Other choice for job opportunities will be initiated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo with the government’s coalition in the projects that will be under the environment and energy independence category included in the P330-billion economic resiliency stimulus package. It will be known as “green collar jobs.”
“Under this, there will be a P2 billion fund for forest restoration in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro and Lanao del Sur, and also mangrove restoration,” according to Arroyo.
Also included is the Grassroots Entrepreneurship for Eco-Tourism (GREET) program, where the government will employ workers for coastal cleaning, sea watching, and the planting of coconuts as biofuel feed stock. (rachiu/PIA)