The NSTP Diliman Office held its first virtual graduation last August 15, 2020 for students who completed their NSTP courses this Academic Year 2019-2020. This also served as an induction program for the graduates of Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) components to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC). As reservists, the graduates may now be tapped by the state to perform duties related to literacy and civic welfare initiatives, especially during times of disaster. The commencement theme “Maglingkod, Magmalasakit, Manindigan” calls for reservists to help the underserved communities and care for the marginalized sectors, values that are formed in their NSTP classes. This also serves as a reminder to all students that as “Iskolar ng Bayan”, they have a sense of duty to stand against injustices and relentlessly serve the people. Vice Chancellor Ma. Theresa T. Payongayong, PhD gave her opening remarks to formally welcome the program’s participants. An inspirational message for the graduates was delivered by the guest speaker Mr. Joshua G. Danac, Convenor of the Scientists Unite Against COVID-19, an alliance of scientists, organizations and other Filipinos that echoes calls to expand testing efforts at the regional and local levels, and build the country’s COVID-19 testing capacity. Mr. Danac is a science research specialist at the UP National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and also a member of the UP COVID-19 Pandemic Response Team. In his message, he urged the students that no matter how young they think they are, there is always something that they can contribute to the community . “Sa ganitong panahon pinaka-tumitindi ang diwa at katuwiran ng NSTP. Ang panawagan nito sa ating mga Iskolar ng Bayan, ang ating service – ang ating paglilingkod. Ito ang krisis na humahamon sa bawat isa sa atin. Now, more than ever, we need to step up and serve the people,” he emphasized. The program also featured the NSTP students’ community engagement projects, fundraising activities, and awareness campaigns along with their partner communities and organizations. NSTP classes’ partner communities include Sitio San Roque Community, Bahay Aruga, He Cares Mission, Open School of […]
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Serbisyong Tatak UP (STUP) sa DZUP 1602, a radio program produced by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Diliman Office, in partnership with DZUP 1602, UP ROTC and UP Corps of Sponsors, bagged the “Most Development-Oriented Radio Public Service Program” award for two consecutive years in the Gandingan 2020: The 14th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Multi-Media Awards. STUP is an interactive radio program that supplements NSTP classroom learning. In the first semester broadcasts, the program features interviews of experts on the NSTP Common Module topics. In the second semester, when most NSTP classes are doing their community engagement, the STUP episodes center on the discussion of volunteer opportunities and programs for NSTP students and reservists. During this period, the STUP Team invites volunteer organizations and groups that may help inspire the students to do volunteer work. The invited guests discuss the objectives, advocacies and activities of the group they represent, share some inspiring volunteer experiences, and present volunteer opportunities that the NSTP students and reservists may be interested in. The Gawad Gandingan, an annual event organized by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society, recognizes development-oriented radio and TV programs in the Philippines. With the theme “Midya: Kakampi ng Bayan sa Laban para sa Katarungan”, this year’s Gawad Gandingan aims to honor the role of media in the relentless fight towards justice in the country. STUP, with the help of its DZUP co-producer Mr. Gian Carlo Librojo, submitted two entries (Open School of Music and Human Dignity and Human Rights). In the July 29, 2019 STUP episode, Prof. Maria Sherla Najera of the UP College of Music talked about how the “Open School of Music” provides free music lessons to the underserved communities around UP Diliman. Meanwhile, in the September 23, 2019 episode, Atty. Ray Paolo Santiago of the Ateneo Human Rights Center discussed “Human Dignity and Human Rights” as part of the NSTP Common Module. Both the entries became finalists in the category. DZUP informed the NSTP Diliman Office that STUP won the “Most Development-Oriented Radio Public Service Program” category for the second consecutive year. The category recognizes programs that put importance […]
Asst. Prof. Giovanni Francis Legaspi from the Asian Institute of Tourism decisively takes the wheel of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) as it navigates through the complex challenges posed by a global health crisis that disrupts all spheres of human lives. Asst. Prof. Legaspi takes over the position from Assoc. Prof. Jonalou Labor of the UP College of Mass Communication. Labor is now the OIC Director of the NSTP Diliman Office. Let us know more about the organization’s new Deputy Director as he seeks for creative strategies in carrying out the organization’s mandate in a virtual setting and strengthening the skills of the stakeholders through digital channels. NSRC’s mandate of strengthening the spirit of volunteerism and civic virtue among UP students urged Asst. Prof. Legaspi to accept the position as the new Deputy Director for NSRC, which, according to him, is a privilege. The NSRC, despite being in its infancy in terms of operationalization in the University, is seen by Asst. Prof. Legaspi or Sir Vanni, as a means to strengthen youth volunteerism. The organization shall also play a vital role in establishing a strong sense of civic engagement among students through recognizing that the UP values of ‘honor and excellence’ should manifest beyond academics. He also carries with him the desire to reinforce the identity of the ‘Iskolar ng Bayan’ as someone who possesses a commitment to social causes that promote equality and inclusivity through public and volunteer service as embedded in the UP charter of 2008. As he serves under the NSTP Office, Sir Vanni brings with him various learnings he has imbibed from years of experience in the industry of tourism and industrial relations. The Deputy Director shared that having worked with international airlines for more than 15 years emphasized the importance of service excellence being a top priority at all times. Travelling and meeting people broadened his understanding of genuine service through various interactions that increased his sense of commitment to delivering service above and beyond expectations. Such mentality serves as a strong foundation for Asst. Prof. Legaspi to lead the NSRC and continue its […]
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Diliman Office and the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) organized Sikhay Lingkod 3: A Volunteerism Convention, on November 18, 2019 in two venues, namely, the School of Economics and the School of Statistics Auditoriums at the University of the Philippines Diliman. This activity was in partnership with DZUP 1602 and UP Corps of Sponsors. NSTP Diliman Director Prof. Arlyn P. Macapinlac and NSRC Deputy Director Dr. Jonalou S. Labor simultaneously opened the event. Director Macapinlac discussed the meaning of sikhay and its deeper connection to volunteerism. She stressed that NSTP Diliman’s efforts in cultivating the spirit of volunteerism is in keeping with its mandate as provided by Rule II Sec.3-a of the NSTP IRR (2009) and EO Number PAEP 16-02 and with the mandate of the University as a public service university. Dr. Labor, on the other hand, highlighted the importance of service in being an iskolar ng bayan. Both welcomed the attendees with great hope that the event will ignite their passion to zealously involve themselves in volunteerism and public service activities. Sikhay Lingkod 3: A Volunteerism Convention showcased various service-oriented organizations to help reintroduce the students to volunteerism as well as to a variety of advocacies where they can offer their services. The event aims to promote the culture of volunteerism in the University and to instill the importance of volunteerism in the students. Professor Francisco Rosario Jr. of the Department of Linguistics of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy provided the volunteerism framework both for the morning and afternoon sessions. He tackled the fundamental principles and importance of volunteerism. Being a former CSSP OSLO-Pahinungod coordinator, Prof. Rosario also mentioned volunteer opportunities that the University can offer to its constituents through the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod. During the morning session, Ms. Beverly Gofredo from Save our School (SOS) Network discussed the issue of Lumad displacement in Mindanao. She enjoined the students to offer their services by volunteering as teachers for the displaced and discriminated Lumad students. Aside from this, she also urged the audience to help fight for the rights of the […]
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Diliman Office, in cooperation with the UP Department of Military Science and Tactics (UP DMST), UP Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (UP ROTC), UP Taal Response Task Force, UP Padayon Public Service Office, and DZUP 1602, organized Serbisyong Tatak UP para sa Taal (STUP para sa Taal), a donation drive for the victims of the eruption of Taal Volcano on January 16 to February 7, 2020. One with the collective effort of the University to help Taal victims, NSTP Diliman’s STUP para sa Taal mobilized UP Diliman students, staff, and other interested individuals to donate essential donations for the victims that were forced out of their homes and moved to evacuation areas. The initiative, through various public notices and calls for donations, received dozens of boxes of valuable items ready for distribution. Bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products and toiletries, clothes, and educational materials like books, were donated by the community of UP students and staff. STUP para sa Taal also received bountiful donations from the students of The Seed Montessori School of Quezon City through the help of their coordinator Teacher Adora C. Robin. NSTP Diliman Director Prof. Arlyn P. Macapinlac and NSRC Deputy Director Dr. Jonalou S. Labor went to the school to personally receive the donations and thank the school for their generosity. The team continued to receive donations until February 7, 2020. Members of the UP Vanguard delivered the donations to Sta. Teresita, Batangas. Aside from helping the victims of the eruption, a part of the book donations were given to the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network for the benefit of the Lumad children staying in the University. Taal Volcano’s abnormal activities lasted for a month until the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lowered it’s alert level warning to 2 due to a consistent decrease in its activities, allowing the evacuated families to go back to their homes. by Arron Paul M. Lambon
There are many different ways to save a life. There are small ways, like sending someone a song, or maybe through prayer, or even a meme. Everyone, in their own small way is capable of saving a life. But at the end of the day, we have to realize that there’s a need for us to actually know how, and have the skills to literally save someone’s life. This is how I found myself at the National Engineering Center (NCE) on a Saturday morning at 8 AM. NSTP’s National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) Training for First Responders was a three day program, consisting of various lectures and demonstrations on first aid. Despite my first aid background from being a member of the UP Red Cross Youth, I found there was still so much I needed to learn and develop as a first aider. The first day consisted of basic knowledge on first aid: the first half being lectures, and the second being learning bandaging skills. Led by Dr. Rodrigo Angelo Ong, Commander of the Medical Special Support Squadron, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), the lectures consisted of basic first aid knowledge: duties and responsibilities of first aiders, basic injury and bleeding management, with simulation activities and easy quizzes along the way. It was an intensive few hours of lectures in the morning, followed by a series of bandaging techniques for different types of injuries. I’ll be perfectly honest, waking up to be in UP at 8AM wasn’t the most ideal, especially since these days were rest days, but all the sessions proved that they were worth getting out of bed for. The second day, in particular, was my favorite. The first half of the training was emergency rescue and transfer. Our instructor was Mr. Ceejay Custodio, a trained first responder. He taught us basic need-to-knows for first aiders. Along with Mr. Irvin Calapre, Mr. Rhonie Ola and Mr. TJ Laurente, who are all members of the PCGA, they taught us how to do a full body inspection and take helmets off motorcycle patients with possible spinal injuries. The proper use […]
The NSTP Diliman Office conducted a follow-up Writeshop on OBEdization of Common Module Topics Syllabi last December 9, 2019, in Toyota Training Room, National Center for Transportation Studies, UP Diliman. The writeshop was a continuation of the October 9, 2019 workshop on the academic improvement of the NSTP Common Module. Attended by NSTP implementers from different colleges within UPD, the workshop was headed by Dir. Arlyn Macapinlac of the NSTP Diliman Office and Dir. Rosella Torrecampo of the Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT). Changing, refining, and polishing the drafted common modules were primary goals of the workshop. Dr. Torrecampo headed the discussion and reminded the participants of the value of having assessment activities as these are integral in the creation of discussion-oriented modules. Through her inputs during the group consultations, the participants were able to provide activity choices that may be used by the instructors as supplementary learning opportunities. Participants for the Module 1 NSTP Tatak UPD Orientation were given the tasks to adjust the drafts from the previous workshop in Hive Hotel to satisfy the requirements of the refined matrix. The group deemed it more realistic to just have one reaction paper and a creative group performance as synthesis activities for the entire module rather than having one reaction paper per core topic in the module. The group also made necessary adjustments in the time allotment per core topic. Those who joined the Module 2 Understanding the Self and Others writeshop were asked to polish the module’s objectives by aligning the learning objectives, outline of topics, key questions, and assessment questions. The participants were given the task of drawing the draft modules that should be able to define the active role of NSTP students in helping the UP community by being reflective on their role as scholars of the nation. For Modules 3 Human Dignity and Human Rights and 4 Gender and Development/UP ASH Code, the group ensured that there is an assessment activity per topic. The group also saw the need for an evaluation plan per activity and for more updated reference materials. For Module 5 […]
The NSTP Diliman Office held its API Writeshop on OBEdization of NSTP Common Module Topics Syllabi last October 14, 2019 at Hive Hotel, Quezon City. The whole-day workshop was attended by NSTP coordinators and instructors and facilitated by Prof. Rosella Torrecampo from the Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Prof. Arlyn Macapinlac from the NSTP Diliman Office. Director Macapinlac’s opening remarks reminded the attendees of how the new NSTP module continuously pursues the creation of a more holistic experience for the students through the OBEdized syllabus. She reiterated that the new module wants to ”develop service to the nation through empowerment and participatory leadership” of students. After her address, Director Macapinlac introduced Prof. Rosella Torrecampo as the workshop’s resource speaker. She also encouraged all the participants to develop learning objectives that target higher order thinking skills such as analysis and application, and highlighted that “Tatak UPD NSTP” aspires to produce UP Diliman students who are nationalistic, visionary, and competent. With this in mind, the OBEdization of the NSTP Common Module was geared towards a student-centric approach anchored on the objectives of the module. The current Common Module consists of eight (8) Common Module Topics (CMT). First, CMT1 introduces the course through the NSTP Tatak UPD Orientation followed by CMT2 which focuses on Understanding the Self and Others. CMT3 and CMT4 discuss Human Dignity and Human Rights, and Gender and Development/Anti-Sexual Harassment Code (ASH Code), respectively. CMT5 tackles Citizenship Training. Furthermore, Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Basic Life Saving are covered in CMT6a and 6b while Environmental Protection will be taught in CMT7. The conceptualization of CMT8 is a new addition to NSTP Common Module which intends to cover the topic of Drug Education. In order for the attendees to grasp the nature of this new topic, Dr. Maria Daniela Bantiles, Chief of UP Health Service Public Health Unit and University Health Service Deputy Director, served as a resource person and gave her key insights regarding the intended learning outcomes of CM8. Her points were inspired by the content of the Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002. With the collaborated insights from Dr. […]
On 23 November 2019, the University of the Philippines Department of Military Science and Tactics (UP DMST), together with the UP Corps of Cadets and the UP Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Symphonic Band, held the Presentation of Sponsors at the General Antonio Luna Parade Grounds. The annual ceremony, which introduced the new batch of Sponsors to their respective units and the UP community, also honored the outgoing batch of Sponsors for their services rendered to the UP ROTC and the University. Prof. Arlyn P. Macapinlac, the NSTP Director of the University, was the Guest of Honor and Speaker for the ceremony. She spoke of the shibboleths of the Corps, “Honor, Service and Excellence”, and how it extends from the University’s “Honor and Excellence”, made exemplary with the heart of service instilled by the CoS. She remarked, “Honor and Excellence are nothing without Service.” The ceremony includes the designation, presentation and induction of new sponsors for the different units of UP ROTC, sponsors in Corps level staff positions and the recognition of the Corps Sponsor—the highest position in the organization. The outgoing members were also recognized for their services to the organization and the University. The highlight of the event was the turn over of responsibility to the new Corps Sponsor. The presentation inducted the following students into the UP Corps of Sponsors (CoS) for Corps Year 2020: Unit Sponsors, who are directly involved with looking after the welfare of cadets in their assigned units and the ones who facilitate the weekly Sponsors’ Time during cadet training days are Maria Nicole M Galang from the College of Social Sciences & Philosophy (CSSP) as the Rayadillo Unit Sponsor; Britney G Go from the College of Engineering (CoE) as the Field Artillery Unit Sponsor; Zyrille Y Sacobo from CSSP as the Infantry Unit Sponsor; and Mikhaela Mari B Tambaoan from CSSP as the Rescue Unit Sponsor. They serve as a bridge between cadets and cadet officers, further reinforcing the specialized training through interactions with the cadets. The Unit Sponsors are led by their respective Company Sponsors in boosting the morale of their […]
The NSTP Diliman Office successfully conducted its Extended NSTP Council Strategic Planning Workshop on 26-27 July 2019 at Loreland Farm Resort, Antipolo, Rizal. The NSTP Diliman Director, NSRC Deputy Director, coordinators, instructors, and office personnel were present in the two-day event. The objectives of the aforesaid activity were: To boost the work relationship among NSTP implementers in the university; To present before the Council the outputs of several workshops related to NSTP Program Mapping based on the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) principles; To discuss several issues concerning the implementation of NSTP in UP Diliman; and To discuss the proposed 2019 3rd and 4th quarter projects and activities of NSTP. During the first day of the event, NSTP Director Arlyn Pinpin-Macapinlac presented the workshop outputs related to NSTP Program Mapping and OBEdization of the NSTP Common Module (CM) Syllabus. These include the NSTP graduate attributes, program goals, program learning outcomes (PLOs), and program indicators (enabling outcomes). She also facilitated the approval of the CM Learning Outcomes (CMLOs) and CM topics. The Extended NSTP Council also decided on several matters pertinent to the standardization of NSTP implementation in UP Diliman. In addition, Director Macapinlac informed the body of the office’s engagements with UP Padayon and other partners to support UP’s initiatives on Manila Bay Rehabilitation. Another point of discussion was the recreation of the NSTP logo. NSRC Deputy Director Jonalou Labor facilitated the discussion on the logo design and what it symbolizes. He mentioned that the said logo was created years ago hence an updated design is necessary to highlight the enhanced goals of the Office. During the discussion, Ms. Grace Maglunog, one of the active staff members of the Office, articulated the definition of the current logo. After the presentation, the Extended NSTP Council suggested some changes to ensure the improvement and sustainability of the logo. Another highlight of the two-day event was the mind and body wellness activity. Prof. Alberto Dimarucut of the UP College of Human Kinetics (CHK) facilitated the activity. He motivated the members of the Council to learn more about themselves and their colleagues. He introduced individual, by-partner […]