The Navotas City government on Saturday gathered residents, youth groups, and environmental advocates for “Walang Plastikan 2025,” a day-long event aimed at reducing single-use plastics. The program, held at the Navotas Convention Center, was organized with the EcoWaste Coalition and Smöl Productions.
The event featured advocacy booths and a concert with performers including Kiyo, Autotelic, Shortone, Space Moses, Sica, Supafly, Deny, Gat Putch, Much Love, Colt, and Omar Baliw.
Mayor John Rey Tiangco reminded residents of the dangers of plastic waste to Navotas’ coastal ecosystem. “Walang Plastikan is not just a concert or fair—it is a challenge to all of us. It is hard to be plastic-free and zero-waste, but step by step, we can do it,” he said.
Tiangco highlighted ongoing initiatives such as the city’s 14 Juana Zero Waste Stores, which encourage residents to bring reusable containers for basic goods like vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and rice. The city also enforces a “No Plastic Friday” policy banning plastic bags in businesses every Friday.
