NORTHERN SAMAR, Philippines — Government officials, communities, and public servants gathered in Barangay Bangkerohan, Catarman, Northern Samar, in support of the global call to care for and protect the environment, on May 29, 2026,

Barangay Bangkerohan was strategically selected as the site for the activity due to its vulnerability to flooding, where the planted trees are expected to help reduce soil erosion and mitigate flooding risks.

Vice Governor Clarence Dato, together with Board Members Vicvic Singzon and Lope Dorado Jr., led provincial government officials, department heads, employees, and residents of Barangay Bangkerohan in planting around 150 fruit-bearing tree seedlings provided by Community Environment and Natural Resources Office Catarman.

Joining the Provincial Government in the Tree-Nurturing Activity were the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine News Agency, Barangay Officials of Bangkerohan, and other uniformed personnel.

Spearheaded by the Provincial Government under the administration of Governor Harris Ongchuan and implemented through the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Tree-Nurturing Activity forms part of the Ibabao Festival celebration in line with the 61st Founding Anniversary of the Province of Northern Samar.

Let us continue working together to protect and preserve our environment by planting and nurturing trees for future generations.