UEP Environmental Science Society

𝗦𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗶'𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮.🐮🌱

Ayon sa 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (UNDP), ang Pilipinas ay isa sa buong mundo na kasali sa "18 megadiverse countries," nanganagahulugang likas na mayaman ang bansa sa mga hayop at halaman na nabubuhay sa bansa. Dagdag pa rito, tinatayang 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 ng saribuhay sa daigdig ang nasa pagitan ng 70% at 80% ng mga uri ng halaman at hayop ang mga nananahan sa Pilipinas. Bunsod nito, hindi na maipagkakailang may mga buhay sa ating bayan na dito lamang makikita at wala sa ibang bansa.

Isang halimbawa nito ang 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪. At bilang Pilipino at mga mag-aaral ng Enbaysay halina't alamin natin ang patungkol sa isa sa mga natatanging hayop at 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗛𝗔𝗬 dito sa Pilipinas.🇵🇭💚

I-click ang pubmat upang mabasa abg mas detalyadong impormasyon patungkol sa Tamaraw.

Words: Hannah Marcial, Niño Balawang
Layout: Niño Balawang
Researchers: Francine Lipata, Hannah Marcial, Niño Balawang

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.🌱

Teaching is like caring for the Earth—they serve as channels of knowledge and wisdom, helping humanity grow and discover the mysteries of this planet and beyond.

As we commemorate World Teachers’ Day, let us remember those who taught us not only the lessons we need for our future professions but also the values that shape who we are. And as we carry those seeds throughout our lives, may we also uphold the principles of care, love, and respect for every being that shares this home we call Earth. 🌏

Happy World Teachers’ Day to all our mentors—both inside and outside the classroom! ✨

Caption: Niño Balawang
Layout: Eman Setenta

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🐾🌍

Celebrated every October 4, World Animal Day is a day dedicated to our fellow inhabitants of this planet.

This global movement shines a spotlight on animal welfare, reminding everyone that animals are sentient beings—with feelings, personalities, and the right to humane treatment.

Looking back, the first World Animal Day was held on March 24, 1925, in Berlin, Germany, organized by renowned animal activist Heinrich Zimmerman. It was later moved to October 4 to honor Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology.

Today, as we celebrate World Animal Day, we, from the University of Eastern Philippines — Environmental Science Society, extend our support to millions of people worldwide uniting to fight against animal cruelty and illegal hunting—for such disruptions endanger every form of life.

This World Animal Day, let us all take part in this movement:
•Support animal shelters;
• Adopt, don’t shop;
• Advocate for wildlife conservation; and
• Protect the creatures who share our planet.

Even beyond this special day, let us raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves. Celebrate, protect, and care—because when we protect animals, we protect our planet. We protect our home. 🌿💚

Caption: Francine Lipata
Layout: Niño Balawang

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🐾💉

Today, September 28, on World Rabies Day, we raise our voices and strengthen our actions against this deadly disease. It’s time to make a real difference! 📣

A healthy environment plays a crucial role in preventing rabies. 🌿 When ecosystems thrive, animal populations stay balanced, lowering the risk of outbreaks. Protecting our planet means protecting ourselves.

Rabies ends with us. Through the One Health Approach, which unites human, animal, and environmental health, we can build stronger strategies to eliminate rabies at its source. Collaboration is key! 🤝

The time to act is now: vaccinate your pets, spread awareness in your community, and support organizations working toward rabies elimination. Together, we can create a safer world where no one has to fear this virus.

Be the change. Join the fight against rabies this World Rabies Day—for a healthier and rabies-free future. 🌍✨

Caption: Hannah Marcial
Layout: Niño Balawang

𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱—𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🌱

This year marks a shift beyond academic development as we embrace our roles as global citizens. Our newly elected leaders are poised to introduce change, growth, and innovation, fostering a community where environmental stewardship, sustainability, and academic excellence flourish.🪴

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗦!

President: Eman Setenta
Vice President Internal: Chris John Paul Resulta
Vice President External: Niño Balawang
Secretary: Jomalyn Obido
Treasurer: Jeffrey Arididon
Auditor: Ana Mae Infante
Business Managers: John Madario, Windle Pletchetero
Public Information Officers:
- Hannah Marcial
- Francine Bea Lipata
Sergeants-at-Arm:
-Elvin T. Siervo
-Julito T. Mañoso
- Emerson Laurence G. Taco
-Mark Nelson C. Surio

Muse: Jane Valerie Drio
Es**rt: EJ Dimakiling

Year Representatives:
- 1st Year: Cris Ann Jarito
- 2nd Year: Alina Giray
- 3rd Year: Archie Guilleno
- 4th Year: Rachele Ribosura

These leaders are committed to spearheading both academic and environmentally conscious programs. They will guide us in achieving higher academic standards while minimizing our environmental impact. Together, we will ensure that our knowledge and skills contribute to the sustainability of our planet.🌏

This year, we aim to leave a lasting legacy, not only through our enhanced understanding of environmental science but also through tangible, environmentally friendly actions. Through sustainable projects, awareness campaigns, and eco-conscious daily practices, every effort will contribute to rescuing our environment and upholding our shared responsibility towards the planet.

Together, we can make a difference. Let's strive for excellence, sustainability, and environmental protection—this year and beyond! 🌿💚

Caption: Hannah Marcial
Layout: Niño Balawang

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!!!

Isang Makakalikasang Araw, mga Ka-ENBAYSAY!👐

This Academic Year marks a fresh start—an exciting journey filled with fun, learning, and meaningful memories. To kick things off, our College of Science will be holding its Student Orientation and Acquaintance Party on September 19 at the UEP Gymnatorium.

𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 7:30 AM
The College of Science Student Orientation will guide our science scholars in navigating college life and getting to know the people who help shape our vibrant science community.

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 5:00 PM
The program continues with the Induction of newly elected officers, followed by the most awaited Acquaintance Party! This year’s theme draws inspiration from fairytales and nature, embracing the enchanting charm of the Cottagecore Concept. 🌸🏞️

So what are you waiting for? Prepare yourself, dress up, and make this moment truly one for the books in your College Life!✨

See you there, mga Ka-Enbaysay! 💚

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 | Mariin naming kinokondena ang mga anthropogenic na aktibidad tulad ng pagmimina, na isa sa mga pangunahing nakakasira sa ating likas na yaman at ekosistema. Bilang mga Mag-aaral ng Enbaysay, kami ay nakikiisa sa kampanya laban sa patuloy na pagmimina sa Isla ng Homonhon.

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 | Alamin kung ano ang PAGMIMINA at kung ano-ano nga ba ang mga epekto nito sa ating kapaligiran!

Basahin ang detalyadong impormasyon sa mga nakalakip na larawan.

𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌 𝐌𝐎 𝐁𝐀?

Ayon sa United Nations, halos 40% ng lupa sa buong mundo ay lubhang apektado na ng tinatawag na desertification. Kung saan ay lubhang nakakaapekto sa agrikultura, pangkabuhayan, at tuluyang pagkasira ng mga saribuhay (biodiversity). Ang mga saribuhay na may kanya-kanyang ginagampanang tungkulin sa kalikasan upang mapanatili ang balanse ng buhay sa daigdig.

𝐀𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 "𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧"?
Ito ay ang proseso kung saan ang dating mataba o mayabong na lupa ay unti-unting nagiging disyerto o tuyot na lupa. Ang mga sanhi ng pagbabagong ito ay dulot ng mga sumusunod: pagkaubos ng kagubatan (deforestation), labis-labis na paggamit ng lupa (overgrazing at overfarming), pagbabago ng klima (climate change), at polusyon at maling gamit ng tubig (pollution and improper use of water).

Ilan sa parte ng bansang Pilipinas ang nakakaranas rin sa penomenong ito tulad na lamang ng Mindoro at Palawan, dahil sa matinding pagmimina at ilegal na pagpuputol ng mga puno.

Kung kaya't ngayong ika-17 ng Hunyo ay ating ipagdiwang ang 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁, upang mabigyan ng kaalaman at solusyon ang dumaraing na kalikasan. 🌱

Patuloy tayong makibahagi sa mga inisyatibo at ipalaganap ang kamalayan ukol sa pangangalaga at konserbasyon ng mga saribuhay at para sa buong pangkapaligiran.🛡️💚

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗽, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡! 🕊️

Ngayong araw ay iginugunita natin ang 𝙞𝙠𝙖-𝟭𝟮𝟳 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮𝙤 ng pagkakamit ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Ito ay mula noong iwinagayway ang makasaysayang Watawat sa Kawit, Cavite, sa pangunguna ng dating Pangulong Emilio Aguinaldo. Ito ang naging hudyat ng tagumpay laban sa mga mananakop at ng pagsilang ng isang malayang bansa.

Subalit ang diwa ng kalayaan ay hindi dapat nagwawakas sa pahina ng kasaysayan. Bagkus, ito ay dapat nating patuloy na isabuhay, sa pamamagitan ng pangangalaga sa ating kalikasan at sa pagprotekta sa mga pambansang simbolo ng ating pagkakakilanlan—tulad na lamang ng Philippine Eagle. 🦅

Ang Philippine Eagle, na tinaguriang Hari ng mga Ibon sa Pilipinas, ay tinatawag ring "Haribon". Ngunit higit pa sa pagiging hayop, ito ay isang buhay na sagisag ng ating katatagan, kalayaan, at ng likas na kagandahan at yaman ng ating Inang Bayan.

Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala sa bawat Pilipino na ang pangangalaga sa mga buhay na nilalang at ang pagprotekta sa ating kalikasan ay isang tungkuling hindi dapat isantabi. Sapagkat ang mga buhay na sagisag na ito ay nakaukit na sa ating pagkakakilanlan, sa ating lahi, at sa ating lupang sinilangan.

𝕄𝔸𝕃𝕀𝔾𝔸𝕐𝔸ℕ𝔾 𝔸ℝ𝔸𝕎 ℕ𝔾 𝕂𝔸𝕃𝔸𝕐𝔸𝔸ℕ, ℙ𝕀𝕃𝕀ℙ𝕀ℕ𝔸𝕊! 🇵🇭🤍

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉. 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒔, 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕.”🌊🌏

— ꜱʏʟᴠɪᴀ ᴇᴀʀʟᴇ, ᴍᴀʀɪɴᴇ ʙɪᴏʟᴏɢɪꜱᴛ👩🏻‍🔬

The ocean serves as a part of the livelihood of many people through fishing, salt production, and tourism services, undoubtedly proving the inextricable dependence of humans on nature. However, as the economy progresses, oceans are turning into a huge trash bin, where humans dispose of their waste.

As data recorded, every year approximately 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, leading marine organisms to be at risk and causing major issues.

This June 8, it is not just a normal day. This World Ocean Day with its theme: "Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us", focuses on giving back all the essentials that the crystal seas provided. It is the day to commemorate the actions for ocean conservation and protection, while forging connections in creating better change. Let us continue working together for the sake of sustainability, for the lifeblood of our fellow fishermen and all those who rely on the resources brought by the ocean.

Before the day ends, let the spirit of ocean stewardship guide our actions—not just today, but every single day. May our commitment to protecting our beautiful seas ripple through communities, inspire action, and lead us to a more sustainable future.

ℍ𝔸ℙℙ𝕐 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕃𝔻 𝕆ℂ𝔼𝔸ℕ𝕊 𝔻𝔸𝕐!🌊💚