𝐂𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴. 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘠𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸. 𝘙𝘦𝘥.

Eyes glowed in amazement and “oohs” were uttered in fascination as students, faculty, and guests interacted with the special guests of the occasion.

Central Philippines State University welcomed its inter-species visitors during the 2nd Local Conservation Area Day & BRIDGE Project Forum at CPSU Main Campus themed “Protecting Our School Heritage: Empowering Students in Conservation.”

Guest wildlife stole the show during the wild-life handling activity where participants were allowed to interact and handle different animals; the safety of the animals and the participants were ensured under the expert supervision of Wildlife Farm Permittee Mr. Caezar Arranguez and team.

The City Planning & Development Office Head Engr. Susana Casalem, ENP inspired the attendees with her keynote address in the said event that transpired at CPSU’s Mount Ballo Hall, June 29, 2024, and was facilitated by the Project BRIDGE’s staff, alongside CPSU Research and Development Services, and the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO).

To inform the attendees with the value-adding potential of the Philippine Cinnamon, Chief Champion for the Philippines Cinnamon Plantsville Health November G. Canieso-Yeo delivered her talk entitled “The Philippine Cinnamon: Our Journey towards Conservation, Livelihood, Health, and Climate Change Adaptation.”

Mr. Pierre Gabriel B. San Jose and For. Dominic Billen also delivered their respective talks with the results of Project MoNARC and the Status Report of BRIDGE PROJECT, the latter aiming to tackle critical environmental challenges by empowering local communities, youths, and various stakeholders to actively engage in biodiversity restoration and conservation efforts.

CPSU President Dr. Aladino C. Moraca, Engr. Susana Casalem, ENP, and other representatives led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the event’s photo exhibit.