𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Boracay Island- On September 11, 2024, a significant step was taken toward ensuring the environmental sustainability of Boracay Island with the formal turnover of a surf rake and tractor, donated by Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. and the Coca-Cola Foundation Inc. The handover ceremony, held in front of the iconic Willy’s Rock Beach in Boracay Island, Balabag, Malay, Aklan, brought together key leaders and decision-makers who underscored the importance of preserving Boracay’s pristine environment.

Municipal Mayor Hon. Frolibar Sacapaño Bautista, alongside Vice Mayor Hon. Niño Cawaling and SB Member Hon. Dalidig Yap Sumdad, led the initiative with great pride, emphasizing the local government’s commitment to this vital cause. Their active involvement reflected a strong dedication to ensuring the continuous protection and maintenance of the island’s natural beauty.

Representing Coca-Cola were Atty. Jorenz Tanada and Atty. Dianne Patawaran, who formalized the donation through the signing and acceptance of the Deed of Donation, alongside the leadership of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malay. This momentous occasion was also attended by the heads and representatives of every department within LGU-Malay, demonstrating the unified effort across all sectors of the local government.

This donation of a surf rake and tractor is a crucial enhancement to Boracay’s waste management capabilities, particularly in keeping its world-famous beaches clean and in line with sustainable tourism practices. Mayor Bautista highlighted the significance of the donation as the key investment in the island’s future. He expressed deep appreciation for Coca-Cola’s commitment to the environment, underscoring that public-private partnerships are essential in maintaining Boracay as a global tourist destination.

The heads of each LGU department echoed the mayor’s sentiment, reinforcing the idea that environmental sustainability is not only the responsibility of a few but a shared duty among all stakeholders. This collaborative effort between the LGU-Malay and Coca-Cola represents a critical step forward in ensuring that Boracay remains a pristine and sustainable destination for generations to come.