Jaime J. Vistan High School - Youth for Environment in Schools Organization

29/07/2026

28/07/2026

We stand in solidarity with the people of Sibuyan Island and all those working to protect its globally significant forests, watersheds, and extraordinary biodiversity.

As one of the world's most biodiverse countries, the Philippines possesses a natural advantage that few nations can claim. This is not something we can afford to take for granted. Our remaining biodiversity strongholds are strategic national assets that underpin water security, disaster resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and future economic opportunities. The choices we make today about these landscapes will shape the country's long-term competitiveness, resilience, and well-being. Every decision carries an opportunity cost, especially when irreplaceable ecosystems are at stake.

For decades, Masungi has worked to conserve and restore degraded landscapes, and through this work we have seen firsthand how difficult, costly, and painstaking it is to rebuild what has been lost. Healthy forests and intact watersheds sustain communities with clean water, reduce disaster risks, strengthen climate resilience, and provide habitat for species found nowhere else on Earth. Once these ecosystems are degraded, the consequences are often irreversible within a human lifetime.

The question before us is not whether the Philippines should pursue development, but what kind of development best serves the nation's future. Development that protects natural capital, respects ecological limits, and strengthens communities is ultimately more compatible with long-term prosperity than development that diminishes the very resources upon which our future depends.

We recognize the deep commitment of local communities, environmental advocates, scientists, and concerned citizens who continue to speak up for Sibuyan Island. Their efforts reflect a shared belief that places of exceptional ecological importance deserve decisions guided by sound science, transparency, respect for local communities, and the long-term public interest.

We stand with all those working peacefully to ensure that Sibuyan Island's irreplaceable natural heritage endures for present and future generations.

28/07/2026

Today is World Nature Conservation Day—a reminder that conservation is ultimately about protecting the natural systems that protect us.

Healthy forests and watersheds quietly work every day: filtering the water we drink, reducing the impacts of floods and droughts, storing carbon, and providing a home for countless species of plants and wildlife. When these ecosystems are lost, the communities and biodiversity that depend on them become more vulnerable.

At Masungi, conservation means restoring degraded landscapes, safeguarding critical watersheds, and ensuring that these forests continue to sustain both people and nature for generations to come.

Protecting watersheds isn't just about saving trees—it's about securing clean water, strengthening climate resilience, and giving wildlife the healthy habitats they need to thrive.

Let's remember that every protected forest is an investment in our shared future.

28/07/2026

🌿🌱🌳"𝐎𝐡 𝐘𝐄𝐒!" "𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐄𝐒-𝐎!"🌳🌱🌿

New school year, new officers!

Meet the active leaders of 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐉. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐘𝐄𝐒-𝐎) 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 for 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐6-𝟐𝟎𝟐7. 🌿✨
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: Ayashie Kaye Dulay
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: Aiescha Zsanelle Tenerife
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: Eunize Claire Pineda
𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫: Princess Mourine Romero
𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫: Ayesha Gwen Salvador
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫: Shamicah Seballos
𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫: Lance Patrick Alegre
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟕 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Katrina Francisco
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟖 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Helga Stacey Dela Cruz
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟗 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: John Medel Samson
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Maria Sophia Ventura
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Princess Viray

With the guidance from their adviser, Mr. Felix A. delos Santos II, and support from our beloved principal, Mrs. Roselle D. Gabriel, these young eco-warriors are committed to making a positive impact on our environment through sustainable projects, advocacy, and action. Together, we can build a greener and brighter future! 💚🌍

27/07/2026

DEVELOPMENT AT WHAT COST?

Habang ipinipinta ang Pax Silica bilang simbolo ng “pag-unlad” at “pamumuhunan,” nararapat lamang na tanungin natin: pag-unlad para kanino?

Hindi dapat maging sentro lamang ang Pilipinas para sa pagkuha ng likas na yaman, murang paggawa, at mga operasyong higit na makikinabang ang mga dayuhang interes. Ang tunay na pag-unlad ay yaong nagpapatibay sa pambansang industriya, nagpoprotekta sa kalikasan, at naglilingkod sa sambayanang Pilipino.

Bilang mga mag-aaral ng Environmental Science, may tungkulin tayong maging mapanuri sa mga proyektong may malawak at pangmatagalang epekto sa ating kalikasan, likas na yaman, at mga komunidad. Hindi sapat na tawaging “pag-unlad” ang isang proyekto kung nananatiling hindi malinaw ang kabuuang epekto nito sa kapaligiran, biodiversity, at kapakanan ng mga susunod na henerasyon.

Hindi kami laban sa teknolohikal na pag-unlad o pamumuhunan. Ngunit naniniwala kami na ang anumang anyo ng pag-unlad ay dapat nakabatay sa sustainability, environmental accountability, responsableng paggamit ng likas na yaman, at siyentipikong pagsusuri na inuuna ang kapakanan ng mamamayan at ng kalikasan.

Bilang kabataan, hindi tayo dapat manatiling tahimik habang ang ating mga lupa, yamang mineral, at iba pang likas na yaman ay maaaring maapektuhan ng mga proyektong nangangailangan ng higit na transparency, pampublikong konsultasyon, at masusing pagsusuri.

Naninindigan tayo para sa:

🌱 Ganap na transparency sa lahat ng kasunduan at proseso;

🌱 Pananagutan sa anumang epekto sa kalikasan at mga komunidad;

🌱 Mahigpit na pangangalaga sa ating likas na yaman at biodiversity;

🌱 Siyentipiko, evidence-based, at independent na pagsusuri sa mga proyektong may malawakang epekto;

🌱 Makabuluhang partisipasyon ng mamamayan sa mga desisyong may epekto sa kanilang komunidad;

🌱 Pag-unlad na nakabatay sa interes ng sambayanang Pilipino at ng susunod na mga henerasyon.

Hindi namin tinututulan ang pag-unlad. Ang tinututulan namin ay ang pag-unlad na kapalit ang ating kalikasan, likas na yaman, at kinabukasan.

Maging mulat. Maging mapanuri. Manindigan para sa kalikasan at bayan.

13/07/2026

Sa gitna ng kagubatan ng Subic, Zambales, matagal nang namumuhay ang mga katutubong Ayta. Ang lupang ito ang kanilang tahanan, kabuhayan, at pamana sa susunod na henerasyon.

Pero noong 2019, ang bahagi ng kanilang lupang ninuno ay ginawang tambakan ng basura. At hanggang ngayon, nananatili pa rin ang tone-toneladang basura sa kanilang komunidad.

Paano humantong sa ganito ang tahanan ng mga Ayta?

FULL EPISODE IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Sa gitna ng kagubatan ng Subic, Zambales, matagal nang namumuhay ang mga katutubong Ayta. Ang lupang ito ang kanilang tahanan, kabuhayan, at pamana sa susunod na henerasyon.

Pero noong 2019, ang bahagi ng kanilang lupang ninuno ay ginawang tambakan ng basura. At hanggang ngayon, nananatili pa rin ang tone-toneladang basura sa kanilang komunidad.

Paano humantong sa ganito ang tahanan ng mga Ayta?

FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/mFslA0GxNEQ

12/07/2026

Stay safe Vistanians.

𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊 | 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒)
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 (𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞)

Dahil sa patuloy na pag-ulan bunsod sa epekto ng Habagat, suspendido ang klase sa lahat ng antas, pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa bayan ng Plaridel, Bulacan, ngayong Lunes, July 13, 2026, alinsunod sa Executive Order No. 41, s. 2026.

📚 HINAY (Ease-In) at iba pang Alternative Learning Modalities ang maaaring ipatupad ng mga paaralan alinsunod sa mga alituntunin ng DepEd Emergency Framework para matiyak ang pagpapatuloy ng pag-aaral habang isinasaalang-alang ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng ating mga estudyante.

Pinapaalalahanan ang lahat na unahin ang kaligtasan, iwasan ang mga lugar na bahain, at manatiling nakaantabay sa mga opisyal na anunsyo mula sa ating lokal na pamahalaan.

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat at maging listo Plarideleño. 🙏

28/03/2026

With the prevailing crisis we are facing right now, it's timely to do our part even the smallest act that we can.

The Jaime J. Vistan High School - Youth for the Environment in Schools Organization responds to the call for environmental awareness and responsibility. Our officers, volunteers, and even our adviser switched off the lights to heed the call to minimize the effects of climate change to mankind.

This might be only an hour where lights went out but this will also be a start of lifetime where everything will be brighter.

30/01/2026