Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability

Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability Leading AdZU's environmental efforts and promoting sustainability through community action.

08/05/2026

The weekslong Navotas landfill fire has displaced residents of nearby island communities.

🌎 ACES Corner | Convergence: Exposure Visit and Coastal Cleanup DriveOrganized by the Religious Studies Department in co...
08/05/2026

🌎 ACES Corner | Convergence: Exposure Visit and Coastal Cleanup Drive

Organized by the Religious Studies Department in collaboration with the Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability (ACES), students from the SPIECO class participated in an exposure visit at the Salaan Sanitary Landfill and a coastal cleanup drive at the AdZU Lantaka Campus.

Anchored in the spirit of Laudato Si’, these activities became meaningful opportunities for students to engage with environmental realities beyond the classroom — from understanding the challenges of waste management to taking direct action in protecting coastal communities and marine ecosystems.

More than an academic immersion, this convergence of learning and service reflected a shared commitment to caring for our common home and advancing sustainable practices within communities. The initiative also supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 14: Life Below Water.

Through awareness, reflection, and collective action, small efforts created meaningful impact for the environment and future generations.

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Happening Now | Convergence: Exposure Visit at Salaan Sanitary LandfillOrganized by the Religious Studies Department in ...
08/05/2026

Happening Now | Convergence: Exposure Visit at Salaan Sanitary Landfill

Organized by the Religious Studies Department in collaboration with the Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability (ACES), students from the SPIECO class are currently participating in an exposure visit at the Salaan Sanitary Landfill.

Grounded in the spirit of Laudato Si’, this activity allows students to witness and reflect on the realities of waste management, environmental responsibility, and ecological stewardship beyond the classroom. Through this immersion, students are encouraged to deepen their commitment to caring for our common home and to recognize the collective role we play in building a more sustainable future.

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Weather Watch | May 08, 2026ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 08 May 2026VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM TomorrowSYNOPSIS: Easterlies affecting th...
08/05/2026

Weather Watch | May 08, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 08 May 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: Easterlies affecting the country.
TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY
TROPICAL STORM HAGUPIT (2605)
LOCATION: 1,615 KM EAST OF NORTHEASTERN MINDANAO (8.1°N, 141.0°E)
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 75 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER
GUSTINESS: UP TO 90 KM/H
MOVEMENT: WEST NORTHWESTWARD AT 20 KM/H

FORECAST:
Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Sarangani, and Sultan Kudarat will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Esterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to the Easterlies. Light to moderate winds from East to Northeast with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 1.8 meters).





Happy Birthday to our ever-supportive and hardworking ACES Admin Staff, Sir Jey Perez! 🎉Your dedication, patience, and c...
08/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our ever-supportive and hardworking ACES Admin Staff, Sir Jey Perez! 🎉

Your dedication, patience, and commitment behind the scenes keep our organization moving forward with excellence and purpose. Thank you for your constant support, reliability, and the positive energy you bring to the ACES community. Your efforts may often happen quietly, but they never go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated by everyone around you.

May this year bring you good health, happiness, success, and countless blessings. May you continue to inspire others through your service and kindness.

Wishing you a joyful birthday and a year filled with fulfillment and new opportunities.

Happy Birthday, Sir Jey! 🥳🎂

Happening Now | Convergence: Coastal Cleanup at AdZU Lantaka Campus 🐚Organized by the Religious Studies Department in co...
07/05/2026

Happening Now | Convergence: Coastal Cleanup at AdZU Lantaka Campus 🐚

Organized by the Religious Studies Department in collaboration with the Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability (ACES), students from the SPIECO class are currently cleaning up the coastline at the AdZU Lantaka Campus.

This activity is a living expression of Laudato Si', where classroom learning meets direct action in caring for our common home. It also supports SDG 14: Life Below Water by helping protect marine ecosystems from waste pollution.

Small steps. Big impact. Together for a trash-free shore.

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Weather Watch | May 06, 2026ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 06 May 2026VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM TomorrowSYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the L...
06/05/2026

Weather Watch | May 06, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 06 May 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 670 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (8.5°N, 132.4°E). Easterlies affecting the country.
TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY
TROPICAL DEPRESSION LOCATION: 2,395 KM EAST OF NORTHEASTERN MINDANAO (8.4°N, 148.1°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 55 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER
GUSTINESS: UP TO 70 KM/H
MOVEMENT: WESTWARD AT 10 KM/H

FORECAST:
Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the LPA. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms also due to the Easterlies. Light to moderate winds from northeast to north with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 1.8 meters) will prevail over eastern section of Mindanao. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from east to northeast with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).





06/05/2026

📣 CALLING ALL SOUTHEAST ASIAN ORGANIZATIONS: Support the call to ASEAN leaders to end the plastic crisis and break free from fossil fuels!

Southeast Asia is facing a growing plastic and waste crisis. Landfill collapses and fires in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand show that our waste systems can no longer carry the burden of too much plastic, especially single-use plastics.

Plastic is also a fossil fuel problem. More than 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels, and its production harms people, health, livelihoods, and the climate.

Communities should not pay the price for a crisis created by big, greedy corporations. ASEAN leaders must reduce plastic production, support a just transition to people-centered solutions like reuse, hold plastic polluters accountable, and move Southeast Asia away from fossil fuel dependence.

As ASEAN leaders meet in the Philippines this week, we call on organizations across Southeast Asia to stand with communities and demand action. Support the call 👉🏾 act.gp/aseanleaders

ZCWD PR 011 s. 2026ZCWD 52ND ANNIVERSARY RIVER CLEAN-UP: PROTECTING OUR SOURCE, PRESERVING OUR FUTUREApril 17, 2026 – As...
28/04/2026

ZCWD PR 011 s. 2026

ZCWD 52ND ANNIVERSARY RIVER CLEAN-UP: PROTECTING OUR SOURCE, PRESERVING OUR FUTURE

April 17, 2026 – As part of the Zamboanga City Water District’s (ZCWD) 52nd anniversary celebration, ZCWD spearheaded a river clean-up activity with the theme, “Protecting Our Source, Preserving Our Future: 52 Years of Water Service and Conservation,” along Banuang, Sitio Canacutan, extending to the spillway (the bridge leading to Climaco Park). This initiative aimed to raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining clean waterways and to promote disaster prevention and environmental conservation.

Representing ZCWD Acting General Manager, Louella A. Aguilera, Division Manager of Water Quality Division, Mr. Eric B. Salaritan, stressed that river clean-up prevents flooding by keeping waterways free of waste. Clean rivers improve water flow during heavy rains, benefiting conservation and local development.

A total of 200 participants took part, including ZCWD staff, Task Force Zamboanga, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Marine Corps, and the Philippine Navy. Academe representatives from Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Universidad de Zamboanga participated, and members of Tau Gamma Philippines supported the private sector.
The Participants from each sector were divided into teams, guided by the ZCWD Environment and Water Resources Department, headed by Engr. Valerie Gay P. Yuayan, assigned to stations along the Banuang, Sitio Canacutan, extending to the spillway (bridge leading to Climaco Park), where they cleared debris accumulated in the riverbed.

The ZCWD expresses appreciation to all organizations for their participation and cooperation. Special thanks go to the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ZCDRRMO) for ensuring the safety and well-being of the participants throughout the activity.

🚌🛺 Kalinga sa Manibela is here!Our drivers keep this city moving — and right now, they need us to show up for them.With ...
25/04/2026

🚌🛺 Kalinga sa Manibela is here!
Our drivers keep this city moving — and right now, they need us to show up for them.
With fuel prices continuing to rise, jeepney and tricycle drivers in Zamboanga City are feeling it the most. Many are working harder just to keep up, and for some, it is their families' meals that end up on the line.
In response, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, through the Social Development Unit (SDU) and the Social Awareness and Community Service Involvement (SACSI) Office, launches Kalinga sa Manibela — a community outreach program providing immediate food assistance to JODA and TODA drivers in Zamboanga City.
This is our commitment to stand with the people who keep our streets running, even when the road gets harder.
💛 Want to help? Here's how:
🏦 Bank Transfer
BPI — Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Account No.: 22111000142
Please send your proof of transaction to Social Development Office - ADZU
🛒 In-Kind Donation (Grocery items)
Rice, canned goods, noodles, biscuits, coffee, and other non-perishable goods
📌 Note: Items should be halal or non-pork.
Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved! Follow the AdZU Social Development Unit page for the full details. 💛
Sama-sama nating ipamalas ang tunay na pagmamalasakit. 🤝

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