Hero forester

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu (left) has awarded Joselito Eyala (bedridden), a forester at the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Puerto Princesa City, the Medalya ng Bayani ng Kalikasan (Medal of Heroism for the Environment) for his ‘remarkable dedication to public service, bravery and leadership’ as they are surrounded by Eyala’s family and DENR officials. Cimatu visited Eyala at the Philippine General Hospital, where the forester was awaiting surgery to remove bullets lodged in his palate and back, on Aug. 28 as the country celebrated National Heroes’ Day.