In photo from left: NPF Deputy Executive Director for Operations Dr. Jovertlee Pudan, NPF Board of Trustee Atty. Judy A. Lardizabal, NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe, Major Wilfredo Ponceja of AFP-RJT NCR, NPF Deputy Executive Director Joyce Ann Caigas, SGT. Rafael Pagulayan of AFP-RJT NCR (Photo collage from THEPHILBIZNEWS/MAS)
In its effort to create an urban green space within the Entertainment City in Parañaque City, the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NFP) organized a tree planting activity on Friday, March 25, 2022, on the occasion of National Women’s Month.
In her speech, NPF Executive Director Gertie Duran-Batocabe emphasized that creating more green spaces should be part of the new normal.
“As you all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered important conversations about the importance of urban green spaces and how those should be designed to benefit the health and well-being of the populace,” she said.
Last year, NPF has opened its doors to host the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) quarantine facility and a mega vaccination facility to support the national government’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
“While we are more than happy to contribute to the pandemic response, it is our dream to transform this 9.5-hectare property into a Cultural Park and Creative Hub nestled within an urban forest, incorporating the 30% built space and 70% green space design scheme,” Duran-Batocabe added.
Under “Project Sambayanihan”, a series of activation projects for the physical development of the said property will commence throughout the year, including a series of planting activities that aims to plant 446 trees.
During the activity, seedlings of flowering trees namely Palawan Cherry and Bolong Eta were planted to honor women.
“Trees provide a foundation for life to flourish. They’re life-giver and sustainers. In the same way, we, women, provide a foundation for our families and communities with our innate ability to nurture and protect,” said Duran-Batocabe.
With these efforts, the NPF Executive Director feels confident, that in no time, with each and everyone’s hard work, Nayong Pilipino will be open to the public again.
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