By Ma. Antonette D. Aguilar
Photos By Joseph Nebres
International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) collaborated with the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) and Municipality of Lambunao to celebrate Earth Day 2023.
Headed by Campus Administrator Dr. Dominador Lisao, students from different colleges of WVSU Main Campus and CAF took part in the lecture conducted by Prof. Maria Lea Escantilla-Lebuna, EnP., as well as an orientation for weather monitoring and river clean-up given by Mr. Albert L. Galan, LDRRMO III at Lambunao Campus on April 24, 2023.
Students enjoyed visiting Mariit Wildlife Conservation Park, which hosts endemic species like Visayan Spotted Deer, Visayan Warty Pig, Visayan Writhed Hornbill, etc. The park intends to rescue endangered species that are native to the island of Panay. The conservationists breed these animals with the threat of their numbers declining.
Eventually, students from both campuses, with the help of the Local Government Unit of Lambunao, proceeded to Uli-an River for river clean up and planting the river grass along the bank, which is known to aid in the prevention of landslides.
WVSU supports programs and activities concerning the environment. The internationalization event was beneficial not only for students but as well as for people and mother nature.