By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS City, Capiz – City Councilor Moreno “Moreng” Gonzaga was dismayed by the indiscriminate dumping of garbage into the Panay River here.
Gonzaga said the trash were not from other areas but were dumped by nearby residents.
The garbage included a television picture tube, plastic wrappers, bottles, styrofoams, and diapers.
“Last year, nag panawagan kita nga indi mag haboy sang basura sa kasubaan particular sa Panay River pero ari madamo naman,” Gonzaga said.
The councilor is planning to conduct a clean-up drive in the river with different sectors and civic organizations.
Gonzaga said the protection of the river and environment is not only the obligation of the government but also part of the public’s social responsibilities.
