ORMOC CITY– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office joined the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, together with the Local Government Unit of Ormoc City, national agencies, private organizations, and other stakeholders.
The cleanup drive took place across different waterways and coastal areas in Ormoc City. The DPWH Leyte 4th DEO personnel were assigned to the Malbasag River wherein they collected a total of 15 sacks of trash.
Engr. Joanna Concillado, environmental focal person of the DEO, stated, “This activity is our way of showing care for the environment and raising awareness on the importance of keeping our waterways free from plastic waste. It is also part of our effort to support climate change action by protecting our natural resources.”
The ICC Day, which began in 1986, continues to unite millions of volunteers across the globe every year to remove trash from beaches, rivers, and waterways in support of cleaner and healthier ecosystems.(PR)
