The DENR-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Cavite facilitated the conduct of a hybrid environmental learning event in celebration of the National Day for Youth in Climate Action. 

The learning event primarily aims to raise environmental awareness among the youth, as they play an important role in spreading information, running educational programs, promoting sustainable lifestyles, and adopting environment-friendly practices.

Eighty-one (81) junior and senior high school students comprising 38 males and 43 females from Trece Martires City Senior High School (TMC-SHS)-Brgys. Gregorio and Cabuco Campuses participated in the learning event.

In her opening message, Ms. Kristine Grace Garcia, class adviser of the students, strongly encouraged the students to put into action the information and knowledge that they will learn from the event.

Afterwards, Cavite PENR Officer Januel Peras welcomed the students and expressed his hope for the provincial office to actively partner with the youth in protecting the environment. 

Topics discussed during the event were the effects of Climate Change as conveyed by PENRO Environment and Mining Unit Chief Samuel Fabro, and salient features of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 as discussed by Mr. Rodel D. Tuliao, designated Alternate Youth Desk Officer of PENRO Cavite.

After the lecture, students shared their insights and expressed their pledges to protect the environment. Most of them pledged to use several social media platforms to raise environmental awareness and influence their fellow youths towards environmental protection and conservation considering that they constitute the majority of the population. ###

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Published: 03 January 2024