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MVA urges businesses to help maintain Paseo
The head of the Commonwealth’s tourism arm is encouraging businesses, government agencies, and volunteer groups to take part in the upkeep of Paseo de Marianas, considered the “heart” of Garapan which is the the business hub of the Northern Marianas.
Christopher Concepcion, Marianas Visitors Authority’s managing director, also expressed his appreciation to the Corporate Social Responsibility team of Imperial Pacific International, Ltd. following a weeklong cleanup of the pedestrian mall.
“We encourage other businesses, especially those at the Paseo de Marianas, government agencies, and volunteer groups to contribute their time and effort to keep this special place clean and tidy,” Concepcion said.
IPI’s CSR group recently sent a team to the Paseo de Marianas and dedicated the week of Jan. 9 to 13 to cleaning Saipan’s foremost promenade.
“The [MVA] is very grateful for the support we’ve received from Imperial Pacific CSR Department, led by executive director Geri C. Dela Cruz,” Concepcion said. “[IPI] offered to help clean and water blast the Paseo de Marianas and we happily accepted their offer.”
Concepcion noted how encouraging it is to get the support of businesses that step up and support cleanliness and maintenance of the islands’ various sites.
“The [Paseo de Marianas] is the heart of Garapan, the main tourist and commercial district,” he said. “We thank IPI and the PDM Promoters for assisting the MVA when needed.”
The cleanup is part of MVA’s Beautification Project, an undertaking that involves private businesses and government agencies as partners.
IPI-CSR’s Dela Cruz said they are ready to assist anytime when needed.
“Paseo de Marianas is a location that is frequented by tourists and locals in our community. It is important that its maintenance is sustained,” Dela Cruz said.
She said MVA first approached the IPI-CSR team for the project.
“IPI-CSR’s contribution to the maintenance of the Paseo de Marianas is a result of a request from [Concepcion]. I plan to meet with Mr. Concepcion to see how maintenance of this area should continue,” she said. “We have to continue identifying ways where we all can pitch in.”
