Pilar, Bataan—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bataan has executed a Deed of Donation for seized illegally cut logs to the provincial government.
Raul Mamac, Provincial Environment Officer, said DENR already signed the donation document, which has been forwarded to the capitol.
The logs will be used by the provincial government to build COVID-19 quarantine facilities.
“Our donation was in response to the request of Gov. Abet Garcia for the utilization of the cut trees affected by the road widening along Roman expressway,” said Mamac.
About 27.3217 cubic meter logs worth more than P579,000 were donated.
“We are glad to be able to contribute to the Proclamation No. 1021, extending the period of state of calamity throughout the country due to coronavirus,” Mamac said. Butch Gunio
The governor has initiated the setting up of a number of quarantine facilities in the province to accommodate COVID-19 cases.
National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. has cited Garcia’s strong leadership as key in containing the coronavirus disease in province.