BY PEARL SOCIAS
Dr. Ju-im T. Jimlan has proven his genuine dedication to upholding the values of caring for the environment countless times.
For one, he developed Tuklas-Aral, an eco-centered teaching approach integrating the concepts of environmental protection. Tuklas-Aral was conceptualized to provide an opportunity for experiential learning with the aid of “sciencetoons”.
It contributed to sustainable community projects like coral and mangrove planting, coastal clean-up, and mentor-a-tree. It is also one of the official entries for the 2022 Japan Education for Sustainable Development Award organized by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization and the Ministry of Education Cultural Sports Science and Technology.
He conceptualized the Eco-School Toolkit, where teachers and school leaders are guided to eco-school management. This includes well-researched exercises in advocating environmental awareness, reviving ecological sensitivity, and promoting a nature-oriented lifestyle.
Eco-School Toolkit was born from his dissertation, which was published in the Journal of World English and Educational Practices (E-ISSN 2707-7586) in London, United Kingdom. It was also presented at the KLIMA-kialam Climate Change Forum organized by Green Architecture Advocacy Philippines.
Lastly, as Program Director of Lifelong Initiatives in the Formation of Ecosystems (LIFE) Inc., he was instrumental in the creation of EARTHAN Strategic Intervention Material for eco-motivated actions.
It was acknowledged by the International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Material Studies with ISSN: 2799-0664. This ESIM is condensed from the book authored by Mr. Arnel Caranto, a United Nations delegate for the Climate Change Commission Fora by Al Gore. The book itself was endorsed by Climate Change Commissioner Emmanuel de Guzman, DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, and former president Rodrigo Duterte.
On the other hand, Dr. Ju-im T. Jimlan is the only national winner of the Dangal ng Bayan from Western Visayas out of 27 official entries regionwide.
He will be receiving a trophy designed by the late National Artist for Sculpture, Napoleon V. Abueva, a gold-gilded medallion handcrafted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and cash. He is also entitled to an automatic promotion or an increase in salary grade.
Some of his notable community projects were Project I Speak, I Care, I Share; Project WE RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Synergy, Empathy); and Project US Nature, Society, Economy, inspired by the Triple Bottomline Concept.
He also donates 10% of his monthly income in the form of school supplies. It is a 7-year-long project that has been able to support over 5,600 learners.
He is also active in charitable works at the Dr. Rafael Tumbukon Memorial Hospital (Isolation Ward), the Missionaries of Charity, Akeanon Bukidnon (IP learners in Barangay Vivo Tangalan Aklan), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Aklan.
The Dangal ng Bayan Award for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees is conferred to government workers for their exemplary public service, exceptional ethical behavior, and consistent observance of the eight norms provided under Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
