Mitsubishi Motors PH Participates in Collective Clean-Up for Laguna de Bay

In Photo : MMPC employee-volunteers collected 317 kilograms of waste during
Abot-Kamay Para sa Laguna de Bay – Mission in Action: Solid Waste Recovery coastal clean-up.

Together with the local government, other government agencies and various partner other private organizations, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) participated in a coastal clean-up drive that forms part of the “Abot-Kamay Para sa Laguna de Bay – Mission in Action: Solid Waste Recovery” program of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), which focuses on practical, community-driven solutions to pressing environmental challenges.


The activity centered on the collection, segregation, and recycling of solid waste to help reduce the volume of pollutants entering Laguna de Bay. By promoting responsible waste management practices, the program aims to contribute to improving water quality, preserving biodiversity, and supporting the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake.


MMPC employee-volunteers actively participated in the clean-up, working alongside representatives from LLDA and other organizations to collect waste along the shoreline and nearby areas. Through these collective efforts, MMPC volunteers gathered a total of 317 kilograms of waste, contributing to the overall 9,957 kilograms of waste collected during the event.


According to MMPC Safety, Health and Environment Vice President Marfel Ancheta, support for the program reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. “By participating in initiatives like Abot-Kamay, we continue to take part in environmental protection and community well-being. Each effort, no matter how simple, contributes to a larger goal of preserving Laguna de Bay for future generations,” said Ancheta.


The activity underscores the critical importance of multi-sector collaboration among the private sector, government, and communities in addressing pressing environmental concerns challenges. It emphasizes the shared responsibility of safeguarding natural resources while ensuring equitable access to clean and sustainable water for all, thereby reinforcing social inclusion and fairness.


By protecting and sustaining clean water sources like Laguna Lake, we help ensure that progress and equality can truly grow for all. As MMPC continues to prioritize sustainability initiatives, it remains committed to contributing to long-term solutions that benefit both people and the environment.

In Photo : MMPC employee-volunteers led by Safety, Health and Environment Department Vice President Marfel Ancheta (top row, 9th from left) and Quality Control Department Vice President Rogelio Antonio Borlaza (top row, 8th from left) receiving the Certificate of Participation for the LLDA’s Abot Kamay para sa Laguna de Bay – Mission in Action: Solid Waste Recovery together with LLDA Acting General Manager Leopoldo Parumog (7th from left); Sta. Rosa City Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas (10th from left); Brgy. Aplaya Chairperson Fe Villanueva (11th from left); Head of City ENRO Maria Amor-Salandanan (12th from left); and Department of Environment & Natural Resources Environmental Monitoring & Enforcement Division Chief Corazon Gasapos.