Barangay, SK candidates urged to address environmental issues 11 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Chito ChavezWith the start of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election, an environmental group urged the candidates to take up the cudgels on behalf of Mother Earth. “As front liners of public service, Barangay and SK leaders have a huge responsibility in making our neighborhoods clean, healthy and safe for everyone, especially for children who are most vulnerable to harm and illness,” he pointed out. “We hope that those running for the May 14 Barangay and SK polls do recognize the importance of enforcing R.A. 9003 in their localities and their role to get the law implemented,” he added. Last Friday, the group launched its campaign for waste-free Barangay and SK elections outside the headquarters of the Commission on Elections and in the presence of Commissioner Luie Tito Guia.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 15, 2018 04:07 UTC