25TH INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN UP DAY

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25th International Coastal CleanUp Day
September 20 2014



Last September 20, a total of 230 participants joined the International Coastal Clean Up organized by Boracay Beach Management Program, endorsed by Project Aware Foundation, Municipal of Malay, Petron Foundation Fuel Fun, Boracay Foundation Inc., Philippines Coast Guard and Philippines Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Boracay Adventures Inc. & New Life Christian Center Boracay sponsored the events.

In spite of the devastation bought by Typhoon “Mario” to the Island & Country, there were still many who came as early as 6am to register for the program. Senior Pastor Arnold Lamsim of New Life Christian Center Boracay called the program to order at 7am with an opening prayer. He also took the opportunity to share is good to clean the environment but is also good for us to clean our soul; many were blessed by his short message of love.

CAPT. Jose D. Villaroman Squadron Director of Philippines Coast Guard Auxiliary gave a speech welcoming all participants and thanking everybody for taking their time to be in the event. CDR. Peter Tay of Philippines Coast Guard Auxiliary gave a short presentation about the need of keeping the environment clean and what is International Coastal Clean Up?

Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean’s health. It is celebrated every third Saturday of September of each year, which is September 20 for 2014. The Vision of the organization is to have a balanced & healthy ocean - free of trash and pollution for cleaner and healthier lives and a Mission to help clean the seas, rivers, lakes and waterways, and to raise awareness on the growing marine debris problem with the following Objectives:

  • To remove trash/debris from beaches and waterways.
  • To increase awareness on the extent of the marine debris problem.
  •  To popularize the concept of waste management.
  •  To promote a clean, healthy and sustainable coastal environment.
  •  To change behaviors that causes pollution.


At 7.30am, all participants were given tasks for the clean up covering Station 3, Angol Point and the Main Road. The clean up end at 8.30am with a total of 25 bags of trash collected with an estimation of 250kg of trash. Philippines Coast Guard led by LT. Jimmy Oliver P. Vingno provided free refreshment for the participants.

All participants were given a Certificate of Recognition designed by Project Aware Foundation and printed by Boracay Adventures Inc. Many enjoyed the program and lots of pictures were taken during the event. You can view all the pictures at the FaceBook Page of Boracay Adventures: 
https://www.facebook.com/boracayadventures.

Location: Boracay Island, Malay, Philippines

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