Digido Finance Corp. joins forces with various sectors for coastal cleanup drive in Bataan

 Digido Finance Corp., operator of multi-awarded fintech platforms Digido and UnaCash, joined forces with various sectors to conduct a coastal cleanup drive in Barangay Camachile, Orion, Bataan. 

Organized last February 28, 2025, the event drew over 70 volunteers from diverse groups, including company staff, local residents, municipal workers, fishermen belonging to Samahang Magdaragat of Camachile (SAMACA), and personnel from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) and the Philippine National Police. 

A total of 136 sacks of waste and debris were collected within the area. Prior to the activity, a MENRO representative discussed the importance of cultivating a culture of protecting the country’s water systems. 

The cleanup drive is the company’s second initiative in the barangay, just less than a year after working with the local community to plant over 1,100 mangrove trees in aid of coastal resilience and biodiversity restoration. 

The activity also served as the kickstart for “Lend A Hand”, the company’s revamped corporate social responsibility advocacy informed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and its own set of core values. 

Digido business development manager Rose Arreco said: “Genuinely lending a hand is not a one-and-done situation. As a company, we believe that intentional focus on communities is more favorable in order to achieve significant and long-term impact. Building on our past initiatives, we saw the activity as an opportunity to highlight the importance of environmental stewardship and creation care. We implore communities to remain proactive in finding ways to protect our marine ecosystems.” 

According to data from various organizations in past years, the Philippines remains the third-largest contributor to marine plastics, citing its reliance on single-use plastics and challenges in waste management.