We are warning all candidates not to use our precious trees as placeholders for their campaign materials.
We fully support and echo the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) call for candidates to make their campaigns environmentally friendly and urge candidates to be mindful of their campaign posters and abide by the rules on where to put up these campaign materials.
Littering our neighborhoods and public places with their posters and streamers only show a shameless disregard for the environment and disrespect to the constituents they are promising to serve.
We challenge all candidates and their supporters to stop leaving a messy trail of garbage during their campaign sorties and instead demonstrate discipline and a true commitment for order and cleanliness.
We call on netizens to be vigilant and report violators. Take photos and spread the word on social media. Reach out to your friends in media to shout at these environmentally unfriendly politicians a strong message offense.
We will not be fooled by campaign gimmicks that belong to a defunct political era. What we want are leaders who have the heart and competence to lead our nation to sustainable prosperity.
When a candidate professes love for the environment, we want to see proof, not cheap words.
Carmelo Bayarcal
PBEST Convenor