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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Arroyo eyes RP region as 'environmental center' (10:19 a.m.)
MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said she wants a “Green Philippines” in five years with Central Philippines as its center.
"I want our tourism center to be also the center of the new Green Philippines o Berdeng Pilipinas, and I issue a call to action to make the new Green Philippines happen within the next five years," Arroyo told officials of the Cabinet and the Central Philippines super region whom she met in Cebu City.
Arroyo said Central Philippines will be transformed through reforestation, environmental clean-up, and establishment of more parks and recreational areas. She ordered agencies to purify the water and clean up industrial sites that are eyesores and health risks.
"I want to turn our coral reefs and beaches, the wonders of the world, into national parks and international sanctuaries for eco-tourism and scientific research. We have the chance to develop our nation right from the start: clean, healthy, productive, and beautiful," she said.
She also pushed for energy self-sufficiency by harnessing the sun, wind, and geothermal resource for the country to produce its own fuel supply. (JMR) |
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