YEAR 2

A year ago, ABC360 Philippines Ltd. Co. offered

their commitment to help the environment through a

tree planting activity held June 2016. A total of 150 pine

tree seedlings were magnificently planted on the site

located at Forest Reserve, Forbes Park, South Drive,

Baguio City. What the company started is not just a one-

time activity; it is a commitment and an oath made for

our beloved Baguio. And so, this year the unstoppable

ABC360 Eco-Warriors continues to play an active role

with sustained efforts in the fight against global warming

and preservation of the environment.

This year’s tree planting with the theme: 150+ Pine

Trees for our Beloved Baguio is in partnership with the

City Environment and Parks Management Office

(CEPMO) and sponsored by METROBANK BAGUIO-

NAGUILIAN Branch.

Last Tuesday, a network of 20 volunteers from

ABC360 arrived earlier than the call time, 6:30 a.m. They

were very thrilled with the event. There were returning

volunteers, too just like Miss Cristine Dacaymat other-

wise known as Pillow. According to her, she wanted to

join again to check if the seedlings she planted a year ago

survived.

At around 7:30 a.m., The team arrived at the site

greeted by tall blades of grasses. All 20 volunteers along-

with the 8 representatives from CEPMO immediately

started the first part of the activity, ‘Oplan Hawan’ to

clear the wild grass and plants in the area After the ha-

wan the beautiful sight of the flourishing pine trees from

last year’s tree planting became visible and gave pride to

those who planted them.

ABC360 Eco-Warriors: Continues Their Battle Against Global TREE PLANTING YEAR 2: 150+ TREES FOR OUR BELOVED BAGUIO June 11, 2017

ABC360 Tree Planting Year 2: 150+ Pine Trees for

Our Beloved Baguio

ABC360 volunteers on their way to the

planting site.

Eco-Warriors get ting ready for battle.

After a brief rest and

snacks the team was gath-

ered by Sir Danilo “Danny”

Canipas. the OIC Farm

Supervisor from CEPMO.

Sir Danny demonstrated

the proper way of tree

planting in two easy steps:

First compress the soil in

the grow bag then slowly

pull the seedling from the

bag, be careful not to

damage the roots.

Finally place the seedling

into the hole and cover

with soil.

He also pointed out

that the tree planting sites

in Baguio City are limited

and maintaining the site is

important to elevate the

survival rate of the planted

seedlings so that efforts and

resources will not go to

waste.

Moreover, Sir Danny

shared the countless benefits

of these activities and ex-

pressed how important and

helpful it is for the improve-

ment of the environment.

“Maganda nga ito na

activity kasi nakikita ko

talaga sa ABC360 di tulad

sa iba na pag magti-tree

planting sagot pa ng local

government yung expens-

es. Nakikita ko talaga.”

“Survival rate is 80%, natural naman na may casualties hindi yan maiiwasan kaya nga im-portante ang mainte-nance.”

Oplan Hawan

Everyone was excited to

get their hands dirty and the

team eventually planted another

150 pine seedlings.

According to Mr. Cani-

pas, the tree planting activity of

ABC360 is is a big help in assist-

ing not only CEPMO but also

the Department of Environment

and Natural Resources (DENR)

in their target — planting mil-

lions of trees every year.

He even praised ABC360

for their efforts in reaching out

and helping the community by

planting trees. Trees as we all

know are essential to the

ecosystem.

Sir Danny showing the volunteers

the proper way to plant

To further rev up the

volunteers before the next set of

clearing, a cheer entitled

‘ABC360 Eco-Warriors’ was led

by one of the participating

volunteers.

Energy Boost: “ABC360 Eco-Warriors

Cheer”

Some of the pine tree seedlings

The tree planting will not be a

success without the help of the

representatives from CEPMO

We Achieve!

We Believe!

We Care!

We Preserve and Protect

our Environment!

Let’s save our Mother

Earth!

Go ABC360 Eco Warriors!!!

150 SEEDLINGS

PLANTED IN LESS

THAN 5 HOURS

“We are not simply tree plant-

ers, or clearers , we are ECO-

WARRIORS!”

While resting under the

shades of the trees, Miss Neri G.

Villanueva, the organizer spoke to

the volunteers and introduced a

simple activity. She asked every-

one to write a message to the

Universe in a piece of paper and

dig it beside the tree of their

choice.

“This is a great opportunity to

connect with nature as well as

manifest our personal inten-

tions” she adds.

Finally, the team went on

taking more pictures with the

trees they have planted. And with

smiles on their faces, they

promise to continue preserving

and protecting the environment

as ABC360 ECO-WARRIORS.

Sir Danny also

mentioned that institutions

and schools who conduct tree

planting activities should be

recognized for their help and

support for the environment

and the whole Baguio

community.

ABC360 ECO-WARRIORS

Some of the year-old pine trees

from last year’s tree planting activity

of ABC360.

Photos by: Strawberry Kate Cabe

Cheer by: Sherma Marie Manuel

Article by: Hazel Grace Tejano

ABC360 Eco-Warriors striking a pose!

“It’s fun to be here! You

missed the opportunity of

being in nature!”

-Sir Jimmy’s message to

those who missed the

event.

Miss Timon from China showing

her first pine tree.