La Consolacion College Bacolod President Sr. Flolyn S. Catungal, OSA met with student leaders from the Integrated Basic Education Department and the College Supreme Student Government in a dialogue aimed at strengthening student participation in the Institutional Environmental Advocacy Program (IEAP).
During the meeting, Sr. Catungal introduced two upcoming campus-wide environmental campaigns—No Trash Tuesdays and Lunch Box Wednesdays—to reduce single-use plastics and promote responsible waste management.
“These small, consistent actions can make a big difference,” Sr. Catungal said. “But we cannot do it without our students. You are not just participants—you are leaders in this advocacy.”
The president also announced plans to organize an inter-campus leadership training that will bring together student leaders from various La Consolacion schools. This training is in addition to the leadership formation activities already conducted within the school.
Looking ahead to Academic Year 2025–2026, Sr. Catungal affirmed the continuation of key student-centered events such as Fiesta sa LaCo, Date with the Lord Praise and Worship on February 14, and the return of the Fun Run for the Environment. These activities, she emphasized, support holistic formation and community building.
In preparation for the Advent and Lenten seasons, Sr. Catungal proposed new initiatives that blend faith and environmental advocacy. Departments will be asked to set up Christmas displays reflecting creation care, while a Way of the Cross prayer service will be held, using tableaus that connect Christ’s passion to today’s pressing environmental issues.
To strengthen the bond between students and the Sisters of St. Augustine, Sr. Catungal also committed to holding quarterly student interactions, inviting more members of the religious community for meaningful engagements.
“Let us journey together,” she told the student leaders. “In caring for creation, in forming our values, and in deepening our faith, we move closer to the kind of world we all hope for.”