The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead a nationwide tree-growing initiative from September 15 to 21, 2024 in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on government officials, employees, and individuals from non-government organizations and private institutions to participate in the event.
The initiative aims to plant at least 10,000 trees while raising funds for the CSC’s Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program, which supports the families of fallen civil servants.
The initiative aims to plant at least 10,000 trees while raising funds for the CSC’s Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program, which supports the families of fallen civil servants.
“The third week of the PCSA, themed Linggo ng Malasakit sa Kalikasan, highlights the significance of sustainable environmental efforts and natural resource management,” Nograles explained.
“This nationwide tree-growing activity also serves as a tribute to those who gave their lives in service, fostering a sense of patriotism.”
“This nationwide tree-growing activity not only focuses on environmental conservation but also serves as a tribute to those who gave their lives in service, fostering a sense of patriotism,” Nograles added.
CSC Regional Office VI, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will spearhead the activity aimed to contribute to climate change mitigation through tree-growing and to promote environmental stewardship, while also raising funds for the benefit of the families of fallen civil servants.
In the National Capital Region and Region IV, the CSC and DENR partnered with the Laguna Lake Development Authority to plant seedlings along the 28 local government units surrounding Laguna de Bay on September 16, 2024.
The location and specific date of the tree-growing activity in other regions will be announced by the CSC Regional Offices via their official Facebook Pages and at PCSA microsite at csc.gov.ph/pcsa2024.
Interested participants may coordinate with the nearest CSC Regional Office for the registration link and payment of registration fee worth P250. Walk-in participants may also be allowed at the discretion of the respective CSC Regional Offices.
The CSC added that participants will receive a certificate of participation while a certificate of appreciation will be awarded to partner agencies and stakeholders.
“As we celebrate another year of successful public service, we also have to remember the critical need to care for our planet. We are excited for the support of both the public and private sector in our goal to promote environmentalism and patriotism,” Nograles stressed.
