The City Government of Caloocan conducted a virtual orientation on proper waste disposal to more than 400 parent leaders of Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps) as part of the Family Development Sessions (FDS).
The meeting was facilitated by the Caloocan City Social Welfare Development Department (CSWDD) and the City Environmental Management Department (CEMD).
According to Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan, through FDS, the city is able to improve the capacity of its 4Ps members in terms of providing the needs of their families. It also serves as a medium to encourage their participation on social issues and the city’s developmental plans.
The local chief executive further stated that the local government will continuously conduct clean-up drives, but with the public’s cooperation, it will be more swift and easier to maintain the city’s cleanliness.
“Sa pamamagitan ng FDS mas napapalawak po natin ang kapasidad ng mga miyembro ng 4Ps upang mabigyan sila ng karagdagang kaalaman sa pagtugon sa mga pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya, at nahihikayat sila na makiisa sa mga isyu sa ating lipunan at maging sa pagpapaunlad ng ating siyudad.” the Mayor said
“Gawin po nating ang ating bahagi upang matupad ang pangarap natin na mas maging maayos ang Caloocan. Patuloy po naming lilinisin ang lungsod subalit mas mapapabilis at mapapanatili po natin ito kung tutulungan niyo kami.” he added.
Meanwhile, the City Environmental Management Department Head Mr. Paul Ryan Castillo hoped that their participants acquired new learnings and would be able to apply them at their homes and communities. Additionally, Mr. Castillo stated that this plays a big part in their preparation for the coming rainy season, because not only flooding will be minimized but also the spread of diseases caused by pollution.
“Sana po ay madami kayong natutunan mula sa amin, sana rin ay ma-apply po natin ito sa ating mga tahanan at komunidad. Malaking bahagi po ito ng ating pagsisikap at paghahanda sa panahon ng tag-ulan, bukod sa pag-iwas sa baha, tiyak na makakaiwas din tayo sa mga sakit na dala ng basura. Mr. Castillo stated.
Moreover, Caloocan City Social Welfare Development Department Action Officer Mr. Roberto Quizon reminded everyone that the environment being protected today will be passed onto the next generation. He also encouraged everyone to work with the government in pursuing its environmental goals.
“Ang kalikasang pinangangalagaan natin ngayon ang mamanahin ng mga anak at apo natin. Kaya naman hinihikayat po natin ang bawat indibidwal a makiisa sa magagandang layuning pangkalikasan ng ating pamahalaang lungsod.” Mr. Quizon said.