Capitol workers, volunteers hold coastal cleanup in Talisay

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2016/05/31/capitol-workers-volunteers-hold-coastal-cleanup-talisay-476814
• Wednesday, June 1, 2016

(Sun.Star Cebu)

CAPITOL employees and volunteers braved the rain for the coastal cleanup activity in Barangy Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu last May 25.

The bulk of trash collected is mostly plastics, according to a data from the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (Penro). The waste gathered totaled 1,184.50 kilos.

The information can provide and improve the waste management plan of the barangay or the city in a larger aspect.

Talisay Councilor and committee chairman for environment Antonio Bacaltos Jr. urged the barangay folks to work together in keeping their place suitable for living and not just relying on volunteers to clean their place.

Dennis Villavinez, 43, president of Poocanong Mananagat sa Talisay, said they used to have abundant fish catch.

Villavinez said there are times that their catch could not even support the need of their families, and it has been very hard for them to make ends meet.

Fishermen from other barangays and organizations also joined the cleanup.

Julio Abapo, president of Pundok sa Gagmayng Mananagat sa Sawsawan from Barangay San Roque said that the activities devoted for fishermen give them the encouragement to continue with their cause.

The organizations vowed to campaign for the rights and opportunities of small time fishermen.