Public- Private Partnership for Mangrove Rehabilitation Seen

Glan, Sarangani, July 29 (DENR) -- The DENR CENRO- Glan sees an opportunity to have M Lhullier, a financial institution, a partner in mangrove rehabilitation projects in Sarangani Bay.

This was conceptualized after M Lhuillier sponsors mangrove planting activity in Glan Padidu, Glan with the DENR, Bureau of Fire Protection, PNP- Maritime Group, Sultan Kudarat State University and Glan Padidu Sea and Land Organization, a local peoples organization here.

M Lhuillier Regional Manager, Joffrey Paquit, proposes to adopt a site for mangrove

rehabilitation project in partnership with DENR and the community under its corporate social responsibility program. Paquit explained that they will support projects that will create learnings to the community.

The mangrove planting activity was earlier proposed by M Lhuillier Glan Branch Manager Jake Gotubat together with the BFP. During the event, DENR CENRO Glan conducted a brief discussion on the importance of mangrove forest and climate change issues and facilitated the planting with the assistance of the community organization. (Wenie G. Vergara)