‘Save the Trees’ concert, art jam in CSF today

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    CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – An art jam and concert will be held here today in support of some 1,200 Acacia trees along MacArthur Highway threatened to be cut by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) within the next 120 days.

    “It’s mass murder of the innocent. Together we can save the trees, or what’s left of them,” said the organizers of the concert dubbed “Save the Trees” which will be held at the Kalinangan, Barangay Telabastagan starting at 7 p.m.

    “Eighty two trees have been killed so far,” they disclosed. They added that at least 1,211 trees from this city to Apalit town will be cut.  

    They said some 370 trees with diameters of 25 centimeters or less will be balled out.

    Installation of art, musical performances and a signature campaign against the cutting of trees along MacArthur Highway will be part of the event.

    Participating groups include Kalinangan Telabastagan, Pampanga Arts Guild, Notes and Rhythm, Kalalangan Kamaru, Sining Kapampangan, Teatro Fernandino, Aslag Kapampangan, OK Musica, Etniktronika, Discrepancies, More than Linda, Friday Prayers, among others.

    Musicians, artists and advocates include Deng Lingat, Don de Dios, Ces Yumul, Oji Salamat, Benny Guinto, Bin Bondoc, Harvey Quiwa, Nash David, Dindi Guzon, Vernon Nuguid, Dennis Lalata, Kenneth Macapugay, Robert Odejar, Edille Paras, Jake Abella, Jason Laxamana, Jeffrey Yutuc, Gary Salas, Bong Punzalan, Krishna Muli, Mel Araneta and Ara Muna. 

    The event is supported by Pacla Hydraulics, Life Long Agua Mineral Water, Zesto Philippines, Aling Conching’s Delicacies, Councilor Jon Juico of Minalin, Councilors Reden Halili, Ruping Dumlao and  Jimmy Lazatinof this city and Myrna Manabat of the city agriculture and veterinary office.

    (For more details please contact Ching Pangilinan at 09216371707.)

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