Movement Against Plastic Pollution – Ilocos Norte

Last June 2017, I founded an organization that aims to raise awareness and educate people regarding plastic pollution and zero waste lifestyle and named it Movement Against Plastic Pollution Ilocos Norte. We live by the tagline: Love, Protect, Educate.

We believe that we should protect what we love, and be an instrument in educating and inspiring people to care for the environment.

We’re a bunch of students and young professionals that have the heart and care for the environment. We conduct clean-ups, ocean talks, and small events to educate people. We’re a member of Plastic Pollution Coalition and a recognized organization by 5Gyres (because I’m one of the 5Gyres ambassadors).

Achievements & features so far:

Gawad Pasasalamat Awardee from Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Region 1.

Magazine cover in Ilocandia Chronicle — a local news magazine.

Several features in a local TV news program.

Usapang Dagat feature on TV Patrol Ilocos:

Anti-ocean pollution news feature:

Several guesting in local radio stations.

Online article by Philippine Information Agency Ilocos Norte:

http://www.ilocossentinel.com/home/patrizia-dacanay-anti-plastic-wastes-advocate.html

Online article by PTV News (National):

https://www.ptvnews.ph/ilocano-youth-make-way-beat-plastic-pollution/

(Going to update this blog post once we receive another recognition/feature)

And also, we sell bamboo straws and bamboo toothbrushes to finance our small organization.

For more details regarding our organization, kindly visit:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mappPhilippines/

Instagram: @mappPhilippines

Email: mappPhilippines@gmail.com

Next month, June 2018, we will be celebrating our very first anniversary. To get updated, kindly like our Facebook page. 😊

Thank you so much and I hope we can all work together to save our environment.