𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏-𝒖𝒑 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓—𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂

In line with the Adopt-An-Estero Program and observance of National Clean Air Month, Environmental Awareness Month, and Climate Change Consciousness Week, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) IX led the Fourth Quarter clean-up at Balangasan River (Highway Bridge Area) in Pagadian City on November 22, 2024. The event was organized by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, Engr. Alex D. Jimenez, EMB IX Regional Director, with the support of Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, Pagadian Campus Administrator.

Participants included JHCSC SCC students led by Mrs. Janniece L. Magsayo, Dean of Student Affairs (DSA), JHCSC First-Year ROTC students, Yllaña Bay View College ROTC students under Mrs. Ray Ann S. Mañeja, JHCSC faculty and staff, barangay workers, and community leaders. These included Barangay Captain Mrs. Erlinda Madarang, purok kagawads such as Mrs. Charfie Calago (Lower Bagong Silang), Mr. Remel Paraguya (Purok Fatima), and Mrs. Aurora “Awring” Arambula (Purok Magkiangayon), and Purok Presidents.

The initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in protecting waterways and promoting environmental stewardship. By bringing together students, faculty, government officials, and barangay leaders, the event aims to strengthen the community’s role in preserving natural resources and addressing climate change.