From the Philippines, a whole new twist to getting wood.

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Every other Thursday each month, a maximum of 15 pairs applying for marriage licenses go through the tree planting activity, she said.

As of June 30, 212 trees have been planted, Gan said.

Venus Sapul and Alvin Regencia, both in their early 20s, were part of the first batch of couples who planted trees in January.

They said they were “proud to have planted mahogany trees before their wedding day, even if it was inconvenient.”

The two said it was raining while they were digging holes for their plants.

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