The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Diliman Office has inducted more than 3,000 NSTP Graduates into Reservists of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and Citizen Armed Forced (CAF) for the Academic Year 2021-2022 last September 12, 2022 in its graduation ceremony held via Zoom. With the theme, “Saligan: Panibagong Tatag; Sumiya: Patuloy na Paghakbang,” the online NSTP Graduation was attended by NSTP Graduates, NSTP Coordinators and Instructors, and University of the Philippines Diliman administrators. NSTP Director Asst. Prof. Dennis F. Quilala welcomed the audience, recognizing the challenges overcome by the NSTP students, serving the communities amidst the pandemic. UP Diliman Chancellor, Prof. Fidel R. Nemenzo, and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Prof. Louise Jashil Sonido also congratulated the graduates as the accomplishments of each unit were highlighted by the NSTP Coordinators. Former Vice President and Angat Pinas, Inc. Chairperson Atty. Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo congratulated the graduates reminding them of the honor and privilege they have to be able to enter the university. “Ang iskolar ng bayan ay laging handa na magbigay ng sarili,” she remarked as she also called on the new reservists to take part in community endeavors in their own ways using the discipline, values, ethics and lessons they have gained from the course. The graduates of Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) took their oath as members of NSRC, led by the Deputy Director for NSRC, Asst. Prof. Likha G. Minimo. The oathtaking of ROTC graduates in June 25, 2022, led by Col. Cornelio T. Arboleda as new reservists for the CAF was also shown. To close the program, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Ma. Theresa Payongayong, encouraged the new reservists to continue serving the nation and the various sectors of the society. The program was also streamed via YouTube on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbb3zDIH-s4.
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Last July, the NSTP Diliman Office launched the “SIDHI: Tatak UPD NSTP Common Modules” knowledge products with nine (9) free instructional materials for NSTP implementers and students of the University of the Philippines Diliman, and the wider public. This lecture videos aim to complement the first batch of NSTP instructional materials on common and component module topics launched in October 2020. Coming from the root word, “sidhi,” meaning “to intensify,” these knowledge products delve deeper and introduce new concepts on the common modules. Based on the recalibrated outcomes-based education-framed Tatak UPD NSTP 1 course, this series features experienced resource speakers from within and outside the University. This project also aims to support the NSTP implementers and students during this shift to remote and blended learning modes by providing accessible and free NSTP resource materials. Here’s the overview of the areas covered by SIDHI videos: Understanding the Self and Others – Dr. Jose Antonio R. Clemente Under this topic, Dr. Clemente discusses the concept of Sikolohiyang Pilipino and how it relates to one’s role and responsibilities in the community. His lecture video also encourages the NSTP students to reflect and understand the nuances of their relationship with the community as an individual and as part of it, when implementing NSTP projects. Citizenship Training – Atty. Alexander “Kuya Alex” L. Lacson Atty. Lacson, author of bestselling patriotic books, a poet, a lawyer, and a civil society leader, gives some tips and discusses how doing simple things can help us promote citizenry, as people of our country, and as NSTP students. Human Dignity and Human Rights – Atty. Francis Tom F. Temprosa Dir. Temprosa of Commission on Human Rights (CHR), discusses the Human Rights Approach and how it can be best applied when engaging with the community, especially during NSTP project implementation. Gender and Development – Ms. Kristel May Gomez-Magdaraog Building on the introduction and orientation of SOGIESC, laws and mandates on gender development, Ms. Gomez-Magdaraog now focuses her discussion on how to best integrate and practice Engendering NSTP implementation, especially during community engagements. Environmental Protection – Mr. Rodne R. Galicha Mr. […]