Sparkle artists volunteer for coastal cleanup in Isla Pulo

Sparkle artists joined forces with employee-volunteers from GMA Network, Nestle Philippines, and the Climate Change Commission (CCC) for a coastal cleanup at the Tanza Marine Tree Park in Navotas City on Friday.

In line with the International Coastal Cleanup, this activity is part of the “Kapuso at Kasambuhay ng Kalikasan” partnership between GMA Network and Nestle Philippines.

Through a closed loop cleanup initiative, the retrieved waste will be segregated and turned over to proper waste management facilities.

Sparkle artists Shuvee Entrata, Angela Alarcon, Sandro Muhlach, and Seb Pajarillo helped in collecting trash in the area. 

As an island girl from Bantayan Island in Cebu, Shuvee said she also takes part in coastal cleanups in her hometown.

“I have lived near the sea all my life, and I’m an advocate when it comes to the environment. Kasi ang daming turista doon na iniiwan ang mga plastic. From there, natuto ako,” Shuvee said.

Meanwhile, Angela said caring for the environment is not limited to volunteering in activities like this. It can start in one’s own household.

“Always remember, let’s reduce, reuse, recycle even as little as seeing trash outside your house or anywhere you go. Just a small thing can make a big difference,” Angela said.

For his part, Sandro said joining the coastal cleanup is a fulfilling experience.

“Very fulfilling pala talaga ang makatulong. Kahit konting bagay lang ‘yan, makapag-reduce, reuse, recycle lang tayo, malaking bagay na ito para sa kalikasan,” Sandro said.

Meanwhile, Seb encouraged his fellow youth to practice proper waste disposal.

“Mga Kapuso, ini-encourage po namin kayo na itapon nang tama ang mga basura n’yo, at gawin ang kaya n’yong gawin para mabawasan ang kalat sa ating kapaligiran,” Seb said.

Known locally as “Isla Pulo,” Tanza Marine Tree Park is a protected mangrove forest facing Manila Bay north of Metro Manila. The mangroves serve as defense from storm surges and coastline erosion, and sanctuary to water birds.

“Maganda na ang nakikita natin ay hindi mga langaw, pero mga ibon. Nakikita natin ang ating Inang Kalikasan ay umiiyak na sa ginagawa natin. Kinakailangan lahat tayo ay responsable sa ginagawa natin. In little things, big things can happen,” said Robert Borje, vice chair and executive director of the Climate Change Commission.

In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Nestle Philippines Head of Corporate Affairs Jose Uy III gave importance to the partnership between GMA Network and Nestle Philippines, in forging collective action in addressing the environmental crisis.

“This is our world. Sana po magtulungan tayo because its everybody’s responsibility. Maraming maraming salamat po sa ating kasambuhay ng kalikasan,” Uy said.

LOOK: Sparkle artists Sandro Muhlach, Seb Pajarillo, Angela Alarcon, and Shuvee Entrata join GMA Network employee-volunteers and Nestle Philippines in a closed loop activity in Tanza Marine Tree Park in Navotas City today. pic.twitter.com/eprq7bV1AW

— GMA Integrated News (@gmanews) September 8, 2023

— LA, GMA Integrated News