By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte—Over a
hundred employees of the new delivery center of Accenture in this northern part
of Luzon participated in a coastal clean-up drive on April 10 at the
Pangil rocks formation, a declared conservation site here with its rich coral
gardens and marine fish sanctuary.
The two-kilometer sprawling
coastline of unique coral gardens and shallow tidal pools ideal for swimming,
beach goers frequently visit this place particularly during summer.
Despite implementation of the
solid waste management ordinance, several picnickers leave their garbage there
unattended.
As part of the community
outreach program of Accenture, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
project, the company initiated the coastal clean-up activity as they also
donated at least 21 indigenous trash bins made of clay and covered with bamboo
materials.
These were set up near the
highway or just a few meters from picnic sheds facing the coral rocks
formation.
“Accenture believes that the
health of its business is inextricably linked to the health of the environment
in which it operates. Thus, we make an effort to preserve our environment and
support environmental initiatives such as tree planting, waste segregation,
habitat conservation and coastal clean-up,” said in its company website.
Lilia Tabucao, Brgy. Pangil
chairperson said leaving garbage is strictly prohibited in the area but there
are times when they could not closely watch all those going to the municipal
beach park.
Among those commonly found
garbage here include styrofoam plates, cups including sanitary napkins and
plastic bottles.
Ms. Tabucao said they are
thankful for being a recipient of Accenture’s CSR project and for choosing
their village as part of their outreach program.
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