NBSC JOINS FATHER NERI LITO SATUR DAY 2026 CELEBRATION THROUGH PLANTING ACTIVITY
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC), represented by its College President, Dr. Christie Jean Villanueva-Ganiera, CESE, joined the Municipality of Manolo Fortich in celebrating Father Neri Lito Satur Day 2026 through a planting activity on October 14, 2026, along the Camp Phillips to Mampayag Road in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
Organized through the Office of the Municipal Mayor, the activity reflected the municipality’s ongoing commitment to environmental protection, community greening, and active stakeholder participation. The celebration began with a Holy Mass at the Immaculate Conception Parish from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, followed by the roadside planting activity featuring Rubia seedlings.
NBSC participated alongside representatives from the Clean and Green Committee and various government agencies, private companies, and environmental organizations, including FG Bukidnon, Inc., the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 3rd District Engineering Office, Del Monte Philippines, Inc., the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), EMP Ecological Ministry, Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police – Manolo Fortich Police Station (PNP-MFPS), Rebisco Corp., and the Manolo Fortich Water District.
The activity emphasized the value of collective efforts in advancing environmental protection and promoting greener communities. Through the planting activity, NBSC and other participating organizations strengthened inter-agency collaboration and demonstrated their shared commitment to environmental stewardship, community involvement, and sustainable development toward a greener Manolo Fortich.
Written by: Ralph A. Bagotsay
Photos by: Dean Lloyd D. Hamili
