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Rizal Police unveils environment-friendly Christmas displays

Published Dec 2, 2025 10:17 pm
Living up to the tradition of the provincial government of advocating love for the environment, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) has joined the rest of the 14 localities in Rizal Province in unveiling its version of the giant recycled Christmas tree.
Rizal PPO director, Col. Feloteo A. Gonzalgo led the unveiling of the 15-foot tall Christmas tree inside the Camp MGen. Licerio Geronimo in Taytay, Rizal on Dec. 2.
Witness to the lighting of the holiday tree that was created by police men and women of the Rizal PPO using recyclable materials was Rizal Governor Nina Ricci Ynares.
Dozens of used plastic bottles  formed part of the flower designs while bunches of coconut husks were used in making the body of the giant tree. 
The Rizal PPO's version of the Ynares Eco System (YES) giant Christmas Tree (photo from Rizal PPO's FB page)
The Rizal PPO's version of the Ynares Eco System (YES) giant Christmas Tree (photo from Rizal PPO's FB page)
Col. Gonzalgo, during the lighting ceremony attended by chiefs of police of the 14 police stations in the province, presented and explained to Gov. Ynares how the Rizal PPO's version of the Ynares Eco System (YES) Christmas tree was conceptualized and created by the men and women in uniform as part of their active involvement in the pro-environment policies and advocacies of the Ynares administration.
Aside from the holiday tree, each of the 14 police stations and offices in the provincial headquarters also presented their respective Christmas lanterns that also showcased the cops' ingenuity and craftsmanship in creating the Christmas decoration out of recycled materials.
Aside from water bottles, dried leaves, grasses, and water hyacinths, and dried branches of trees were used to create the native-inspired parols.
Rizal Gov. Nina Ricci Ynares touches the Christmas lantern during her visit at the Rizal Police headquarters in Taytay on Dec. 2 (photo from Rizal PPO)
Rizal Gov. Nina Ricci Ynares touches the Christmas lantern during her visit at the Rizal Police headquarters in Taytay on Dec. 2 (photo from Rizal PPO)
Col. Gonzalgo and other PPO officials also presented to Gov. Ynares their major accomplishments as they vowed to continue their mandate of serving and protecting the people in the province keeping the area safe.
PPO's chief information officer, Capt. Mariesol Tactaquin said the camp's Christmas display this year is inspired by fhe Pahiyas Festival in Quezon and the pro ecological programs of the PPO and the provincial government. 
Gov. Ynares thanked the police officials and personnel for taking part in the provincial government's pro-environment initiatives. 
Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares touches a lantern that is on display at the Rizal PPO (photo by Rizal PPO)
Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares touches a lantern that is on display at the Rizal PPO (photo by Rizal PPO)
Rizal PPO director, Col. Feloteo Gonzalgo shows Rizal Gov. Ynares one of Parols that are on display inside the police headquarters in Taytay on Dec. 2 (photo by Rizal PPO)
Rizal PPO director, Col. Feloteo Gonzalgo shows Rizal Gov. Ynares one of Parols that are on display inside the police headquarters in Taytay on Dec. 2 (photo by Rizal PPO)

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