ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS SEMINAR for STUDENTS and TEACHERS

TOWARDS a SUSTAINABLE and ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL and ENVIRONMENT

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

14 March 2016

Environmental Awareness Seminar towards a sustainable and eco-friendly school and environment was held on 14 March 2016 at Batangas State University-Main Campus located at Rizal Ave., Batangas City, Batangas which was

attended by more than eighty (80) students, and thirty (30) Faculty members.

The College students participants of Batangas State University-Main

Campus during the Environmental Awareness Seminar

Republic Act No. 9512 otherwise known as an Act to promote environmental awareness through

environmental education encompasses environmental concepts and

principles, environmental laws, the state of international and local environment, local environmental best practices, the threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being and the responsibility of the citizenry to the environment.

Ms. Rysa Deron, Chief-EEIS during her lecture on Climate Change

Ms. Faina Ifurung during her lecture on R.A. 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act

EMB CALABARZON through the Environmental Education and Information Section, institutionalised the implementation of public education and awareness program on environmental protection and conservation to the different schools and universities within CALABARZON Region. As a public servant and environmental enforcers and educators, the need to mold the hearts and minds of the youth became a challenge into becoming the future stewards of our environment and caretakers of the Earth.

Students and Faculty members were asked on what they can still be done to prevent or reduce Climate Change and how to manage their wastes at home and at school

This event has been successful with the support of our external partners First Gen Clean Energy Complex and P.A. Alvarez Property and Development Corporation.

Students who joined the Poster Making Contest were given the chance to explain what were the meaning of the

drawings /entries with given them “Climate Change and Me.”

Winners of the Essay Writing Contest, from left First Prize - Maria Charina Boongaling,

3rd year B.S. Psychology student, Second Prize - Engr. Lovely C. Anonuevo, CE/SE Instructor, and Third Prize - Shaira Mae J. De Joya, BSBA Major in Human Resource

Devt. & Mgmt Student

Winners of the Poster Making Contest, from left Third Prize - R-Jay D. Valencia, Second Prize - Gilbert Solis, and First Prize - Kenneth A. Rodriguez

“Climate Change and Me”

Change is inevitable. It is unstoppable just like what is happening to the world today. The world is undeniably affected by climate change and the people from different countries are suffering from this phenomenon. Those people, including me, should be the catalyst for change. Climate change and me has an invisible relationship that establishes a “give and take” commitment. The things I do the environment will also be the result of its present condition in return. As a student, who is truly concerned with the environment, I must be the number one agent for change. These changes must be beneficial to all mankind in a better way. There are a lot of ways and activities which result to global warming but there are many ways to prevent this kind of change. We can save the world from our on little ways like increasing the people’s awareness about environment though seminars, training and workshop. The best way to save the world from climate is to start within yourself. Promote the ecological solid waste management act, maintain the cleanliness campaign in your own area, be an advocate of environmental implementation of best practices to prevent global warming.

It is a matter is showing concerns to our environment for the welfare of the present and future generation. There is no turning back to our past generation. Therefore, people should be responsible to our mother nature and focus to our present conditions for a better future. If there would be no corrective actions today, people will be continuously suffering someday. Always instil in our minds that the future relies in our hand. Me and you can save the world because we know how.

Maria Charina Boongaling 3rd Yr. B.S. Psychology Student Batangas State University-Malvar First Prize-Essay Writing Contest BSU Main Campus, 03/14/2016