DFA CO Kidapawan Takes Part in a Clean-Up Drive Activity in Celebration of 2023 MANAMo

Five (5) Participants from DFA Consular Office Kidapawan namely HCO Nadjefah B. Acampong-Mangondaya, AOV Ian Pol Fiesta, ITO Nizar Sindian, AOIV Sumaira Akmad, and AOI Menchie Espiritu together with the personnel of CENRO.

KIDAPAWAN 26 September 2023 – In celebration of the 2023 Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), the Department of Foreign Affairs Consular Office in Kidapawan collaborated with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Kidapawan in conducting a Clean-Up Drive Activity on 15 September 2023 at the Nuangan River under the national theme, “Kapuluan, Kabuluhan, Kaunlaran” (Archipelago, Significance, and Development), and sub-theme, “Setting Sails Towards Sustainability: Ocean Science for Archipelagic Philippines.”

The activity highlighted the protection of Philippine Maritime Heritage as it aims to create a platform to address threats to the coastal and marine environment. Participants from CO Kidapawan were HCO Nadjefah B. Acampong-Mangondaya, AOV Ian Pol Fiesta, ITO Nizar Sindian, AOIV Sumaira Akmad, and AOI Menchie Espiritu.

Various barangay communities also participated in the activity to show their support and contribute to the shared goal of the community on raising awareness about maritime and archipelagic issues.

The tools (e.g., garbage bags, gloves and tongs) needed for the activity and transportation were provided by CENRO. The clean-up drive included sweeping the river banks, cutting of tall grasses, and picking up litter and wastes. The participants managed to collect tons of garbage.

CO Kidapawan extended their appreciation to CENRO Kidapawan for the assistance they provided for this activity.

The clean-up drive serves as a testament to what can be accomplished when organizations and individuals unite to make a positive impact on the marine environment. CO Kidapawan hopes that the activity will inspire further collaborative efforts and foster a sense of environmental responsibility among the public. END

DFA CO Kidapawan together with the personnel of CENRO at Nuangan River equipped with tools (garbage bags, gloves and tongs) provided by CENRO.

DFA CO Kidapawan participants together with the other volunteers as they picked-up litter and wastes.

DFA CO Kidapawan participants together with the other volunteers, as they’ve gathered those tons of garbage that they have collected from the river banks. Smiles are visible on their faces for the contribution that they’ve partake in this significant celebration.