A local environmental group is calling for a regulation of recreational activities within the Panigan-Tamugan River after several solid wastes were recovered, including several face masks and face shields, during a clean-up drive. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis) Executive Director Mark Peñalver told SunStar Davao in a phone interview on Wednesday, May 19, that their group conducted the clean-up last week, along with the Bantay Bukid Volunteers. Peñalver said Idis and Bantay Bukid Volunteers conduct a monthly clean-up drive. But for April this year, four clean-up drives were conducted wherein 25 kilos of different types of solid wastes were collected.

Llemit, R. L. G. (2021, May 20). Face masks in River. SunStar Davao, p. 2.