West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) mobilized 120 employee-volunteers and media partners for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025, collecting 631 kilos of plastics, rubber, wood, and other debris from Manila Bay near SM By the Bay in Pasay City and other sites in Parañaque, Navotas, Manila, Quezon City, Noveleta, and Bacoor, Cavite. To support participants, Maynilad distributed 500 hydration jugs and set up handwashing stations to help ensure volunteers stayed hydrated and maintained proper hygiene during the activity. “Joining the ICC reflects our commitment to protect waterways and promote environmental stewardship. Maynilad continues to implement programs that safeguard water sources, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable practices in the communities we serve,” said Maynilad chief sustainability officer Roel S. Espiritu.

Over 600 kilos of trash cleared as Maynilad joins ICC 2025. (2025, September 28). Manila Standard, p. B1.