English: "Beyond responding to immediate needs, this bill proposes long-term ecological benefits that will serve as a foundation for sustainable development. Central to this initiative are the trees that graduating students will plant--trees that will help restore ecosystems, protect communities, and mitigate the effects of climate change," explained Villar.
Filipino: "Beyond responding to immediate needs, this bill proposes long-term ecological benefits that will serve as a foundation for sustainable development. Central to this initiative are the trees that graduating students will plant--trees that will help restore ecosystems, protect communities, and mitigate the effects of climate change," paliwanag ni Villar.