Cebu goes Green

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Former San Francisco Mayor and current Vice-Mayor Alfredo Arquillano Jr.launched its 'Two Million Trees in Five Years' in support with the observance of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The program is an outcome of the Southeast Asia Regional Consultation Workshop on Strengthening Climate Resilience which he participated in Bankok Thailand.

This is a very interesting project because for me taking care of the environment should now be a top priority to every people. Projects like this can be implemented well with the support of both Local and National leaders. As a Cebuano and as someone who hails from the island of Camotes, I think this is adds pride to the rest of us and more than anything else I think this requires our support. 

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Speaking of becoming environmental, I will now become an advocate of refraining from the use of Plastic Bags and encourage the use of Environmental Friendly Bags or also known as Green Bags. In our own little way we can surely make not just our own home city a better place but the entire world as well!!!

Creative Cebu Council

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The Department of Trade and Industry together with Cebuano Artists will work together and launch the the Creative Council of Cebu.  It was formed to further explore the creative industries of Cebu after it was recognized by the British Council Philippines as a Creative City.

The council will be a non-profit organization and will be composed of artists and entrepreneurs in the creative field. The council will work closely together and help promote the promising creative industry in Cebu.  The council will be represented from the areas of Photography, Film, Literature, Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Fashion Design, Architecture, Advertising and Design, and Multimedia.

I personally think this gives many talented Cebuano individuals to be able to seek for opportunities that can help them hone their talent. I am a patriot of Cebuano talent! Some direction and guidance about the industry is much needed and hopefully they can create avenues for training and development! 

CEBU CITY: FINANCIAL AID

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Cebu City is not just a center of many things wonderful. It also has its downside. As it further developed into one of the most promising metropolis not just in the Philippines but in Asia, a few growing concerns like proper garbage disposal problems also came in to the Picture. But gladly, thanks to the efforts of the Cebu City Government 12 Barangays can now implement their own Solid Waste Programs.

The City Council headed  approved the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to the following barangays; Apas, Binaliw, Luz, Carreta, Hipodromo, Lorega, San Roque, T. Padilla, Tejero, Mambaling, Sawang Calero and Suba. Each barangay will receive Php. 20,000 assistance from the City Government.

Go Cebu! :-)