YES-O Alegria NHS

𝐘𝐄𝐒-𝐎 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

This afternoon, the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) of Alegria National High School conducted a site assessment and coordination meeting in preparation for their upcoming Tree Growing Activity on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

YES-O President Khendra Vergara led the walk-through and identified three key planting sites within the school grounds. Each location was evaluated for soil condition, space, and accessibility, with specific numbers of trees to be planted per area already determined.

Following the assessment, YES-O Adviser Vik Melitante facilitated a short learning session on 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 (𝐖𝐚𝐁𝐀). This provided officers with essential insights on the importance of waste segregation and data collection, which are also part of the organization’s environmental action plans.

The activity marks another step forward in the organization’s commitment to building a greener, more sustainable campus. With teamwork, planning, and purpose, the YES-O continues to take the lead in environmental stewardship at Alegria NHS.

On Friday afternoon, August 8, 2025, the YES-O officers and members of Alegria NHS successfully finalized their Whole-Year Action Plan for SY 2025–2026.

Led by YES-O President Khendra Vergara, the planning session gathered ideas and aspirations from every member, setting the stage for a year of impactful eco-initiatives. Stay tuned for our exciting environmental projects this school year!

Alegria National High School proudly announces the newly elected officers of the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) for School Year 2025–2026, led by Ryleigh Khendra Vergara as President.

Joining her in championing environmental advocacy are Richelyn Albarando as Vice President, Laica Niña Salvaleon as Secretary, Johhana Ursal as Treasurer, Airishly Biscocho as Auditor, and Lenard Marco as Public Relations Officer. Representing each grade level are Venice Elouiza Catap (Grade 7), Marie Cris Galupo (Grade 8, Maetha Ladica (Grade 9), Justine Magno (Grade 10), Girlie Aquino (Grade 11), and Dimple Pagalangan (Grade 12).

With this dynamic set of student leaders, YES-O is confident to continue its work of promoting environmental consciousness and youth-led sustainability efforts in the school and the wider community.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡: 𝐘𝐄𝐒-𝐎 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄

Earlier today, the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) officers of Alegria National High School proudly unveiled their “Eco Advocatree” — a symbolic tree showcasing each member’s personal commitment and role in protecting the environment. Each leaf on the tree represents an individual aspiration, echoing the unique voices of student leaders as climate advocates and stewards of sustainability.

This creative headstart activity marks the official kickoff of Project E-COACH (Empowering Campus Organizations for Advocacy and Climate Action through Holistic Training), a school-led initiative designed to strengthen the leadership, awareness, and action-oriented spirit of YES-O officers.

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄-𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

In support of the nationwide call for increased youth involvement in environmental advocacy, Alegria National High School officially launched Project E-COACH — Empowering Campus Organizations for Advocacy and Climate Action through Holistic Training — on July 30, 2025.

Organized by the 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐘𝐄𝐒-𝐎), in partnership with the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐀) 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥, this two-day initiative aims to develop environmental leadership among 25 selected student leaders from Grades 7 to 12. The project is anchored in key environmental legislation, including Presidential Proclamation No. 237, Republic Act No. 9512, and DepEd Order No. 93, s. 2011, reinforcing the vital role of schools in climate education and sustainable development.

The first training session, to be held on July 31, will engage participants in interactive workshops on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, solid waste management, and brand auditing, using participatory and experiential learning strategies.

The concluding session, scheduled for August 8, 2025, will focus on advocacy planning, youth-led project development, and environmental leadership simulations, where students will present action plans addressing key environmental issues within the school and their local communities.

“𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝐸-𝐶𝑂𝐴𝐶𝐻 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟-𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑝. 𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒,,” said Victor Melitante, YES-O Adviser. “𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑, 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒.”

In addition to developing mini-environmental campaigns, the project encourages students to initiate programs such as eco-patrol systems, the establishment of school green spaces, strengthening the ban on single-use plastics in schools, sustainable clean-up activities, and information campaigns on sustainability, in partnership with local stakeholders.

The initiative also received strong support from the school administration. A total of Php 12,000 has been allotted to cover training materials, resource speakers, snacks, and certificates.

Through this project, Alegria NHS YES-O affirms that climate action begins in the classroom — and is led by empowered student voices.

𝗬𝗘𝗦-𝗢 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Alabel, Sarangani – July 22, 2025 |
The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) of Alegria National High School officially held its first meeting for the Academic Year 2025–2026, gathering 27 active members from Grades 7 to 12.

Led by club adviser Mr. Vik Melitante, the meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter for the organization as they prepare to roll out 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 — 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. The project aims to strengthen student-led environmental initiatives through capacity-building and collaborative action.

With climate action at the forefront, YES-O is set to empower young leaders to become catalysts of change both within and beyond the campus.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!
Hey earthlings! Don't forget — Every Friday is Cook Day at school!

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! 🚫♻️
Together, we can enjoy delicious meals and keep our environment clean and green! Small action, BIG impact. Let's do our part every Friday!

𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆
June 25, 2025 | Alegria, Alabel, Sarangani

In celebration of Philippine Arbor Day 2025, Alegria National High School held a ceremonial tree-growing activity, featuring the planting of a Narra seedling in the school’s proposed green space. The initiative was spearheaded by the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) in collaboration with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students.

The symbolic planting of the Narra tree marks the beginning of a series of placemaking activities that aim to involve students in reimagining and co-developing the school’s future green space.

According to Mr. Vik Melitante, the YES-O adviser, placemaking will serve as a platform for students to share their ideas on how they envision a sustainable and inclusive green space—one that will not only benefit them today but also future students, siblings, and friends.

Prior to the ceremonial planting, Mr. Melitante gave a brief talk on the significance of Philippine Arbor Day, its legal basis under Republic Act No. 10176, and the vital role of the youth in environmental protection. He emphasized that tree-growing is more than a ritual—it is a commitment to safeguarding life and ensuring a greener future.