September 26,  2024 - Romblon State University bags awards at the 15th National Kampo Kalikasan 2024 with the theme: "Building Peaceful and Sustainable Communities: Nurturing Life Beyond the Pandemic" at the Cebu Technological University, Danao City, on September 20-23, 2024.

This SAVE ME Movement's Kampo Kalikasan 2024 is a four-day camp bringing together environmental advocates and stakeholders to collaborate on issues of environmental degradation, climate change, and disaster risk management.

The participants of the 15th National Kampo Kalikasan were several Higher Education Institution officials and student leaders, Local Government Unit Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate Change Adaptation Focal Persons, Sangguniang Kabataan, Non-Governmental Organization and People's Organization.

RSU delegates dominated among the participants, obtaining awards and places in different competitions.

The RSU delegates, John Victor P. dela Torre, first place in Digital Photography, Precious Laika Dela Vega, first place in Singing Contest and Extemporaneous Speaking, Clark Lorenz Maisa, first place in AVP Competition, moreover, Annesty dela Torre, second place in Editorial Cartooning and Third place in Poster Making Contest, Emmanuel M. Fajutagana, second place in Poem Writing (Filipino), Yumieh Doren, second place in Essay Writing (English), Jhun Vincent C. Maraño, second place in Poster Making Competition, furthermore, Cristal Jade Santiago, third place in Feature Writing (Filipino) and Micho M. Unabia, third place in Essay Writing (Filipino), Pauline Francisco, third place in Poem Writing (English) contest, was lauded for their excellent performances and skills, showcased in the event.

Meanwhile, Engr. Kenreid Nuel dela Vega, Assistant Director of the Office of Student and Development Services, and Mr. Turner Evon de Torres, RSU-Federation Supreme Student Council Adviser, were also present at the event, expressing their support and expertise to all the RSU delegates.

The goal of Kampo Kalikasan was to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and empower participants to address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and build resilient, peaceful communities prepared for disasters.

Competence, skills, and teamwork showed in the event were the weapons, signifying that an RSUvian is competent in co-curricular and academic excellence across the country.

The administration, under Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani, wishes to express its congratulations to all the participants, the committee, and all who extended support for this milestone. 

Again, the RSU community is proud of you for this remarkable accomplishment!

Source/Credits: RSU Media and Public Affairs