Mindanaotoday.com | Simultaneous coastal clean-up, ‘Scubasurero’ held in MisOr
By: Vincent Philip Bautista
GINGOOG CITY – In response to the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental’s call for the clearing of sea debris and garbage on the province’s coasts caused by the shear line and wind convergence that ravaged some parts of the province, the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (MORPPO) held a simultaneous coastal clean-up drive and underwater “Scubasurero” activity, December 31.
“Our provincial director responded to the call regarding the garbage at the docks and on the shorelines. We are here today so that one way or another, in our own little way, we can help clean up our environment,” MORPPO DPDO Ariel Philip Pontillas shared.
With over a hundred participants, various stakeholders from non-government organizations (NGOs), coastal-oriented groups, students, and representatives from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Misamis Oriental and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)- Misamis Oriental joined in the clearing of debris across coasts in the province.
“One of the core values of our policemen is being environmentally friendly, and they have indeed demonstrated a serious campaign to protect our environment,” Pontillas said. (VPSB | PIA-10 | Misamis Oriental)
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