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South Cotabato State College’s IBEM Students and Faculty Join CEPA Campaign on ENIPAS Act and Biodiversity of Allah Valley Protected Landscape
Surallah , South Cotabato – South Cotabato State College’s IBEM Students and Faculty Join CEPA Campaign on ENIPAS Act and Biodiversity of Allah Valley Protected Landscape Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability, South Cotabato State College (SCSC), through the Institute of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management (IBEM), participated in the Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) Campaign on the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018 and the Biodiversity of Allah Valley Protected Landscape (AVPL) on November 7, 2025, at the SCSC Gymnasium, Brgy. Dajay, Surallah.
The activity gathered students from the BS Entrepreneurship and BS Tourism Management programs, along with faculty members of the IBEM, to enhance their understanding of biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the national framework protecting the country’s critical ecosystems.
Fostering Environmental Awareness and Action
Dr. Rosalinda B. Cortez, PENR Officer of PENRO South Cotabato, delivered the Opening Message, emphasizing the significance of local participation in environmental protection and youth-driven advocacy. Forester Amanda B. Reyes, Protected Area Superintendent of AVPL, presented the Rationale of the Activity, highlighting the importance of integrating environmental consciousness within the academic and entrepreneurial mindset of students.
Knowledge for Conservation
The campaign featured two lectures delivered by Environmental Management Specialists (EMS II) from PAMO-AVPL — Kirsten Joyce V. Rolluqui and Aljohn Jay L. Saavedra — focusing on the Salient Features of the ENIPAS Act of 2018 and the Biodiversity of the Allah Valley Protected Landscape, respectively. These discussions deepened the participants’ understanding of ecological preservation, policy frameworks, and the vital role of the academe in promoting sustainable practices in tourism and entrepreneurship. An Open Forum and the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials followed, fostering active engagement and dialogue among students and environmental professionals.
Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
This CEPA campaign strongly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 13: Climate Action – Encouraging climate awareness and resilience through education.
SDG 14: Life Below Water – Promoting conservation of aquatic and watershed ecosystems within the Allah Valley.
SDG 15: Life on Land – Supporting biodiversity protection and sustainable land use practices.
In her Closing Remarks, Helen E. Villame, Chief of the Technical Services Division of PENRO South Cotabato, emphasized the shared responsibility between the academe, government, and youth in achieving environmental sustainability: “Awareness must lead to action, and action must lead to preservation.” Through this collaboration, South Cotabato State College and PAMO-AVPL reaffirm their collective commitment to advancing environmental education, responsible citizenship, and sustainable community development—ensuring that the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Allah Valley Protected Landscape are protected for future generations. #SouthCotabatoStateCollege
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