Manila, June 1, 2016 --- Pursuant to R.A. 8749 or the “Clean Air Act of 1999”and DOLE’s “Project Green Workplace Advocacy”, the Professional Regulation Commission, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), conducted a mangrove tree planting activity last Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Calatagan, Batangas.

Before the 60 PRC employees proceeded with the actual mangrove tree planting activity, employees of DENR, together with locals who identified themselves as “Bantay Dagat” conducted a short briefing on the proper ways of planting 10 mangrove propagules per participants along the shorelines and importance to nature.

This activity was done to instill environmental awareness and to replenish of the ever depleting mangroves along the shores of Calatagan, Batangas which serve as a significant breeding ground for fish and other marine life, and provide protection for the storm surges and typhoons in coastal areas.