BAGUIO CITY – The city council has passed on first reading a proposed ordinance requiring all persons operating or doing business in the city for the mandatory submission of environmental sustainability action plan upon securing or renewing business or mayor’s permit.
Authored by councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr., the measure stressed that it is State policy to afford full protection and advancement of the right of the people to a healthful and balanced ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
“To ensure environmental sustainability, balance is required between ecological system and economic development, it is for this reason that there is a dire need to prepare a program to heal the ailing Earth by encouraging business sectors to create sustainable programs for the protection and preservation of the sources of life, minimizing the effects of global warming and climate change and programs that are less harmful to the ecosystem,” it states.
If finally be approved, the measure shall be known as the “Sustainable Development Ordinance of the City of Baguio” and tasks the city environment and parks management office to strengthen, integrate, consolidate and institutionalize environment initiatives to achieve coordination in the implementation of plans and programs to address climate change and preservation of the sources of life in the context of sustainable development.
“To foster patriotism, nationalism and promote total human liberation and development, the city encourages everyone to promote awareness on the role of the sources of life in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance sustaining the city’s development,” it stressed.**gaby keith
