In 1980s, Isla Pulo, a solitary island in Navotas, was considered as one of the most beautiful islands in Metro Manila. The island contained long stretches of white sand, vast collection of marine life, and a beautiful mangrove forest. 


Things have changed in the '90s when informal settlers started to flock in the island, however. 



The sad state of Isla Pulo



Charge it to irresponsibility and lack of care for the environment, the island people once called paradise started to lose its luster. Its continued destruction prompted the Department of Environment and Natural Resources  to declare Isla Pulo as one of four eco-tourism sites in Metro Manila established under the National Ecotourism Strategy in 1999.


What was once known  for its old growth mangrove forest, and a home for 11 species of migratory birds is now known as one of the four islands that need saving. 


Being the light for environment
Seeing the urgent need to restore the area and to stop its further destruction, Lampara Literacy Movement started an initiative to clean the island through a mass coastal cleanup.


In partnership with Save Philippine Seas and US Embassy, Lampara is set to conduct its cleanup drive on Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 7:30AM-11:00AM. The organization aims to pool together 300 warriors for the environment and help make a movement to restore the beauty of Isla Pulo.


We are inviting all organizations and individuals to join this activity and be part of the change we wish to see in our world, our home.

To register, please sign up at www.bit.do/CoastalCleanup2015.

We also need donations! You may donate cleaning materials such as broom stick, gloves, sack, shovel or dustpan. To donate, please email us at volunteer.lampara@gmail.com.