SEVERAL groups will lead the coastal clean-up in Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod City, on April 26.

The clean-up drive is spearheaded by the local chapter of Humanist Alliance Philippines, International and its wing, Hapi Jr., whose primary purpose is to develop the youth's ability in event planning and project creation. Their central advocacy focuses on education, health, and environment.

The clean-up activity at Punta Taytay viewing deck will kick off 6 a.m. until 9 a.m.

Those interested can meet their group at the Bacolod public plaza from 5 to 6 a.m. They are also invited to bring their tumbler or mug for a free hot drink.

For more information, contact Hapi Jr. Bacolod head Joshua Villalobos at 09957503932 or its external public relations officer Michaela Borromeo at 09461383333 or visit their Facebook Page Hapi - Humanist Alliance Philippines International.

Meanwhile, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Cadiz City conducted a coastal clean-up activity on April 20 at Purok Mahigugma-on in Barangay Zone 2.

This in lieu of the celebration of Earth Day, which has a campaign to “End Plastic Pollution.”

World Earth Day is celebrated yearly, in every 22nd day of April, in order to increase awareness to people about the safety of the environment and to demonstrate the environmental protection measures.

The group collected about nine kilos of non-biodegradable waste materials.

Meanwhile, Cenro-Cadiz will be conducting tree growing activity on April 27 at Silay City. (PR)