Erathos - UM SHS

A farewell message to my co-green warriors!

Hi Erathos fam! We may not know each other but at some point we have shared so much memories and with that, I must say we have known each other because we have a common goal as Environmentalist. So, as my time as your Erathos President comes to an end, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the amazing journey we have shared together (labi natung mga abtik kaayo muoban sa mga invitations and small initiatives nato) It has been an honor to work alongside with such a passionate and committed group of individuals who share a common goal of creating a better world for all huhu

I am so proud of the work we have accomplished as a team. From organizing initiatives to not just help the environment but also its people, joining tree plantings, and advocating for environmentally-friendly policies, we have made a significant impact on our community and beyond. Grabe, I did not expect to make it possible maskin walay enough financial budget para sa atung club but I will not say na this is just a club but as organization that aim towards helping those in needs gyud.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our cause ( One Dream, One Home.) Your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to take action have made this club a force for positive change guys. And knowing na First ever club/organization ang Erathos from University of Mindanao na recognized sa Local Government Unit of Davao its very heart warming as President of this humble club/organization.

I would also like to thank our very humble, supportive and caring Club moderator Ms. Nerrie Aple Galbizo for always supporting us with our initiatives. Although the time with you ma’am as our moderator is very short we did see your heartfelt support with our cause.

As we move on to new adventures, I have no doubt that the Erathos Club under my leadership is heads up for all and if ever na this will be the last batch of Senior High School na naay club most especially Environmental Club di na kamahayan because we have made an impact and hoping that this will not end as your commitment as environmentalist that you will continue to inspire others to take action for the environment.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors mahal kung Erathos, and encourage you to keep fighting for a sustainable and just world. Remember that our small actions can make a big difference.

With gratitude and admiration,

John Voltaire Otero Lebios
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Erathos President
Batch 2022-2023

Now signing off….

𝑬𝒀𝑬𝑺 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬 | 𝑬𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔 '22-'23 🌍

Erathos Club smiles as we capture our moments in our club pictorial. The early breeze of the sun captured this memorable moment with the members. May this memorable picture remain in our hearts as we close our chapter.

One Dream. One Home. Erathos 🌍

Hello, mga Ga!

The UM GSTC Office invites all Grade 12 learners of UM SHS to attend the 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Seminar, to be held this coming Thursday, May 18, at the UM Bolton Embassy Gym from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join us in our advocacy against Bullying, Violence Against Women and Children, and Sexual Harassment. Learn from our esteemed resource speakers, PMAS Ann D. Sulayman and PMAJ Gillian A. Birondo. This event aims to promote awareness and encourage students to care for themselves and others, ultimately improving their well-being.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and grow together with your fellow seniors. See you there!

𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 | 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🌍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
Theme: "Invest in our Planet"

Earth Day is a yearly celebration to support environmental protection for our mother earth. Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970. Today, there are over 1 billion people who celebrate and invest in protecting our mother. As our mother earth gives us the beauty and sounds of nature, we should also give back by protecting her.

Our home, our mother, Happy Earth Day! 🌍





Spiels by: Izah Anthonie Biraogo
Pub by: Matthew Dagoc

Happy birthday, Matthew Rafael!

On this special day, as we mark another year of your life, we want to express our appreciation for your talent as the Creative Design Head and Coordinator of Erathos. Your creativity and eye for design have been a breath of fresh air in our club's campaigns, just like the cool breeze that rustles through the leaves of a verdant forest. Your work has helped us showcase the beauty and importance of nature and the environment, and we're grateful for the way you bring life to our messages. On this special day, may you be surrounded by the beauty of the natural world that inspires your art, and may the year ahead bring you joy and fulfillment in all your endeavors. Happy birthday from Erathos!

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 🌍
“Give an Hour for Earth”

Participating in Earth Hour is not just about committing for one hour on one day. It is about committing daily to care for each other and the one home we all share. Earth Hour is a symbol of unity and a catalyst for change. It harnesses the power of the crowd to make a difference.

We in Erathos will join the Earth Hour. Today, Saturday, March 25, at eight o'clock, let us all participate in turning off all electronics for an hour to demonstrate our concern for the future of our world.

The World Wildlife Fund spearheaded the global Earth Hour effort. The yearly event promotes turning off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., in communities, workplaces, and homes. on the final Saturday of March as a pledge to the environment.

Let's all participate in Earth Hour by turning off our lights and admiring the splendor of our beautiful globe.

Join us in the fight for a better world!

“Together we can build a better dream, and a better Home.”

Madayaw Dabaw! Happy 86th Araw ng Dabaw 2023! 🌾

Araw ng Davao is a vibrant feast, which means celebrating the oneness of our multi-cultural city, as it only celebrates the festive virtually last year. After a long year of waiting, the Erathos UM-SHS is one of the hundred organizations that participated in this year's face-to-face celebration of the 86th Araw ng Davao and proudly represented itself by participating in the PARADA DABAWENYO 2023 together with its partner organizations:

- Davao City Youth for Green Environment Inc.
- DMMA COMPASS Organization
- ALSA Youth Movement
- Dyesabel Philippines
- DAYAW Community Center

The Erathos UM - SHS would like to thank its partner organization — the Davao City Youth for Green Environment — and the Local Government of Davao City for inviting us in this year’s Celebration of Araw ng Dabaw last March 18 at Saturday morning. We are grateful to have had the honor to promote the protection of our Environment. As we marched the streets from Roxas Avenue, we cheered and walked with pride, and it was a memorable moment of high spirits and camaraderie all throughout the parade.

Like trees, we tend to grow; like flowers, we bloom; and just like the sun, you rise and shine and make things bloom to last for an entire season. As the years go by, you age like fine wine. Happy Birthday to the most hardworking and dedicated Club Mayor, John Voltaire Lebios! Erathos extends its everlasting gratitude for the legacy that you are building for the organization. May the wind guide you as you travel through your journey.

𝐄𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | TAYO NA, TULONG NA, TABANG NA!

On March 04, 2023, the Erathos UM - SHS successfully distributed the gathered donations to the fire victims at Brgy. 21-C Piapi Boulevard in Davao City, on February 25, 2023.

By this means, Erathos of UM SHS plays its purpose not just to help the environment but also its community. Fortunate to have partnered with other organizations, we expressed the spirit of volunteerism to provide assistance for the people aversely swayed by the disaster.

Along with the affected citizens of Piapi Boulevard, Erathos extends their gratitude to the students who charitably offered the goods that we packed and allocated. Despite the tragedy faced, we hope that our small act of kindness will help those who are affected by the fire incident to get back on their path.

In an effort to better our community and the environment, we hope to collaborate more closely with this organizations who willingly gives time and effort to help those in needs. We from Erathos UM - SHS really appreciate the assistance of the following organizations:

- Davao City Youth for Green Environment Inc.
- ALSA Youth Movement
- DMMA COMPASS Organization

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
TAYO NA, TULONG NA, TABANG NA!
- A donation drive initiated by the Erathos Club - UM SHS.

February 25, 2023. A fire incident happened at Brgy. 21-C Piapi Boulevard, Davao City, that affects many families residing in the said area, including one of the Erathos UM-SHS member, Benliah Yap.

By this means the Erathos- UM SHS playing our purpose to not just help the environment but its community also. We from Erathos club together with the Red Cross Youth, initiates a donation drive of the following urgent hygiene and other necessities to the fire victims;

Items needed:

- Used but wearable cloth’s
- Food (ready to eat)
- Bottled Water
- Hygiene Kits
- Sleeping Materials (banig,blanket,pillow)
Etc.

We will be accepting any in-kind/monetary donations that will be used to buy other stuffs that the victims needed. For in-kind donations, if you wish to donate any goods, you can directly message us through our page( Erathos UM-SHS) or you may call/text via 09456639658.

For money donations, you may send it through our Gcash account: 09456639658
John Voltaire Lebios.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”

Thank you and God bless!

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Erathos News 🌍

"SUSTAINABILITY" is a term that has been bandied around a lot in recent years. As secondhand buying becomes increasingly popular, we must ask ourselves this question.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CLOTHES THAT DONT GET SOLD?

Increased apparel production has significantly boosted clothing exports. Previously, fashion shops created two seasons; currently, retailers generate UP TO 52 MICRO-SEASONS PER YEAR; we consume 60% more garments than in previous years, and we wear them HALF AS LONG.

The fashion industry is responsible for a significant amount of waste, with textile waste being a major contributor to the world's growing landfills. It's estimated that the average person throws away nearly 70 pounds of clothing and textiles each year, and the production of new clothing contributes to the depletion of resources and releases harmful chemicals into the environment.

To reduce global textile waste, we need to shift towards a more sustainable approach to fashion. This includes buying clothes made from environmentally friendly materials, supporting brands that prioritize sustainability, repairing and upcycling clothing instead of constantly buying new, and properly disposing of textiles when they reach the end of their life. By taking these simple steps, we can make a huge impact in reducing textile waste and preserving the planet for future generations.

SOURCES:

ABC.NET.AU/NEWS/2021-08-12/FAST-FASHION-TURNING-PARTS-GHANA-INTO-TOXIC-LANDFILL/100358702
GREENAMERICA.ORG/UNRAVELING-FASHION-INDUSTRY/WHAT-REALLY-HAPPENS UNWANTED-CLOTHES
INSIDER.COM/DISCARDED-FAST-FASHION-CLOTHES-CHILE-DESERT-2021-11




Content by OSIRIS
Pub by Matthew Dagoc

We all have a role to play to : refuse plastic cutlery & straws, use refillable water bottles, bring your own shopping bags & avoid ocean-harming products.

Let us protect our mother earth from harm and take a step towards a greater environment.

Every year, humans produce 300 million tonnes of plastic waste, including 11 million tonnes that eventually wind up in the ocean. By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our seas.

We all have a role to play to : refuse plastic cutlery & straws, use refillable water bottles, bring your own shopping bags & avoid ocean-harming products.

📸: Street art by Von Wong at 2022 UN Ocean Conference

Hello Earth! 🌍

We at the Erathos club frequently publish and distribute items meant to preserve, look after, and increase awareness of our world. So here are some of the ideas on how we can reduce the single used plastics and protect mother nature.

Plastic is so pervasive that it has become a vital component of our daily lives, but the garbage it generates is enormous. Every year, humans manufacture approximately 242 million tons of plastic, a significant portion of which reaches everywhere when discarded.

There is a request for household garbage to be transformed and recycled sustainably in Davao City because 50–60% of it is biodegradable and 20–30% of it is recyclable. Brgy Tacunan's local government unit signed a zero waste management agreement in Davao on October 1, 2020.

The ordinance will limit the use of single-use plastics in Davao City by giving specific permits to single-use plastics retailers. The use and/or distribution of single-use plastic products will be prohibited one year after the ordinance goes into effect.

Aside from the fact that plastic takes hundreds of years to degrade, it also offers significant health concerns to many species, which can ingest or damage ecosystems by accident. If these statistics aren't convincing enough, let us motivate you to take action to decrease your plastic waste.

We have become reliant on plastics for various applications, from packaging to products. Reducing our use of plastics is a simple way to bring our addiction under control.




Content by EARTHLY
Pub by Alexa Kim Caduya

Just like trees you grow and aged. Happy birthday to our active and diligent Social Committee Head, Ms. Izah Anthonie Biraogo. Erathos - UM SHS is wishing you the best on your birthday and everything good in the year ahead!🎉

❄️ERATHOS HOLIDAYS❄️

After a lengthy wait, the holiday season has finally arrived, and we can now relax. We'll bake some cookies and drink hot cocoa for the cold night, then open our gifts and ring the bells for the holidays.

Treasure your family and friends that accompany you during this incredible season. We may not be together for the Holidays, but we're with you in spirit. We're wishing you a happy and peaceful year. Happy Holidays!❄️

"Handog Pagbabahagi", a gift-giving initiative by the Erathos UM - SHS.

We celebrate Christmas to regenerate and share our lives. We do it by engaging in the most ordinary acts of love and joy, and by sharing our blessings with others. Believing that no matter how big or small acts of kindness will never be wasted.

A simple yet memorable gift-giving was successfully done by the officers and members of the Erathos Club. Through the donations raised from the generous hearts of many individuals, our brothers and sisters who are struggling with homelessness are the recipients of this gift-giving activity.

Christmas is a season of giving and sharing that connects us with the true spirit of Christmas. 🎁






📸: Margarette Leanillo [LIKHA]

Just like trees you grow and aged. Happy birthday to our diligent Planning Committee Head, Ms. Jahzeel Tobalado. Erathos - UM SHS is wishing you the best on your birthday and everything good in the year ahead!🎉

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Erathos News!🌏

TA!NOM : A Tree Growing and Monitoring Activity

In a recent activity, a total of 180 trees (Narra and Mahogany) were successfully planted on November 26, 2022, at Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, Davao City. This activity was initiated by the Davao City Youth for Green Environment, in partnership with Erathos UM-SHS, NGOs and LGUs, and other Organizations.

On a huge endeavor to not only commemorate their 7th Founding Anniversary of DCYGE and the National Day for Youth in Climate Action, they are trying to identify and implement more environmental initiatives that will help mitigate and adapt to the rising impacts of climate changes.

We would like to take this opportunity to send our heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Director of DCYGE Sir. Russel Bonn Noval, LPT . Officers, and everyone that builds a strong bond together with this humble organization. We at Erathos - UM are very happy taking part in your 7th Founding Anniversary activity and hope that you will invite us again in your future activities!

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Uswag Erathos, Bugsay Green Warriors!💚


📸: Charlene Leigh Alvero (LIKHA)

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Erathos News 🌍

Hello, Ga!

The return of face-to-face classes after a two-year break has been met with positive and negative feedback from students who are settling into the new routine. We have interviewed one of the students about how the F2f classes so far?

Aryssa Lamalan said, "I'm happy about it because mas ma encourage nako na mag listen sa teacher tho naay some na dili kaayo namo ma hear ang voice and didto na part medjo lisod. Additionally, while this kind of setting makes me wanna listen more, the temperature of the room somehow affects my focus because it's so igang. But all in all, I really prefer face to face than distance learning."

The first week of face-to-face classes at the University of Mindanao was welcomed by an entertaining event. There were games, parades, and live bands. But let's not forget to do the CLAY GO RULE or "CLEAN AS YOU GO". We can enjoy our face-to-face classes while taking care of our environment.

By keeping yourself clean and bright, things will be easier for you. Organizing your things, and being clean helps you concentrate on your studies. It reduces stress because your things are not cluttered. You can easily do your school work and focus on your work. Being clean is being bright! Welcome back to our face-to-face class mga Ga!



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Content by ECO
Pub by Matthew Dagoc

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘| 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 2022🌏

During the celebration of the Welcoming Week 2022, several clubs from the Senior High School Department marched and showed their vibrant respective clusters. The Erathos Club in the Socio-civic cluster, bringing the green balloons as a sign of warriors of earth, shines and bringing the pride and dignity in protecting and preserving our environment.
Let's see what our club showed together with the students of The University of Mindanao at Bolton Campus.

📸: LIKHA / Matthew Dagoc

"TINDIG PARA SA KALIKASAN" 🌱
- A mini-tree planting initiative by the Erathos Club.

The Dabaw Lunhaw Expo. 2022 gives idea to the Erathos Club to initiate and find way planting the distributed seedlings that was given in the said event last September 26, 2022 at the SM City Annex Event Center.

Planting trees greatly benefits us, particularly in our civilization, as they hold water, avoid flooding, refuel subsurface aquifers, and preserve atmospheric water v***r, which increases the likelihood of rainfall. Additionally, since animals rely on trees, it benefits them as well.

The instances that endanger the delicate balance required to sustain life include deforestation, freshwater contamination and scarcity, as well as oil drilling and fracking. People need to be aware of this critical issue because it could endanger our planet, which has an impact on us as well. What then should we do? Let's help ourselves first and then our planet. By purchasing reusable items like glass bottles, reusable bags, and reusable cups, we can protect the environment. Avoid purchasing disposable items like paper towels, bottles, and bags made of plastic. In areas without one, start a composting and recycling program. This will lessen the amount of waste we produce.

Did you know? That Trees are the longest residing organisms on Earth, and in no way die of antique age. Methuselah, an anticipated 4,852-year-antique historical Bristlecone Pine, is one of the oldest residing trees withinside the world.

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Happy Birthday to the ever supportive DSG President, Mr. Miguel Angelo Pino of the Senior High School Department University of Mindanao, Bolton Campus.

The Erathos Club wishes you a life of success and happiness!🎉✨

Hello, Earth!🎃

It's Spookyvember month, Erathos gives you 5 ways to green your Halloween activities, this week.

Halloween is among those occasions that might generate a lot of waste, but fortunately, the internet is here to help us locate eco-friendly substitutes. You can find enough eco-friendly Halloween décor ideas with these five green approaches to last you a lifetime.

These eco-friendly ornaments are quick, simple, and they can help you save money. Furthermore, most of them are reusable during spookyvember.🎃





Content by Tapio
Pub by Trishia Desierdo

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Good news, Green Warriors!🌍

The Erathos Club is still accepting registrations for new members, specially to Grade-11 students who wants to take part in this new venture in helping our Environment!

This is your time to help promote and spread awareness about Environmental issues around us. Just compile your Letter of Intent, Full Name, Strand // Section, Student ID Number, Credentials & Experiences in a document and send it to this email:

📩([email protected])

and wait to be acknowledged by the officer in charge.

And to those who sent their letter in the email pls do it again and compile it in docu. providing the above mentioned details.
Let's go Earth Warriors! Thank you and Godbless.

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Erathos News!🌍

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
-- and where are we exactly? Running out of time.

Today is for bringing awareness to the growing issues of climate change, and for working together to do our part to save our planet. Want to give your share?

Davao citizens will continue to take the streets to put pressure on policymakers and companies to muster the 'political will' to tackle and urgently act against climate crisis NOW.

In connection with the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability - IDIS, we want to invite you in this tramping of your pedal and walk of strike bringing your banners and creative placards on Nov 6, 10 AM at Freedom Park, Roxas Ave.

Join the Bike Action and Climate Strike in November 6, 2022! 🚴‍♂️🪧

Register here:

Pedal for People and Planet: https://bit.ly/BikeAction2022
Climate Strike: http://tinyurl.com/DvoClimateStrike2022

For more details: You can message our page Erathos UM - SHS.

Hello, Earth!🌍

We at the Erathos Club regularly post and share materials aimed at protecting, caring for, and raising awareness of our planet. In order to protect our planet, we must first start by improving ourselves.

Improvement begins with us. We are always the first line of defense for our world. By doing this, we do not only defend our own nature, but also ourselves. Our earth is deteriorating over time, but no one is paying attention. Let's start improving ourselves and our planet at home, by doing or changing small things that we do that might harm the planet. There is a quote that reads, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu




Content by DRYAD
Pub by Alexa Kim Caduya

Land and environmental defenders continue to be at great risk in the Philippines, with the country being listed as the deadliest country in Asia for the ninth consecutive year with 19 environmentalists killed last year and at least 270 land defenders between 2012 and 2021).

The fight for our environment is also a fight for those who are at the front lines — environmental activists, organizations, and indigenous peoples. Without their help, the defenders of our last ecological frontiers, corporations and industries will only continue to abuse what's left of Mother Earth. .

READ: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/29/2213088/philippines-still-deadliest-country-asia-environmentalists-global-witness

Dabaw Lunhaw Expo 2022: Strengthening the Promotion and Replication of Green Practices to Combat Climate Change

In October 2018, former Mayor Sara Duterte issued Executive Order 29, which created the Lunhaw Awards Search Committee for green initiatives. It declared September as Lunhaw Month in Davao City.

This year’s Lunhaw Month celebration, Dabaw Lunhaw Expo 2022. Erathos Club, the Official Environmental Club of the University of Mindanao Senior High School Department participated in the said event for two consecutive days, September 26-27, 2022 at the SM City Annex Event Center, the Officers and the Committee officers of the club happily participated the activities of Dabaw Lunhaw Expo. 2022, With their exhibits, lectures, distribution of seedlings, and other activities that promote awareness about environmental issues and reduce environmental impacts.





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Photos by Phoemela Velasco
Edited by Matthew Dagoc

“We are erathos, our dream is one. Together we strive.”

Erathos s.y. 2021-22🤍💚