The MMDA-MMFMP team celebrates Independence Day at the 'Freedom from Basura' event. From left to right: Engr. Christopher Birog, Div Head CDF SWMO; Mr. Jhonmarie G. Caoyong, Div Head PMAD SWMO; Engr. Roberto T. Balacuit, Div Head OBDG SWMO; Engr. Felix G. Baculo, Div Head PDD SWMO; Ms. Patricia Albis, SWMO; Mr. Melnes Garcia, SWMO; Atty. Victor Maria D. Nuñez, Director TDO; Dir. Melchor E. Enguerra, Director Administrative Service; Engr. Rommel Bascuguin, Div. Head GASD; Dir. Josias E. Syquimsiam Jr., Director IV, SWMO; Engr. Ramon Dalusong, GASD; Atty. Cesar O. Ona Jr., Director III, SWMO; and Ms. Gayzcee Viray, SWMO.
The Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA), through the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP),
proudly held its special Independence Day celebration event during the national
holiday, themed 'Freedom from Basura.' This initiative was staged to further
promote environmental awareness and encourage the community to adopt good waste
management practices.
Event highlights for the special day included the following activities:
Freedom
(from Basura) Wall: Visitors were invited to write
their commitment to a greener and cleaner Philippines on the Freedom Wall.
Participants then peeled off a plantable giveaway from the wall and planted it
in a seedling pot provided at the booth. This activity symbolized the
collective efforts of Filipinos towards achieving environmental sustainability.
Participants eagerly engage in the Role-Trash Trivia booth at the MMDA-MMFMP Independence Day event. The trivia game challenges attendees with questions about proper waste management, promoting environmental awareness and rewarding correct answers with special prizes.
Role-Trash
Trivia: Participants were given the chance to spin a
roulette and answer questions or trivia related to proper waste management
practices. The trivia questions were categorized into easy, moderately
difficult, and difficult levels, offering a fun and educational experience for
all ages. Successful participants received special prizes.
Segre-game
Time: This interactive game challenged players to
shoot blocks with images of different types of solid waste into the
corresponding trash bins labeled for proper segregation. This engaging activity
aimed to reinforce the importance of waste segregation and recycling.
Displayed
Products from Solid Waste Processing Technologies: The
event showcased innovative products produced through various solid waste
processing technologies. Attendees had the opportunity to see Eco Bricks made
by the Solid Waste Granulator and Brick Making Facility, Cocopots produced by
the Cocopot Making Machine and Decorticator, Compost generated by the Biowaste
Converter, and Charcoal Briquettes and Lilipots created by the Water Hyacinth
Processing Facility. These products highlighted the potential of waste
materials to be transformed into valuable resources, emphasizing the importance
of sustainable waste management practices.
“This past Independence Day, we
celebrated not only our freedom as a nation but also our commitment to freeing
our environment from waste. The recent 'Freedom from Basura' initiative
reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of responsible waste management
and environmental stewardship among our communities. By participating in these
kinds of activities, we continue to collectively contribute to a cleaner and
more sustainable Metro Manila,” said MMDA-SWMO Head and MMFMP Component 2 Project Director Dir.
Josias E. Syquimsiam, Jr.
The MMDA-MMFMP booth was staged at Luneta
Park for a whole day during Independence Day, as the public was encouraged to
join in all the festivities and participate in the various activities designed
to promote environmental consciousness and community engagement. Almost a
thousand IEC materials were also distributed to around 500 booth visitors
during the event.
For more information about the 'Freedom from Basura' initiative and other future MMDA-MMFMP projects, please visit the MMDA website or follow us on social media.
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