Armed with disciplined citizens and leaders with political will to sustain a nature-friendly environment, Ligao has been aggressive in supporting national efforts in providing people a safe environment. Ligao also established facilities and implemented activities in compliance to the national policies.
Materials Recovery Facility
The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) was constructed at Barangay Bonga to facilitate the segregation of solid waste materials collected from a cluster of barangays. The MRF was also built in compliance to Republic Act 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
[Read: Materials Recovery Facility operates at Bonga, Ligao City]
Class “AA” Slaughterhouse
The Class “AA” slaughterhouse was built at Barangay Tinago to provide the city a “clean, sanitary conveyance, and handling of animals and livestock within the operations.”1 The project is also an effort to preserve a clean environment by using a renewable source of energy with the Mini Hydroelectric Power Plant which provides the power supply to the facility.
[Read: Ligao City inaugurates hydroelectric powered Class "AA" slaughterhouse]
The geographical location of Ligao Poblacion makes it vulnerable to flooding as five rivers surround its urban core. Aside from constructing irrigation and flood control systems, the local government also improved the drainage systems especially in the market site, a flood prone area. Additionally, Ligao adapted the use of reusable and paper bags, and other paper-based materials to minimize the accumulation of plastic and non-biodegradable wastes that may clog drainage systems, thereby causing flood.
To preserve environmental resources and uphold its natural beauty, Ligao City also maintains the richness of its land by planting more trees.
With the recent launching of Sunflower festival, Ligao City is now rich with Sunflower fields in the slope of Kawakawa Hill, at California Village, Tuburan, and the plantation along the highway at Dunao. The barangays also planted an array of sunflowers in the sidewalks while residents built their own Sunflower backyard garden.
These projects, destinations, and activities make Ligao a haven of fresh air and natural beauty. When Ligao became a city, it was named as the Clean and Green City. Through the efforts of Ligaoeños and leaders, Ligao continues to project its beauty and environment-friendly surroundings.
Written by Lala Peñafiel
References:
GERONA, D. (2010). LIGAO Abaca and the Saga of Prosperity. City Government of Ligao.
1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR (2012). Ligao City Slaughterhouse Enhancement Project Proposal. City Government of Ligao
The geographical location of Ligao Poblacion makes it vulnerable to flooding as five rivers surround its urban core. Aside from constructing irrigation and flood control systems, the local government also improved the drainage systems especially in the market site, a flood prone area. Additionally, Ligao adapted the use of reusable and paper bags, and other paper-based materials to minimize the accumulation of plastic and non-biodegradable wastes that may clog drainage systems, thereby causing flood.
To preserve environmental resources and uphold its natural beauty, Ligao City also maintains the richness of its land by planting more trees.
Mangrove and Sunflower plantation
The mangrove plantation at Barangay Cabarian serves as natural barriers against extreme weather events in the coastal areas.
The mangrove plantation at Barangay Cabarian serves as natural barriers against extreme weather events in the coastal areas.
With the recent launching of Sunflower festival, Ligao City is now rich with Sunflower fields in the slope of Kawakawa Hill, at California Village, Tuburan, and the plantation along the highway at Dunao. The barangays also planted an array of sunflowers in the sidewalks while residents built their own Sunflower backyard garden.
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| Photo by Shai Cabredo |
Kawakawa Natural Park
Developed and managed by Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, the Kawakawa Hill is where all sorts of natural beauty emerge. The sculpted life-size Stations of the Cross along the path, the refreshing fields of Mahogany and Mango trees, fruit-bearing trees, and flowering plants, and the singing birds are only among the things that welcomes every trekker. The top of the hill is a beautiful spot to appreciate and witness the beauty of the cityscape, landscapes, and the Mayon Volcano.
Developed and managed by Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, the Kawakawa Hill is where all sorts of natural beauty emerge. The sculpted life-size Stations of the Cross along the path, the refreshing fields of Mahogany and Mango trees, fruit-bearing trees, and flowering plants, and the singing birds are only among the things that welcomes every trekker. The top of the hill is a beautiful spot to appreciate and witness the beauty of the cityscape, landscapes, and the Mayon Volcano.
These projects, destinations, and activities make Ligao a haven of fresh air and natural beauty. When Ligao became a city, it was named as the Clean and Green City. Through the efforts of Ligaoeños and leaders, Ligao continues to project its beauty and environment-friendly surroundings.
Written by Lala Peñafiel
References:
GERONA, D. (2010). LIGAO Abaca and the Saga of Prosperity. City Government of Ligao.
1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR (2012). Ligao City Slaughterhouse Enhancement Project Proposal. City Government of Ligao
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