23/08/2026
IN PHOTOS || COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: TREE-PLANTING ACTIVITY AT MONTAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 🌱
On August 20, 2026, the USM PALMA Cluster Campuses Conducted a Community Engagement Activity at Montay Elementary School (MES) as part of the Opening Celebration of the 7th Founding Anniversary of the USM PALMA Cluster Campuses. The activity focused on an orientation and the planting of calamansi seedlings, supporting the University’s Commitment to Community Extension and Environmental Sustainability.
The activity was participated in by 1st-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (1BSA) students from USM PALMA, together with Prof. Leo M. Gayao, MSc; Mr. Basser L. Wagia, MSc; along with other USM PALMA faculty members and teachers of Montay Elementary School headed by Ma'am Jean B. Claven, MAEM, Ma’am Loida C. Valderrama, MAEd; and Sir Albert B. Berja, MAEd
The program began with an orientation highlighting the importance of calamansi as a source of food, traditional medicine, and livelihood for many Filipino families. Following the orientation, the participants proceeded to the designated planting area, where students and faculty members worked together to plant the donated calamansi seedlings.
The USM PALMA Cluster Campuses also extend their sincere appreciation to SOXAARRDEC, led by Dr. Julius Jerome Generao Ele, for its prompt response and valuable partnership with the USM PALMA Cluster Campuses in donating calamansi seedlings to Montay Elementary School.
Through this collaborative initiative, USM PALMA, MES, and SOXAARRDEC continue to cultivate not only trees but also stronger partnerships, environmental awareness, and a shared commitment to a greener and more sustainable community. 🌱🤝💚
✍🏻 Trisha Lagansoa
Anna Jean Petras
🖼️ Krizel Cedeño