IFSA SLSU- Local Committee

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚! 🌎✨

This Earth Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible planet we call home. From the Forest that gives us air to breathe, to the oceans that sustain life, to the soil that nourishes our food — Earth is a gift that we must protect. Let us commit to reducing waste and carbon emissions, conserving energy, and caring for nature, not just this Earth Day, but everyday. Together, we can ensure a healthier and greener world for generations to come! 🌱💫

IN PHOTOS | International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) Forest Walk 2026

Last March 7, 2026, the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) resident members together with the aspirants gathered at the Mount Banahaw Botanical Garden (MBBG) to conduct the IFSA Forest Walk 2026 with the theme "2026 IFSA Forest Walk: Footsteps for the Future; Walking for the Forest". Align with this is the acceptance of the newly members of the said organization.

The activity was headed by Sis Aizer Jane B. Alviso, the current membership committee head. Guided steadily by our forest rangers, the team worked hand in hand in a weeding effort to prepare the site, ensuring that the surrounding vegetation is properly managed for the long-term sustainability.

Following the weeding session, Sis Alviso, together with the other resident members, presided over the official pinning and acceptance ceremony. The ceremony served as a welcoming milestone, officially embracing the new members into our growing family after showing their hard work and dedication.

From weeding the grass to pinning our future leaders, every step we take is a step for our forests. 🌲✨

✍🏻: Sis. Justine Joy G. Lusterio
📸: Sis. Jasmine Raya M. Mabulay
Brod. Lester P. Rosales
Sis. Rocel Angela M. Rovero

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌳🎍

The 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁, 𝐈𝐧𝐜., in collaboration with the 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, proudly presents the third installment of the Philippine Forestry Youth Summit.

With the theme “𝗬𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗚: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆,” PFYS 2026 calls on every passionate forestry student, youth leader, and environmental advocate across the Philippines to come together for a three-day national youth summit in celebration of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔.

𝗣𝗙𝗬𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
🗓️ 21-23 March 2026
📍College of Forestry and Natural Resources Complex, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Together with our partners and sponsors, we bring you a platform to learn from forestry professionals, connect with fellow changemakers, and take part in meaningful conversations that shape the future of our forests.

Join us as we empower Filipino youth to rise as leaders, innovators, and advocates for forests, championing a greener and more inclusive economy.

Be part of the generation that ensures our forests continue to 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.🍀📊

𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿:
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Birds in Focus, Inc.
Centre for Sustainability Ph, Inc.
DENR 4A Calabarzon
DENR-UNDP/GEF Biodiversity Corridor Project
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Philippines
NTFP - EP Asia
Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation, Inc.
World Food Forum Philippine Youth Chapter
Young Professionals for Agricultural Development

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
2030 Youth Force in the Philippines, Inc.
Earth Island Institute Asia-Pacific
International Tropical Timber Organization - ITTO

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific
EDC Binhi
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Asia Pacific

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
CIFOR-ICRAF Philippines
Forest Foundation Philippines
RECOFTC

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
IKOT.PH
MANILA BULLETIN
Now You Know Ph
UPLB Perspective
When In Manila

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Axl Powerhouse

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Association of Filipino Forestry Students - Bicol University
Association of Filipino Forestry Students - Central Mindanao University
IFSA LC Southern Luzon State University
IFSA LC Forest Stewardship Extension Club - Benguet State University
President Ramon Magsaysay State University - Filipino Forestry Student Society
Society for the Conservation of Coastal and Mountain Ecosystem

𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development- Region IV-A
Department of Education - MIMAROPA
Department of Science and Technology - MIMAROPA

𝗣𝗙𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://sites.google.com/ifsa.net/pfys-2026

🌏🎍
💚💛

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌳🎍

The 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁, 𝐈𝐧𝐜., in collaboration with the 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, proudly presents the third installment of the Philippine Forestry Youth Summit.

With the theme “𝗬𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗚: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆,” PFYS 2026 calls on every passionate forestry student, youth leader, and environmental advocate across the Philippines to come together for a three-day national youth summit in celebration of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔.

𝗣𝗙𝗬𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
🗓️ 21-23 March 2026
📍College of Forestry and Natural Resources Complex, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Together with our partners and sponsors, we bring you a platform to learn from forestry professionals, connect with fellow changemakers, and take part in meaningful conversations that shape the future of our forests.

Join us as we empower Filipino youth to rise as leaders, innovators, and advocates for forests, championing a greener and more inclusive economy.

Be part of the generation that ensures our forests continue to 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.🍀📊

𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿:
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Small Grants Program by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
International Tropical Timber Organization
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific
Forest Stewardship Council Asia Pacific
Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific
Healthy Planet Action Philippines
RECOFTC

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT
Birds in Focus, Inc.
DENR 4A Calabarzon
DENR-UNDP/GEF Biodiversity Corridor Project
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Philippines
NTFP - EP Asia
Oscar M. Lopez Center - Climate, Disaster, and Development Journal
Young Professionals for Agricultural Development

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
2030 Youth Force in the Philippines, Inc.
Earth Island Institute Asia-Pacific
World Food Forum Philippine Youth Chapter

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
CIFOR-ICRAF Philippines
Forest Foundation Philippines

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
IKOT.PH
MANILA BULLETIN
Now You Know Ph
UPLB Perspective
When In Manila

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Axl Powerhouse

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Association of Filipino Forestry Students - Bicol University
Association of Filipino Forestry Students - Central Mindanao University
IFSA LC Southern Luzon State University
IFSA LC Forest Stewardship Extension Club - Benguet State University
President Ramon Magsaysay State University - Filipino Forestry Student Society
Society for the Conservation of Coastal and Mountain Ecosystem

𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
UPLB Office of the Chancellor
UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development- Region IV-A
Department of Education - MIMAROPA
Department of Science and Technology - MIMAROPA

𝗣𝗙𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://sites.google.com/ifsa.net/pfys-2026

🌏🎍
💚💛

🎊 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 1𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 15𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝 (𝐍𝐅𝐎)! 🎊

The sleepless nights and endless studying of leaves, wood samples, and terminologies has paid off! We sincerely congratulate you for this momentous achievement. This applause is not just for this win, but for the challenges and hardships you've surpassed along this journey. We saw your efforts, dedication and passion as you prepared for this competition, and we are deeply proud of you for this victory! 🏆💫

To our 𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐝. 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐑. 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨, 𝐒𝐢𝐬. 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐫𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐝. 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐌. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐭, and 𝐒𝐢𝐬. 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐓. 𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚, once again, CONGRATULATIONS! 💐✨

📣 Are you excited to explore new languages this term?

We’re excited to hear which languages you would love to learn through the upcoming IFSA Language Schools. Your responses will help us to shape the program based on your interests.

🗓️ The form will close on 13 February 2026, so do not miss out!
👉🏼 Fill it out here: https://forms.gle/meBs5a2dPuNj9xgEA

Additionally, the Language Sub-Commission is currently looking for motivated commissioners! If you’d like to take an active role and make the most of this opportunity. In the link below, you’ll find all requirements, and application details. https://ifsa.net/opencall-lang-26/

More details and updates are on the way, stay tuned!
Let's learn and have fun together ✨

Sending IFSA Hugs,

Calling all IFSA Members ‼️

Do you want to collaborate with professional researchers and strengthen your research competencies? Well, you're in luck because IUFO is conducting a program that aims to do 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭!

This program is called 𝑰𝑼𝑭𝑹𝑶 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 where you can be the mentor or the mentees, but IUFRO suggest for students and early career scientists to choose the mentees program. You will likely have collaboration and learning activities with the professional researcher, including IUFRO members. The registration will close on 31st of January, so don't miss out on this opportunity!

For further information about the program, kindly check this link:
https://www.iufro.org/mentorship

📢 Heads up, Environmental Science Students‼️

The official environmental science merchandise is finally ready for you! These designs—carefully made by students like yourself—represents the spirit and pride of Environmental Science program. Wear these merchandise and be a proud BSES Student! ✨

📌To purchase the merchandise of your choice and for more details, please refer to the gform provided below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhDaliJHB06L_pQmf9hEA4LJdI4G0TVaMeSBVOZKfltV59cw/viewform?usp=header

FES Year-End Party 2025 | Night of Green and Glory: Celebration of Success and Sustainability ✨

The International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA), together with Mother Earth Ecosystem Society (MEES), and Kybernetes Society successfully organized the Forestry-Environmental Science Year-End Party 2025 with a theme, "Night of Green and Glory: Celebration of Success and Sustainability."

The celebration was organized and headed by Sis Joan Naynes (IFSA), VP Luisa Pabrea (MEES), President Clarence De Castro (Kybernetes) and VP Accel Fernandez (Kybernetes), which provided a much-needed break from academic stress, fostering fun, friendship, and camaraderie among students. Attendees enjoyed a night filled with fun and exciting games, raffle prizes, and captivating intermission numbers from various year levels.

Faculty members, including Dr. Kathreena Gutierrez (BSES Chair), Dr. Mary Ann Agudilla (BSFo Chair), For. Raffy Gordula (MEES Alumni), For. Richard Valle (IFSA Adviser), and Dr. Delia Babilonia (Kybernetes Adviser), delivered inspiring messages, encouraging everyone to enjoy the moment.

The event successfully fostered camaraderie, renewed spirits, and lasting memories.

‼️1 DAY TO GO⏳

Party people, unite and enjoy! The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, the Forestry-Environmental Science Department Year-end Party will officially happen—we're ringing in this celebration with music, dance, and unforgettable vibes! Get ready to party like there's no tomorrow! 🎊

Don't miss the fun. See you there! ✨

⏱️𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧!

The Forestry-Environmental Science Department Year-end Party will officially happen in 2 days.💫

Are you ready to be part of the fun and exciting celebration? This is your chance to shine—so save your energy and prepare yourselves as we party throughout the day! 🎉

📅Date: November 28, 2025
⏰Time: 1:00PM - 9:00PM
📍Venue: SLSU-College of Agriculture, 3rd Floor, TCA Room

Don't miss this opportunity. See you there! ✨

Happy Birthday to our skilled and talented Vice Pres.! 🎂✨

May this special day remind you of how amazing of a person you are! You bring smile to the people around you, your sweet and soft voice brings comfort to those who listens, and your intelligence leaves people in awe. We hope nothing but the best for you and we wish that you continue to be your true self. Happy Birthday once again, VP! 🥳🩵