LEYTE 4TH DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
Ormoc City, Region VIII
BAGONG PILIPINAS
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07 June 2024
_EYTE 4TH deo PLANTS 200 TREEs IN Nationwide ENvIronmental INitiative
ALBUERA, LEYTE- As part of the 126t anniversary celebration of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH), the Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) participated in a nationwide
imultaneous tree planting activity on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Brgy. Calingatnan, Albuera, Leyte
DIC-Assistant District Engineer Peter Scheler V. Soco reported that the DEO planted a total of 200
Toog seedlings in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO). “This activity also aligns witt
the observance of Philippine Arbor Day,” he stated
DIC-District Engineer Rosita A. Tinawin indicated the broader impacts of the initiative with regards
to combatting climate change, improving air quality, providing habitat for wildlife, and preventing
soil erosion and flooding. “By participating in this nationwide activity, we are investing in a
sustainable future for our community and our planet,” she remarked. “”We take pride in this endeavor
knowing that our actions today will yield benefits for generations to come.’
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Approved by:
Aazthor
ROSITA A. TÈNAWIN
OIC District Engineer
RO8.13.5/MKTP/GFQ/RAT
○ Website: www.dpwh.gov.ph
Tel. No(s).: 561-8012 / 66927
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