24/04/2026
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๐๐น ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ท๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถโ๐ ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐๐ฝ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐
ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 16, 2026) โ A major step toward cleaner, more sustainable communities was marked today as the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Zamboanga City Chapter officially turned over 22 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and a plastic shredder to eight partner barangays.
The ceremony, held in Barangay Taluksangay, highlights the growing impact of the initiative โ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐ธ๐ธ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐น ๐๐พ๐๐ธ๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐
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๐ถ๐๐น ๐๐ฝ๐๐พ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ธ๐๐พ๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐๐ถ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ป ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ท๐๐ถ๐๐๐ถ ๐๐พ๐๐.โ The project brings together the Philippine Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross, and key supporters Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and Eibarko Udala to turn waste management into an opportunity for resilience and livelihood.
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The newly provided equipment is designed to meet the unique waste challenges across Zamboangaโs communities:
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๐น๐ allow barangays to easily expand recycling efforts where needed.
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๐น๐ serve as long-term hubs for sorting and processing waste.
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๐๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐ธ ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ boosts recycling capacity by breaking down plastic waste into reusable materials for new products.
Together, these tools aim to reduce landfill waste while supporting a more circular local economy.
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The turnover was led by PRC Zamboanga Chapter Chairman Dr. Victor A. Liozo Jr., Mngt., Hum., and the Chapter Administrator Ms. Joseline Fernandez, RN, MPA, alongside City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso's Executive Assistant Mr. Junty Castillo. Technical team members and barangay leaders also played key roles in making the project a reality.
Leaders from Taluksangay Hon. Datu Hadji Abdurahman B. Nuรฑo, Mampang Hon. Leonard P. Aliangan, Bolong Hon. Ruben G. Coros, Dita Hon. Samat J. Nasa, Panubigan Hon. Rajal Arakani, Mariki Hon. Nickson B. Muksan, Baluno Hon. Jimboy G. Pablo, and La Paz Angelita M. Dalingay were present, underscoring the strong partnership between the Philippine Red Cross and local communities.
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Since its launch in March 2024, the โฑ38-million initiative has already made a tangible difference:
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๐๐๐: Individuals received โฑ65,000 grants, while groups were given โฑ312,000 to start sustainable businesses.
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: Women now lead 75% of the 200 micro-enterprises created under the program.
โถ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฝ: Over 12,000 residents have been reached through campaigns promoting plastic reduction and disaster preparedness.
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During the ceremony, PRC leaders emphasized that the new facilities represent more than infrastructure they symbolize what can be achieved through collaboration.
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๐๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐ธ ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐โ๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐พ๐ท๐๐ ๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐, ๐๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ถ๐๐น ๐ฝ๐๐๐ถ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐๐พ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ป๐๐ ๐ถ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐น ๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐,โ they shared.
With these additions, the partner barangays are now better equipped to lead the way toward a cleaner, more resilient Zamboanga where sustainability and community empowerment go hand in hand.