La Trinidad, Benguet — Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable land use and environmental education through Project SAGIP (Scholars and Grant-in-Aid Beneficiaries Action in Greening Initiative Program), highlighted during a site visit at the CCDC Admirals Farm Park on May 14, 2025.
The activity was documented in a CHED-UniFAST Cordillera news article published on May 19, 2025, which reported on the progress of the greening initiative.
During the visit, participants observed the results of tree-planting efforts under the program. About 300 seedlings — including avocado, coffee, mango, and pine — were planted at the farm park. Several of the seedlings have thrived, with coffee plants already showing signs of success by sprouting beans.
Project SAGIP encourages each financial assistance grantee to plant at least one indigenous or fruit-bearing tree annually throughout their grant period. The program not only contributes to reforestation but also fosters a deeper sense of environmental accountability among students.
The report noted that the initiative supports reforestation and environmental sustainability and helps nurture responsible, environmentally conscious citizens. By engaging students in hands-on conservation activities, CCDC promotes the sustainable utilization of land, including forests and wild land areas, within its academic and community programs.
CCDC also maintains a partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for tree-planting and waste management programs, as reflected in the college’s sustainability report for Academic Year 2023–2024. These projects remain ongoing and continue to support the institution’s broader commitment to land stewardship, environmental conservation, and sustainable practices.
The Project SAGIP site visit and tree-planting activity serve as a concrete example of CCDC’s role in organizing and supporting events that advance land ecosystem conservation through education.
