Wazzup Pilipinas!?
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Environmental champions and green leaders from across the country are preparing to gather in South Cotabato for a series of significant environmental events led by the Green Party of the Philippines (GPP-KALIKASAN MUNA) and its allied organizations. These activities, scheduled from July 25 to 28, form part of the build-up to the observance of National Mangrove Day and the Mindanao leg of the Green Party Forum and Consultation.
Delegates are set to fly from NAIA Terminal 2 to Cotabato (Awang) Airport on July 25, after which they will proceed to Koronadal City. Accommodations have been arranged at the Mezza Hotel along General Paulino Santos Drive, which will serve as the base of operations for the duration of the event.
The Mindanao Forum and Consultation of the Green Party of the Philippines is scheduled for July 27 at Villa Princessita, Jabido Compound, Arellano Street, Koronadal City. The forum aims to bring together environmental advocates, political leaders, youth representatives, and civil society groups to share insights, strengthen alliances, and mobilize action for the eco-political movement in the Mindanao region. This July 27 event will be facilitated mainly by Jeph Ramos, Green Party of the Philippines' President; and Reach Penaflor Green Party of the Philippines' Auditor, and by David D'Angelo, our Green Party of the Philippines' Chairman.
Taking the lead in setting the stage for this vital gathering is Lexi Acosta, the dynamic Island-wide Convenor for Mindanao and Region 12 Convenor of the Green Party of the Philippines. With her creative energy, Lexi will deliver a brief but impactful introduction to ignite the discussions ahead.
Joining her to provide a powerful local situationer are some of the region’s most committed green leaders:
Emmie Lee Cordero, BARMM Convenor and the Internal Vice President of the Green Party of the Philippines, Jose Jr. Cambel Policarpio, Region 9 Convenor, and Paul Monteccino, Region 11 Convenor.
Their insights will offer a ground-level perspective on the environmental, social, and political landscape across Mindanao.
The Focused Group Discussion (FGD) will be steered by Reach, with support from Jeph, ensuring a participatory and meaningful dialogue. During the Presentation and Open Forum, Lexi will assist Reach in facilitating the exchange of ideas, weaving together the voices and visions of the participants for a stronger, united green movement in Mindanao.
In celebration of National Mangrove Day, a Mangrove Planting Activity will also be conducted in one of the identified mangrove areas near Cotabato. This activity underscores the Green Party’s commitment to coastal protection, biodiversity restoration, and grassroots environmental action.
This multiday engagement seeks to amplify awareness of the vital role mangroves play in climate change mitigation, while also forging a united front for eco-governance in Mindanao. The participation of Green Party members and allied organizations signifies the rising momentum of environmental politics in the Philippines.
Ross Flores Del Rosario, External Vice President of the Green Party of the Philippines, and Ranne Tubig, also an active member of the Green Party of the Philippines, will be in charge of documentation for the event.
As the nation confronts growing climate challenges, this initiative highlights the transformative power of collaboration and collective environmental action in the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future for the Philippines.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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