SNSU - Student Advocates for Environmental Protection

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏. 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧!

Warm greetings to our hardworking 𝐒𝐀𝐄𝐏 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Your dedication and effort as a student leader inspire everyone around you. You always do your best and make a positive difference.

We hope your special day is filled with happiness, love, and celebration. May this new year of your life bring you good health, success, and more chances to grow and lead.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐀𝐄𝐏 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!

··˚𓆉 | 𝐏𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

Isinagawa ang PAESS Year-end Regional Meeting para sa taong akademiko na ito, na pinangunahan ng mga regional offices ng PAESS mula sa Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao. 💙💛❤️

Sa pagtitipong ito, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang bawat organisasyon na miyembro ng PAESS na ibahagi ang kani-kanilang key learnings at challenges para sa A.Y. '25-'26. PInagusapan din ang mga next steps para ma-improve ang mga activities at service sa mga magaaral ng Agham Pangkaligiran.

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✅Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa PAESS, narito ang PAESS primer: https://tinyurl.com/3xy2h5w9

✅Mas kilalanin ang Environmental Science sa link na ito: https://www.youtube.com/
https://www.instagram.com/envisci_students_ph/

Claver OJTs actively joined the celebration of Earth Day 2026 through meaningful environmental initiatives led by Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee. The activity focused on the propagation of mulberry fruit and narra cuttings using recycled PET bottles as planting containers, promoting practical and sustainable solutions for environmental conservation.

With the use of soil conditioner from the Municipal Biocomposting Facility, mixed with coco fiber and clay soil, the initiative highlighted the importance of eco-friendly practices and proper resource utilization. This activity not only strengthened environmental awareness but also encouraged collective action toward a cleaner and greener community.

Together, we continue to take small but impactful steps in protecting our environment and building a sustainable future 🌎☘️

📷: Claver PIO

"𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆"
— the late 𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙍-𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙇𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙯

On this Earth Day 2026, this reminder hits even stronger. Our planet is not separate from us, it is life itself, and every action we take either protects or harms our shared future.

Student Advocates for Environmental Protection (SAEP) stands for our planet. Let’s make it stand for action, awareness, and responsibility. Through small daily choices such as reducing waste, conserving resources, and caring for nature, we protect everything we depend on.

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭"
𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.

The Faculty of BSES and BSCE conducted a reconnaissance activity in Bal-iwan, Brgy. Valencia, Cagdianao, Province of Dinagat Islands to assess current conditions and gather essential data for upcoming initiatives on hydrology studies. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with personnel from Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) through COMREL Department headed by Ms. Rudelyn H. Velasco and Engr. Elton John Daque and the community of Brgy. Valencia with the Punong Barangay Hon. Gesrael C. Tillo. Two days visit(April 20-21,2025) were well spent as Team SNSU and Team CMC with the locals surveyed water sources in the area .

Seeing the community and the water sources firsthand was a meaningful experience as it was an opportunity for Team SNSU to plan and prepare for the research collaboration and hit targets excellently. Indeed coordination matters!

Grateful for the journey and the people we met along the way.
New place, new learnings and a step closer to our goals.
Team SNSU is ready for the mission!

Thank you CMC! Till next time

LINGAS SNSU

𝐁𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐒! 𝐁𝐄 𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓!

Applications are still open for the BS Environmental Science program.
Engage in a discipline rooted in scientific inquiry and dedicated to addressing today’s environmental challenges through sustainable solutions.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
Last Days of Examinations
📅April 20-23 & April 29-30, 2026
📍SNSU City Campus Gymnasium

𝑳𝑨𝑯𝑼𝑻𝑨𝒀 𝑬𝑵𝑩𝑨𝒀𝑺𝑨𝒀!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Jasmine D. Gabion!🎉

We extend our warmest greetings to our dedicated SAEP Auditor and incoming CAS Secretary.

Your unwavering commitment, hard work, and passion as a student leader truly inspire those around you. You lead with purpose and excellence, making a meaningful impact in everything you do.

May your special day be filled with joy, love, and well-deserved celebration. As you begin another chapter, may the year ahead bring you good health, continued success, and more opportunities to grow, lead, and inspire others.

Thank you for your service and dedication—we’re proud to celebrate you today! 🌟🎂💙

𝗖𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

Faculty members Mr. Ruel Buba, Engr. Medielyn Odtojan and Ms. Jella Mae Lesaca recently participated in the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) Technical Conference and General Membership Meeting held at Ritz Hotel from April 7 to 9, 2025.

The three-day event gathered environmental planning professionals and stakeholders from across the country to discuss current trends, policies, and innovations in environmental planning. Through their participation, Mr. Buba, Engr. Odtojan and Ms. Lesaca were able to engage in meaningful discussions, gain updated knowledge in the field, and strengthen their professional networks.

Their attendance reflects the institution’s continued commitment to academic excellence and professional development, ensuring that faculty members remain equipped with relevant and updated expertise that can be shared with students.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) expresses its pride in Mr. Buba, Engr. Odtojan and Ms. Lesaca for actively representing the college in this significant professional gathering. Their dedication to growth and learning continues to inspire both colleagues and students alike.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊| 𝐁𝐒 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐔𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐅𝐒𝐔𝐔), 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲.

With the theme “𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝-𝐭𝐨-𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧,” the event highlighted the integration of field research and digital tools in advancing biodiversity conservation.

The congress featured plenary speakers:
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐌. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 – Professor & Curator, Biodiversity Institute, University of Kansas
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐉. 𝐈𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤 – Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Director & Co-founder, Digital Life Project
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐲 𝐌. 𝐃𝐮𝐲𝐚 – Associate Professor, Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman
• 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂. 𝐈𝐛𝐚ñ𝐞𝐳 – Director for Research & Conservation, Philippine Eagle Foundation
• 𝐃𝐢𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐉. 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 – Executive Director, Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.

Together, we continue to support science-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) commends its Program Chair Engr. Medielyn M. Odtojan for serving as a resource speaker during the Global Recycling Day 2026 celebration of Carrascal Nickel Corporation. ♻️🌱

This meaningful engagement reinforces BSES’ commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability education, and active collaboration with industry partners.

Together, we continue to champion initiatives that turn awareness into action.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐉𝐓𝐬 𝐒𝐖𝐌 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

During the 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 (𝘾𝙍𝘼𝙂) 2026, student trainees under the City ENRO conducted a week-long inspection of waste bins and the MRF to ensure proper practices of segregation and functionality across the school's bellitting quarters. This active participation demonstrates support for the City Government of Surigao’s discipline and awareness in solid waste management.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝟏: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

3rd Year BS-Environmental Science students embarked on an enriching field experience across Davao Oriental, gaining valuable knowledge and hands-on learning in environmental science and conservation.

📍 Soil Analysis Discussion at Noventa DPWH View Deck
📍 Orientation at DORSU
📍 Visit to the Artificial Clay Reef Facility (Inside the Campus)
📍 URESCOM – University Research Complex of DORSU
📍 Subangan: Davao Oriental Provincial Museum
📍 Mt. Hamiguitan World Heritage Park, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

This field trip provided students with deeper insights into terrestrial ecosystems, environmental protection, and sustainable practices through real-world exposure.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to 𝑫𝒓. 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑴. 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒍𝒂 for organizing the inter-university learning session, and to 𝑫𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑮𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝑷. 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝑺𝑬𝑺, for sharing his expertise on the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program during the orientation.

Indeed, learning goes beyond the classroom, shaping future environmental stewards through experience and collaboration.