LIFS STUDENTS BAG TOP PRIZES AT 2023 YES-O ECOFESTIVAL WITH BACK-TO-BACK WIN

By: Alexa Lacheca

Roxas City, Philippines - It was a proud moment for the students of Loctugan Integrated Farm School as they dominated the recently concluded 2023 YES-O Ecofestival held at Congressman Ramon A. Arnaldo High School last April 22 and May 6 for elementary and secondary levels, respectively.

Students from various schools in Roxas City participated in different activities, such as Ecoquiz Bee, Ecospeaking, and EcoVIDEO, EcoLITRATO, Eposter, and ECOoking contests.

LIFS students showed their skills and knowledge in environmental protection by bagging top prizes in various categories. Leigh Shaltiel Peñol, a Grade 6 - Rizal student emerged as the Ecoquiz Bee Champion in the elementary level, while Victor Rotulo, a Grade 10- Rizal student, won the same title in the secondary level.

In the Ecovideo contest, the team composed of Nhawen James Anonoy, Syke Demontaño, and Anne Margareth Jamison, all Grade 6 - Rizal students, clinched the 2nd Runner-Up title. Meanwhile, the team composed of Sarah Cantiller, a Grade 8 - Roxas student, Hannah Vidal, and Nicole Angela Villanueva, both Grade 9- Rizal students, bagged the 3rd Runner-Up title for the secondary category.

Raul Jason Obrence, a Grade 10-Rizal student, also showed his eloquence in environmental advocacy by placing 3rd Runner-Up in the Ecospeaking contest.

The students’ victories were the result of their hard work and dedication, as well as the guidance of their coaches. Peter Jay Corros, who coached both Victor Rotulo and Raul Jason Obrence, as well as the JHS team for Ecovideo, was proud of his students’ achievements. Meanwhile, Christine Cabacas and Emee Dollete, who coached Leigh Shaltiel Peñol and the Ecovideo team in elementary, respectively, were thrilled with their students’ performance.

The school’s principal, Sir Mario Cerujano, expressed his admiration for the students’ talents and dedication to environmental protection.

With the Loctugan Integrated Farm School students’ success, they have proven that young minds can make