DPWH-4TH LED scheds coastal cleanup

Every year on the third Saturday of September, International Coastal Cleanup is being observed per Presidential Proclamation No. 407 series of 2003. During this day, people around the world gather on beaches, coasts, rivers and waterways to remove trash and debris. This year’s 28th International Coastal Cleanup is centered on the theme “Bayanihan Para sa Malinis na Karagatan.”

Relative to this, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Leyte Fourth Engineering District (4th LED) conducted a coastal cleanup activity last September 18 instead of the third Saturday of the month because most of its employees reside outside Ormoc City and goes home during weekends, hence, the cleanup activity was scheduled on a working day.

Armed with shovels, rakes and broomsticks, officials and staff of the 4th LED proceeded to the shores at the back of the Ormoc Plaza last September 18, and started with their cleanup activities, which resulted to attractive and presentable seashore. The collected garbage and debris along the shores were loaded into a vehicle of the 4th LED and was disposed at a designated garbage site.

International Coastal Cleanup is being held annually, wherein cleanup volunteers would gather all kinds of trash like ubiquitous food wrappers and plastic bags. The one day event participated by volunteers makes a great difference in the health and vitality of our seas, rivers and lakes.