"Let's connect environmental science with everyday life, culture, and national identity."

"Let's connect environmental science with everyday life, culture, and national identity." (Internet)

Living with Nature Center

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

Wall mural of nature attracts children from the neighborhood

Dr. Abercio V. Rotor is a Filipino environmental advocate, educator, writer, and former government official best known today for his “Living with Nature” philosophy, his books such as Living with Nature in Our Times (National Book Award, 2008), and his leadership of the Living with Nature Center in Ilocos Sur.
Overview

Dr. Abercio V. “Abe” Rotor is a contemporary Filipino figure whose work spans ecology, education, literature, and public service. His influence today is rooted in environmental advocacy, sustainable living education, and cultural preservation.

Key Roles and Contributions
1. Environmental Advocate & Author

o Promotes the Living with Nature philosophy, a holistic approach to ecological awareness, sustainability, and mindful living. blogspot.com

 

Living with Nature Center at San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

o Author of award‑winning books, including:

  .The Living with Nature Handbook (Gintong Aklat Award, 2003)
  . Living with Nature in Our Times (National Book Award, 2008)
  . Living with Nature in Our Home and Community blogspot.com

2. Founder & Head of the Living with Nature Center Located in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, the center serves as:

o A botanical garden and wildlife habitat
o A community learning hub for ecology, agriculture, and culture
o A family museum and heritage site
o The center integrates art, nature, and education, reflecting Rotor’s lifelong advocacy. blogspot.com

3. Educator and Cultural Worker

o Conducts workshops, lectures, and community programs on ecology, sustainable living, and Filipino heritage.
o His blog Living with Nature – School on Blog continues to educate readers on environmental ethics, agriculture, health, and culture. blogspot.com

4. Former Government Official

o Served 22 years in government, including as director of the National Food Authority and consultant on food and agriculture in the Philippine Senate (1976–1989). blogspot.com
o Advocated for integrating economics and ecology in national development policy.
His Relevance “In Our Times” Internet

Today, Dr. Rotor is regarded as:

o A leading voice in ecological consciousness and sustainable living in the Philippines
o A mentor to students, researchers, and communities seeking practical environmental solutions

o A cultural steward preserving Filipino heritage through writing, art, and community engagement

o A public intellectual whose teachings resonate amid climate change, food insecurity, and environmental degradation

o His work remains influential because it connects environmental science with everyday life, culture, and national identity. Internet