Over 200 volunteers join Int'l Coastal Clean-up in Subic, Zambales

Over 200 volunteers from various sectors in Subic, Zambales participated in the International Coastal Clean-up 2025.

The clean-up initiative was spearheaded by the Subic Municipal Police Station and included participants from local government units, law enforcement, and civic groups.

Volunteers collected plastic waste, abandoned fishing nets, and other debris, highlighting the town's commitment to combating marine degradation.

Subic MPS Chief Maj. Juan Dela Cruz stated the clean-up is not only for cleanliness but also for protecting livelihoods dependent on the sea and educating the community on environmental stewardship.

315 kilos of marine debris were collected by 32 volunteers from GNPower Mariveles Energy Center and GNPower Dinginin during the second phase of the AboitizPower Coastal Clean-up Project.

The most common trash collected included plastic bottle caps, beverage bottles, and grocery bags, highlighting the single-use plastics problem.

Data from the clean-up will be added to a worldwide database to help researchers and policymakers understand marine debris.

Organizers lauded volunteers for their efforts in preserving Bataan's coastline and protecting marine life from plastic pollution.