In a landmark move to strengthen inter-agency reforestation initiatives, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 3 Executive Director Paquito Moreno, Jr. and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Chief Fire Director Louie Puracan (2nd and 3rd from left, seated) sign the five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate in the adoption of identified National Greening Program reforestation areas in Bulacan province. The agreement includes the planting of bamboo, forest and fruit bearing tree species and their maintenance to ensure sustainable growth. The MOA signing, held at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center on March 25, was witnessed by (left to right, seated) DENR Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service Director Khalil Sergio Bayam and BFP Officer-in-Charge Deputy Chief for Operation Ch Supt Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu, and Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council Executive Director Rene Madarang (2nd from right, standing).
DENR-BFP Pen Five-Year Partnership for Reforestation Program
