MANILA, Philippines — The “plantita” trend made Metro Manila greener by reducing the impact of rapid infrastructure development, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Tuesday.
To keep the movement alive, the DENR also urged Metro Manila residents to cultivate vertical gardens to maintain green spaces.
“We can only do so much based on our existing laws in preserving the green spaces in Metro Manila, but even an ordinary citizen can help in this endeavor. Kahit maliit lupa niyo—backyard lang—eh malaki na rin pong tulong iyan, (Even if it’s a small patch of land — just the backyard, it is already a significant contribution),” DENR Undersecretary B…
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