To advance its commitment to sustainability and integrate environmental advocacy into technical skills training, the Regional Training Center–Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KPVTC), Davao conducted two major institutional contests this second quarter; namely, the School Garden Contest and the Paper Mâché Art Making Contest. These competitions formed part of the Training Center’s celebration of National Garden Month and the International Day for Biological Diversity, aligning with the principles of Green TVET and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Spearheaded by the Innovation, Research, and Green TVET Team, in collaboration with the Administrative Office and the KorPhil Davao Student Council (KDSC), the initiatives engaged the diploma trainees, who transformed everyday materials and open spaces into powerful expressions of ecological responsibility. Each contest served as a platform for students to apply what they learn in class toward real-world sustainability practices, whether through cultivating gardens or turning wastepaper into art, thereby reinforcing RTC-KPVTC Davao’s role as a model for environmental leadership and green skills development.
The School Garden Contest, which ran from April 21 to June 20, 2025, successfully engaged trainees in planning, building, and maintaining environmentally sustainable gardens within the campus. The project emphasized teamwork, creativity, and the use of recycled and organic materials.
After the judging period, DABET was awarded first place, followed by DCET in second place, and DMET-Welding in third. Entries were evaluated based on design creativity, plant variety and health, cleanliness, teamwork, and sustainability by judges, Mr. Joie Vincent R. Dagohoy, Ms. Kimberly R. Almario, and Ms. Rosemary D. Maningo.
The Paper Mâché Art Making Contest, launched on May 22, 2025, transformed institutional wastepaper into meaningful sculptures that conveyed messages of biodiversity, harmony, and sustainability. Trainees from various trade areas demonstrated remarkable creativity and eco-consciousness in their designs. DABET emerged as the Champion of the contest, while DMET–Machining received the Most Sustainable Entry Award, and DCET was recognized for the Most Creative Interpretation. The judging panel, composed of Mr. Aenon Prince A. Alporte, Mr. Nelson Z. Embat, and Ms. Nadel J. Toredes, evaluated the entries based on thematic relevance, sustainability practices, and artistic execution.
The Culmination and Awarding Ceremony, held on June 30, 2025 at the RTC-KPVTC Library, recognized the achievements of participating teams, advisers, and organizers. The event affirmed the Training Center’s commitment to realizing a culture of sustainability through skill-based, learner-centered, and environmentally responsive activities.
