2023 YES-O Ecofestival: A Colorful Success in Promoting Environmental Awareness

By: Fiona Elisse Calaguas

The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) held a colorful and exciting fun run last March 25, as part of the school-based 2023 YES-O Ecofestival. A total of 275 participants, including students, parents, and teachers, joined the event, which aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

The Color Fun Run was just one of the many activities lined up for the YES-O Ecofestival. The organization also conducted various competitions, including an Environmental Quiz Bee, E-Poster Making Competition, EcoLITRATO, Zero Symposium, ECOoking Contest, EcoVIDEO, and Extemporaneous Speaking Competition. The theme of this year’s festival was “Nature doesn’t need people, but people need nature.”

The YES-O Ecofestival 2023 was spearheaded by the YES-O officers and their moderators Peter Jay Corros and Ana Mie

Albances for Junior High School and Christine Cabacas and Emee Dollete for Elementary.

“I hope that by the end of this activity, students get to appreciate the importance of the environment,” Sir Corros said in an interview. “That even in the four corners of their home, environmental awareness is still prevalent.”

Through the YES-O Ecofestival, students were able to showcase their talents and creativity while promoting environmental awareness. The competitions allowed them to use their skills in various fields, such as photography, cooking, and public speaking, to raise awareness about the environment.

The YES-O Ecofestival 2023 was a resounding success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the organizers, moderators, and participants. It has not only created a fun and engaging environment for the students but also fostered a sense of responsibility towards the environment, ensuring a better future for all.

Empowered Women: LlFS Celebrates Women’s Month

By: Keisha Ysabelle Celoso

On March 31, Loctugan Integrated Farm School held a culminating activity to celebrate National Women’s Month. The event was a showcase of the learners’ talents, ranging from dancing to singing and even spoken poetry. Students from Kinder to Grade 10 participated, and their performances were a testament to their skills and creativity. The culminating activity also included contests, which added to the fun and excitement of the event. One of the contests was the Poster Making Competition, where students showcased their artistic skills in creating posters that promoted gender equality and an inclusive society. Another contest was the Tiktok Making Competition, where students used the popular social media platform to spread awareness about the theme. The theme of the event was “WE Gender Equality & Inclusive Society.” The students’ performances and contests revolved around this theme, promoting the importance of gender equality and inclusivity in our society. Through their talents and creativity, the students effectively conveyed the message of the event, inspiring others to take part in the movement towards a more equal and inclusive world.

Christine Cabacas, the Gender and Development Coordinator, expressed her gratitude to all the students, parents, and teachers who participated and helped make the program a success. She emphasized the importance of celebrating National Women’s Month and promoting gender equality and inclusivity in our society.