The City of Antipolo recently lighted its earth-friendly Christmas tree to usher in its colorful month-long Christmas Fiesta.
According to Mayor Andrea Ynares, the tree used recycled plastic bottles, cups, and cartons as part of the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability in its governance programs.
She said that their earth-friendly thrust is in compliance with the YES (Ynares Eco-System) to Green Project which covers clean and green environment, and livelihood opportunities through recycling and utilization of raw materials and by-products of local produce.
The project is based on Executive Order No. 11 issued in 1993 by Rizal Gov. Rebecca Ynares.
The city is a recipient of the Environmental Compliance Audit Platinum Award 2017 from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, which includes the enactment of its Basura Code, regular tree-planting activities, Linis Creek Program, and other environment-related measures.
Antipolo’s Christmas Fiesta includes a grand parade, drum and lyre, marching band contests, choral competitions, the Mutya ng Antipolo pageant, earth-friendly YES parol and belen design contest, musical concerts featuring rock bands Ex Batallion and Woopis, various sporting events, and the 144th Sumulong Day as a tribute to its home-grown nationalist Don Juan Sumulong.
Religious activities include the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the traditional Simbang Gabi, the visit of the Black Nazarene, and the 15th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.