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 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧’𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 ’𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣 

by Mary Faith Adio & Nia Rose Lopez 

The Advocate Leaders of Science Association (ALSA) led the National Science Month 2025 celebration on Oct. 7 at the CAPSU Burias Gymnasium, gathering students, teachers, and guests for the culminating event.

Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum welcomed the audience and emphasized the role of curiosity and imagination in solving real-world problems.

“You are part of the generation that can solve them. Use your curiosity, your imagination, and your passion—not just for yourself but for the people around you, and for the world. Our journey as a community is to make sense of the times we are experiencing,” Dr. Madiclum said.

Moreover, Dr. Jejomar L. Fariñas, co-adviser of ALSA, introduced Ms. Janice A. Simbajon as guest speaker who led an interactive discussion on the Seed Ball and Azolla.

“We are the catalysts of change. If we want to change the world, then we must be the catalysts of that solution. Small actions can lead to big changes, and simple solutions can create a forest of change because science is equal to solutions,” Simbajon said.

Additionally, Dr. Ma. Venus B. Lozada, co-adviser of ALSA, oversaw the session where resource speaker Nur Salwa Nisrina from Indonesia delivered an inspirational science talk on Mapping Carbon: Geomatics for Peatland and Wetland Conservation.

Emphasizing the need for environmental awareness and responsibility,  Ms. Nisrina shared that “Your interest in understanding and reducing carbon footprints shows a meaningful step toward environmental responsibility.”

Aimed to awaken the students, Mr. Joshua G. Dela Torre led the Environmental Symposium on the Role of Youth in Environmental Protection and Management, and encouraged students to not just wait for the change.

"As youth, we have the chance to turn those small actions into something that really matters. If we all do our part, imagine how much better and greener our world can be. Let’s not just wait for change to happen — let’s be the ones to make it happen," Mr. Dela Torre stated.

As part of the celebration, ALSA organized a series of contests and activities, including the Video Advocacy, Poster Making Contest, Gamified Quiz, Enviro-Interpretative Dance, Cosplay-Futuristic Look, and the Search for Ginoo at Binibining Agham 2025.

The event unfolded under the theme :"SPATIALYZE: Surveying Societies, Sensing Solutions".