CPU Sustainable Campus Committee pose at Silliman Hall at the Silliman University, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.

Following the implementation of United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia approved Bamboo Grant project entitled “Institutionalization of Campus Sustainability Program” in the university campus, the CPU faculty and staff conducted a bench marking visit in three universities in Negros Oriental namely: Siliman University and St. Paul’s University (Dumaguete), and the Adventist University in Murcia on March 13-15, 2018.

The CPU Sustainable Campus Committee benchmarked three universities in Negros, one of them is Central Philippine Adventist College.

Spearheading the project is Mr. Prim Vergara III, Technical Assistant to the President and Occupational Safety and Health Officer. The visit focused on the following areas with the corresponding focal person: Corporate Culture on Environmental Stewardship Energy Efficiency Programs and Renewable Energy Programs by Engr. Jeriel Militar, Solid Waste Management and MRF Management by Engr. Aries Romallosa, Biodiversity, Green Education Programs, Eco-tourism, Carbon and Nitrogen Production by Dr. Stella Fernandez, Sustainable Food Supply and Natural Pest Control Programs, Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate Change Adaptation Programs by Mr. Prim Vergara III and Environmental Compliant Purchasing Procedures by Mrs. Hermely Jalando-on. The group also tackled Water Efficiency, Waste Water Quality, Clean Air and Clean Water Act Programs.

CPU Sustainable Campus Committee observed the vermiculture program of St. Paul’s University, Dumaguete.

Through the project, CPU aims to promote faithful stewardship of God’s creation and a regional awareness on environmental issues affecting the community at large. The visit also aims to learn and observe the best practices of other universities with regards to campus sustainability.