A women's group in Binangonan, Rizal which is known for advocating women empowerment has gained recognition from the local government for its pro-environment advocacy.
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) cited the Barkadahan ng mga Kababaihan ng Binangonan (BKB) for its projects such as solid waste management and urban gardening.
PCW Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla congratulated the BKB for rallying the women sector in the municipality in practicing the solid waste management, segregation, and urban gardening, among others.
The BKB, headed by Binangonan's First Lady, Dr. Rose Martha Callanta Ynares, has been actively involved in waste reduction, recycling and greening programs in the town's villages.
(Photo from Barkadahan ng mga Kababaihan ng Binangonan)
Valdeavilla underscored the important role of the group in encouraging their fellow women in advocating greening and recycling of waste through various means.
Dr. Ynares lauded Valdeavilla and the PCW for recognizing the pro-ecological efforts of the group. She vowed to continue encouraging others to always think of saving the environment.
The Rizal provincial government celebrated its pro-environment initiative, the Ynares to Eco System to Green (YES) Program on September 20 where the BKB recognized the winners on waste management and greening activities.