Monday, October 1, 2018

International Coastal Cleanup Environmental Summit 2018 Today you can be a part of the Change

“Our job in cleaning-up our surrounding can only be done or finish when people become disciplined enough to properly dispose of their garbage and help in the waste management of their communities.” ~Sen. Cynthia Villar, Senate Committee Chairperson on Environment & Natural Resources

Thousands of Filipinos joined the International Coastal Cleanup last September 29, 2018, and was able to remove hundreds of thousands of kilograms of trash from entering our oceans. There is still a lot of work to be done. In order to truly solve this trash problem we need to tackle the trash at the source, and that is us. Let us all move towards a #WorldWithoutWaste. 


In 2017, the Philippines ranked #1 with the most number of volunteers. The Philippines ranks as the third biggest contributor to plastic wastes in the ocean. Plastics are an ever-growing issue affecting seas around the world. Not only are plastic objects mistaken by marine creatures as food (which, in many cases, is fatal), but when exposed to the sun, they also leak harmful substances that cause fish and coral reef death.



The event aspires to gather like-minded individuals and companies who want to do their part in protecting our environment where they can share their ideas and collaborate with others to grow and expand their respective projects. It is about inspiring each other to continue their advocacy and spread their passion and love for our planet, our only home. It will serve as a platform that will provide the public with a better understanding of the various environmental issues we’re currently facing and finding solutions for a more sustainable future.

“Now is the time to be more active and challenge the norms. Use your creativity and be possitive with your approaches. There are many solutions out there, we just need to put our heads together.” ~Bert Guevarra, Vice President of PARMS

This is the 4th Summit that will was held in Subic Bay and has always been focused on the new generation - millennials, the most powerful force of our future. If we want to change the world for the better, there has to be a change in people's behaviour. "Change Heroes" is this years theme a change for the youth to be an instrument for change, to spark social consciousness formation towards social change, changing the way we view the world, unleashing our inner heroes, and become better builder of our nation.

This event is organized by:

  • The Lighthouse Marina Resort Legacy Foundation
  • Make a Difference (MAD) Travel and the Philippine COast Guard Auxiliary
  • Co-Presented by Coca-Cola Philippines
  • Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

Official Partner:

  • The Lighthouse Marina Resort Legacy Foundation
  • Globe Telecoms as the official Connectivity Partner 
  • In cooperation with the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability
  • Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce
  • International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians
  • Miss Scuba Philippines
  • UP Marine Biological Ociety
  • Dakila
  • Seed4com
  • Oceana Philippines

Supported by:

  • Provincial Government of Zambales
  • Municipl of Olongapo and Provincial Government of Bataan
  • Departnemnt of Environment and Natural Resources
  • National Coast Watch Council
  • Department of Tourism
  • Philippine Coast Guard
  • PNP Maritime Group
  • Department of Interior and Local Government
  • National Youth Commission

Sponsored by:

  • Ayala Harbor Point Mall
  • Anvaya Cove
  • PLDT Subictel
  • Think + Talk Creative Communications
  • VitalStrats Creative Solutions
  • Standard Insurance and Nanofixit


There is so much more to learn as there have been a lot of speakers who shared their knowledge and expertise on how can we minimize our trash. Participated by more than 100 countries across the globe including the Philippines. A common goal of collecting and documenting the trash littering the coastline.
“According to the world economic forum, we do not need to ban plastic, we just need to start using it properly. But just to add, we also need to dispose of it properly at the end of its life.” ~Crispian Lao, President of PARMS

The event aspires to gather like-minded individuals and companies who want to do their part in protecting our environment where they can share their ideas and collaborate with others to grow and expand their respective projects. It is about inspiring each other to continue their advocacy and spread their passion and love for our planet, our only home. It will serve as a platform that will provide the public with a better understanding of the various environmental issues we’re currently facing and finding solutions for a more sustainable future.


In 2017, the Philippines ranked #1 with the most number of volunteers. Zambales is the Top 1 province with the number of volunteers!


Today you can be a part of the Change!



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