God provided the Philippines with different natural resources and lots of wonders that we should be proud of. All we have to do is take care of it. But nowadays, our environment really suffers. Almost all of us, Filipinos, throw our garbage anywhere and everywhere we want. Whether they are plastics, candy wrappers, plastic bottles, banana peelings or anything, it is our entire fault. So, what can we do to help in keeping our environment clean? It can be in any simple way we want.
The Pasig River was an important means of transportation. But with industrialization and urbanization, the river lost its beauty. Now, the biggest race in the country, Run for Pasig River, that will be held this Sunday (October 10, 2010)wants to keep our Pasig River clean. It also aims to have 120,000 registered runners to beat the Guinness World Record held by a race in San Francisco, United States. This project may have participants from various parts of the society, like students, government officials and employees, actors and actresses, and other concerned individuals.
In fact, my sister who is studying at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) will join this big event. She and her classmates are required by their professors but they really want to help Pasig River. I really wish that I could join that race. I want to help raise funds to restore the beauty of the Pasig River. It is every Filipino’s responsibility to keep it clean and alive. This run for a change is only a part of our commitment to the environment.
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