February 20, 2012

Greetings of peace and joy! We are from Batas Tomasino (BaTo), a university-wide law student organization of the University of Santo Tomas. Dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society, we would like to give our fellow students opportunities to be molded into intelligent, holistic and nation-serving professionals that we hope them to be in the future. UST, as part of its mission-vision, commits itself to the Christian formation of Thomasians and university partner communities in becoming agents of social transformation, pursuing the effective and sustained involvement of the Thomasian community; envisions partner communities and at-risk sectors that are self-reliant, interdependent, and empowered, contributing to a Philippine society that is maka-Diyos, maka-tao, maka-bayan, at makakalikasan. Hence, if we really aim the wellness of the health and being of every Filipino, we shall also advocate the need for action towards various ills of our environment and human rights nowadays.

In this regard, the UST-Batas Tomasino, in partnership with UP One Earth and other non-government and student organizations, is organizing Kontra Mina that will focus on discussing the growing exigencies of mining that affect our environment and human health and the impact of contemporary environmental laws in the Philippines. The following topics in the series are Youth for Environmental Advocacy, Philippine Mining Situation 2012, Philippine Mining & Environmental Laws, Tourism + Agriculture + Good Governance = Better Economy Mining, Philippine Mining

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

Sites of Struggle on February 21, 2012. This Forum Series is also geared to instill in students/future professionals, as stated in our Universitys mission-vision, the idea of social responsibility so that they may learn its value early on, and hopefully, it will be inherent in all the decisions and actions in their future careers. This would truly implant in their hearts the inevitable link between our well-being and the well-being of Gods other creations. May the memories and lessons they would create from this event mold them into compassionate and well-rounded individuals. In line with this, we would like to request your good office to allow us to hold our forum on February 20-21, 2012, 7:00AM-5:00PM. Attached thereto are the Project Proposal, Budget Proposal, and Program for your reference. We shall appreciate your support in our quest to uplift the social consciousness of the youth. Thank you and God bless! Sincerely yours, MARISSE JANN F. CASTILLON Project Head Executive Assistant, Batas Tomasino Noted by: ROCHELLE ANNE O. OBLENO Acting President, Batas Tomasinol

Endorsed by:

ATTY. DANIELITO JIMENEZ Adviser, Batas Tomasino

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

Project Proposal I. Project Title A. February 20, 2011 (Monday) Opening Ceremony (7AM onwards) Kontra-Mina Photo Exhibit No to Mining in Romblon Information Campaign No to Mining in Palawan Update

B. February 21, 2011 (Tuesday) Kontra Mina Agenda (7AM-5PM) Film Showing Youth for Environmental Advocacy Philippine Mining Situation 2012 Philippine Mining & Environmental Laws Tourism + Agriculture + Good Governance = Better Economy Mining Philippine Mining Sites of Struggle

II.

Project Proponent UST - Batas Tomasino will be the sole proponent of this project.

III.

Project Rationale This forum will focus on the youth and also on the growing exigencies of our environment as it will instill awareness among Thomasians as well as among guest student-leaders of other universities and also develop their

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

sense of social responsibility to our nation as well. This forum series is an effective means of educating students as they will be able to imbibe the knowledge of various renowned speakers about the status of our environment and also inform them on contemporary environmental laws and its application to their everyday lives. IV. Project Objectives The project aims to instill awareness among the youth about the growing number of environmental issues today and how the country is coping with the current situation. Also, another goal is to motivate the youth, especially Thomasians, to participate in taking care of the environment because of its possible detrimental effects to the future generation if not acted upon. V. Project Description The forum will be discussing the detrimental effects of the deteriorating condition of the environment and how the various sectors of the government are acting upon the issues facing them. As the environmental issues are tackled in each forum, the students will also be asked on their opinion regarding the causes of the environmental degradation and how they are affected. Also, for each forum, speakers will be invited to discuss each topics mentioned above. The possible speakers for the topics are the following: 1. Youth for Environmental Advocacy Madison Dominguez, UP One Erath Vice President 2. Philippine Mining Situation 2012

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

Leon Dulce, Kalikasan-PNE Spokesperson 3. Philippine Mining & Environmental Laws Rodne Galicha, The Climate Project District Manager 4. Tourism + Agriculture + Good Governance = Better Economy Mining Trina Firmalo, Province of Romblon Governors Office Chief of Staff 5. Philippine Mining Sites of Struggle Jaybee Garganera, Alyansa Tigil Mina National Coordinator

VI.

Project Duration The forum is intended to be held on the following dates and venues: February 20, 2011 (Monday) February 21, 2011 (Tuesday) AVR 7AM - 5PM 7AM- 5PM Tan Yan Kee Lobby Tan Yan Kee Lobby &

VII.

Target Beneficiaries The intended beneficiaries of this activity are the youth, especially the Thomasian studentry and student-leaders from other universities as well as our partner institutions and organizations.

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

Budget Proposal
A budget of Php.4, 500.00 is proposed to cover the promotional expenses, snacks, and tokens to be given to the speakers, and other necessary expenses. I. Promotions/Publicity a. Tarpaulin (big) b. Posters II. Food a. Snacks and Lunch Speakers Organizer b. Drinks III. Materials a. Registration b. Evaluation Sheets IV. Tokens

900.00 900.00

560.00 1200.00 140.00 100.00 200.00 500.00

TOTAL

4500.00

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.

Program Flow

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI.

Registration Opening Prayer Philippine National Anthem Opening Remarks Short Film Showing Introduction of the Guest Speaker Forum Proper Awarding of Certificates of Appreciation Closing Remarks Closing Prayer UST Hymn

Batas Tomasino is a fellowship of UST students dedicated to the pursuance of a just and humane society.