By: Erlito P. Saberola
Fifty-two members of the NAMRIA Active Group participated in the Run to the Tree event held from 24 June to 01 July 2022. The event is a hybrid activity with both virtual and in-person activities to celebrate the Environment Month in June and the NAMRIA Anniversary in July. The activity aimed to promote physical and mental wellness through the virtual run, and increase awareness of Arbor Day through the rehabilitation and tree planting/re-greening of the environment. This event kicked off with a virtual fun run/walk from 24 to 30 June 2022 and culminated with a group tree planting activity from 30 June to 01 July 2022.
NAMRIA runners pose for souvenir photo at the NAMRIA Mini Forest. -- ERLITO P. SABEROLA
The NAMRIA runners who participated in the five- and three- kilometer distance runs each received a finisher’s shirt and a badge. The tree planting activity was participated in by NAMRIA officials led by NAMRIA Administrator Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD and members of NAMRIA Active Group. The event was organized and facilitated by the NAMRIA Active Group.
Administrator Tiangco (top, left) and NAMRIA officials while planting trees at the NAMRIA compound
-- JEFFREY M. AGUILLON, ERLITO P. SABEROLA, AND VENER QUINTIN C. TAGUBA, JR.
NAMRIA runners planting trees at the NAMRIA Mini Forest.
-- ERLITO P. SABEROLA AND VENER QUINTIN C. TAGUBA, JR.
NAMRIA officials, runners, and facilitators pose for souvenir photo with Administrator Tiangco (standing 9th from left)
at the NAMRIA compound. -- VENER QUINTIN C. TAGUBA, JR.
The participants from the Resource Data Analysis Branch (RDAB) were the following: Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Assistant Director Violeta A. Quiliza, Geospatial Integration Division OIC Cristina M. Montoya, Pinky T. De Chavez, Liezl M. Lebornio, Marife C. Valentino, Sonia T. Viloria, Nurigem R. Navarro, Marlene V. Esposo, Monaliza M. Espiritu, Cornelio S. Tolentino, Dennis T. Buena, Rodel S. Pancito, Angelito P. Cinco, Dexter K. Dag-uman and John Albert P. Baltazar. Those from Geospatial Information System Management Branch (GISMB) were: Geospatial System Development Division Chief Arlene B. Brillantes, Fatima A. Santos, Ma. Paz L. Montano, Rosal H. Dolanas, Maria Cecilia G. Espiritu, Lyra Anne H. Samarista, Herminia V. Evangelista, Nilca Jane F. Fabellon, Michelle Ann M. Aguilar, Elena A. Reyes, Evangeline T. Saracanlao, Thelma F. Morales, Cresencia T. Cadiente, Victoria S. De Vera, Aljerico A. Alcala, Norman L. Boydon, Manuel V. Lorenzana Jr., Mark Carlos A. Sarzaba, Ron Airish V. Guanzon and this writer. The participants from Mapping and Geodesy Branch (MGB) were the following: Trinidad R. Garbo, Janette Vher S. Javier, Eva A. Valencia, Laila B. Gealone, Marivic L. Martonito, Nelma B. Bravo, Jenny P. Insigne, and Jerry P. Evangelista. Those from Hydrography Branch (HB) were: Lieutenant Senior Grade Lew Anthony A. Quincena, Ensigns Jessica Joy C. Benitez, George L. Dimen Jr., and Joshua Bren G. Ebrada, Probationary Ensign Brylie Anjo M. Mabus, Seaman 3rd Class Benhur C. Viduya, and John Vincent T. Valencia The participants from the from Support Services Branch (SSB) were Amelita M. Calunsag and Marlon O. Diaz.
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