Malcolm Graham Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Is this not just a great idea. They do the same if you go up MT Mayon they ask if you would like to plant a tree http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/05/05/14/getting-married-roxas-plant-trees-first Getting married in Roxas? Plant trees first By Regi Adosto, ABS-CBN News IloiloPosted at 05/05/2014 3:59 PM | Updated as of 05/05/2014 3:59 PMROXAS CITY - Planning to marry in Roxas City? A proposed city ordinance in Roxas City may soon require couples to plant trees before they can get their marriage license. This is aside from the required pre-marriage seminar and seminars on sex education, responsible parenthood and family planning before marriage. Under the proposal of City Councilor Powell del Rosario, planting a tree will be part of the requirements for couples who wish to get married. If the ordinance is passed, a couple planning to marry must plant a tree at the Hortus-Botanicus - a mini botanical garden at the heart of the city before they will be given their marriage license. The ordinance has passed the first reading and is due for public consultation. Del Rosario said getting married should be accompanied with environmental responsibility. He said the ordinance will help increase the number of trees in the city. Thousands of trees in Roxas City and other municipalities were damaged last year during the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda. Mayor Angel Celino said the ordinance addresses the issue of climate change. The tree would also serve as a legacy for the married couple. Three years ago, Roxas City was declared the cleanest and greenest city in Western Visayas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I believe that is an act that should be encouraged but not required. Glad I am not going to get married there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i am bob Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Oh Robert., a pox upon you, you of Global Warming... :) Sent from my Samsung Tab 3 by Tapatalk, 6 talking Parrots, Jungle Drummers and one mean Gibson RD Standard fretless bass slapped silly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I am in favor of global warming. Think of all that arctic tundra? It deserves a chance to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Glatt Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Trees are not the only useful plant, bamboo will make a lot of oxygen too. how about blueberries or some other useful veg. like bananas or cucumbers? Ask the mayors wife if she would go with that. Of course for her batteries would be included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Whose family owns the tree farm again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northtoalaska Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 I wonder who in Mayor Angel Celino's family is in the plant nusery business? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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