QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program (MBCRPP) continues to set the standard for environmental initiatives, proving that collaborative efforts can create a lasting impact on communities and their surroundings.
In a significant stride toward environmental sustainability and community support, the MBCRPP under the auspices of the Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) spearheaded a Clean-up Drive and Turnover Ceremony of fishing nets and first Aid kits to fisherfolks on November 25, 2023, at Barangay 649, Baseco, City of Manila.
The highlight of the event was the distribution of fishing nets and first aid kits to fisherfolks of Barangay 649, an initiative aimed at enhancing their livelihoods and ensuring their safety at sea.
Punong Barangay Diana Escalona Espinosa of Barangay 649 warmly welcomed the attendees and expressed her joy at having her fellow constituents chosen as the recipients of the fishing nets and first aid kits. She emphasized the positive impact this gesture would have on the livelihoods of the fishermen, recognizing the invaluable support provided by the DILG.
Raymond Gerard E. De Asis, Division Chief of Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation at DILG-NCR, delivered an inspirational message, expressing his utmost satisfaction with the MBCRPP and its profound contributions to the fishing community. He highlighted the program’s dedication to environmental stewardship, with specific emphasis on the Fisheries Compliance Audit—an integral component of the MBCRPP designed to assess coastal LGUs’ compliance with fisheries laws.
The recipients of the fishing nets and first aid kits were visibly delighted, expressing their gratitude for the support extended to them through the MBCRPP initiative.
Following the formal program, participants engaged in a spirited clean-up drive along the Baseco beach shoreline, reinforcing the commitment to the MBCRPP’s broader mission of revitalizing and preserving Manila Bay’s ecosystem. The said turn over and clean up was witnessed by representatives from the DILG Manila Field Office and the Department of Public Safety of the City of Manila. (DILG-NCR/PIA-NCR)
