Kalibo, Aklan- In response to growing concern
about Kalibo’s garbage problem, the Local Government Unit of Kalibo has called
for support for its Ecological Solid Waste Management Program. In response to
this request the Samahan ng mga Kababaihan sa Bayan ng Kalibo, with the
assistance of Kool Earth, has decided to
embark upon a partnership project for a cleaner Kalibo.
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| SKBK members after receiving their IDs as deputized Solid Waste Management enforcers of Kalibo. |
Ms. Nina Jhoy R. Pinolan
sang an inspiring invocation at the commencement of the ceremony. Vice Mayor
Madeline A. Regalado acknowledged that there would most likely be difficulties
which the members of the SKBK would
encounter when they begin their voluntary service which is scheduled to begin
within their own barangays. She went on to say however that she believes that
these women will succeed in their noble endeavor none the less.
Her welcome remarks were followed by the acknowledgement of
guests and participants by Ms. Adorada Reynaldo, Public Service Officer II of
the LGU, and Mistress of the Ceremony. This acknowledgement was followed by an environmental
song composed and sung by a talented employee of the LGU, Mr. Mark Anthony
Sevilla
The Honorable Mayor Lachica offered a touching message in
which he thanked the eighty six women and four men who were deputized for their
unreserved support of the Solid Waste Management Code of Kalibo, Municipal
Ordinance 2009-004.
Some of the women were asked what motivated them to embark
upon this difficult and unpaid project, and their reply was,” We do not do this
for the sake of money. We do this in order to prepare a place for our children
and for our grandchildren so that they can live in a place where they can be
proud of their ancestors.”
“We reiterate that we do not do this for the sake of politicians.
Regardless of whoever may be in power now, they should count themselves lucky
that the women of today are here to give them a helping hand in minimizing
their work load.”
Many more projects have been planned, but the deputation of
the women as solid waste management enforcers is a big step in the right
direction, and will be a great help not just for the Poblacion of Kalibo but
also for the 16 barangays.
The women believe that with the continuing support and
participation of everyone concerned, this aspiration will be achieved. They
also believe that our current dilemma has been cause by human beings, both as a
consequence of corrupt practices, and also by the ongoing abuse of the planet.
More inspiring messages of support were delivered by the SKBK President, Mrs. Editha Rubio, Hon.
Ananias V. Solina President , Liga ng mga Barangay and Police Superintendent
Aden T. Lagradante, Chief of Police of
Kalibo Police station.
The event was closed with inspiring remarks from Engineer
Jessie C. Fegarido in which he expressed a message of hope. ”Thank you for your
cooperation” he said. “I hope that your enthusiasm will not end today as we
close this event because a vast job awaits you in your respective barangays. We
hope that what you have started will become a flame of hope in your own barangay
towards achieving greener and cleaner
surroundings for all of us to enjoy.”
“Thank you once again, and I trust that you will take home with
you the spirit of public service, cooperation, hard work, dedication to your
duty, a sense of humor, together with the inspiration that was shown to us by
Madam Chita Heap and Madam Edith Rubio. With the support of our Local Chief
Executive, Mayor William S. Lachica, our
Sangguniang Bayan through our Vice Mayor Madeline Regalado , to all the
barangay chairmen, and NGO’s, let us
make Kalibo the center of attention not only the province of Aklan but also our
nation as a whole, and even the entire world. We trust that due to our
bayanihan spirit we will be able to make Kalibo the cleanest town in the
Universe, and even surpass the accomplishments of Palawan and Davao!”
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