STC goes green

The increasing number of environmental problems like flash floods, landslides, forest denudation, depletion of marine life and air and water pollution has prompted many corporations and schools to unite in community recovery efforts and community building.

Among these private organizations that uphold the value of environmental stewardship is St. Theresa’s College-Cebu.

The institution has been an environmental advocate for more than two decades.

As a Catholic institution run by the ICM Congregation, STC responded to the global call to help preserve Mother Earth.

Driven by the school’s thrust  Caring for God’s creation, the school launched the STC as “Green Campus” last Feb. 21 at the school’s quadrangle in Mango Avenue, Cebu City.

The event was participated by the ICM Sisters, students, faculty and staff. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and City Councilor Nida Cabrera led the ribbon cutting to unveil the Green Campus signage in one of the posts of Mother Marie Louise de Meester building.

Meriam Estrada, STC Community Involvement Program (CIP) head, said “It’s not yet too late to task ourselves to restore the wholeness of Mother Earth for the greater glory of our creator — God.”

“Being disciples of Jesus, we journey together towards the integrity of creation,” Estrada said.

“We live around the world with ecological concern and care, getting involved in in environmental stewardship and keeping in mind the 3Rs — reduce waste of water, fuel, energy, food, etc.; recycle/re-use of plastics, papers, etc.; and remind that the world also belongs to the future generation to come.”

CIP was formed in 1970 to establish community partnerships in line with its mission of transformation.

STC-Cebu does not only promote academic excellence among the students but also mold them to become agents of social change. /CORRESPONDENT TWEENY MALINAO