Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), through the Passionate and
Responsive Individuals for Strategic Internationalization and Sustainable
Development in Mindanao (PRISM) and the Center for International Affairs and
Linkages (CIAL), actively participated in the Dagan para sa Kinaiyahan: Run for
Greener Kidapawan held on July 19, 2026, at Barangay Kalaisan, Kidapawan City.
The initiative reflects the institution's continuing commitment to
environmental stewardship, youth engagement, and community participation in
advancing sustainable development.
The activity brought together individuals and organizations in
a shared advocacy for environmental conservation through a 2.5-kilometer fun
run followed by the planting of 350 trees in support of the Canopy '25
Movement. By combining health promotion, environmental action, and
volunteerism, the initiative encouraged participants to become active
contributors to building greener, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Representing Central Mindanao Colleges were the dedicated
members of PRISM, together with Ms. Desiree D. Gayramara, PRISM Adviser and
Coordinator of the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL). Their
participation exemplifies the College's commitment to cultivating socially
responsible, environmentally conscious, and globally engaged student leaders
who actively contribute to community development and sustainability
initiatives.
Beyond promoting physical wellness and environmental awareness,
the activity served as a meaningful platform for fostering volunteerism, civic
responsibility, and collective action. Every stride taken during the fun run
and every tree planted symbolized a shared commitment to protecting natural
resources, addressing environmental challenges, and creating a more sustainable
future for present and future generations.
Aligned with Central Mindanao Colleges' commitment to
sustainable development, the initiative advances the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by promoting
active and healthy lifestyles through community participation; SDG 13: Climate
Action by encouraging environmental awareness and climate resilience
initiatives; SDG 15: Life on Land through reforestation and ecosystem
restoration efforts; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening collaboration
among youth organizations, educational institutions, local government units,
and community stakeholders in advancing sustainability initiatives.
As Central Mindanao Colleges continues to champion programs
that promote environmental responsibility and active citizenship, PRISM remains
steadfast in empowering students to become catalysts of positive change through
meaningful community engagement, sustainability initiatives, and responsible
leadership.
Through initiatives such as Dagan para sa Kinaiyahan, CMC
reaffirms its mission of nurturing future-ready leaders who embrace
environmental stewardship, inspire collective action, and contribute
meaningfully to building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable world.
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