04/10/2025
๐๐ข๐ข๐ | Environmental Science Students Convene at Department Orientation
Students from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) recently participated the department orientation today, October 4, 2025, in the afternoon at the College of Forestry and Environmental Studies - Audio Visual Room (CFES - AVR).
The program commenced with the opening remarks of Jehan Grace Lachica, MSc, setting a positive tone for the program. Following this, Assoc. Prof. Kaleb P. Arreza, MSc introduced the esteemed faculty members of the Environmental Science Department who will guide students throughout their academic journey. Eight notable faculty members has been introduced, namely: Dr. Mark Joseph J. Buncag, EnP, LPT, MSc, Gideon D. Binobo, Assoc. Prof. Melencio C. Jalova Jr., Assoc. Prof. Habagat G. Mariano, Nathalie Claire Paracueles-Sajulga, Mark Gregory Q. Rule and Jehan Lachico, MSc, and himself.
Dr. Buncag gave the orientation about BSES. There were two main objectives of BSES according to him: (1) to produce graduates needed in environmental protection, conservation, and management, and (2) to produce professionals capable to solve complex problems. The program's history was also traced, it began in 1990, adopting a multidisciplinary approach. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning, classifying Environmental Science as a normative science.
Assoc. Prof. Arreza introduced some of the various job opportunities of the BSES. Under government organization, an Environmental Science student graduate may be interested to work in DENR-EMB, DENR-CENDRO, DENR-PENDRO, DENR-Regional Office, DOST, DSWD, LGU, and NFA. In private sectors, some are the Ayala Corporation, Asia Development Bank, Visa Philippines, Mining Company, and many others. Other profession includes environmental planners, lawyer, doctor, freelance, and business owner.
"Environmental Science was not my first choice, but as days goes by, I'm starting to enjoy this program, and it was amazing, great, wonderful, and it is worth pursuing because the world needs environmental science students like us! ", said Joshua dela Torre, a junior student, encouraging the attendees to continue what they started.
Report by Ze Nob
Photos by Emran Usman