Over 200 seedlings and saplings of Tabebuia Rosea, also known as pink trumpets, were planted on the day.
"We need to balance development. The development of our city will only be complete if we value modern development, progress, and technology. We embrace these, but at the same time, we also give importance to taking care of Mother Nature," Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano stated, who was among the leaders in planting the seedlings and saplings.
National Arbor Day is celebrated annually on June 25. The celebration aims to encourage all Filipinos to plant trees and ornamental plants to promote a healthy ecosystem through environmental rehabilitation and re-greening.
More than 200 participants from various city government offices, including the City Environment & Natural Resources Office (CENRO), City Agriculture Office (CAO), Lake and River Management Office (LRMO), and City Parks and Recreation Office (CPRO), took part in the event.
The private partner for the project, Taisho Pharmaceutical Philippines, represented by its president Mr. Peng Jiang, donated 180 tree guards to protect the young saplings and ensure their growth and survival.
Taisho Pharmaceutical Philippines also donated 10 Tabebuia saplings and 15 bags of loam soil for the planting.
Following the planting, a Community PanTREE event was held in the City Hall Quadrangle, where fruit-bearing plants were distributed to employees and visitors. This included fruit-bearing trees like jackfruit, soursop, and rambutan, as well as shrubs, and palm plants.
