ALBUERA,Leyte – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) took part in the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) at Brgy. Tinag-an, Albuera, Leyte on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Assistant District Engineer Peter Scheler V. Soco, who led the team of volunteers, remarked, “This beautiful stretch of coastline is an important part of our community and we’re all here to do our part in keeping it clean and safe.”
Equipped with brooms, gloves, and other cleaning materials, employees from the DEO diligently combed the coastline, collecting trash and debris that had accumulated along the shore. Their collective efforts resulted in the retrieval of 90 sacks of waste.
OIC-District Engineer Rosita A. Tinawin also highlighted the broader impact of the activity stating, “Taking part in this activity is an important reminder that the work we do goes beyond building infrastructure but also in protecting the environment. Every small action we take today helps ensure that our coastlines remain healthy and inspires everyone to consider the well-being of our surrounding.”
The ICC, an initiative spearheaded by The Ocean Conservancy, is celebrated globally and aims to address the growing issue of ocean pollution by gathering volunteers to clean coastal areas. (PR)
