903rd Brigade joins “Kalikasan para sa Karunungan” of Radio PADABA

             On July 2, 2011, the 903rd Brigade joined the project of DWOL FM 103.9MHz PADABA based in Sorsogon City which aimed to promote recycling and segregation of solid wastes in the community. Dubbed Kalikasan para sa Karunungan, it was a “bayanihan” among the different stakeholders which included the City Government of Sorsogon, the City Division Office of DepEd, the City DENR, the Radio Station PADABA, the residents and the soldiers.

            The project encouraged the community folks to gather/collect reusable and recyclable materials that were no longer needed. These materials were then sold at junk shops. The proceeds were used to buy school supplies for public elementary school children in Sorsogon. The beneficiary schools were determined by the City Division DepEd.

For its part, the Brigade instructed its subordinate units to conduct similar activities in their area. Aside from information dissemination on the benefits of recycling, they also gathered recyclable materials which they turned-over to PADABA.

During the closing ceremonies last July 29, the speakers cited the success of the project which were able to generate funds for the school children. They also appreciated the good working relationship among those involved.

The project was a good venue for the soldiers to show their commitment to the environment. It was also a good experience for the stakeholders in the community to work closely towards a common goal, in the spirit of “bayanihan’ espoused under IPSP “Bayanihan” of the AFP.