UNEP SSG

ANNOUNCEMENT
Classes Resume Tomorrow | January 19, 2026

The suspension of classes for Junior and Senior High School is hereby lifted effective tomorrow, January 19, 2026, due to the improvement of weather conditions.

Students are advised to come prepared by bringing umbrellas or other rain protection in case of unexpected showers.

Please stay safe and alert at all times.

𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙐𝘾𝙆, 𝙐𝙉𝙀𝙋 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿𝙀𝙉 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎! ☘️

All the best to our Golden Bears as you rise to the challenge at the City Meet! 💚🐻

Play with passion, discipline, and pride as you represent UNEP in every game. Let your skills, teamwork, and perseverance speak louder than words. 🏅

The UNEP community believes in you—fight hard, stay united, and leave everything on the field as you chase victory and honor. 💛

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧! 🥳💚

Your visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and deep commitment to academic excellence continue to guide and inspire the entire school community. Through your guidance, our school has grown not only in achievements but also in character, discipline, and unity.

You lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose, creating an environment where students are motivated to learn, teachers are empowered to lead, and everyone feels valued and supported.

On this special day, we celebrate not only another year of your life but also the countless lives you have positively influenced through your leadership and service. Your passion for education and your ability to inspire excellence set a remarkable example for all of us.

May this birthday bring you joy, good health, and renewed strength as you continue to lead with wisdom and heart. Wishing you continued success, fulfillment, and many more years of meaningful service to the school and beyond. 💛✨🎂

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥! 🎆

As we welcome another brand-new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude, hope, and excitement for what lies ahead. 💛 The past year has been a journey of challenges, growth, hard work, and unforgettable memories.

May this new year bring us renewed strength, unity, and passion to serve. Here’s to new goals, greater teamwork, and more meaningful achievements together. 🤍💚

— 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 2026! ✨

𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦! 🎄✨

As we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, we extend our warmest Christmas greetings to everyone. May this season bring abundant joy, genuine love, and the comforting warmth of togetherness into your hearts and homes. May your days be filled with laughter, your spirits lifted with cheer, and your lives surrounded by peace and gratitude.

This Christmas reminds us to continue upholding the values of excellence, compassion, and integrity in all that we do—as students, leaders, and members of our school community. May we be inspired to share kindness, extend understanding, and spread happiness, especially to those who need it most.

Let us always remember that the true essence of Christmas is found not in what we receive, but in how we give, how we share, and how we love. As the year draws to a close, may the days ahead open doors to new opportunities, endless possibilities, and dreams waiting to be fulfilled. Stay blessed, stay inspired, and keep shining as we move forward together.

Once again, from the 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 and the 𝑼𝑵𝑬𝑷 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, we wish everyone a joyful, meaningful, and blessed 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨! 🎄🤍

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || Cherished moments from a festive and meaningful celebration of the UNEP High School Department as they came together to welcome the season of joy and gratitude. 🎄🤍






PART 4.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || Cherished moments from a festive and meaningful celebration of the UNEP High School Department as they came together to welcome the season of joy and gratitude. 🎄🤍






PART 3. (AWARDING CEREMONY)

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || Cherished moments from a festive and meaningful celebration of the UNEP High School Department as they came together to welcome the season of joy and gratitude. 🎄🤍






PART 2.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || Cherished moments from a festive and meaningful celebration of the UNEP High School Department as they came together to welcome the season of joy and gratitude. 🎄🤍






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𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 🥳💫

The UNEP High School Department’s Year-End Party with the theme "𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲", reflected unity, gratitude, and celebration. Held on December 20, 2025 at the High School Palladium, ending the year with joy as well as welcoming the Christmas season with smiles and lasting memories.

Certain events also took place, making the occasion a lot more fun and exciting, with the Grade Levels participating.

The events are the following:

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆
1st Place - Grade 10
2nd Place - Grade 11
3rd Place - Grade 9
4th Place - Grade 12
5th Place - Grade 7

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
1st Place - Grade 11 Maaasahan
2nd Place - Grade 11 Maalalahanin
3rd Place - Grade 11 Matapat
4th Place - Grade 12 Masipag
5th Place - Grade 9 Gamugamo
6th Place - Grade 12 Masinop

𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓
1ST PLACE - Grade 11
Contestants:
Zera Radha Embestro
Solita Sola Hirato
Kris Yvette Nojara
Laiza May Ibarreta
Gesan Kienna Almelor
Clarisse Angel Lou Torres

2ND PLACE - Grade 12
Contestants:
Mary Grace Olicia
Sam Paras
Princess Fiona Vargas
Jolo Bolo
Jaden Nogra
Jael Repuesto

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄 (𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘)
Jayvee Magistrado

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄 (𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘)
Trizha Saltarin

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄 (𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐𝐈𝐀+ 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘)
Jaden Nogra

May this Christmas season bring abundant joy and blessings to all. 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀! 🎄💚

UNEP Clinches Over-All First Runner-Up in DSPC; 22 Student-Journalists Advance to Regionals

The University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) soared to victory after securing the Over-All First Runner-Up title in the Secondary Level at the 2025 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at Iriga South Central School and RNTVS on December 3–5, 2025.

Showcasing exceptional talent and dedication, 22 UNEP student-journalists earned their spots to represent the Iriga City Division in the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in Legazpi City on January 27–30, 2026.

Outstanding Individual Achievements

UNEP students delivered remarkable performances across various individual categories:
• Mateo Victor Barroga III – 3rd Place, News Writing (English)
• Kate Lee Sepcon – 3rd Place, Copyreading & Headline Writing (Filipino)
• Adrian Daryl Punzalan – 5th Place, Sports Writing (English)
• Shane Joira Montañez – 2nd Place, Sports Writing (Filipino)
• Kevin Abonita – 1st Place, Editorial Cartooning (English)
• Amber Kim Sepagan – 2nd Place, Feature Writing (English)
• Danica Mae Datoy – 1st Place, Feature Writing (Filipino)
• Ayessa Bianca Nolasco – 3rd Place, Column Writing (English)
• Arbie Jelah Maala – 4th Place, Column Writing (Filipino)
• Yla Princess Angela Orlanda – 1st Place, Photojournalism (Filipino)

Group Categories Shine

UNEP also dominated the group events, making history with their strong finishes.

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (English)
• 1st Place – Radio Production
• 1st Place – Best in Technical
• 1st Place – Best News Reporter
• 2nd Place – Best News Reporter
• 2nd Place – Best Script
• 3rd Place – Best Anchor
• 5th Place – Best in Infomercial

Contestants:
Cyra Lou Albalate, Roel Velasco, Leila Lagatic, Rizzi Karlen Ibanita, Crishia Viñas, Jaymie Caroline Razon, Gian Andrei Celetaria

Radio Broadcasting & Scriptwriting (Filipino)
• 1st Place – Radio Production
• 1st Place – Scriptwriting
• 1st Place – Best Anchor
• 1st Place – Best Technical
• 3rd Place – Best News Reporter
• 3rd Place – Best in Infomercial

Contestants:
Rodessa Salvadora, Nash Achero, Ranjit Sahurda, Rhizel Mae San Jose, EJ Puno, Sophia Mae Factor, Albert Ibarrientos

Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English)
• 3rd Place
Contestants: Amanda Nicole Bordon, Cipriano Johanne San Andres, Celine Talento, Francheska Karamihan, John Lhenon Panday, Mary France Vargas, Francis Roel Kirong

Online Publishing (English)
• 3rd Place
Contestants: Cathleya Talaguit, Sylwen Adelaide Esquibel, Jael Repuesto, Laiza Mae Ibarreta, Angelica M. Olayon

Coaches and Leadership

The success of the UNEP delegation was made possible through the guidance and expertise of the following coaches:

Karla Marie Daza, Luz Clarita Dacara, Jodielyn Alarba, Micah Uzziah Deres, Rea May Baliwag, Keziah Shane Dimabayao, Ryan Biag, Theresa Ann Derecho, Jonalyn Albino, Jocel Padayao, and Kathleen Dorosan.

This year’s achievements were also made possible under the leadership of Principal Froilan D. Celetaria, whose strong support continues to inspire UNEP’s flourishing journalism program.