The Philippines ranks third in plastic pollution in terms of dumping plastic into oceans. This is largely caused by inefficient waste disposal in the country and poor awareness of the problem. Because of this, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, has been closely involved in coastal cleanups and other initiatives around the country to instill the importance of tackling this issue. On its 11th landmark year, Hamilo Coast and WWFPhilippines’ partnership now stands firmly on environmental programs aimed at not just ending plastic pollution but also at preserving its surrounding nature.

WWF-Phl, Hamilo Coast cap int’l coastal cleanup month. (2018, November 14). The Philippine Star, p. B13.