Walk kicks off Iloilo River Watch project
THE Iloilo City Government, spearheaded by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) in partnership with the Youth Eco Defenders here, will launch the Operation Bantay Suba starting with a walk for a cause on January 17.
“Bantay Suba aims to encourage Ilonggos to be more concerned and participative about the plight of the Iloilo [...]
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