First, I would like to congratulate and thank you for your lifelong dedication and commitment to the betterment of the Filipino people and people in general.

We know that logging concessions do not come with responsibility or accountability from concessionaires to reforest areas they have denuded for self enrichment. I do not know if there is a law in the Philippines requiring logging concessionaires to be responsible for reforestation. On the other hand, when it comes to Philippine experience, the government and their cronies have always been the culprits in the irresponsible denudation of the land without any measure of accountability, causing floods, deaths, and horrible hardships for many.

The current government, given the national leadership’s vow to improve the country, is in the best position to come up with creative incentives to individuals, communities, and organizations that are interested and in a position to engage in genuine reforestation efforts.

Local governments should also encourage their constituents to plant as much trees as possible for the common good.

A tree takes years to grow and each Filipino should take upon oneself the duty to plant a tree, either in one’s backyard or sponsor a tree to be planted by those in areas needing reforestation.

Praying for your success in your endeavors.