Catarman, N. Samar– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Northern Samar 1st District Engineering Office (DEO), headed by District Engineer (DE) Alvin A. Ignacio, joined the nationwide coastal clean-up on Saturday, September 20, 2025 along shoreline of Brgy. Cawayan, Catarman N. Samar.
The NSFDEO employees collected a total of 15 sacks of trash primarily consisting of non-biodegradable materials and sea debris.
District Engineer Ignacio emphasized the importance of community involvement in preserving the natural beauty and health of the shoreline.
“Our beautiful coastlines are a source of life and sustenance for many, and it is our responsibility to protect and preserve them for future generations. This cleanup effort is not just about removing trash; it is about fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and collective responsibility,” DE Ignacio stated.
The activity was conducted in line with the annual International Coastal Clean-up (ICC), the world’s largest volunteer effort to protect marine ecosystems by removing trash and debris from coastal areas.
(ANALIZA A. PABIA/PR)
