Manila: 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 join 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 third week of the PCSA, themed Linggo ng Malasakit sa Kalikasan, highlights the significance of sustainable environmental efforts and natural resource management,’ Nograles said Monday in a press release.
‘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.’
CSC Regional Office VI (Western Visayas), in coordination with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will lead 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 (Calabarzon), 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.
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 PHP250 registration fee.
Walk-in participants may also be allowed at the discretion of the respective CSC Regional Offices.
The CSC said participants will get 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 need 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 said.
The other upcoming activities lined up for the 124th PCSA include the Medical Mission: Medical Relief for the Underprivileged, Bloodletting Activity, National Coastal Clean-up, Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers, 2024 Leaders and Human Resource Symposium, and the Contact Center ng Bayan Partner Recognition Program.
For more information about the 124th PCSA and the schedule of activities, visit csc.gov.ph/pcsa2024. (PR)
Source: Philippines News agency