𝑩𝑺𝑬𝑺 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝟐𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) Program, led by Dr. Rosanilio M. Yagos, BSES Program Chair, with the support of SAFES Dean Dr. Jerry B. Superales, conducted its 2nd Pinning Ceremony for Batch Simpan on June 11, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. Themed “Igniting Change: Turning Environmental Science Into Action,” the event gathered faculty, staff, and 3rd-year students from BSES 3 – Air and BSES 3 – Water alongside their proud parents.

In his welcome address, Dr. Yagos expressed his admiration for the students’ progress and commitment. “It is with great pride that we join together here to celebrate this significant milestone in our academic and professional journey to our 3rd year BSES students,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of the pinning ceremony as a mark of transition into the next phase of their academic pursuit.

Ms. Anjie Lyn R. Engaño, the guest speaker for the said event, delivered a heartfelt message of encouragement, reminding students that their pace in life is valid. “Even if you feel like falling behind, that is okay. What matters most is that you show up,” she shared, resonating with the students and parents in attendance.

As part of the program, Mr. Joe Michael Calanda conducted an orientation for parents and students regarding the upcoming deployment of on-the-job trainees (OJT), detailing their assignments in various environmental agencies. These include the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region IX, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) – Zamboanga del Sur, the PENRO of the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) – ZDS, and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) – Guipos. This was followed by the official presentation and pinning of students, with a total of ninety (90) 3rd-year BSES students officially pinned.

This event marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the students, serving as both a celebration of their achievements and a call to action to apply their environmental science knowledge in real-world contexts. It underscored the program’s commitment to producing future environmental advocates who are ready to create sustainable change in their communities.