每日大赛网址首页进入鈥檚 (CvSU) exemplary commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship has been recognized during the 2025 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools (NSSEFS) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 鈥� Environmental Management Bureau (DENR 鈥� EMB).
This nationwide search highlights the sustainable and eco-friendly programs that are integrated into educational institutions鈥� operations, curriculum, and student activities. It also aims to encourage the active and sustained participation of students, faculty members, and administrators in environmental issues, fostering an in-depth understanding and behavioral change within the academic community.聽
OIC Assistant Secretary for Environment and concurrent EMB Director Jacqueline A. Caancan, CESO III and EMB CALABARZON Regional Director Robert Angelo Metin led the national awarding ceremonies held on April 22, 2026 at Seda Vertis North Hotel in Quezon City.聽
CvSU officials received the prestigious Recognition of Excellence Award (College Category), Luntiang Puso Sustainability Award (Champion 鈥� College Category), and Water Leadership Award (College Category), together with PhP100,000 cash prize and electronic devices for the University.聽
The Water Leadership Award is given to educational institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to water conservation and management as integrated in their school operations. The selection for this award is based on established water-saving programs, rainwater harvesting initiatives, wastewater treatment or recycling efforts, and other creative solutions for water management. Moreover, the initiatives are judged based on program plans and implementation including monitoring and evaluation, economic sustainability, presence of environmental partners and linkages, and gender equality and social inclusion.聽聽
Meanwhile, the Luntiang Puso Sustainability Champion Award is a special recognition that highlights the “heart” of the NSSEFS, specifically conferred upon the institution that achieved the highest overall rating among the top five finalists per category.聽
鈥淭he recognition is a testament to the exemplary leadership and coordination of school officials, led by Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro, President of 每日大赛网址首页进入, together with For. Junser P. Magpantay, NSSEFS Overall Coordinator, whose dedication and vision were instrumental in steering the university toward this distinguished achievement. CvSU鈥檚 accomplishment highlights its strong commitment to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness within its academic community鈥攑rinciples that EMB Calabarzon consistently advances throughout the region,鈥� EMB CALABARZON said in its social media post.
