Bontoc women launch ‘clean and green’ drive

By Wabilyn Mana-od

BONTOC, Mountain Province – Women are showing the way here is making this town “clean and green,” and prevent spread of diseases.

           

Members of the Churyaa Ladies Organization of Bontoc Ili said they initiated a clean-up drive last June 24 to strengthen social obligation and help in the prevention of dengue.

           

The CLO is a newly recognized organization that aims to strengthen strong family ties, develop social involvement and participation in the community, foster community services, and sisterhood among members.

           

It is composed mainly of ladies from Bontoc Ili who are dedicated to public service.

Recently, the group received a certificate from the Department of Labor and Employment for the organization’s registration.

This certificate stated the group was a legitimate rural workers association organized last year that prompted other women to join the organization.

The clean-up drive was conducted along Bontoc-Baguio road particularly along Chakchakan to At-ato section.

Drainages and canals were also cleaned of weeds and garbage.

Officers of the organization include Virginia Lomofo as president; Juliet Kawi, vice president; Marlyn Kiwwa, secretary; Irene Baggay, treasurer; Janet Fachadfad, auditor and Elenor Sumcad and Carol Papag as sergeants at arms.