Participants of the tree planting activity consisting of CvSU officials (center), personnel from offices and units and students.
by AC Battung
The University Pollution Control Office (UPCO), together with the Sugar Palm Research, Information and Trade (SPRINT) Center, conducted a tree planting activity on July 31, 2024, at the Sugar Palm Technology, Research, Innovation, and Production (STRIP) Area at the Newly Acquired Land, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite to celebrate the Philippine Agriculturists' Month.
Proclamation No. 544, which was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on May 10, 2024, declares the Month of July of Every Year as "Philippine Agriculturists' Month" to honor the contributions of agriculturists and raise awareness of the importance of the agricultural sector.
A total of 100 sugar palm seedlings were planted by 70 volunteers consisting of university students, faculty, and staff from various colleges, offices, and units.
CvSU officials who participated during the tree planting were Dr. Agnes P. Nuestro, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Melbourne A. Talactac, Vice President for Research and Extension; and Dr. Almira G. Magcawas, Vice President for Planning and Development; and Dr. Rezin C. Bahia, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS).
Volunteers are composed of staff from the Extension Services, International and Local Collaboration and Linkages (ILCLO), Public Affairs and Communications Office (PACO), College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), and College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) as well as students from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Education (CEd), College of Nursing (CON), CVMBS, and CAFENR.
In his welcome remarks, For. Magpantay reminded the participants of the importance of those working in the agricultural sector, particularly the sugar palm farmers of Indang whose livelihood depends on the abundance of sugar palm. Meanwhile, in her message, Dr. Nuestro noted the significance of planting activities in the environmental and economic development of communities, stressing how each tree is saving lives.
CvSU officials present in the activity (from left to right): Dr. Melbourne R. Talactac, Dr. Almira G. Magcawas, Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro, Dr. Resin C. Bahia, and For. Junser P. Magpantay.
Volunteers plant their sugar palm seedlings at the STRIP Area.
The planting of sugar palm seedlings is also part of the continual greening advocacy of the university and the establishment of the SPRINT Center's STRIP Area, which will serve as an experimentation area for sugar palm-related research studies, a demonstration farm, and a production area.
The success of the tree planting activity would not be possible without the unwavering support of University President, Dr. Hernando D. Robles, and the dedication of SPRINT Center Director and Pollution Control Officer, For. Junser P. Magpantay.
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