Laoag carries out Alay Kapwa program

by Alanah Mae P. Ramelb

The launching of the 2008 Alay Kapwa Diocesan Program was held at St. William Cathedral Parish last February 17, Second Sunday of Lent. This year’s national theme is “Protection and Preservation of the Environment: A Christian Responsibility.”

For two days, February 16 and 17, the commission strictly monitored the solid waste management within the vicinity of the cathedral. Other activities included an exhibit of organic farm products conducted by the Commission’s Sustainable Agriculture Program. This was held at the St. William Cathedral grounds, where the public could avail of the products in exchange of some donated amounts.

The event culminated with a Eucharistic celebration, with the Most Rev. Sergio L. Utleg, DD, Bishop of Laoag as main celebrant and homilist.