BACOLOD City – More than five tons of garbage were collected during a coastal cleanup drive in two barangays of Bacolod City on November 7.
The cleanup operation, conducted in Barangays Singcang-Airport and 35, yielded approximately 5.12 tons of waste, equivalent to more than 16 cubic meters, according to the city government.
The activity was spearheaded by the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and community volunteers.
Mayor Greg Gasataya said the cleanup covered coastal areas where large volumes of waste had accumulated.
He added that some of the garbage collected in Barangay 35 had to be transported by boat to Magsungay in Barangay Singcang-Airport for proper collection and disposal.
Gasataya thanked BENRO personnel, volunteers, and partner agencies for their participation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean and healthy coastal communities.
The city government stressed that proper waste management is essential not only to protect public health and the environment but also to safeguard the livelihoods of communities that depend on marine resources.
Meanwhile, BENRO’s G-Warriors continued their cleaning and maintenance activities in several public areas, including the Bacolod Public Plaza, Megaworld, Lacson Street, and the Bacolod City Government Center.
Under the leadership of BENRO Officer-in-Charge Atty. Allyn Luv Zamora-Dignadice, the team also conducted preparations for the Batang Pinoy.
The city government urged residents to practice proper waste disposal and actively participate in keeping public spaces and coastal areas clean./PN
