With climate change now a growing concern worldwide, the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Reserve Command is now taking a more active role in helping the country contain threat of global warning.
In line with this, AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang on Saturday said that the Reserve Command will be one of the strong pillars of the military in addressing the challenges of the 21st century.
He added that he will do everything he can to develop the AFP Reserve Force so that it can be the first responders in the aftermath of any natural calamities and disaster.
“The call that we have in the AFP as protectors of our nation now encompasses a greater mission of safeguarding our fellow Filipinos from the devastating effects of climate change and various natural disasters,” Catapang said.
“Reservists are partners towards unity and nation-building with the high sense of compassion and dedication to our pledged commitment. They whole-heartedly rendered their services without anything in return. We commend all of the efforts they have done to our stakeholders, the Filipino people,” AFP Reserve Command chief Brig. Gen. Alex C. Capiña said.
Incidentally, the nation on Saturday is celebrating the opening ceremony of the 35th AFP National Reservist Week.
“You now have in your hands the bigger responsibility of taking part of the disaster risk reduction endeavors of our nation. I urge every one of you to take this objective in much dedication. You have proven to be truly an indispensable force in our organization,” the AFP chief told reservists present during Saturday's ceremonies.
In line with this, the AFP Reservist and Retiree Affairs and AFP Reserve Command launched the annual tree growing program earlier in
In coordination with the military camp commanders, a total of 700 seedlings of Bukidnon Gold Cherry Blossom trees will be planted and nurtured in
This will be followed by the simultaneous tree growing activities in selected areas in various parts of the country from October onwards.
The program is aimed at growing one million trees in 10 years through a sustained tree growing program in order to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
The growing of at least one tree per year for every reservist and administrator would result to the production of more than 100,000 trees per year.
In 10 years’ time of implementation, the AFP Reserve Force can produce more than one million trees. At present, the AFP has a total of 106,376 ready reserve force and reservist administrators.
To ensure the success of this program, the AFP has called on the assistance of other government agencies and stakeholders particularly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Commission on Indigenous People, and local government units across the country.
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