OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

Laudato Si Immersion

The Office of Student Activities, in partnership with the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Ignatian Spirituality Formation, spearheaded the Laudato Si’ Immersion at Alon and Araw in Cabangan, Zambales, held on March 21–22, 2026.

This overnight immersion offered participants a meaningful encounter with both community and creation. Activities included engagements with local residents, a guided tour of the eco-village, and orientations on Alon and Araw’s sustainability initiatives while highlighting their reduce, reuse, and recycle practices, eco-lumber production, and community partnerships. The experience was further enriched by a beach clean-up, service workshops, moments of reflection, spiritual conversations, and a shared liturgy.

Anchored on the theme of becoming one with nature and community, the immersion created space for deeper connection with self, with God, with others, and with our common home. It is with renewed hope that these encounters continue to inspire a more profound commitment to care, stewardship, and integral ecology.

Laudato Si Immersion Video.mp4

ALL INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

SY 2025-2026

(TALAB 2025: Walking with the Excluded) “Rooted Together: A Film Screening and Discussion of A Thousand Forests”

A film showing and discussion on “A Thousand Forest” were participants are encouraged to reflect on how environmental advocacy can be rooted in cultural respect and solidarity, reinforcing BOx’s mission to nurture both scientific inquiry and social awareness.

Link/ Dates

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DaemisQNM/

(October 14, 2025)

SustainaBOx 2025

SustainaBOx (SBOx) is a three-day workshop featuring educational and engaging symposiums and activities on embracing sustainable practices and taking responsibility for protecting the environment

Link/ Dates

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dqu4Tfh1b/

(November 14, 2025)

Guardians of the Land: Guardians of the Land: A Forum on the Masungi Georeserve and the Exclusion of Nature & Communities

A meaningful exchange with the people of Masungi Georeserve as they raise awareness on the ongoing struggles against land-grabbing, unsustainable development, and the dangers confronting those who protect our forests

Link/ Dates

https://web.facebook.com/share/p/19gp3abWVx/

October 14, 2025

(TALAB 2025: Walking with the Excluded) Guardians of the Land: Guardians of the Land: A Forum on the Masungi Georeserve and the Exclusion of Nature & Communities

Link/ Dates

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gkbti3etY/

(October 16, 2025)

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DXfi15anC/

(October 14, 2025)

SustainaBox’s DOukAy-ukay

SustainaBox’s DOukAy-ukay is a sustainability initiative that aims to provide new owners with pre-loved clothing articles and accessories. Saying yes to sustainability and saying no to fast fashion! Providing quality products without the cost of our planet

Link/ Dates

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14aiEpM9e1d/

(November 3 - 5, 2025)

Turtle Walk ' 25

A 2-day immersion that focuses on marine conservation through field learning with visit to Pawikan Conservation Center to see ongoing efforts in marine protection, coastal clean-up, talks from conservation advocates about the challenges facing our sea turtles and meeting fellow Eco-Warriors in building a community with shared environmental goals.

Link/ Dates

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Xcp7zoWzL/

(December 5 - 6, 2025)

God. Nature. People: TALAB at Mount Purro Nature Reserve (MPNR)

An afternoon well spent getting to know inspiring individuals such as Toto Malvar who have devoted their lives to conserving the Upper Marikina Watershed through ecotourism and community-building with the Dumagat community. This activity also gave students a chance to immerse themselves in the reserve’s lush forestry potting seedlings, while some participated in the river walk for a mini clean-up activity.