THE Provincial Government of Davao del Norte goes green in celebrating the spirit of the Yuletide season.
The Capitol lighted the festive mood this Christmas with eco-friendly activities, such as contests for the Best Decorated Office, production number and cluster Christmas Drama presentation, based on the theme, “Kinaiyahan Ampingan… Huyohoy Sa Hangin Sa Pasko Matagamtaman (Save the environment to keep the cool Christmas breeze).”
Consequently, the various offices of the Capitol were adorned by breathtaking Christmas decors that have been made out of recycled materials, such as waste papers, plastic bottles, cans, defective CDs/DVDs, and other refuse.
Energy-efficiency was also considered since LED Christmas lights have replaced the old-fashioned bulbs in the Yule trees and trimmings at the government center. Experts say LED lights are more durable, energy-saving, cost-effective and environment-friendly.
This is clearly an example of the green leadership of Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, which inspires everyone to make greener choices in their own lives.
The Governor, together with Vice Gov. Victorio Suaybaguio, Jr. and members of the Provincial Board, led the provincial personnel in a night of fellowship merry-making during the Capitol institutional Christmas Party recently.
The Provincial Legal Office and the Provincial Agriculturist Office clinched the Best Decorated Office award for Category A (offices at the main Capitol Building) and Category B (stand-alone offices), respectively. Both received the first prize of P75,000-worth of office supplies for next year.
The Provincial Assessor’s Office and the Provincial Accountant’s Office won the second and third prizes for Category A, while the Provincial Engineer’s Office and Provincial Information Office garnered the second and third prizes for Category B, pocketing P50,000 and P35,000-worth of office supplies, on that order, for C.Y. 2012.
The other participating offices shall receive P25,000-worth of office supplies each next year.
The cluster Christmas Drama presentation was bagged by the D’ Funders cluster, followed by the clusters of D’ Builders and D’ Vermis. Each member-office of the winning clusters won the following prizes worth additional MOOE (not limited to office supplies): first prize – P25,000; second prize – P20,000; and, third prize – P15,000.
All the other offices of the various clusters shall received P10,000-worth of MOOE next year. [PIO-DAVNOR/NOEL BAGUIO]
