Globe, Manila Water tie up for Boracay cleanup

MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom has partnered with Manila Water Foundation to launch a long-term conservation program in Boracay to address untreated sewage causing pollution in the waters of the island.

Globe executives recently signed a memorandum of agreement with officials of Manila Water Foundation and Boracay Island Water Company for the donation of a communal septic tank in Sitio Ilaya, Balabag in Boracay Island.

Globe and its partners will also provide 8,000 packs of Vigormin – a low-cost, organic solution to boost the removal rate of organic pollutants in septic tanks for improved quality of used water –– to more than 4,000 households in Boracay.

“I am very happy Globe came to us and asked what we can do. In Boracay, there are low-lying areas that sewer lines cannot reach. This initiative will help ensure homeowners and tourists in Boracay will have a safe and decent place to stay in,” Manila Water Foundation president Geodino Carpio said.

While the country’s top tourist destination has been ordered closed to tourists for six months, Globe, along with its partners, is increasing its efforts to help the government rehabilitate the island.

“Boracay has always been very close to the hearts of every Filipino. Recently, it became the center of everyone’s attention. As Filipino citizens, it is our responsibility to help out and contribute in our shared purpose to rehabilitate Boracay. Beyond business, we will help make the island a safe and sustainable ecotourism destination through replicable and scalable solutions,” said Issa Cabreira, Globe senior vice president for consumer mobile business.