NEW records were attained by the Philippines during the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) conducted on Saturday, September 22, in 250 coastal sites across the country, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said.
This year's 74,075 cleanup volunteers from 1,913 organizations overshadowed last year's 35,000 participants, the DENR said, adding that the activity aimed to raise awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life and ecosystems.
Various government and non-government organizations, local and global companies and civil society groups participates in the International Coastal Clean Up Day along Manila Bay Dolomite Beach, on 21 September 2024. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO