The Lighthouse Marina Resort with the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians (IYFR) Philippine Fleet, in partnership with Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), in cooperation with Ocean Conservancy and ICC Philippines collaborated in one of the largest volunteer efforts in the world for ocean preservation. The Shore It Up! International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Zambales last September 21, 2013 proved to be a consistent environmental event that is celebrated every 3rd Saturday of September. In fact, the Philippines is the second largest participating country in the world with 143,946 volunteers in 2012. |
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Despite the rainy weather, people participated and have spread out to their nearby cleanup sites that have been increased this year. Thus, they were able to see firsthand that there is trash not only in the beaches and coastal areas but also even in their very own locations. These include four locations in SBMA, all 17 Barangays of Olongapo City and 11 towns from Zambales, for a total of 47 cleanup sites. An official count is yet to be announced, but to date, there are approximately more than 25,000 volunteers. (Subic Bay Freeport Zone Sites, Olongapo City Sites and Zambales Town Sites)
“Our objective for the Shore It Up! ICC has always been to unite everyone in cleaning our waterways and inspire people to change their methods of dealing with trash,” explained by Jun Avecilla, ICC Area Coordinator, International Vice Commodore of IYFR and President of The Lighthouse Marina Resort.
They achieved their goal in tapping all 17 Barangays of Olongapo and the working group of Zambales for a series of Waste Management Seminars in August and September led by Mr. Bert Guevara, President of Earth Day Network.
Not only were they able to reach out to officials and other concerned citizens, but the whole Saturday was dedicated to educating children and the public for a sequence of environmental activities. MPIF invited 50 Cub Scouts and 50 Girl Scouts ages 8-9 for a Junior Environmental Scouts Seminar after the coastal cleanup. This was followed by Water Bonsai Making by Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Zambales to the Senior Scouts of Olongapo City Regional High School Students and a Contreras Sculptures & Casa San Miguel Art Workshop with Special Program of the Arts (SPA) students from several Olongapo City High Schools. This is one way to instill values in the minds of our youth.
Every additional person making a change adds up to something meaningful. Through the data collected from Ocean Conservancy’s annual cleanup, innovations to develop materials, manufacturing processes and products that will interrupt the cycle of pollution has been made.
This event is in cooperation with: City of Olongapo, Province of Zambales, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Vice Governor’s Office, Public Affairs Office of Olongapo City, Earth Day Network, Rotary Club of Cubao West, Rotary Club of Subic Bay, Rotary Club Cluster 4C, Rotaract of Subic Bay Freeport, Lions Club 301-DI, PLDT Smart Foundation, One Meralco Foundation, SPI Global, Metro Pacific Tollways, Maynilad, People Management Association of the Philippines, SBFCC, JCI Olongapo, Ayala Malls Harbor Point, Philippine Coast Guard, PACTEC Inc, Clawdaddy’s, Aqua Pik, Abenson and Printing Excellence.
Media Partners: TV 5, Philippine Star, SubicTimes.com, SubicUpdater.com, Subic.com, Get Wet Asia, C! Calibre & K-Lite 96.7fm.
“Our objective for the Shore It Up! ICC has always been to unite everyone in cleaning our waterways and inspire people to change their methods of dealing with trash,” explained by Jun Avecilla, ICC Area Coordinator, International Vice Commodore of IYFR and President of The Lighthouse Marina Resort.
They achieved their goal in tapping all 17 Barangays of Olongapo and the working group of Zambales for a series of Waste Management Seminars in August and September led by Mr. Bert Guevara, President of Earth Day Network.
Not only were they able to reach out to officials and other concerned citizens, but the whole Saturday was dedicated to educating children and the public for a sequence of environmental activities. MPIF invited 50 Cub Scouts and 50 Girl Scouts ages 8-9 for a Junior Environmental Scouts Seminar after the coastal cleanup. This was followed by Water Bonsai Making by Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Zambales to the Senior Scouts of Olongapo City Regional High School Students and a Contreras Sculptures & Casa San Miguel Art Workshop with Special Program of the Arts (SPA) students from several Olongapo City High Schools. This is one way to instill values in the minds of our youth.
Every additional person making a change adds up to something meaningful. Through the data collected from Ocean Conservancy’s annual cleanup, innovations to develop materials, manufacturing processes and products that will interrupt the cycle of pollution has been made.
This event is in cooperation with: City of Olongapo, Province of Zambales, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Vice Governor’s Office, Public Affairs Office of Olongapo City, Earth Day Network, Rotary Club of Cubao West, Rotary Club of Subic Bay, Rotary Club Cluster 4C, Rotaract of Subic Bay Freeport, Lions Club 301-DI, PLDT Smart Foundation, One Meralco Foundation, SPI Global, Metro Pacific Tollways, Maynilad, People Management Association of the Philippines, SBFCC, JCI Olongapo, Ayala Malls Harbor Point, Philippine Coast Guard, PACTEC Inc, Clawdaddy’s, Aqua Pik, Abenson and Printing Excellence.
Media Partners: TV 5, Philippine Star, SubicTimes.com, SubicUpdater.com, Subic.com, Get Wet Asia, C! Calibre & K-Lite 96.7fm.
Photo Gallery for ICC 2013
A collection of photos taken during the coordination meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. Photos were taken by representatives of Lighthouse Marina Resort, one of the leading proponents for this activity.
After months of preparation for the Shore it Up! International Coastal Cleanup Zambales, the organizers were fortunate enough to meet a lot of amazing people who are very passionate about the environment and make a stand in creating awareness. This project will not be possible without all the support of each and everyone of those people.
When people work together towards a common goal, nothing is impossible. We will continue to work towards a better future for our community.
After months of preparation for the Shore it Up! International Coastal Cleanup Zambales, the organizers were fortunate enough to meet a lot of amazing people who are very passionate about the environment and make a stand in creating awareness. This project will not be possible without all the support of each and everyone of those people.
When people work together towards a common goal, nothing is impossible. We will continue to work towards a better future for our community.
Shore it up! International Coastal Cleanup Day
The Lighthouse Marina Resort, September 21, 2013
It was a win for Mother Nature as all concerned citizens from all over Zambales made a stand to stop the exploitation of our planet last September 21, 2013. A total of 47 cleanup sites were arranged and more than 25,000 people attended this worldwide simultaneous cleanup, the largest volunteer effort with more than half a million participants across the globe.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort is one of the 47 sites in this region. "Though the participants in our area decreased from last year, we are glad to know that this is the result of the increase in cleanup sites from less than a handful of sites last year." said by Ms. Jozen Curva, Senior Marketing Executive of Lighthouse and Rear-Vice Commodore of the IYFR Subic Bay Fleet, the leading proponent of this campaign.
The photos below were taken at the Lighthouse Marina Resort in Subic Bay Freeport Zone last September 21. Besides the actual cleanup, the hotel also had other activities lined up like the Water Bonsai Making led by Philippine Employment Service Office (PESO), the Sculpture Art Workshop led by the Contreras Sculptures in partnership with Casa San Miguel School in Pundaquit and the Junior Environmental Scouts led by the MVP Group of Companies.
Our future belongs to the young ones. It is our duty to find ways to encourage our kids and teach them to be protectors of our planet. Art is one way to tap those young minds. If we can integrate art with nature appreciation, then our chances of breeding environmental warriors becomes greater. The more we appreciate nature, the more we appreciate life. Art opens our heart to nature and Kids are natural art lovers.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort promotes art & environment and tries to infuse it in their everyday activities.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort, September 21, 2013
It was a win for Mother Nature as all concerned citizens from all over Zambales made a stand to stop the exploitation of our planet last September 21, 2013. A total of 47 cleanup sites were arranged and more than 25,000 people attended this worldwide simultaneous cleanup, the largest volunteer effort with more than half a million participants across the globe.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort is one of the 47 sites in this region. "Though the participants in our area decreased from last year, we are glad to know that this is the result of the increase in cleanup sites from less than a handful of sites last year." said by Ms. Jozen Curva, Senior Marketing Executive of Lighthouse and Rear-Vice Commodore of the IYFR Subic Bay Fleet, the leading proponent of this campaign.
The photos below were taken at the Lighthouse Marina Resort in Subic Bay Freeport Zone last September 21. Besides the actual cleanup, the hotel also had other activities lined up like the Water Bonsai Making led by Philippine Employment Service Office (PESO), the Sculpture Art Workshop led by the Contreras Sculptures in partnership with Casa San Miguel School in Pundaquit and the Junior Environmental Scouts led by the MVP Group of Companies.
Our future belongs to the young ones. It is our duty to find ways to encourage our kids and teach them to be protectors of our planet. Art is one way to tap those young minds. If we can integrate art with nature appreciation, then our chances of breeding environmental warriors becomes greater. The more we appreciate nature, the more we appreciate life. Art opens our heart to nature and Kids are natural art lovers.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort promotes art & environment and tries to infuse it in their everyday activities.