CEBU, Philippines - Barangay officials and residents of barangay Opao in Mandaue City conduct a cleanup drive every last Saturday of the month in support of its clean and green program, said barangay captain Basilisa Ouano-Icalina.
"Gihimo nato kini tapos sa buwan gumikan kay nakita man gud nato nga kinahanglan malimpyo ang atong barangay ilabi na gayud sa atong drainage," said Ouano-Icalina.
She said the cleanup is necessary to unclog the drainage system to prevent flooding.
"Mao bitaw nga atong giseguro gayud nga malimpyohan ang atong drainage kay nakita man nato nga mao gayud kini ang atong dakong problema sa pagka karon," Ouano-Icalina added.
The barangay captain said the residents have been asked to help because they would directly benefit from the exercise.
"Sila ra man usab ang mabulahan," she said. (FREEMAN)