In celebration of Earth Day 2014, Manila Water spearheaded various activities meant to raise public consciousness on the need to preserve and protect the environment.
Manila Water Operations Group Director Geodino Carpio said the celebration of this year’s Earth Day with the theme “Earth Day Everyday, Everywhere, for Everyone” is very relevant considering the many challenges facing the environment today.
At the same time, Geodino Carpio appealed to all stakeholders to commemorate the celebration not only once a year but to be true to their commitment to protect and conserve the environment as part of their everyday activities.
“We should not only do it once a year,” Carpio said, adding that there is a need to further enhance activities that are beneficial to the environment on a regular basis to help raise public awareness on such a very pressing issue.
Among the activities lined up by Manila Water for the Earth Day celebration included an Amazing Kiddie Race, a fun and interactive way for kids to appreciate the environment such as the importance of water and how to care for Mother Earth – the Amazing Race way.
Another is the La Mesa Watershed Nature Walk, an environmental appreciation activity for all ages.
Manila Water employees also joined the Pro Earth Run held at the Bonifacio Global City with more than 5,000 runners participating in the annual activity.
As part of its commitment to protect the environment, Manila Water has embedded the principles of sustainable development and sound environmental practices in its operations and has also recognized employees who have shown exemplary resource efficiency and cleaner production initiatives in daily operations.