20/06/2025
The Provincial Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee of Aklan through the Aklan Environment and Natural Resources Office (AKENRO) in partnership with the Aklan Sand and Gravel Association Inc. (ASQOAI) and its permit holders in the Province of Aklan launched the 2nd Year and first ever River clean -up drive activity in line with this yearโs Environment Month with the theme: Ending Global Plastic Pollutionโ PLASTIKALIKASAN 2025 :Mina at Kalikasan, Sama-samang Solusyon para sa Plastik na Polusyon,โon June 17, 2025 at Sitio Libtong, Brgy. Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan.
This activity shall serve as a long-term clean-up program for the mining industry aiming to curtail plastic waste generation. The mining industry recognizes the critical role it plays in promoting sustainability and addressing the plastic waste crisis not only within its operational areas but also across host and neighboring communities.
We would like to extend our appreciation to the volunteers from the Provincial Government of Aklan, Barangay Council of Brgy. Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan, Philippine National Police, DENR-Kalibo ,mining permittees, and other volunteers from other stakeholders who joined in this activity.
Credits ๐ท Aklan Information Media and Affairs Division -Aklan Province
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