In commemoration of National Zero Waste Month, the URS Environmental Education & Biodiversity Research Center launched the first series of GOGREEN – Growing Opportunities for Growth, Resilience, Education, and Environmental Nurturing on February 11, 2026. The activity aims to grasp a better understanding of RA 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and its challenges in compliance and implementation.
Serving as the resource speaker, Engr. Carlos E. Inofre Jr. tackled the Disaster Risk Reduction and Crisis Management, Environmental Management and Protection, Search and Rescue Operations, Outdoor Safety and Risk Management, and Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness.
A total of 804 participants joined the webinar, including 576 from URS (faculty, staff, and students), 228 community members, and representatives from other institutions, the private sector, and the public service.
The successful GOGREEN Webinar (Series 1) emphasized that RA 9003 is more than just a law; it is a collective responsibility. It urges every Filipino to observe proper segregation, recycling, composting, and disposal of waste. Taking care of the environment is not only the responsibility of the government but also of all educators, students, professionals, and members of the community.
