding the circle of environmental “champions.” Participants completed a 10-kilometer route that began at the Boac Moriones Arena and ended at the tree-planting site in Sitio Ulong, Barangay Capayang, Mogpog. The cycling route served as a symbolic reminder of the role of low-carbon mobility in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Upon arrival at the planting site, volunteers planted 200 seedlings—150 narra and 50 bamboo—within an NGP (National Greening Program) area in Brgy. Capayang.
Leaders Highlight Shared Responsibility for Nature
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Imelda M. Diaz stressed the importance of sustained environmental protection efforts, urging participants to continue practicing conservation even beyond the one-day event. She likewise highlighted the significant role of women in environmental work, in line with the upcoming VAW awareness campaign.
Mogpog Mayor Senen M. Livelo Jr. expressed gratitude to all the organizations and individuals who took part, noting that the initiative brings meaningful benefits not only to the environment but also to local communities.
Partners Strengthen Support for Environmental Initiatives
The program concluded with messages of support from partner agencies and organizations, recognizing their vital contributions that ensured the success of the back-to-back environmental and advocacy activities.
With growing participation each year, the “Padyak para sa Kalikasan, Magtanim para sa Kinabukasan” initiative continues to reinforce Marinduque’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community-driven climate action. -- Marinduquenews.com
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