What a better way to welcome an invaluable addition to the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Diliman Office than spilling some of the beans about its recently appointed National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) Deputy Director who will be at the forefront of mobilization and strengthening efforts of the organization. Given his success in the field of communication, Dr. Jonalou ‘Junel’ S. Labor recalls that he greatly suffered from communication apprehension during his high school years. Since at that time he wanted to enter the legal profession, he felt that it is a must to develop his oral communication skills. Such need urged him to take BA Communication Arts in the University of the Philippines-Los Baños which he viewed as a good stepping stone to being a good lawyer. Heeding to the advice of Professor Emeritus Edelwina C. Legaspi, Dr. Labor entered the academe as a return to the people’s investment in his education. One year after, he pursued his dream of becoming a lawyer. However, he eventually left law school just as he realized that he found interest in academic work. From then on, he never left the academe ever again. He already got used in the dynamics of teaching, research and extension work that the idea of entering the corporate world does not seem enticing. Dr. Labor found his niche in the academic world which provided him the diversity that he needed, “…I was a teacher, a researcher, and an extension worker, all at the same time, from Monday to Saturday,” he shared. Though many may have thought that Dr. Labor has already attained a remarkable chunk of his career goals, learning continues to excite him. He conveyed that, “even if I am done with my PhD, I will still study if I were given that privilege.” “I think that I still have to look into the nature of mobile telephony and how it co-constructs human communicative behaviors,” he added. His relentless pursuit for excellence in his craft have earned him countless recognition and awards, but “doing research that creates dent to the people it wishes to affect and […]
Monthly Archives: May 2019
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) held the Joint Graduation of the Basic ROTC Cadets and the Cadet Officer Candidates (COC) last 11 May 2019 at the Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST) complex, and it was truly a mark in the lives of the cadets finishing Military Science 1 (MS 1) and Military Science 2 (MS 2). The ceremony started with the arrival of the guest of honor and speaker for the ceremony Col Jose R Tianco PA, Group Commander of NCR Regional Community Defense Group (NCRRCDG), represented by Maj Alfredo A Caneo PA, Commander of the 1302nd Community Defense Center (CDC), NCRRCDG. He was accompanied by Maj Elmer F Gueverra PA (Res), the Assistant Commandant of UPD ROTC. The graduation commenced fast-paced, acknowledging the outstanding efforts of the cadets and the presence of their family members. Another highlight of the ceremony was the Cadet Officer Candidate Course (COCC) 69-Bravo “Katigbak” graduation, producing newly-assigned cadet officers to lead the following Corps Years, namely C2Lt Ces Archae D Buenavista 3Cl, C2Lt Andrea Isabela A Murillo 3Cl, C2Lt Jon Edilpert J Morano 3Cl, and C2Lt Benedict Nathan N Sarino 3Cl. It was, indeed, a celebration of duty and service, as a total number of 109 basic cadet graduates had also subsequently been enlisted in the reserve force, Philippine Army. To acknowledge the exceptional cadets during the ROTC program, awards had been given: the Honor Medal to CPvt Allondra Shaira D Serdenia 3Cl, for garnering a grade of 1.125 in MS 1 and MS 2; the Duty Medal to CPvt Caren Claire L Avenido 3Cl, for gaining perfect attendance and the highest score in military aptitude; the Loyalty Medals to CPvt John Luis B Maglinao 3Cl and CPvt Catherine Isabelle S Feliciano 3Cl for their formidable performance as batch marchers of their respective companies. For COCC 69-Bravo “Katigbak”, C2Lt Buenavista had been awarded the Valedictorian Medal for obtaining the highest grade in the course. The Efficiency Medal had also been awarded to C2Lt Murillo for acquiring the highest rating in the On-the-Job Training Phase of the course. […]
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) had its Turnover Parade last April 27, 2019 – an event symbolizing the turnover of command over the Corps of Cadets, by the graduating first class cadet officers to the second class cadet officers. The turnover of the Corps Commander to the next, for bystanders perhaps, seemed like a mere physical interaction from both cadet officers. However to the Corps, it symbolizes more than just physical valor — it is the mental, emotional, and spiritual courage and will of the newly designated Corps Commander to take on the responsibilities of leading the Corps. The event started with the arrival of honors by the Honor Guard Company under the command of CMaj Jester Jay DV Buluran 2Cl to the Guest of Honor and Speaker, BGen Rolando R Rodil AFP, the Commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM). A video presentation highlighting the important events of the Corps Year 2018-2019 was shown to the GOHAS and other VIPs present in the event. For the cadets, the video presentation was a moment to reminisce and rejoice about the victories they had during the corps year, whether big or small. The Rayadillo unit also presented their silent drill demonstration, a combination of calculated drill movements and formation sequences. It was then followed by the last parade and review of the cadets of this corps year. Incorporated within the parade and review is the pinnacle of the event: the turnover of command, symbolized by the hand over of the Diliman Sword, a symbol of the leadership of the Corps, and the culmination of a month long process which aims to transfer leadership from one Corps Commander to another. It is an intensive process of deliberation of candidates by a panel selected from the outgoing first class men, the tactical group, and the department, all of whom ensure that the future of the Corps is passed on into good hands. CLtC Bing Bong S Salinas 1Cl, being the Corps Commander of the Corps Year 2018-2019, started by proclaiming, “Ako si Lakan Bing […]
Tokens of appreciation were presented to the partner organizations and core volunteers of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) during the Gawad NSRC held at the Maynilad Room, College of Engineering on May 20, 2019. Aside from celebrating service, the yearly recognition program is held to induce, among the volunteers, a sense of value and appreciation to further fuel them to remain true to their oath as reservists. Among the participants were members of UP Radio Circle who provides assistance to the NSTP Diliman Office in the conduct of Serbisyong Tatak UP sa DZUP; UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan, UP Political Society, and UP Chemical Engineering Society, who implemented civic welfare and literacy projects under the Reservist Grant for Student Organizations; members of NSRC First Responders; and officers of College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)-NSRC. NSRC Deputy Director Jonalou S. Labor also took the opportunity to present the nature of the NSRC Diliman as a School-Based Reserve Unit in order for new and existing reservists to fully understand its structure and mission. He also presented existing volunteer opportunities that reservists could take part of in the coming months. Performers from the College of Music, UP Dancesport Society, and Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-Gapi) also graced the event to deliver a special performance for the awardees. by Vianne Grace C. Delfinado