Clean -up and Bamboo Growing Activities in Pangi River

Clean -up and Bamboo Growing Activities in Pangi RiverMore than 3 kilometers of the Pangi River bank were planted with 750 bamboo by more than 170 participants from the series of bamboo growing and clean-up activities conducted from July to August in the municipalities of Maitum and Kiamba. The mobilization of individuals, civic groups, and local communities is an undertaking of the R.I.V.E.R. for Life program led by CENRO Kiamba in partnership with Protected Area Management Office of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (PAMO-SBPS) to enhance the water quality of Pangi River."We have conducted these activities since July 29 and every Friday of August this year enjoining the participation of the different communities and barangays near the Pangi River.”, said Forester Abdul D. Cariga, the CENR Officer as he forged partnerships with barangays Tablao and Kiambing in the Municipality of Kiamba and Barangay Wali in the Municipality of Maitum.“Pangi River is classified as Class B/C by the EMB. We are hopeful that through the series of interventions that we had been conducting since 2021, we can improve it to Class B or even Class A”, CENRO Cariga, added.

CR1M Riders Club Sargen Chapter, local communities and other planters used tree guards to protect the seedlings from flooding and stray animals.