28/08/2026
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LUNA, APAYAO โ More than 600 volunteers gathered along the Tumog River on August 27, retrieving a total of 1,103.56 kilograms (over 1.1 tons) of waste from its waters and banks to prevent severe flooding ahead of incoming typhoons and monsoons.
Led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office Apayao and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Calanasan, the cleanup covered 40.17 kilometers across 11 barangays. This include Dagupan, Salvacion, Shalom, Bacsay, San Gregorio, Turod, Sta. Lina, San Francisco, Tumog, San Jose, and Quirino.
Clearing Tumog Riverโs physical blockages helps restore natural water flow, directly reducing the risk of river overflow and flooding in surrounding communities during severe weather.
The massive cleanup drives DENR-CARโs official entry for the national Recognizing Individuals/Institutions for Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers (RIVERs) for Life search, which brings communities together to restore the health and water quality of Class C rivers nationwide.
A total of 608 participants from government agencies, local government units, uniformed services, schools, and private organizations joined forces in the massive effort.
All retrieved waste was sorted on-site for proper disposal and resource recovery, yielding 538.78 kilograms of recyclables, 59.15 kilograms of potential recyclables, 134.07 kilograms of special waste, and 371.56 kilograms of residuals bound for final disposal.
The operation was carried out in close coordination with Provincial Local Government Unit (LGU) of Apayao, LGU Luna, LGU Calanasan, the Office of the Vice Governor, ENRD, Department of Public Works and Highway, National Irrigation Authority, local youth development offices, and local barangay leaders.
Frontline and logistical support were provided by the Police Provincial Office, Municipal Police Station-Luna, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, alongside active participation from Apayao State College, ZONTA Cag-Apayao, Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners, Pan Pacific Renewable Power Phil. Corp, and contractors Aquila, Isnag Builder Development Corporation, and Sibut.
