Second year Mass Communication students of the University of the Philippines-Cebu (UPC) went to Jagna town in Bohol province to conduct an outreach activity with balyena.org, a non-government organization devoted to the preservation of marine life.
More than 150 students of Faraon National High School listened in a talk last Sept. 9 and 10 at the Faraon Elementary school’s gymnasium.
The talk also included games and other activities.
Two groups of students who conducted the activity.
The first group facilitated the first session on Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m., focusing on biodiversity and its significance to marine life.
The second group tackled the life of marine creatures, its destruction and ways to conserve them on the second day at 7:30 a.m.
The activity culminated with a coastal cleanup between the first group and the high school students.
Elaine Llarena, UP Development Communication adviser, said the two-day activity was a good on how to effectively disseminate information.
“Aside from the fun, the high school students also learned important points discussed by the groups,” said balyena.org member Christine Emata.
They could also relate to the topics discussed as they live near the sea.
“As a student, we should be aware of the problems we face today, for us to provide solutions to these,” said Zu-Ann Bayron, 15, one of the participants.
The UP students said the activity was enjoyable and fulfilling to their part.
“It’s an achievement to share about the problem and let the students think of solutions to the problem,” student Ma. Charissa Antig said.
The outreach activity was the final examination for the course Development Communication 102. /UP Masscom student Emelliene E. Acosta