A Campaign, Titled “Clean Up The World 2012,” Conducted In Manila

Filipino workers gather garbage as they participate in the “Clean Up The World 2012” in suburban Pasig, east of Manila, Philippines, Tuesday Sept. 25, 2012. The Australian Embassy together with the Metro Manila Development Authority and the city conducted cleanup activities in a flood prone area to encourage community members to play a more active role in reducing disaster risks by protecting and preserving the environment.

Australian Ambassador Bill Tweddel, third from left, joins Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Corazon Jimenez as they inspect garbage during the “Clean Up The World 2012” in suburban Pasig, east of Manila, Philippines, Tuesday Sept. 25, 2012. <AP/NEWSis>

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