West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) mobilized 120 employee-volunteers and media partners for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025, collecting a total of 631 kilos of plastics, rubber, wood, and other debris from Manila Bay near SM By the Bay in Pasay City and other cleanup sites in Parañaque, Navotas, Manila, Quezon City, as well as Noveleta and Bacoor in Cavite.
To support participants across these cleanup sites, Maynilad provided 500 hydration jugs and set up handwashing stations, helping ensure that volunteers could stay hydrated and maintain proper hygiene throughout the activity.
“Joining the ICC reflects our commitment to protect waterways and promote environmental stewardship,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu. “Beyond this annual event, Maynilad continues to implement programs that safeguard water sources, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable practices in the communities we serve.”
The ICC in the Philippines is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under Presidential Proclamation No. 470, which designates every third Saturday of September as ICC Day. The annual activity engages government agencies, private organizations, and community groups in removing debris from waterways and raising public awareness about marine pollution.
PHOTO CAPTION: Maynilad employee-volunteers collect waste along SM By the Bay during the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025. Inset: Maynilad employees and media partners pose after gathering a total of 631 kilos of plastics, rubber, wood, and other debris.
