DILG Conducts 2-Day Seminar–Writeshop for BNEO Studies Burning Bad Effects

by ATBaylon

This picture was taken at Brgy. Caano, Kalibo, Aklan on Monday afternoon, April 7. The farm owner still burns plant nutrients and organic matter then buy fertilizers to replenish what he lost by burning rice straw as shown above.

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) headed by Mrs. Ava Miriam C. Seraspi, Mun. Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) in cooperation with Liga ng mga Barangay under its president, Hon. Eduard P. Tefora, and LGU – Makato under municipal mayor, Hon. Ramon S. Legaspi, Jr. conducted a 2-day Seminar Writeshop on Radyo Aralan. They also held a face-to-face meeting for Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) from 18 brgys. of Makato, Aklan. It was held at AB Legaspi Memorial Hall just recently.
In the opening program, Ms. Seraspi introduced the participants. Topics/activities discussed were Leveling of Expectations, Mechanics of the Program, Introduction To Distance Learning Concepts and Principles as a Primary Mode of Delivery, among others.
All participants led by Hon. Tefora, Liga president listened and actively shared ideas during the Simulation Exercises, Synthesis, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Action Planning.

Along the general orientation on enhancing proficiency towards effective governance, Ms. Seraspi prioritized discussion on saving the decaying state of our environment. She made leaders aware of existing laws about environmental protection such as RA No. 9003, the promotion in the planting of top-quality fodder for livestocks, and to have more green cover to protect us from the damage of global warming. She explained the use of rice straw as feeds to ruminants to produce high quality meat as well as best organic fertilizer. Seraspi discussed the importance of composting and the losses by burning farm waste.

With the theme/words that not only inspire but also challenge everyone to action, MLGOO Seraspi wishes them to treasure thus: Do more than belong, participate; do more than care, help! Do more than believe, practice. Do more than dream, work!!! /MP