27/01/2026
75 STRANGERS, ONE SHARED MISSION. ๐
Last January 25, 2026, The Raniag ken Boses iti Agtutubo โ Santa Maria Chapter hosted THE MASS SHORELINE CLEARING: a coastal clean-up drive that stretched from the very ends of the Suso Beach View Deck until Nalvo โ Suso Intrusion, and the result was nothing short of a wave of change. What started as a focused drive turned into a powerful display of unity as individuals from various organizations unexpectedly joined forces.
It turns out that while we come from different backgrounds and sectors, we all share the same tide. Proof that when we clear the path together, the future looks much brighter.
Piles of sacks and bags filled with trash, as we walked the shores sharing stories, making memories painted with smiles and laughter without knowing each other properly. The goal was achieved in a span of three hours of continuous collection of pollutants along the coasts. We were indeed disappointed of how irresponsible people are with proper trash disposal even if it was already iterated since our elementary days. This eye opener not only broaden our vision to see the world in each otherโs lenses, but also opened opportunities to connect and partner with the organizations that took part in this initiative.
With that said, we from Raniag ken Boses iti Agtutubo would like to thank the following organizations and Government sectors who answered the calling:
- Bureau of Fire Protection โ Santa Maria Firehouse headed by SF04 Jimuel J. Trinidad
- Philippine National Police โ Santa Maria Municipal Police Station headed by PLT. PLT Jenson N. Refuerzo
- Ilocos Sur Environmental Enthusiasta โ Santa Maria Chapter headed by Sir Glenmar Zamora
- Hospitality Management Student Association โ ISPSC Santa Maria headed by Maโam Geneva Dayap
- Boy Scouts of the Philippines โ Saint Maryโs College headed by sir Mark Angelo Norberte
- Girl Scouts of the Philippines โ Santa Maria National High School under the supervision of Maโam Joy Florence Ramos
We would also like to extend our appreciation to the generous sponsor for this activity, our Municipal mayor, Hon. Michael S. Florendo. Without your collective efforts, this activity wouldโve never been concluded a success. May this partnered activity be a bridge of something greater and much more significant.
Until next event, weโll see you then!