KoRD30 Strongly Supports Planting Trees

Oslob, Cebu – February 14, 2026. Members of Blasert Force 568 Inc. joined the tree‑planting initiative in Barangay Gawi, Oslob, Cebu, in collaboration with the local government unit led by Barangay Captain Hon. Archie Medina. The activity was held on Valentine’s Day, underscoring the community’s commitment to environmental protection and conservation.

The group departed Cebu City at 4:30 a.m. and arrived in Gawi around 8:00 a.m. After a quick breakfast of coffee, rice, chicken, and noodles, participants proceeded to the mountain highway for the tree‑planting activity. The site, located along the barangay road high in the mountains, was chosen to provide shade and help prevent soil erosion on the steep slopes.

Despite the heat of the midday sun, the volunteers planted hundreds of native trees, demonstrating resilience and dedication to the cause. Following the activity, the team gathered at the Barangay Hall for lunch prepared by Captain Medina.

In the afternoon, Blasert Force continued its advocacy work with a Drug Abuse Prevention Education (D.A.P.E.) lecture held at Nueva Caceres, near the beachfront of the historic St. Joseph the Carpenter Parish Church.

Blasert Force 568 Inc. led by its Founder, Chairman & CEO Achilles "Kit" Coronel, CPA, is a civic organization dedicated to multi‑advocacy programs under its Heritage of Empowerment framework, which rests on three pillars: Education, Protection, and Empowerment. The group actively engages in curriculum design, community resource guides, and advocacy campaigns that integrate environmental protection, community education and social development.

The day’s activities were supported by the Knights of Rizal – District 30 Chapter, New York, led by Chapter Commander, Sir Flo Coronel, KCR, further highlighting the collaborative spirit of organizations committed to community empowerment and environmental stewardship.

Planting trees with support from the Knights of Rizal - District 30 Chapter NY

Having quick breakfasts upon arrival

Met with Brgy. Captain Archie Medina upon arrival at the planting site

Loading the tree seedlings with the Brgy. Captain looking on

More tree seedlings loaded

Truck loaded, discussed with the Brgy. Captain where to plant the trees

Oslob Commander Edito Marinduque pointing to the planting site

Initial hole digging

On to the planting areas, happy planting!

Let's plant, plant, plant

Planting a tree on a hot, sunny day!

Let's plant, plant, plant

Deep ravines on both sides of the road

At 78, Commander Nanay of Brgy. Apas, Cebu City is still strong, eagerly participating on our tree-planting

Plant some more, never mind the heat

Take cover from the heat

Continue planting before the heat becomes unbearable

Let's hurry!

Having a respite from the day’s activities at the barangay hall over lunch

Getting ready for the Drug Abuse Prevention Education (D.A.P.E.) Lecture

Kit Coronel, Founder & Chairman is setting the stage for the lecture

Osias R. Cartagena, Jr. - Associate Director for METDev doing the lecture

Some attendees of the D.A.P.E. Lecture

Project sponsor, Knights of Rizal - District 30 Chapter NY led by Chapter Commander, Sir Flo Coronel, KCR