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CDYO Recognizes Project Zacch

The recognition from the City Youth Development Office (CDYO) of the City Government of Puerto Princesa as one of their youth development partners is a humbling and gratifying moment for the Project Zacch Team. It is an affirmation that our team's efforts towards empowering youths and developing youth leaders are appreciated, recognized, and supported by the local government. We believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable future and bridge the societal

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PZC Participates in the 19th Love Affair with Nature

Project Zacchaeus team celebrates Love Affair with Nature (LAWN) with the theme "A Vow to Fight Climate Change," this valentines. Morethan 7,000 seedlings of various species of mangroves have been planted along the coastline of Sitio Bucana, Iwahig, Puerto Princesa. This event is a yearly gathering of environmental enthusiasts to give back to nature in response to making the entire city green and resilient to the effects of climate change. In 2005, City Ordinance No. 287 decl

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PZC Signed MOU with Coca Cola Foundation

Project Zacchaeus and Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. forged a partnership to build the Eco Kolek Learning Site which aims to address the societal gaps among the marginalized community of informal waste collectors. This partnership will continue to empower the Eco Warriors and its capacity-building programs which were initially created under PZC and USAID partnership. This project is an infrastructure that will enter into various stakeholders in need of a learning site

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Eco Warriors on Household Collection

We deeply appreciate our Eco Warriors for their effort to collect plastic waste and other items from households in Puerto Princesa City. They are truly becoming partners with the City Solid Waste Department, and this is a great development from where we started two years ago! They are now making a difference by creating more partnerships with households all around town., as they also educate them on waste segregation at source. Proud of you Eco Warriors! #ecokolek #ecowarrio

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Eco Kolek Starts Orientation with Life College

369 students and 35 teachers from Life College listen to Ronnel, one of our Eco Warriors, as he shares the advocacy of Project Eco Kolek and the importance of waste segregation. He challenged them to take active role in helping our environment by becoming responsible in handling and disposing of wastes, especially plastics, both in their classrooms and in their homes. Ronnel further explained the dangers of plastics in the ocean as it affects the aquatic ecosystem and marine

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Inspiring Transformation : From silent classes to expressive talents!

Three of our Eco-Warriors gave a special number to warm up their Graduation Ceremony and encourage everyone to enjoy the journey. Such an effort is a great indicator in assessing how we have taught them to believe in what they can do, not just as waste pickers, but as empowered women of the society. From silent community classes, they have now learned to share their talents that inspire everyone to participate, share, and express themselves in front of a greater audience. Go

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Our 92-yearold Eco-Warrior Receives Her TESDA Certificate

Nanay Pacita, our 92 year-old Eco-Warrior graduated today from the SWM Program of Eco Kolek. She also got her Training Certificate from TESDA which can qualify her to work with establishments needing skilled workers to take care of their solid waste management program. Congratulations Nanay Pacita! We love you! ❤️ Click here for more:https://lnkd.in/dQ3Yh-ww #projectzacchaeus #EcoKolek #ecowarriors #solidwastemanagement #swm #usaid #ccbo

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Paper Trash Collection in the City

This pile of paper is a sample of the trash that our Eco Warriors collect from one of the biggest printing press in the city every week. We are so delighted to have developed this kind of partnership with local businesses in our area, and we are hoping for more. As we develop more partners to join our project, our Eco-Warriors are becoming more excited to work hard and to give more time to develop themselves as real warriors of the environment. #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #us

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Eco Kolek Partner with JCI and SM Malls on 4Rs Project

Our Eco Warriors, through Eco Kolek, partnered with JCI Puerto Princesa - Oil and Peacock, and SM Mall Palawan for its 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover) Market Project in celebration of the Environment Month on June 2022. According to Brian Agustin, Eco Kolek’s operations head, this kind of exposure to the Eco Warriors will strengthen their conviction to care for the environment and will further empower them as they become active participants on city-wide activities t

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Eco-Warriors Train for Garbage Collection

We are excited for the upcoming start of operations of Eco Kolek Project together with the Eco-Warriors. The training involved house to house campaign for the pre-operation activities that will be done to all households included in the route collection plan. The Eco-Warriors were given scripts as guide when introducing themselves to households during the information and communication stage. This workshop desires to develop self-confidence by teaching them how to express them

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PZC Ties 3R Collaboration with LGU

Project Zacchaeus (PZC) in partnership with USAID Clean Cities Blue Ocean (CCBO), forges stronger collaborative partnership with City Government of Puerto Princesa to boost the 3R practices (reducing, reusing, and recycling) and solid waste management (SWM) within the city. PZC, through its Project Eco Kolek, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, together with his City Administration, and City Environment and Natural Resources Department (CEN

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PZC with CCBO MEL Mentors

We can’t get enough on learning better ways to handle our projects with a team of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning from USAID Clean Cities Blue Ocean (CCBO). It’s always a wonderful experience to talk about our challenges and small victories, and be provided with valuable feedback to make us better as we move forward. #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #ccbo #usaid #wastemanagement #materialmanagement

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Eco Kolek Team Undergoes Coaching with CCBO Mentors

Project Eco Kolek team undergoes Training of Trainers from #CleanCitiesBlueOcean to strengthen their technical knowledge on national and local laws on waste management. #projectzacchaeus #USAID #ecokolek

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CCBO Visits Eco Kolek Route

Today, our Project Eco Kolek with its mentors from #cleancitiesblueocean and the officials of its community counterpart in Jacana visited a coastal community which will become part of our waste collection route once we start full operation soon. We are so excited to see our #EcoWarriors visible on our communities as we empower them to be champions of the environment. 💙💙💙 #projectzacchaeus #servantleadership #cocreation #plasticpollution #environmentalprotection #USAID #eco

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PZC Meets its Mentors from CCBO

Our process of co-creation with our stakeholders for Project Eco Kolek becomes more alive with the presence of our mentors from USAID’s Clean Cities Blue Ocean. Thank you #CCBO for your regular visits which makes as feel more empowered and valued! Thank you for joining us in empowering our local communities to preserve our oceans. #projectzacchaeus #USAID #ecokolek #cleancitiesblueocean #CCBO #servantleadership

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Eco-Warriors Receive Materials to Rebuild from Odette

Our Eco-Warriors from a small community in Jacana have received help in the form of construction materials to help rebuild their homes that were destroyed by Typhoon Odette on December 17, 2021. Materials to fix their roof and broken walls were generously donated by our friends who took the initiative to pool support out of their own pockets and send it to PZC for its Help on Wheels Project. “Salamat po sa inyong tulong sa amin, malaking bagay po na makatanggap kami ng pang-a

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Eco-Warriors Join Puerto’s Clean Up Drive

In line with Typhoon Odette’s rehabilitation efforts in Puerto Princesa, the City Government initiated a Clean-Up Drive inviting volunteers to participate on January 8, 2022. With an estimated number of more than 900 truckloads of green wastes, the fastest way to clean up the roads and ensure the safety of the motorists is to conduct a community-based clean-up to hasten the process. However, the ongoing local restrictions for COVID-19 only allow fully vaccinated citizens to p

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60 Karton ng Uniporme Ipinagkaloob sa mga Eco Warriors

Lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa pagkakataong ito na unti-unti naming nasasaksihan ang katuparan ng aming mga pangarap sa ating mga Eco Warriors. 60 sa kanila ay nakatanggap na ng mga package ng uniporme na gagamitin sa pagkokolekta ng mga plastik at basura sa ating kapaligiran. Atin po silang supportahan sa mga pagkakataong maaari silang kumatok sa inyong mga pintuan. #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #usaid #ccbo #cleancitiesblueoceanph #ecowarriors #plasticfree #sustainability

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We are Proud of you, Romeo!

Romeo is one of the Eco Warriors who has undergone training to empower our waste pickers in Puerto Princesa City. "Mas lalo po akong nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob sa trabahong ito ng pagbabasura dahil sa mga natutunan ko mula aming mga training," mentioned Romeo. They were provided with training on first aid, hygiene, teamwork, and more.. Our Eco Warriors will be confidently wearing their uniforms provided by Project Eco Kolek in partnership with USAID and will roam around you

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Eco Warriors Sign Commitment

One of our Eco Warriors is signing the Commitment Board for Project Eco Kolek during the mini launch and distribution of their uniforms and gears. We are humbled by the excitement as well as the expression of their support for this initiative. We are thanking all of our partners for making these things possible! #projectzacchaeus #ecokolek #usaid #ccbo #ecowarriors #wastecollection #wastesegregation #environmentprotection #wastedisposal

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