UP Diliman through the NSTP-NSRC Office proudly participated in the Tokushima Online Exchange Program 2024–2025, a regional initiative by the Tokushima Prefectural Government in Japan that promotes SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production, focusing on ethical food consumption and youth-led consumer behavior. This year, our NSRC Reservists explored ethical consumption through the lens of local food heritage. Their handbook, “From Root to Table: Embracing Philippine Food Heritage for Ethical Consumption,” advocates for the use of native and endemic plants in Filipino cuisine—highlighting sustainability, ecological significance, and cultural preservation. Guided by Dr. Benito Pacheco, Prof. Emeritus Lourdes J. Cruz, Ms. Judith Camille Rosette, Asst. Prof. Olivia Alma Sicam, and Dr. Nappy Navarra, the student representatives and NSTP graduates—Mark Aspiras, Adrienne Riel C. Cruz, Jester Vince P. De Torres, Danella Benice V. Vasquez, and Joseph F. Zabala—actively contributed to this international dialogue, culminating in their participation at the Tokushima International Consumer’s Forum held on June 6, 2025 where Mark Aspiras and Dr. Navarra represented UP Diliman in Japan, exchanging insights with fellow participants from across Asia. This program builds on the successful 2022–2023 collaboration, where UP produced “Sustainable Consumption 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living.” With NSTP Diliman leading the initiative, this engagement continues to empower students to be advocates of sustainable lifestyles and ethical consumption. You can view the team’s full handbook here.
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