CATARMAN, Northern Samar– The Provincial Government of Northern Samar (PGNS), through the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO), launched on Tuesday, Dec.10, a significant environmental campaign aimed at combating marine litter in the 24 coastal municipalities of the province.
The event took place at the Capitol Gym, gathering local leaders, including the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Presidents, Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Chairpersons of the Committee on Environment, and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officers (MENROs).
In his welcome remarks, Board Member Gilbert F. Layon, chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Adaptation, highlighted the urgent need for collaboration across the province to address marine pollution, which directly impacts both the environment and the livelihood of local communities.
The event featured an orientation on the “Localization of the National Plan of Action on the Prevention, Reduction, and Management of Marine Litter” led by Sharlene Ramos from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region VIII.
Ramos provided a detailed discussion on how the national framework for managing marine litter could be localized to suit the specific needs of each municipality in Northern Samar, stressing the role of local government units (LGUs) in reducing waste and protecting marine ecosystems.
The event concluded with a closing message from Jesus S. Acebuche, president of the Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers (LENRO)-Northern Samar, who emphasized the importance of ongoing cooperation among local officials, youth leaders, and environmental officers in addressing the growing challenge of marine pollution.
This campaign marks an important step in the Provincial Government’s ongoing efforts to protect the province’s coastal resources and foster environmental stewardship among residents.
By engaging the 24 municipalities, the initiative aims to reduce marine litter and preserve the health of Northern Samar’s marine ecosystems for future generations.
(THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERN SAMAR)
