City leaders, student-artists from La Consolacion College Bacolod and partner agencies joined forces for a biodiversity mural painting project at Bacolod City National High School as part of the city’s Environment Month celebration in June.
The Biodiversity Mural Painting activity was held from June 22 to 26 on the walls of Bacolod City National High School. It was led by Councilor Homer Bais, with the support of Mayor Greg Gasataya, and implemented in collaboration with LCC Bacolod, the Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office, Bacolod City National High School, CENRO-Bago and Davies Paints Philippines.
The project sought to promote love and care for the environment by transforming public walls into visual spaces for biodiversity awareness. The mural features flora and fauna found in key sites in Bacolod City, including the Bacolod City Plaza, Alangilan Tree Park, Rizal Elementary School and Andres Bonifacio Elementary School.
LCC Bacolod Fine Arts students played a key role in the mural painting, using their artistic skills to help communicate the importance of protecting local biodiversity and caring for the environment.
LCC Bacolod President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA, said the initiative reflects the college’s commitment to forming students who use their talents in service of the community.
“This project shows how art can become a language of advocacy,” Catungal said. “We are proud of our student-artists for using their creativity to promote environmental awareness and inspire others to care for creation.”
The student-artists worked under the mentorship of Buglas Carreon. They included Angelo Gasapo, Faith Guancia, Rosemarie Therese Chan, Mary Ann Manondo, Bengie Gantalao, Jonathan Peñafiel, Hannah Dela Cruz, John Quincy Hervias, Erica Faye Duca, Leangel Delos Angeles, Erickson Nicole Villaranda, Sidney Agsam, Disney Agsam, Andrew Tomaro and Armsley Jhon Boloy.
The mural also served as a learning platform for the young artists, allowing them to experience public art as both creative practice and community engagement.
Through the project, organizers hoped to encourage students, residents and passersby to recognize Bacolod’s natural heritage and take part in protecting the city’s environment.
The activity formed part of the continuing partnership between the city government and LCC Bacolod in promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation and community participation through public art.