‘Scubasurero’ goes to Subic

NATIONAL Police Chief Director General Jesus A. Verzosa and his team of divers and three beauties of Mutya ng Pilipinas conducted a coastal clean-up in Ocean View beach in Subic yesterday.

In a brief speech, Verzosa explained to participants in the coastal clean-up his “Scubasurero,’ a component of the ‘Pulis Makakalikasan’ program of the PNP.

Verzosa led the coastal clean-up and was delighted by the overwhelming support he got from local officials and environment advocates.

“We commend our law enforcers’ efforts to do their part for the environment. One of the chief tenets of a good police officer is ‘maging makakalikasan’ – to work towards environmental protection.”

He said that with a stronger green program, “we’ll see a commitment to protect not just people, but crucial ecosystems as well. Protecting coral reefs, forests and watersheds will increase overall productivity,”

‘Pulis Makakalikasan’ is expected to fortify the environmental protection campaign of the police organization.

James Gordon said of ‘Scubasurero.’ “We believe that the PNP is equipped with ample resources to safeguard our seas. We thank PNP Chief Verzosa for bringing his Scubasurero project here.”

The top cop also local police and officials in Subic. “We need to work together to help preserve this beautiful coastal town,” Verzosa said.

--People’s Journal

SCUBASURERO SA OLONGAPO

Ilulunsad sa Olongapo City sa ika-11 ng Disyembre 2008 ang ‘Scubasurero’, ang environmental project ng Philippine National Police (PNP) kung saan magsasagawa ng clean-up drive sa dagat, coastline at beaches ng bansa kasama na ang sa Olongapo City.

Darating si PNP Director General Jesus Versoza upang manguna sa paglilinis ng underwater natural resources at coastlines ng lungsod kasama ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Olongapo na pinamumunuan ni Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr., at ng Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) sa pangunguna ni Supt. Abelardo Villacorta.

“Napaka-yaman ng coastline natin kaya’t dapat ingatan natin ito. Pagpursigihin natin ang paglilinis ng ating kalikasan dahil tayo rin ang makikinabang sa mga yaman na ito,” pahayag ni Mayor Gordon.

Sama-samang lilinisin ng mga pulis kasama ang mga miyembro ng civic groups at government employees ang coastline mula sa Barangay Kalaklan hanggang Baretto.

Ang proyektong ito ay bahagi ng Mamang Makakalikasan Project ng PNP na naunang inilunsad sa Kabayan Resort sa San Juan,Batangas para protektahan ang kalikasan partikular na sa coastal areas.

“I am happy na PNP chose Olongapo to be part of this program. In the city, we are constantly striving to protect and conserve the environment since one of our major industries is tourism,” ani Mayor Gordon.

PAO/Don