The Office of City Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OCenro), in partnership with the Office of the General Services Officer (OCGSO), the Iloilo City Greening and Beautification Division, and Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW), mobilized 350 personnel and volunteers to pot 5,000 seedlings at the Garden of Love on June 19, 2026.
Collaborative effort expands sustainability
This collaborative effort directly expanded the City Government's ongoing environmental sustainability and tree-growing operations, reinforcing local climate resilience. The seedlings are prepared for planting across open spaces throughout Iloilo City.
Creating microclimates to combat urban heat
By adding more trees, the city aims to create microclimates or small pockets of dense greenery that naturally shade and cool the surrounding air. This practical step will help lower local temperatures, reduce urban heat, and make the city a much more comfortable and livable place for everyone.
