The Start ‘Em Young: Gender Sensitivity and NSTP Orientation for UP Diliman Freshies marks the beginning of a more fulfilling learning experience for the future nation-builders. The Start ‘Em Young Orientation was conducted on March 13, 20, and 27, 2023, with five (5) cycles of face-to-face sessions at the UP School of Economics Auditorium, and an online sessions on April 28 and May 29, 2023. The back-to-back orientation is in collaboration with the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UP Diliman Gender Office, UP Diliman Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment, and the NSTP Diliman Office. At the face-to-face orientation, the freshies were serenaded by the heartwarming performances of the UP ROTC band. NSTP Diliman Director Dennis Quilala and Deputy Director Likha Minimo welcomed the freshies to UP Diliman and explained how NSTP is being implemented in the university. They also discussed with the freshies the university policies on NSTP. Remarkable people come with remarkable speeches, and the orientation would not be complete without wise words from the NSTP coordinators and instructors. The presenters shared their experiences in teaching NSTP in UP Diliman and the behind-the-scenes stories in implementing NSTP community projects. UPD students also shared their learnings and experiences while taking their NSTP classes. According to Ms. Audrey Rose Crisostomo, BS Computer Engineering student, ROTC is more than what meets the eye. To her, it is more on an organizational level that honed her capabilities in leading and organizing. Just how she experienced doing organizational donation drives through the ROTC program. Furthermore, Mr. Jaygil Blanco, Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in Math) student, explains how his ROTC experience became his foundation for thinking ROTC is not about instilling but enhancing discipline within. Another testimony from Mx. Alexis Sparks, BSEd Mathematics Education student, stated that LTS helped them in their endeavor to know the current state of the educational system in the Philippines as they used to teach children in Makati, and that gave them an idea of how to deal with students as a future educator. Their experiences gave the freshies an idea of what NSTP really […]
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Para sa ating kaguruan, Sa ngalan ng Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, nais po naming ipabatid sa inyo ang highlights ng accomplishment report ng OVCAA mula Marso 2020 hanggang Marso 2023. Nasa attached file ang kabuuan ng highlights. Sa nakalipas na tatlong taon, nakamit natin ang ilan sa mga sumusunod: Pagpapatupad ng flexible learning modalities upang mapanatili ang kalidad ng pagtuturo at pagkatuto ng ating mga mag-aaral sa gitna ng pandemya, kasama na ang pagpapalawak ng ating faculty development program upang mapalakas ang kakayahan ng mga guro sa pagtuturo at paglilingkod sa ating pamantasan; Paglulunsad ng University Transactions Automated Kit (UTAK); Institusyon ng Social Sciences and Philosophy Productivity System (SSPPS); at Pagtataguyod ng transgender and gender non-conforming affirmative guidelines and academic information system. Nais po naming pasalamatan ang bawat isa sa inyong pagsisikap at suporta upang maisakatuparan ang mga nasabing proyekto. Muli po, maraming salamat sa inyong dedikasyon sa paglilingkod sa ating pamantasan. Asahan din po natin ang highlights ng accomplishments ng mga opisina sa ilalalim ng OVCAA sa mga darating na linggo. Salamat pong muli.
During the 17th Gandingan Awards of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society on May 13, 2023, at the Dioscoro L. Umali Hall, UP Los Baños, Laguna, DZUP brought home the Most Development-Oriented AM Station award through Serbisyong Tatak UP (STUP). Among the nominees for the general award were DZRH, DZBB Super Balita sa Umaga, DZBB Super Balita sa Tanghali, BSU-on-the-Air, and Cebsi INC Radio. Gandingan Awards 2023 Gandingan Awards is the only student-led recognition program that highlights the value of development communication and the contributions of both national and local or community-based media organizations in changing the lives of Filipinos. After years of holding the ceremony online, Gandingan Awards 2023 returned to the D.L. Umali Hall with the theme “Kabuhayan, buhay ng bayan.” STUP Gandingan Entry: STUP submitted one entry titled “Kagawasan at Kalinaw: Plight of the Lumad,” hosted by Klasmeyts Gian Carlo Librojo and Carl Anthony Dave Sayat. The guest speaker, Asst. Prof. Jose Monfred Sy, the NSTP Coordinator of UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters, discussed land grabbing matters affecting the day-to-day lives of lumads. According to Asst. Prof. Sy, lumad ancestral lands were being stolen by big corporations. In these affected provinces, farming and trading are their main sources of income, and ownership of their lands is extremely significant for them to make a living. Listen to the full episode here. Serbisyong Tatak UP sa DZUP 1602 is a radio program aired over DZUP 1602 AM station on the first and third Monday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. STUP discusses the National Training Service Program of UP Diliman and various timely and relevant stories and information aligned with the NSTP Common Module Topics. STUP is produced by the NSTP Diliman Office in collaboration with DZUP 1602. By Anthony Bagano Jr.
The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód University of the Philippines System in partnership with the National Training Service Program (NSTP) Diliman Office organized LAWIG – A Public Forum on Service-Learning, held on April 18, 2023, 2 PM – 4PM, at the UP National Engineering Center Audio Visual Room. The public forum featured resource speakers from the Service-Learning and Leadership Office (SLLO) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Faculty and students from various colleges, units, and offices of the UP System participated in the forum. The forum aims is to provide an opportunity for the University of the Philippines System academic community to engage with scholars from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and to foster discourse on service learning, particularly in a university setting. Dr. Grace Ngai, Head of SLLO, provided an overview of the service-learning programs and initiatives available at PolyU, through her presentation entitled, “Nurturing Socially Responsible Graduates through a University-Wide Service Learning Requirement.” She discussed how service-learning at PolyU is integrated into a variety of disciplines, from social sciences to engineering. In addition, their university involves partnerships with community organizations, NGOs, and government agencies. Through service-learning, their students engage in activities such as community service projects, research, and advocacy that address pressing social and environmental issues in Hong Kong and beyond. Dr. Stephen Chan, Founding Head and Consultant of SLLO, also shared his experience on how they explored the different facets of service-learning at PolyU, as well as the impact on both students and the wider community. He also discussed some of the challenges and opportunities of implementing service-learning in a tertiary education institution and how PolyU continues to innovate and expand its service-learning offerings. Moreover, the forum served as a follow-up activity on using service-learning as a framework for NSTP. Last year, the NSTP Diliman Office initiated a discussion on service-learning through “Lawig: A Roundtable Discussion,” an online meeting among the UP Diliman NSTP Coordinators with Dr. Danielle Ochoa of College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, UP Diliman. Service-learning in NSTP implementation will be an important way for students to connect with the community and make a […]
Amid the national exigencies plaguing the country — from disaster risk management issues, peace talk qualms, to environmental woes — the National Service Training Program (NSTP) – UP Diliman Office found a way to address these concerns by responding with an educational webinar series. From September to October 2022, the “BAYANIHAN: Common Module Webinar Series,” a three-part webinar series by the NSTP Diliman Office, featured reputable figures, and also highlighted women in STEM, in the discussion regarding national security issues, disaster risk reduction, and environmental protection in the Philippines. “Katatagan” “Katatagan: National Security,” marked the first leg of the webinar series. The webinar gave an overview of the country’s current security environment, from the national (e.g., West Philippine sea issue) to the global scale (e.g., Ukraine-Russia crisis). Prof. Robert Joseph P. Medillo, Associate Professor II and Acting Chief of Academic Affairs Division of the National Defense College of the Philippines, oriented the webinar attendees with the basics of national security and the pressing issues that the country is facing. In discussing a part of his talk regarding the country’s territorial claims and maritime domain issues, Medillo exclaimed: “The Philippines must ensure good order within its sea boundaries and develop appropriate maritime domain awareness and response force capability.” Meanwhile, Col. Ronald Jess Alcudia, Executive Officer of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retirees Affairs, J9 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), focused on discussing the internal security situation in the Philippines. To supplement the presented ideas, Assistant Professor Dennis F. Quilala, the Director of the NSTP Diliman Office, tied the conception of the office’s learning materials with the concern regarding national security. His talk, entitled, “NSTP, Human Security, and National Security,” tackled the development of the NSTP Diliman Common Module, in consideration of various security agendas and issues. “Kahandaan” Just weeks before a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines in late October, “Kahandaan: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management” sequelled the BAYANIHAN webinar series. Last October 10, an all-women panel spearheaded the discussion regarding volcanic and seismic hazards, disaster risk management, and the empowerment of […]
The “Tatak UP Diliman NSTP” reflects the University’s identity as a public service university, upholding honor and excellence in the service of the nation. The NSTP Diliman Office has been constantly revitalizing the sense of national service/civic consciousness to our students. This is significant amidst the continuous shift in adjusting to the new normal during the pandemic. Hence, the Office has organized an online roundtable discussion focusing on the foundational concepts of service learning, social entrepreneurship, civic education, civic engagement, and national service in the context of National Service Training Program (NSTP) for the UP Diliman NSTP implementers. The three-hour online roundtable session entitled, “LAWIG: An NSTP Roundtable Discussion,” was conducted via Zoom on September 23, 2022. Forty-two (42) NSTP coordinators, faculty, and implementers from nineteen (19) different units participated in the discussion. National Service Asst. Prof. Dennis Quilala, NSTP Diliman Office Director, opened the session with the agenda setting with the question “Bakit Lawig?” Dir. Quilala proceeded on differentiating the concept of “volunteerism” as a module in NSTP, and the services that may be required by the state (personal, military, or civil) as graduates of NSTP. As mandated by the NSTP Law (RA 9163) and the NSTP Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the state may tap the NSTP graduates as reservists – both the National Service Reserve Corps (from LTS and CWTS graduates) and the Citizen Armed Forces (from ROTC graduates). He then discussed the concept of national service in relation to NSTP. Through the available literature, he defined it as “a long-term commitment for our NSTP students.” The following were also highlighted in his discussion: training for national service is required and mandated by the law; after the NSTP, service may be mandatory and not voluntary; and it involves incentives. Volunteerism is important, but NSTP is more than volunteerism. He then urged the participants to frame the implementation of the NSTP in the context of national service and not just limit it to volunteerism. Service Learning Dr. Danielle “Dani” Ochoa, from the Department of Psychology, UP Diliman, discussed the concept of service […]
The NSTP Diliman Office conducted its first hybrid Strategic Planning Workshop for NSTP Coordinators and the theNSTP Diliman Office on October 23- 25, 2022 at the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farms, Bulacan. On the first day of the session, NSTP Director Dennis F. Quilala welcomed the participants present onsite and those who attended via Zoom and discussed the revised NSTP Implementing Rules & Regulations. Deputy Director Likha Minimo presented the NSRC’s activities and initiatives in line with the 2021 Implementing Guidelines and Procedures for NSRC. Deputy Director Minimo also discussed the operationalization of the school-based NSRC unit. The NSTP Coordinators and office personnel toured the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farms during the free time of the workshop. This was also an opportunity for the participants to learn more about social entrepreneurship. The tour concluded with a tree planting activity in the farm. On the second day, the two workshop groups presented their findings. The immediate and long-term plans of the implementing units were presented by the DMST Assistant Coordinator, 2LT John Aniciete, and the NSRC-related needs were presented by CAL NSTP Coordinator, Mr. Monfred Sy. After concluding the workshop for the NSTP Coordinators, the NSTP Diliman Office discussed the presentations of the workshop groups and how the Office can assist the units with their NSTP implementation. The NSTP team also discussed projects and programs to be implemented in 2023. By Ma. Regina C. Valerio
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.
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. […]
This year, the Office continues to provide training and webinars to NSTP personnel. The Patnubay NSTP: Orientation for new NSTP Coordinators, Instructors, & Support Staff was held on July 11, 2022, 9:00 AM via Zoom. The orientation was primarily for new NSTP coordinators, instructors, and support staff who will be involved in the implementation of the NSTP in Academic Year 2022-2023. The NSTP Diliman Office facilitates training and seminars every year for NSTP coordinators, instructors, and support staff from 19 colleges and units to ensure proper implementation of NSTP in UP Diliman. Last year, the Office facilitated the “Pangkalahatang Gabay: Orientation for new NSTP Instructors & Coordinators” and the Budget Planning Seminar for NSTP Support Staff. The orientation started at 9:00 AM with Senior Project Assistant for Training & Education, Ms. Ma. Regina Valerio, as host and facilitator. NSTP Diliman Director Dennis Quilala facilitated the first half of the orientation with an introduction of the RA 9163 or the National Service Training Program and its program components. Ms. Valerio continued with a presentation of the policies and guidelines that are used in implementing the NSTP in UP Diliman. The Patnubay NSTP Orientation had 23 attendees: six (6) current and new college coordinators, nine (9) instructors/facilitators, and eight (8) support staff from different implementing colleges and units. The College of Home Economics (CHE) Dean and the Chairperson of the Department of Social Work also attended the orientation. After the orientation, the NSTP Diliman Office provided the attendees with the materials and documents that will help them with the implementation of NSTP in UP Diliman this Academic Year 2022-2023. By Ma. Regina Valerio