In a significant milestone for environmental collaboration, the German development agency GIZ Philippines officially turned over a comprehensive set of research and policy documents to La Consolacion College Bacolod on June 4, 2025. The handover was led by Mr. Terence Paul U. Dacles, Project Coordinator and Technical Adviser of the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs” (3RproMar) program, together with GIZ Advisors Mrs. Maricel Jarencio and Ms. Lyn Mae C. Servano.
The turnover took place at the Office of the President and was received by Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, President of LCC Bacolod, and Dr. Rodjhun B. Navarro, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Linkages. The reports—organized into three volumes—highlight the outcomes of various research collaborations, pilot projects, and policy workshops facilitated through the 3RproMar initiative in Bacolod City and neighboring areas.
Among the key documents are the “Marine Waste Audit in Bacolod City,” “Waste Analysis and Characterization of Solid Waste Leakage Along Lupit River,” and an assessment of plastic waste leakages in urban communities. Other notable inclusions are livelihood modules on Black Soldier Fly composting for informal waste workers, the HOPE Aling Tindera waste-to-cash program, and frameworks for integrating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) into sustainable tourism and waste management systems.
“These documents represent not only the culmination of years of work in waste governance, circular economy, and inclusive livelihood but also the promise of what comes next,” shared Mr. Dacles during the turnover.
The partnership between LCC Bacolod and GIZ continues to evolve, with LCC poised to lead local implementation of new initiatives addressing organic and electronic waste. Through its Office of Research, Innovations, and Linkages, the college is preparing for pilot activities in decentralized composting, black soldier fly pellet production, and responsible e-waste recovery—projects aimed at closing waste loops and advancing environmental sustainability in Bacolod City.
Sr. Flolyn Catungal expressed gratitude for the fruitful collaboration, saying, “This partnership has empowered our institution to play a meaningful role in shaping environmental solutions that work for communities. We are ready to do more.”
The handover signals LCC Bacolod’s growing leadership in research-informed environmental action, working hand-in-hand with global development partners and local communities toward a cleaner, more inclusive future.