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iGreen CNU grows at the ‘heart’ of excellence

February 17, 2020 • Ang Suga

To show assertive love for the environment, Cebu Normal University (CNU) breeds the iGreen CNU program under Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) on heart’s day, February 14, 2020 at Samuel MacClintock Hall.

Dr. Daisy R. Palompon, Vice President for Academic Affairs, considered the gathering as a collective response of CNU to address and sustain environmental conservation to avoid problems related to disasters in climate change.

“The activity is a very relevant program of the university because this does not only address our intellectual capacity but also this looks into how we transform ourselves to be more responsive citizens of the country by contributing to its sustainable development,” she expressed during her opening remarks.

A program’s success will never be fruitful without a seed planted years ago, watered with the best practices on ESD-based educational curriculums from various institutions.

Hence, Dr. Ethel L. Abao, Dean of College of Teacher Education (CTE) capsulized how CNU was given opportunity to integrate ESD into existence.

She then narrated that it started with a preliminary meeting, the International Conference for Climate Change Experts last 2014 in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines followed with the Southeast Asia Sub-Regional Workshop on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for Teacher Education Institutions on Chang Rai, Thailand last 2017.

Though grand, ESD did not close doors for Cebu to host a prestigious gathering and later on, an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) In-country workshop was held at Harold’s Hotel, Cebu last November 20-22, 2017, followed by review workshops and back to the international setting specifically in Okayama Japan where the Asia Pacific Meeting on Teacher Education for ESD: Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Education last November 27-29, 2018 transpired.

Before CNU opened its portal to ESD, a second Asia Pacific Meeting on Teacher Education for ESD: Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Education last September 17-19, 2019 was administered to fully filter the development of the program.

As the call of time returned its good luck for CNU, the administration, faculty, and staff launched iGreen CNU with warm greeting of congratulations through a video presentation from Dr. Ethel Agnes Valenzuela, Head of Seameo Secretariat, Dr. Robi Guevara, Associate Professor and Writer of ESD Books under the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Sok Soth of Nompen, Cambodia, Dr. Chanita, Vice-Chancellor of Siam University in Thailand, Dr. Munirah, The Regional Center of Expertise on ESD, Dr. Agus Manyono, Founder and Director of River Management of Indonesia, and Hon. Nestor D. Archival Sr., who sent an approved resolution on the launching of iGreen CNU.

On the formal launching, Dr. Filomena T. Dayagbil, SUC President III, addressed that “ESD is really something that we have to take seriously” given that we are in CNU where excellence is normal.

“Excellence is not just about topping the exam, 100% performance on the board exam but also it is about cultivating significance by being part of the changing landscape of the environment. We should create an impact to society,” she added.

Consequently, Hon. Lormelyn Claudio, CESO IV, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Director of Environment Management Bureau 7 shared her gratitude on what CNU is doing at present times. Claudio also hoped for the cooperation of all the students.

“I hope [the] students will do something that would contribute to iGreen CNU and sustain it to really protect the environment,” she said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jennifer D. Pańo, ESD Focal Person presented the framework of CNU which is the “GC. AC. W.I.S.E” that stands for Green Curriculum, Air Conservation, Water Conservation, Infrastructure, Solid Waste Management, and Energy Conservation along with ESD’s 3 pillars “SEE” which stands for Social, Economic, and Environment.

During the talk of ESD on Philippine setting, Dr. Jestoni P. Babia, ESD Director and Dean of CTE of University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) shared that there is now a growing international recognition of ESD as an integral element of quality education and a key enabler for sustainable development.

Furthermore, one of the ESD Directors, Dr. Lynnete Matea Camello, Dean of CTE of Cebu Technological University (CTU) aimed to create an ESD Office in CTU Argao Campus coupled with their PAGLAUM Community Extension Components.

In addition to the sustainability of CNU ESD, Mrs. Rosita Lacea, ESD Focal Person in CNU Integrated Laboratory School (ILS) created ESD Teams and Clubs which include Innopreneurs (Innovative Entrepreneurs), Magalang na Tagasulong (Pinoy Ako), Wellness Enthusiasts, Engaged Environmentalist, Association of Responsible Media YoUsers (ARMY), Relevant Readers, and Wise Inventors.

In an exclusive interview with Ang Suga, Dr. Pańo, ESD Focal Person, shared that CNU “look[s] forward to be a great contributor to the ESD and a multiplier of sustainable lifestyle and most of all, be the hub of others to become SD educators.”

The participants of the launching program were entertained with the feast of dances by the CNU dance troupe.

At the end of the event, a quiz challenge on ESD was administered by the Bachelor of Secondary Education in Mathematics students in which the National Service Training Program (NSTP) students of CTE participated.

Cebu Normal University is a green university at the heart of the city attaining not only the title of being the center of excellence but also as warriors for preserving the environment at all costs.

Way forward and beyond, iGreen CNU!

Words by Jhonazel Kiskis
Photos by Aubrey Belle Ynot

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Where applicable, processing is grounded on consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or other lawful bases recognized under the law. The choice of lawful basis depends on the nature of data, the purpose of processing, and legal or contractual requirements.

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Personal data may be collected through physical forms (paper-based), electronic forms, online or web-based platforms (e.g., registration portals, email, institutional website), CCTV or video/photo capture (for security or surveillance), event sign-in sheets or registration forms, surveys or questionnaires, or other legitimate and lawful means.

Processing may include collection, recording, sorting, storing, retrieval, use, updating, modification, blocking, destruction or other operations as allowed under the law, consistent with declared purposes.

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The University does not disclose personal information except under the following circumstances:

  1. Internal disclosure within authorized University personnel, only when necessary and appropriate for legitimate institutional purposes.
  2. External disclosure only when required or permitted by law (e.g. statutory obligations), or when the data subject has provided valid consent.
  3. Sensitive personal information or privileged information is processed and disclosed only in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

Risks, Safeguards and Security Measures

The University recognizes that processing of personal data entails certain privacy and security risks. Accordingly, we implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data — whether in electronic or physical form. Such measures include (but are not limited to):

  1. Access controls (both digital and physical) to restrict access only to authorized personnel
  2. Use of secure storage: locked filing cabinets or secure rooms for physical records; password-protected systems, encryption, secure servers, firewalls for electronic data
  3. Secure transmission of data (when shared or transferred), secure printing and disposal protocols, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed
  4. Classification of data and periodic review of security protocols, to ensure adequacy in light of the risks presented and sensitivity of the data processed

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Under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, data subjects have the following rights:

  1. Right to be informed — you have the right to know whether personal information about you will be, is being, or has been processed; the purposes of processing; the personal data to be entered; and the scope and method of processing.
  2. Right to access, correct, or update your data — you may request access to your personal information, ask for rectification of inaccuracies, or request updates.
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  4. Right to data portability — where applicable, you may obtain a copy of your personal data in a secure and portable format for transfer to another controller.
  5. Right to erasure or blocking — if personal data is incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or processed, no longer necessary, or processing is unauthorized, you may request erasure or blocking, subject to legitimate grounds for retention (e.g. legal obligations or defense of legal claims).
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  7. Right to lodge a complaint with the NPC if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Requests for access, rectification, objection, portability, erasure or complaints may be submitted in writing to the University’s designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Privacy Office.

Security, Retention, and Disposal

The University implements appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard personal data — whether in paper or electronic form — against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such measures include: secure storage (locked filing cabinets or rooms), restricted access to authorized personnel only, use of locked screens/screensavers, secure transmission (sealed envelopes or secure electronic transmission), secure printing and disposal of documents, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the declared and legitimate purposes, or as required for legal obligations or defense of legal claims. When no longer needed, personal data will be disposed of securely in accordance with University policy and relevant data-protection guidelines.

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Where required by law, consent will be obtained from data subjects prior to collection or processing of their personal or sensitive data. In other cases (e.g. CCTV monitoring, legitimate interest), the University will inform data subjects through appropriate notice mechanisms before or at the time of data collection. Privacy notice(s) will accompany data-collection forms or be posted in conspicuous campus areas, and on the University website. At all times, data processing is based on legitimate purpose and proportional to the need.

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Omar B. Roma

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@cnu.edu.ph
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