03:34Tens of thousands of Filipinos united on Saturday to observe International Coastal Clean-up Day, collecting nearly 300,000 pounds of waste from the polluted shores of Pasay City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Manila. This impressive turnout highlights the community's growing commitment to environmental stewardship.
Footage from the event showcases dedicated volunteers, including police officers, diligently picking up mounds of rubbish and carefully bagging it for disposal. Notably, Manila Bay's celebrated Dolomite Beach was transformed into a pristine space, with locals enjoying its white sand after the clean-up effort.
One volunteer emphasised the importance of social responsibility regarding waste disposal: "We should refrain from throwing our rubbish anywhere because this will cause flooding in which all of us will be affected." This sentiment reflects a broader awareness that individual actions can have far-reaching consequences on community health and safety.
Another participant remarked, "This is a way to promote awareness and create discipline among our shoppers so that we can recycle," underscoring the need for collective action in combating waste issues.
The clean-up drive attracted around 23,000 volunteers nationwide, organised by SM Investments Corp. through their environmental division, SM Cares, in partnership with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) and various Local Government Units (LGUs). This collaboration not only amplifies the impact of the event but also strengthens community ties around environmental goals.
Similar clean-up efforts took place across the country in locations such as Bataan, Tuguegarao, Albay, Mindoro, Sorsogon, Palawan, and Davao, demonstrating a nationwide commitment to preserving the environment.
International Clean-Up Day, celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September, has seen more than 18 million volunteers collect over 380 million pounds of rubbish since its inception, according to the Ocean Conservancy. This remarkable achievement reflects a growing global movement towards cleaner oceans and beaches, emphasising the importance of both individual and collective efforts in safeguarding our planet's natural resources.
Sweeping success! – Thousands of Filipinos rally for international coastal clean-up day, removing nearly 300,000 pounds of waste
Tens of thousands of Filipinos united on Saturday to observe International Coastal Clean-up Day, collecting nearly 300,000 pounds of waste from the polluted shores of Pasay City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Manila. This impressive turnout highlights the community's growing commitment to environmental stewardship.
Footage from the event showcases dedicated volunteers, including police officers, diligently picking up mounds of rubbish and carefully bagging it for disposal. Notably, Manila Bay's celebrated Dolomite Beach was transformed into a pristine space, with locals enjoying its white sand after the clean-up effort.
One volunteer emphasised the importance of social responsibility regarding waste disposal: "We should refrain from throwing our rubbish anywhere because this will cause flooding in which all of us will be affected." This sentiment reflects a broader awareness that individual actions can have far-reaching consequences on community health and safety.
Another participant remarked, "This is a way to promote awareness and create discipline among our shoppers so that we can recycle," underscoring the need for collective action in combating waste issues.
The clean-up drive attracted around 23,000 volunteers nationwide, organised by SM Investments Corp. through their environmental division, SM Cares, in partnership with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) and various Local Government Units (LGUs). This collaboration not only amplifies the impact of the event but also strengthens community ties around environmental goals.
Similar clean-up efforts took place across the country in locations such as Bataan, Tuguegarao, Albay, Mindoro, Sorsogon, Palawan, and Davao, demonstrating a nationwide commitment to preserving the environment.
International Clean-Up Day, celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September, has seen more than 18 million volunteers collect over 380 million pounds of rubbish since its inception, according to the Ocean Conservancy. This remarkable achievement reflects a growing global movement towards cleaner oceans and beaches, emphasising the importance of both individual and collective efforts in safeguarding our planet's natural resources.
Tens of thousands of Filipinos united on Saturday to observe International Coastal Clean-up Day, collecting nearly 300,000 pounds of waste from the polluted shores of Pasay City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Manila. This impressive turnout highlights the community's growing commitment to environmental stewardship.
Footage from the event showcases dedicated volunteers, including police officers, diligently picking up mounds of rubbish and carefully bagging it for disposal. Notably, Manila Bay's celebrated Dolomite Beach was transformed into a pristine space, with locals enjoying its white sand after the clean-up effort.
One volunteer emphasised the importance of social responsibility regarding waste disposal: "We should refrain from throwing our rubbish anywhere because this will cause flooding in which all of us will be affected." This sentiment reflects a broader awareness that individual actions can have far-reaching consequences on community health and safety.
Another participant remarked, "This is a way to promote awareness and create discipline among our shoppers so that we can recycle," underscoring the need for collective action in combating waste issues.
The clean-up drive attracted around 23,000 volunteers nationwide, organised by SM Investments Corp. through their environmental division, SM Cares, in partnership with the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) and various Local Government Units (LGUs). This collaboration not only amplifies the impact of the event but also strengthens community ties around environmental goals.
Similar clean-up efforts took place across the country in locations such as Bataan, Tuguegarao, Albay, Mindoro, Sorsogon, Palawan, and Davao, demonstrating a nationwide commitment to preserving the environment.
International Clean-Up Day, celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September, has seen more than 18 million volunteers collect over 380 million pounds of rubbish since its inception, according to the Ocean Conservancy. This remarkable achievement reflects a growing global movement towards cleaner oceans and beaches, emphasising the importance of both individual and collective efforts in safeguarding our planet's natural resources.