Mariveles, Bataan: AboitizPower announced Thursday that it has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the local government of Mariveles, Bataan to help restore local shorelines and equip the youth with life-saving disaster response skills.
“We have joined forces with the Mariveles LGU for a greener and safer community in the town known for its rich coastal waters and vibrant shoreline communities,” AboitizPower declared.
“Mariveles remains a place where people and nature have long thrived side by side but like many coastal towns, it continues to face the growing challenge of marine pollution with plastic and debris being washed ashore,” AbotizPower said.
AboitizPower private limited partnerships GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) signed the MOA with the Mariveles LGU headed by Mayor AJ Concepcion.
The first project has AboitizPower pouring in P300,000 to mobilize coastal cleanups to protect marine biodiversity and revitalize local shores beginning this May with phase 1 at Aguawan Beach in Barangay Sisiman, Mariveles.
Phase 2 follows at Dinginin Beach in Sitio Dinginin in Barangay Alas-Asin in September.
AboitizPower considers the effort as a true community bayanihan, bringing together volunteers from GMEC, GNPD, and the local community. The municipal environment and natural resources office (MENRO) will lead the logistics to ensure that all collected litter is managed responsibly.
The second project has an additional funding from AboitizPower of ₱300,000 to disaster risk reduction training for local youth organizations facilitated by MDRRMO. This training empowers young people of Mariveles to be capable leaders with the skills to keep their families and neighbors safe during emergencies or crises.
“This partnership reflects the long-term partnership of GMEC and GNPD with the Mariveles community. By combining resources and expertise, the company and the local government are taking proactive steps towards a more sustainable and resilient future for the next generations,” AboitizPower said. (30)
