OIC Regional Director Noemi A. Paranada, together with Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez joined the 2017 Earth Day celebration. Every year, on the 22nd day of April, billions of people gather together for a day of action that aims to promote change in human be- havior towards environmental conservations and elicit improved policy changes. Today, the fight for a clean environment con- tinues – continuously building a stronger and wider populace with a clearer grasp on the concept of environmental issues like climate change and the unprecedented catastrophe that it could bring to our planet. By educating the people, we are likewise empowering them and increasing their level of awareness that will eventually fuel a per- son/ a group of people to take action in de- fending and protecting the environment. For this year, the Environmental Management Bureau participated in the “PRO Earth Run 2017: Forest Trail Edition,” facilitated by Earth Day Network Philippines, Inc. (EDNIP) - a local counterpart of the global Earth Day Network International. The said run covered a 2km trail under the lush canopy and peaceful ambi- ance of La Mesa Eco-park.