The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to be among the members of the Regional Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (RMFPC) in the CALABARZON Region.
On January 9, SLSU President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, and Mt. Banahaw Forest Protection and Conservation Unit (MBFPCU) Director Dr. Francisco N. Beltran signed the MOA. Under the agreement, SLSU will assist the RMFPC in the implementation of forest extension and educational campaign programs, as well as provide inputs to policy review and formulation on how to strengthen and effectively carry out IEC programs. The MOA will be effective for five years.
The RMFPC is composed of heads and representatives of different agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, enforcement sectors, and other stakeholders that work together on environmental and forest preservation projects.
By: SMRivere