OVER 500 eco-warriors led by employees of Republic, together with representatives from the city government, the Federation and the CENRO, lent a hand transplanting 2,000 mangrove seedlings and propagules along the coast of Barangay Dungo-an.
Aligned with Republic Cement’s advocacy for water sustainability, the company’s regreening initiatives included mangroves, recognized as nature’s bio-shields in tropical ocean coastlines. Mangrove forests also contribute to the protection of coastal areas from storm surges, by serving as filter for ocean trash and debris, and as breeding ground for fish and other aquatic life, nurturing the ecosystem of the communities.
The cement firm continues its commitment to the environment with a three-year Mangrove Reforestation and Rehabilitation Project with the DENR, the City Government of Danao and the Women’s Federation of Danao City.
Similar efforts were made last year, at Sitio Dancar, Danao, in celebration of Arbor Day.
“We’re confident that whatever effort we put into taking care of our water bodies today will ultimately help secure our children’s future. This continues to motivate us,” shared lawyer Anda Bolinas, Republic Cement’s Sustainability director.
Fostering environmental responsibility in all aspects of its operations, Republic Cement also focuses on integrating sustainable consumption in its production practices, including product formulation of blended cement which features fly ash, a coal combustion by-product, and environment-friendly alternative fuels such as rice husk and refuse-derived fuel.
Aside from Danao, Republic continues to partner with the local government, the DENR and people’s organizations to grow and maintain mangrove sites in Malolos, Bulacan and Bayug Island, Iligan City, an area almost totally wiped out by Tropical Storm ”Sendong” in 2011.