Peers TY System
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Update: 55, 280 seedlings planted as of May 30, 2023
Year 2018-2019
On August 18, 2018, OplanBroadcasTREEing Activity was conducted by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas at Brgy. Natba, Bacarra Ilocos Norte led by Grace Valiente (PTSM President) together with DENR, LGU Bacarra, PNP, Coast Guard, SK Officials, Brgy. Official, BHW's, Barangay Tanods and Volunteers.
An event called Clean-Up Climb which was led by Grace Valiente (PTSM President) together with PTSM members was done in Kaangrian Falls, Burgos, Ilocos Norte on August 21, 2018. This activity was an invitation from Amianan Org. The volunteers were asked to bring their own packed lunch.
September 15, 2018, was called the National Clean-Up Day and International Coastal Clean-Up Day. This event was led by Nicole Mamuad Asunsion, Grace Valiente (PTSM President) and PTSM members at La Paz, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and in Natba Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. This is one way of showing that we are taking good care of our nature or environment.
On September 24, 2018, it was the presentation, speaking engagement, and signing of the book “Climate Change: Threat to God’s Good Creation” held in St. Ignatius Church Frankfurt, Germany by Bensen Pola, MPh, MPA.
On October 4, 2018, Municipal Resolution Number 2018-011C was approved and posted by Grace Valiente.
October 13, 2018 - Beach Clean-Up was held in Patapat Viaduct, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte which was led by Baybay ti Norte Kooperatiba. After the Typhoon Ompong was stuck in the town, it was the perfect time to continue doing the clean-up drive along the coastline of Pagudpud. Below the Patapat Viaduct, is a north-facing, rugged unpopulated coastline that captures ocean basura blown by the Amihan winds. Ompong added to the basura along the stretch of coastline. The group met at Aqua Grande car-park, car-pool to the Balaoi end of the viaduct and rock hop their way back along the 1.5km of coastline, cleaning as they went and finished the back of Aqua Grande. The group treated all their regular and new volunteers with merienda and an opportunity to cool off with a swimming party with spot prizes. The volunteers were asked to bring their hat, reusable water bottles, gloves, sunscreen, and swimming costumes since cleanup bags was provided.
October 14-15, 2018 - Book Presentation in Frankfurt, Germany.
November 17, 2018 - the activty was held in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte led by Baybay ti Norte Kooperatiba and Kevin Rinojay Alcodia-Visitacion Riveral. The beach at Pagudpud Poblacion 1 is home to the fishing fleet and is the boundary of Pagudpud and Bangui. Backing onto the rice fields and running down to the Bolo River, the remote beach caught basura blown in by the amihan winds as well as illegal dumping of basura of residents of Pagudpud town. In partnership with the Poblacion 1 SK Chairman, Kevin RinoJay Acolodia Riveral, and SK volunteers who have been working to keep the stretch of the beach clean, all were invited to join the activity.
On November 15-17, 2018, a Mid-Year Conference 2018 Philosophical Association of the Philippines was held with the theme: The Future of Feminism and Philosophy in the Philippines HAU Angeles City. The paper presented by Mr. Pola was entitled “Interrelatedness with Mother Nature’ A Feministic Reflection on Man’s Existential Relationship with the World.”
December 1, 2018 - another Coastal Clean-Up and Eco Bricking Session was held in Caoacan Beach, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte led by AgentRyan in collaboration with Ilocos Norte National High School and PTSM. Everyone was invited to the said event and the clean-up area was about 2 km away from the barangay hall. The volunteers were asked to bring their garden gloves, tumbler, extra clothes, 1-2 liter of water, cap or umbrella, and garbage bag or sack.
December 2, 2018 - PTSM continued their environmental project Tree Planting. Trees have lots of benefits and tree growing averts the harsh impacts of climate change. We have seen the damage of climate change it wrought upon us in the form of super typhoons, monsoon rains, landslides, and erratic weather conditions. All students of BS in Accountancy planted 3-4 seedlings per student.
Another event led by Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte and PTSM is the Eco Bricks Starter Workshop at Currimao, Ilocos Norte on December 8, 2018. Ecobricks are a sustainable way to reuse non-biodegradable plastic waste as plastic wastes are regarded as long-lasting and durable material. The workshop was facilitated by certified global Eco bricks alliance trainers. The volunteers were asked to bring dry plastics, 250 mL plastic bottle, and pair of scissors.
January 12, 2019 - PTSM and Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte initiated the Mappan Tayo Agpidot Basura held in Beaches of Brgy. Gaang, Brgy. Pias Sur, and Brgy. Maglaoi Norte. MAPP short for Movement Against Plastic Pollution is a small community of eco-warriors. They live by their tagline: love, protect, educate.
On January 23, 2019, a book distribution and meet-up interviews was held. Bensen Pola, MPh, MPA expounded the content of his MPA thesis, “PEERS TY SYSTEM: An Anthropological Approach to Climate Change” and his book, “Climate Change: Threat to God’s Good Creation”.
SK officials of Burgos and Co-Eco-warriors, had a Clean-Up Event at Avis Falls on February 5, 2019. This event was led by AgentRyan in cooperation with PTSM and was held at Burgos, Ilocos Norte with a budget of 400.00.
February 16, 2019 - An event led by Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte together with PTSM launched the MAPPan Tayo Agpidot Basura held in Fish Landing Center, Brgy.Victoria, Currimao, Ilocos Norte and Natba Beach, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte last Feb. 23, 2019. Beach cleanups preserve the aquatic ecosystems from pollution's damaging impact. Beach cleanups are events that are designed by groups, communities, and families to participate in. They provide an opportunity to gain a better understanding of marine ecosystems. The volunteers were asked to bring refillable water bottle, garden gloves, and rice sacks.
On March 22, 2019, an event called Plogging-Run/Walk while picking up trashes was held in MMSU-CASAT, Pias Sur, Currimao, Ilocos Norte which was led by Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte. “Plogging” is an environmental-friendly way to exercise. A combination of “plucking” and “jogging” this multitasking activity combined with burning calories with keeping the environment trash-free. Picking up trash while jogging is not a new concept. Many of us have met a runner who could not help but stop in the middle of a run to pick up an empty beer can or a candy wrapper. There are numerous compelling reasons to begin plogging. You're doing the community, the environment, and your health a world of good whether you're logging solo or with a group. You'll receive a more effective workout. If you're worried that stopping to pick up trash will interfere with your workout, be assured that the reverse is true. Plogging began as a way for a group of runners to socialize while running and cleaning up the environment. The volunteers were asked to bring garbage bag and gloves.
Another event led by Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte and PTSM is the Eco-PICKnic-a Coastal Clean-Up held in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on April 13, 2019. It engaged people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. This was one of the largest volunteer efforts for ocean’s health.
April 27, 2019 - An event called Beach Basura Busters-Balaoi Beach Series held in Sitio Malingay, Brgy. Balaoi, Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte was conducted. The event was led by PSTM, Baybay ti Norte Kooperatiba, Casa Victoria and Alnas Educational Assistance Program- Cvaeap and Villa Consuelo- Pagudpud. This is the third and final clean-up of the Balaoi Beach Series.
Another Beach Basura Buster-Davila Bay Series was held in Brgy. Davila, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on April 28, 2019. This event was led by Baybay ti Norte Kooperatiba in conjunction with PSTM, the Punong Barangay, Sir Elviro Agoo, they launched a new series of clean-ups to support Davila’s waste collection program and bring back the beauty and cleanliness of Davila foreshore. They cleaned both sides of the Wharf and enjoy a merienda afterward.
On May 24, 2019, there was an event called Climate Talk and Strike-Ilocos Norte conducted at Laoag City, Ilocos Norte led by Movement Against Plastic Pollution in Ilocos Norte, Switch PH, and PSTM. Climate change is a global emergency! It is our duty to help our planet recover and protect her for future generations. “Everyone is invited to listen and be the voice of our planet!”
