A Christmas for the Mother Earth
‘A Christmas for the Mother Earth’ will be jointly sponsored by Teleperformance and Silay City Government in Brgy. Balaring on December 17.
Levi Trio, administrative and public relations officer of Teleperformance – Bacolod, said that protecting mother earth is not just a job of environmentalists but a responsibility that every citizen has to be concerned about to ensure a well-balanced ecosystem.
Trio added it is on this regard that Teleperformance launched Citizen of the Planet, a corporate social responsibility that focuses on environmental protection.
Not less than 30 volunteer employees of Teleperformance – Bacolod will be joined in by Silay Tourism Office and Balaring Mangrove Planters’ Association in the planting of 100 Pagatpat seedlings.
Mayor Jose L. Montelibano said that Silaynons are very grateful to this Christmas gift to the environment of Teleperformance – Bacolod because this activity will further enhance Silay Eco-Tourism Park which is a recipient of tourism award.
Teleperformance – Bacolod has already engaged in other environment – related activities like participation on Earth Hour, waste recycling and segregation, shoreline reforestation, and reduction of carbon footprints.
TP – Bacolod employees will also donate used clothing and goods to 50 indigent families identified by the barangay council.
The volunteers will be briefed by Leo Canson, eco-park coordinator, and Ver Pacete, tourism officer, on the environment and community outreach of Silay.
Punong Barangay Carmelo Millena said that TP – Bacolod employees will be assisted by the barangay health workers in gathering the Christmas package program.
Prepared by:
GERLE HILADO – SULMACA
Press Coordinator
