Thousands of volunteers from over 150 countries joined the International Coastal Cleanup Day, a global initiative dedicated to addressing ocean pollution through beach and waterway cleanups held every third Saturday of September.

On its 37th year, the Philippines has been participating in the ICC since 1994.

In 2003, Proclamation 470 officially designated the third Saturday in September as ICC Day, instilling a sense of vigilance among Filipinos in supporting the ongoing global fight against marine litter.

The theme "Clean Seas for Healthy Fisheries" is carried out by this year's ICC, which aligns closely with the objectives of the United Nations Ocean Decade Challenge 3, which is to "Sustainably Feed the Global Population." This challenge recognizes the need to ensure sustainable food production from the ocean to feed the growing global population while safeguarding the health and productivity of marine ecosystems.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in partnership with numerous organizations, took the lead in coordinating cleanups in various water bodies across the country.

An estimated 35,000 volunteers armed with sacks, rakes, and gloves joined forces for the cleanup effort nationwide.