In addition to raising awareness for the global marine environment, this September’s International Coastal Cleanup Day at Lio Beach in El Nido, northern Palawan, has evolved into a full-scale celebration of its unique and biodiverse ecosystems. On September 21, a series of activities at the beach which is the centerpiece of Lio Tourism Estate by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) will highlight key ecosystems supporting over 900 species of fish and 5 out of the 7 species of sea turtles, over 110 species of birds and other flora and fauna that thrive in the area. At 7:30 a.m., simultaneous coastal cleanups at the estate’s 4-kilometer stretch of pristine beach and each of the island resorts developed and managed by ALI subsidiary Ten Knots Development Corp. will jump-start the events. An eco-run through Lio Beach dubbed as “plogging” will simultaneously kick-start the day.

Lio Beach takes environmental awareness to the next level. (2019, September 17). The Philippine Star, p. B10.