Bridging Gaps in Education The “Batang KNL” project was developed by UP Red Cross Youth in collaboration with the Krus Na Ligas (KNL) Association for Hope and Unity and Lakas ng Nagkakaisang Kababaihan sa Barangay UP Campus. Derick Cabotage, External Vice President of UP Red Cross Youth, shared that one day, a member who had been working with the KNL mothers’ association reached out asking if they would consider helping with their community learning hub. Despite the lack of formal training or qualifications to teach at the time, the team decided to visit the Learning Hub to see what they could do. They met Tita Wilma, Tita Maricris, Teacher Joshua, and some of the kids in the community and decided to move forward with the project. Following consultations with everyone in the organization, the initiative gained momentum, and their story with the Learning Hub began to unfold. This strategic partnership was crucial in identifying the needs of the community and ensuring that the project was tailored to address them effectively. A Community-Centric Approach At its core, “Batang KNL” aimed to support grade school children who needed extra lessons and who were eager to learn new skills outside their regular school curriculum. Recognizing the diverse educational needs of children in Krus Na Ligas, the project created a safe and nurturing environment at the Krus Na Ligas Community Learning Hub, where children could engage in various learning activities. Innovative Learning Strategies The project adopted a holistic approach to education, incorporating academic support with fun-filled activities. Volunteers from the UP Red Cross Youth, along with members of their partner organizations, dedicated their time and effort to offer a wide range of activities. These included: Challenges Encountered Throughout their 8 month-long journey, the learning hub faced numerous challenges. One of the most frequent issues was coordinating schedules and finding volunteer teachers each week. Sometimes, recruiting volunteers was easy but other times it was a struggle. The team often had to support each other and, although their work was incredibly fulfilling, it was also tiring at times. Due to difficulties in finding available members to […]
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Noong ika-4 ng Mayo 2024, ginanap ang ika-18 na Gandingan Awards sa Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, UP Los Baรฑos, Laguna. Sa nasabing pagtitipon, muling iginawad sa Serbisyong Tatak UP ang titulong “Most Development Oriented AM Program” para sa natatangi nitong kontribusyon sa lipunan. Noong nakaraang taon, nakamit ng Serbisyong Tatak UP ang naturang parangal dahil sa episode na pinamagatang โKagawasan at Kalinaw: Plight of the Lumad” na angkop sa temang “Kabuhayan, Buhay ng Bayanโ. Samantala ngayong taon, nagwagi ang entry na “Framework sa Pakikipagtulungan sa mga Komunidad: Oh My Gulay sa CHK NSTP-CWTS Ecogardenโ, dahil tinatanghal nito ang mga pagsisikap ng mga mag-aaral mula sa CHK NSTP-CWTS na magkaroon ng isang matatag na eco garden sa kampus na suhay sa temang โAgrikultura: Mga Kwento ng Hamon at Pag-asaโ na naglalayong magbigay ng pagpupugay sa agrikultural na sektor sa bansa. Kabilang din sa nominado para sa kategoryang โMost Development – Oriented Youth Programโ ang STUP episode na pinamagatang, “Gurong Pahinungod” at ang “Kahampatan: Intervention Ethical Framework in Working with Communities” para naman sa kategoryang โMost Development – Oriented Educational Programโ. Nagpapasalamat ang tanggapan ng NSTP Diliman sa Gandingan Awards sa patuloy nitong pagkilala sa programa at sa DZUP na siyang pangunahing katuwang ng tanggapan sa pagtataguyod ng programa. Higit sa lahat, nagpapasalamat din ang tanggapan sa mga nagbahagi ng kanilang kaalaman sa bawat diskusyon, mga naging tagapag-padaloy ng usapan, at mga naging tagapagtangkilik para sa kanilang walang sawang pakikinig sa programa. Ang pagpaparangal ng Gandingan Awards sa mga tampok na episodes ng Serbisyong Tatak UP ay nagsisilbing hamon at inspirasyon sa amin upang patuloy na magbigay ng tapat at masikhay na paglilingkod sa bayan! #TatakUPDNSTP #SerbisyongTatakUP #NSTP By: Marielle M. Lagulay and Latrell M. Felix
The Sanay Agap Iglap, coordinated by various offices including the NSTP Diliman Office, National Service Reserve Corps UPD, UP Resilience Institute, UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, UP Diliman Public Safety and Security Office, and Barangay U.P. Campus- Quezon City, is a 3-day training program designed to enhance community readiness and resilience in the face of disasters. The training, aimed at a cohort of 30-40 participants comprising NSRC reservists, NSTP students, UP Diliman staff, and members of the UP Campus community, incorporates simulation exercises, fieldwork, community engagement, interviews, and structured learning activities. During the Day 1 of Sanay Agap Iglapโs pilot implementation, Dr. Glecy Atienza led participants through physical activities to cultivate an alert mindset, followed by presentations from Ramon Caballero and Jose Abraham Ongkiko of UPRI, focusing on map reading and hazard awareness respectively. Jerzyne Anne Corpuz, also from UPRI, then provided guidance on conducting ocular inspections in participants’ communities. There were a total of 45 participants and 20 volunteers on the first day. Day 2 featured a range of experiences, including a tango rescue exercise led by Dr. Albert Dimarucut, role plays, and discussions on disaster preparedness facilitated by Dr. Glecy Atienza, and basic first-aid training covering burns, fractures, unconsciousness, and managing panicking individuals, led by Dr. Alfred Tengonciang. There were a total of 28 participants and 23 volunteers on the second day. On Day 3, participants engaged in a simultaneous drill at Daan Tubo and Village C of Barangay UP Campus, Quezon City, followed by a comprehensive assessment of the drill proceedings. There were a total of 25 participants and 13 volunteers on the third day. Stay tuned for the next chapter of Sanay Agap Iglap! Exciting updates coming your way soon. By: Ameda M. Tomie
On February 12, 2024, the NSTP Council convened for its inaugural meeting of the year. The session commenced with a comprehensive review of the NSTP Report for the academic year 2022-2023, providing a valuable reflection on past initiatives and accomplishments. Delving into the present academic year, the Council meticulously evaluated the delivery of the Tatak UP D Common Module during the first semester. The meeting continued with focused discussions addressing specific concerns related to both NSTP and the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC). In addition to these, the Council also dedicated time to elaborate on guidelines for the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) 2 Delivery. This encompassed detailed considerations for the field activities and community engagements of the students, underlining the importance of ensuring an ethical and enriching experience for all participants. Lastly, the Council deliberated on forthcoming projects slated for execution within the current year, emphasizing a commitment to impactful community engagement and service. By: Marielle M. Lagulay
The Start โEm 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 โEm 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 […]
During the 17th Gandingan Awards of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society on May 13, 2023, at the Dioscoro L. Umali Hall, UP Los Baรฑos, 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.
Amid the national exigencies plaguing the country โ from disaster risk management issues, peace talk qualms, to environmental woes โ 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 โBAYANIHAN: Common Module Webinar Series,โ 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” โKatatagan: National Security,โ marked the first leg of the webinar series. The webinar gave an overview of the countryโs 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 countryโs territorial claims and maritime domain issues, Medillo exclaimed: โThe Philippines must ensure good order within its sea boundaries and develop appropriate maritime domain awareness and response force capability.โ 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 officeโs learning materials with the concern regarding national security. His talk, entitled, โNSTP, Human Security, and National Security,โ 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, โKahandaan: Disaster Risk Reduction and Managementโ 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 โTatak UP Diliman NSTPโ reflects the Universityโs 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. ย The three-hour online roundtable session entitled, โLAWIG: An NSTP Roundtable Discussion,โ 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. ย National Service ย Asst. Prof. Dennis Quilala, NSTP Diliman Office Director, opened the session with the agenda setting with the question โBakit Lawig?โ Dir. Quilala proceeded on differentiating the concept of โvolunteerismโ 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). ย He then discussed the concept of national service in relation to NSTP. Through the available literature, he defined it as โa long-term commitment for our NSTP students.โ 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. ย Service Learning ย Dr. Danielle โDaniโ 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 NSRCโs 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
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 โPangkalahatang Gabay: Orientation for new NSTP Instructors & Coordinatorsโ 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