By Riean Pastrana and Matthew Ribon, SEPTEMBER 2023

Nowadays, our bodies of water like lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans are being polluted by human trash. Plastic bottles, wrappers, cigarette butts, cans, and some other wastes are being seen and are affecting marine life and its natural environment. And as we know it, the seas and oceans cover more than 70% of our planet’s surface, protecting and preserving it is an important role of the people. By doing so, we are not just preserving its beauty, we are also helping to protect marine animals, and their habitats, contributing to the local community by removing toxic waste from their sources of water.  

That is why, as part of MPT South’s Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability efforts, and in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day, MPT South joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) last September 16, 2023 (Saturday) on helping clean our coasts at Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) and show its care and support in sustaining the environment. 

Various volunteers from MPT South also came and joined this activity and showed their “malasakit” towards our coasts and environment.  

(Photos by: Mr. Heinz Reimann Orais) 

(Volunteers: Ingrid Von D. Lazo, Marvin M. Senon, Diosdado J. Carganillo Jr. , Joseph N. Coloso Jr., Heinz Reimann Orais, Lou P. Liongson, Jezrael B. Bonquin, Zandro V. Bustillo, Yoko Ann R. Rebancos, Carina G. Albar, Marvin M. Quite, Saul A. Erojo, Angeles L. Garcia III, Novie A. Atim, Margie S. Danes, Razzjan Mae E. Azcueta, Romella L. Corong, Jettyford F. Bueno, Gizelle Angela M. Neverio, Rhosechelle J. Garing, Roldan O. Jarra, Irene B. Abeno, Mark Anthony B. Orian, Rebecca S. Dimasacat, Maria Luzell P. Caringal) 

MPT South also extends its support to the International Coastal Cleanup 2023 at Brgy. Aplaya, Santa Rosa, Laguna by cleaning portions of Laguna De Bay, with the help of our volunteers from Project Management Department (PMD).  

(Photos by: Mr. Heinz Reimann Orais) 

(Volunteers: Roel Bunsoy, Wilson G. Bontigao Jr, Easter Tresh K. Raipan, Rogene Q. Valdez, Emmanuel S. Colot, Denwill Marc F. Pablo, Jeffrey F. Brucelo, Bubot V. Sueta, Demi Janine Campos, Princess Maica A. De Grano, Jame D. Ramos, Jela Abiah Mae A. Obmerga) 

May this be a constant inspiration to all in becoming an ally of our environment, our oceans, and bodies of waters, and together, let us #SeaTheChange. 💙💛 

<Previous

Next>

____________________________

About the writer:

Ma. Riean T. Pastrana. An altruistic associate that considers herself a jack of all trades, master of none.

Matthew E. Ribon. A business management student from CVSU-Imus. Passionate on everything he does, from being a musician, a photographer, a youth leader, and an aspiring power building athlete. Despite of having hobbies, he always finds time to connect with the people he values the most by hanging out with them, and coffee dates.