Carlos Hilado Memorial State University and STI-West Negros University are eyeing to collaborate on sustainability and innovation projects.
This is after the successful benchmarking activity of STI-WNU of the Greening CHMSU programs and initiatives of the university on September 4, 2025 at the Center for Internationalization and External Relations.
CIER / Keith Brandon Cari-an photos
CIER Director Rhoderick Samonte welcomed STI-WNU’s College of Engineering Dean Engr. Felicidad Altalaguire, Research Director Randolf Asistido, BS Civing Engineering Program Head Engr. Lalaine Rufin, BS Electrical Engineering Program Head Engr. Marlon Rojo, and BS Mechanical Engineering Program Head Engr. Dioscoro Marañon, Jr.
Director Samonte introduced the humble beginnings of Greening CHMSU from Green CHMSC, an intervention program and movement to transform the entire school system into a green institution in pursuit of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) launched in 2012.
Greening CHMSU is one of the drivers of the university’s vision to become a leading GREEN (Good Governance, Research-Oriented, Extension-driven, Education for Sustainable Development, and Nation building) institution of higher learning in the global community by 2030.
The director then discussed the five pillars of Greening CHMSU–Green Campus, Green Community, Green Culture, Green Research, and Green Technology–which ensure a holistic and institution-wide implementation.
CIER / Keith Brandon Cari-an & Jason Pascual photos
The visitors also learned about CHMSU’s journey in rolling out its Ecological Waste Management System (EWMS) in all four campuses, the policy of which has been updated in March this year.
Samonte added that through the EWMS, several initiatives are being done in the university including the vermicasting bed which uses shredded paper, recycled paper products, and products made from recycled bottle caps courtesy of the Blastik Project produced at the NOCDELIGHT FabLab.
He also underscored the importance of research and extension projects spearheaded by faculty members of CHMSU. He cited the multi-awarded Bottle-Net Life Jacket project of Engr. Rey Ramos which turns PET bottles into life-saving devices.
Aside from programs addressing solid waste management, the CIER director also featured the Bionihan Tree Growing project which has planted endemic and native trees in approximately 2.7 hectares of land inside the Northern Negros Natural Park in Brgy. Gawahon, Victorias City.
Samonte was accompanied by Greening CHMSU Support Staff Stephen Peñafiel.
