The provincial government marked Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, with a mangrove planting and coastal clean-up event in Barangay Alacaygan, Banate town. This initiative, led by the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO), aimed to reinforce the province’s ongoing efforts in ecosystem restoration and environmental protection. Approximately 600 mangroves (avicennia marina) were planted by 150 volunteers, including PGENRO employees and local officials.

Sornito, I. (2025, April 24). Earth Day marked with mangrove planting to combat coastal erosion, protect marine life. Panay News, pp. 3, 15.