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.

The cleanup at Manila Bay started at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.  Danny Pata

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

Police personnel also joined the cleanup at Manila Bay on Sat., Sept. 19, 2020.  Danny Pata

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.

Artist Bebot Cultura from Cagayan De Oro province rendered his vision of a clean and picturesque Manila Bay through his painting during the celebration of the International Cleanup Day on Roxas Boulevard on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  Danny Pata

 —KG, GMA News