World Environment Day gains multi-sectoral support

By Alma L. Tingcang

PAGADIAN CITY - Barangay officials, students, local residents and other stakeholders today brought cleaning materials and gathered along the rivers an¬¬d creeks of the city for a cleanup activity in support of World Environment Day.

Punong Barangay Erlino Litigio of Barangay Gatas led his constituents in removing trash and garbage from Gatas Creek which the barangay has chosen for its “Adopt an Estero” Program.

Gathering up a huge pile of garbage from the creek, Litigio said “it is not only the rivers and creeks we should clean but also our households.” 

“Cleaning up our waterways will prevent flooding in the area,” he said.

“Today also marks the kick-off of Dengue Month celebration so it is not only the creeks we should clean but even our own household. This will prevent the spread of dengue fever in our community,” he went on to explain.

Yllana Bay College and Gaisano Capital were active partners in the activity. Although classes will start on June 9 yet, several students were there to lend a helping hand.

Meanwhile, Barangay Captain Feliciano Libre Jr. of Napolan led the cleaning of Napolan Creek with the support of Ramona Land Corp., Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology (ZSMIT) and barangay officials.