𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢-𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

25/06/2025

The National Museum of the Philippines celebrates 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🌴🌳🌲

Every 25 June, we observe National Arbor Day to highlight the crucial role of trees and forests in sustaining life, supporting biodiversity, and securing our natural resources. It is also a call to action, to restore, protect, and conserve the nation’s remaining forests for future generations.

While the observance of National Arbor Day is just one of the mitigating measures of deforestation, a rampant decrease in forest cover has still been observed over the years.

Click on each photo slide below to learn more about Arbor Day and the Philippine forests!

24/06/2025

Bidding farewell to a budding sapling

The Envi-Scions would like to extend their utmost gratitude to the graduating member of the Editorial Board and Staff, Marco Malinao, whose cooperation and dedication have left a more envisioned future for the publication and the college community. May you grow and fully bloom in your upcoming endeavors!

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𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 5 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞-𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙙. 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙤, 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖. 𝙆𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙥𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙗𝙖𝙠𝙖 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 "𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣" 𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙖.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙧𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙄 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞-𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚.

𝙏𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚, 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 5 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.

𝘼𝙨 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩, 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡.

𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞-𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 ✨

14/06/2025

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗻𝗴 😮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Tulungan natin ang Marinduque State University na anihin ang 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 para sa Pelikulagraryo 2025: DARCFF.

Isang simpleng pag-click sa “𝗪𝗢𝗪” react lamang sa poster ng pelikulang 𝙋𝙐𝙉𝙇𝘼 ang kailangan.

Tandaan: “WOW” react lang ang bibilangin bilang boto. Huwag palampasin, hanggang June 22, 2025 lang.

Suportahan ang sining, suportahan ang agrikultura! 🌱







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𝗣𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗔

Tulad ng punlang hindi itinanim sa matabang lupa, kinakailangang suungin ni Federico ang bawat hamon ng buhay upang makabuo ng sariling landas patungo sa tagumpay.

14/06/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞🌱☝🏻

Congratulations to the 𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 2025. Your dedication and hard work have paid off. May you carry all the memories and lessons you've gained. Your CES family is incredibly proud of all your accomplishments. We wish you all the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.

12/06/2025

The Environmental Science Society proudly commends Mr. Jovert A. Quindoza for being a recipient awardee of the "OVPSAS Citation of Excellence in Leadership and Service".

Mr. Quindoza served as the society President during the academic year 2023-2024. Congratulations on this achievement and Good luck on your future endeavors, Mr. Jovert! May you carry on leading toward a greener future and continue as a beacon of hope for the environment! ୧ ‧₊˚ 🌿⋅˚🍃

12/06/2025

𝒜𝓋𝒾𝓈𝒶𝓁𝒶, 𝒻𝓊𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓋𝒾𝓇𝑜𝓃𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓁 𝓈𝒸𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓈𝓉! ₊˚✧𑁍.ೃ࿔*:･

It is our honor and our joy to present the official list of students from the College of Environmental Studies, who shall now to the next semester with flying colors; before anyone else does so.

This semester has been humbling and tiresome for everyone, yet all have managed to make it up to the next round of trial. ⚖️

Just a few more times and in time, we'll surely be in that red hood, we deserved most.

From all the adventures faced in fields to the bright case studies worth of being communicated to the community that now has borne fruit. Congratulations!

Lagi't lagi, para sa isang Luntiang Kinabukasan 🌿🤝🌍

Words | Patricia Mae Recaña
Layout | Jehan Mabunga

05/06/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

by Argee Hirondo

Every June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, and this year, the spotlight is firmly on a crisis that’s both visible and invisible—plastic pollution.

From the toothbrushes we use each morning to the wrappers we toss after a snack, plastics have deeply woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives. But beyond convenience lies a growing environmental catastrophe. An estimated 11 million tonnes of plastic waste enter our waterways every year, threatening marine life, human health, and the planet's delicate ecosystems. Microplastics, nearly invisible to the naked eye, now infiltrate our water, our soil, and even the food we eat.

So what can be done?

One of the boldest steps forward is the implementation of Republic Act 11898, which strengthens the country’s commitment to extended producer responsibility. This means that companies are now being held more accountable for the plastic waste they generate, from manufacturing to post-consumer disposal. But legislation alone isn't the answer. Real change happens when governments, industries, communities, and individuals work hand in hand.

At the forefront of this movement is the College of Environmental Studies, where awareness translates into action. From groundbreaking research presented at the Envi-Minds Research Festival to hands-on community work, the college is tackling plastic pollution from multiple fronts. Notably, students and faculty-led a coastal cleanup in Maligaya, Boac, Marinduque, collecting heaps of waste that would have otherwise choked the shoreline. During this year’s Zero Waste Month, innovation met sustainability as the college repurposed plastic waste into pillows; a small but powerful gesture that underscores the creative potential of reuse.

These initiatives are more than just projects—they're proof that pollutions can have solutions.ꕤ

Graphics | Michel Visca

19/05/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | CES Graduating Class at the 2nd Testimonial and Recognition Ceremony last May 2, 2025, at the Filipiniana Section of the MarSU Learning Resource Center.

The event honored the graduating students for their completion, academic achievements, and acknowledged their impressive presentations in various courses that took place recently.

Photos by | Patricia Mae Recaña

19/05/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The College of Environmental Studies (CES) of Marinduque State University (MarSU) held its 2nd Testimonial and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Filipiniana Section of the MarSU Learning Resource Center, paying tribute to its graduating students, academic achievers, and student leaders.

The preliminaries commenced the ceremony at 9 in the morning. CES Dean, Dr. Evangeline Mandia, welcomed everyone and praised the students for their hard work, the faculty for their support, and families for their encouragement during their studies.

Mr. Ronnel Nolos announced the candidates for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) program. The college then recognized the Dean’s Listers for the First Semester, inviting them to the stage with their proud parents.

A key moment was the presentation of awards for academic excellence. The college recognized the Top 3 Best Theses, the Top 3 Best Papers in Governance, and the Top 3 Best Papers in Natural Resources Management, along with other exceptional student research works, showing the college's commitment to its namesake.

Four students received medals for being Academic Achievers and are potential Latin Honors graduates:
- Jovert Quindoza
- Precious Monterozo
- Micka Ella Dela Vega
- Geramy Paras

Quindoza, who also led the graduating class, gave a heartfelt testimonial about his academic journey and thanked his mentors, peers, and family.

The ceremony also honored outstanding student leaders. Precious Monterozo and Jovert Quindoza, who served as President of the Environmental Science Society (EnSciSo) during AY 2023–2024, both received Leadership Medals. Monterozo delivered an inspiring speech, urging fellow students to lead with compassion and dedication.

The atmosphere became emotional during the flower-giving segment, where graduates presented flowers to their parents to express love and appreciation.

The ceremony included two audiovisual presentations: one documenting the graduating class’s four years of studies and another dedicated to Sir Nolos, sharing messages of thanks and hopes for guidance and success.

The event signified its conclusion with a Putong/Tubong performance from BSES third-year students, and a photo opportunity for the graduating class and the faculty.ꕤ

via Michel Visca

Photos by | Mr. Ronnel Nolos [CES faculty]

19/05/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐒 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Senior students from the College of Environmental Studies (CES) successfully presented and defended their studies on April 15 at the MarSU Learning Resource Center as part of their course on Economic Valuation and Assessment of Natural Resources.

The Filipiniana section of the MarSU Learning Resource Center was bustling with activity as fourth-year CES students prepared for their case study defenses. These presentations aimed to highlight the value of natural resources that are endemic to and present in their chosen local areas.

The distinguished panel for the presentations included Ms. Juliepearl Brion, CES Faculty; Prof. Ir Panchito Labay, CES Faculty and Researcher; Engr. Jerson Montera, from the Department of Public Works and Highways, and Ms. Glynis Karen N. Raza, from the Department of Tourism.

To conclude their semester, the fourth-year students tackled topics ranging from fisheries and crops to soil and livestock, aiming to assess the status of resources and identify the feasibility of other projects. The studies varied from analyzing cost benefits, ecological importance, and even resource capabilities of the variables. The presentations emphasized the value of natural resources, especially in the economic sector.

The presentation ended with a photo opportunity, and the seniors aimed to complete their assignments while educating the public about the abundant natural resources of the island of Marinduque.ꕤ

via Michel Visca

Photos | Dr. Evangeline Mandia [CES]

16/05/2025

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢?! 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵? ♡⋆⭒˚｡⋆🦌

Today, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔th, marks the annual celebration of 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲—a time dedicated to raising awareness about species on the brink of disappearance and supporting conservation efforts to safeguard their future.

In alignment with this remarkable occasion, let us acknowledge the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫 (𝑹𝒖𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂). Once feared extinct in Marinduque, recent sightings in Brgy. Duyay, Boac, and Brgy. Tiguion, Gasan shined hope for its biodiversity. However, this species remains 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, requiring both active protection and admiration.

Fateful encounters with these rare creatures remind us of the significance of 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟗𝟏𝟒𝟕, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬.𓍝 This law prohibits the capture of endangered species, safeguarding them from exploitation and ensuring their survival in the wild.

Regardless of age, we must recognize that the lives of these animals are just as valuable as our own. Conservation is a collective effort, and today is a chance to reflect on our role in preserving the delicate balance of nature.

Let’s celebrate Endangered Species Day by committing to protect and appreciate the incredible diversity of life on Earth. It was like a brave act towards the flowers we did not pluck amidst the desire to keep it to ourselves over keeping their lives.

Caption by: Patricia Mae Recaña
Layout by: Jehan Mabunga

References:
News, G. I. (2015). Philippine brown deer wanders around a barangay in Marinduque. GMA News Online. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/887591/philippine-brown-deer-wanders-around-a-barangay-in-marinduque/story/

11/05/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫—𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐

As Filipinos prepare to vote on May 12, 2025, we have another opportunity to select leaders who will influence not only our economy and policies but also the environment we inhabit. Unfortunately, environmental issues are often overlooked during elections and are treated as secondary to what are considered more “urgent” matters. In reality, environmental challenges have already posed threats, increasing the need to recognize these challenges as integral to the nation's development.

Voting for environmentally active leaders means voting for a more visible future. The environment is not just a backdrop to our lives; it is the foundation of our well-being. As we fill out our ballots, let’s think long-term. Let’s vote not only for today but also for the kind of country we want to leave behind. Your choice can create meaningful change that will resonate in the future.

words and layout | Michel Visca