April 17, 2026 – As part of the Zamboanga City Water District’s (ZCWD) 52nd anniversary celebration, ZCWD spearheaded a river clean-up activity with the theme, “Protecting Our Source, Preserving Our Future: 52 Years of Water Service and Conservation,” along Banuang, Sitio Canacutan, extending to the spillway (the bridge leading to Climaco Park). This initiative aimed to raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining clean waterways and to promote disaster prevention and environmental conservation.

Representing ZCWD Acting General Manager, Louella A. Aguilera, Division Manager of Water Quality Division, Mr. Eric B. Salaritan, stressed that river clean-up prevents flooding by keeping waterways free of waste. Clean rivers improve water flow during heavy rains, benefiting conservation and local development.

A total of 200 participants took part, including ZCWD staff, Task Force Zamboanga, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Marine Corps, and the Philippine Navy. Academe representatives from Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Universidad de Zamboanga participated, and members of Tau Gamma Philippines supported the private sector.

The Participants from each sector were divided into teams, guided by the ZCWD Environment and Water Resources Department, headed by Engr. Valerie Gay P. Yuayan, assigned to stations along the Banuang, Sitio Canacutan, extending to the spillway (bridge leading to Climaco Park), where they cleared debris accumulated in the riverbed.

The ZCWD expresses appreciation to all organizations for their participation and cooperation. Special thanks go to the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ZCDRRMO) for ensuring the safety and well-being of the participants throughout the activity.

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