SENATOR Cynthia Villar on Monday (22 April 2024) called on the youth to be protectors of the environment especially the country’s protected areas like the Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park.

She also lauded Wetland Heroes or those who joined their Facebook Reel-making contest on LPPWP.

“You are all winners to me because by making your videos and promoting this wetland, you are being our Wetland Heroes, said Villar.

The senator also acknowledged the youth’s big role in taking care of nature.

“The youth inherit this ecological treasure so your active participation to conserve and preserve our environment is very crucial,” she told the youth.

“Please educate yourselves about its unique biodiversity, which you can proudly claim as your own. Engage in community activities, like what you are doing now, and also in future initiatives, such as mangrove planting, bird watching, nature appreciation walks, and educational programs, ” she further told them.

She also encouraged them to use social media to raise awareness and inspire others to act.

The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment assured her full support and those of Sen. Mark Villar at Rep. Camille Villar to the youth who might want to have their activities at the wetland which was recognized by UNESCO as a Wetland of International Importance.

“You must remember that protecting our environment is our responsibility, I urge all of you to be proactive in protecting our very own Las Pinas Paranaque Wetland Park,” further said Villar.