Dagupan is Regional Likas Yaman Top Awardee
Repost from D' Dagupan Dream
DAGUPAN CITY – This city is this year’s “Likas Yaman” awardee (city
category) for Best LGU-Initiated Environmental Project, which the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) initiated in
celebration of the Environment Month in Region 1.
Mayor
Benjamin S. Lim together with City Agriculture Officer Emma Molina
personally received the award from DENR Regional Executive Director
Samuel R. Peñafiel during the awarding and culminating program held at
Oasis Country Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union last June 30.
Dagupan was nominated for successfully implementing its project “Ilog
Ko, Bilayen Ko,” Water Quality Management Area (WQMA), and the so-called
river cruise along the Dawel-Watak River thereby contributing to the
rehabilitation of coastal and marine resources and for the promotion of
eco-tourism in the city.
“The Likas Yaman award
for environmental excellence is a celebration of greatness and
excellence in environmental performance. The award was institutionalized
by the DENR as our own especial and meaningful way to give recognition
to local government units, the academe and the private sectors that
epitomize environmental excellence by adopting the best practices that
protect our environment and promote sustainable development,” Peñafiel
said.
“These awardees created new positive changes and development
for our environment. They have clearly demonstrated their commitment,
resources and determination in implementing environmental programs. Ang
sabi nga ni Al Gore, ‘ang political will ay isang renewable resource’,”
he said.
“Ilog Ko, Bilayen Ko” was implemented by Mayor Lim, which
led to the clearing operations in the river system of the city against
fish pens and other illegal structures last year amidst resistance and
pessimisms.
With the implementation of WQMA, Lim started cleaning the “esteros” as well to ensure a healthy environment for Dagupeños.
And
to promote eco-tourism, Lim launched his own version of the river
cruise now dubbed as the “Dawel River Cruise.” (CIO – Joseph C. Bacani)
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