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Gov't agencies, private organizations collect trash in Manila Bay for Int'l Coastal Cleanup Day

Personnel of various government agencies and members of private organizations went to Manila Bay on Saturday to collect trash in observance of International Coastal Cleanup Day.

As early as 6 a.m., personnel from the Bureau of Fire Department, Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Health joined other government employees for the cleanup activity on Roxas Boulevard.

Among the private organizations who joined the activity was a local Lions Club.

Government officials also led a preview of the Manila Bay "white sand" project which will be open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 20. 

Meanwhile, an artist named Bebot Cultura was seen painting by the bay as part of his participation on International Coastal Cleanup Day.

 —KG, GMA News